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Tag: video review

‘Why Should I Worry:’ Carly Ann Taylor Turns Survival Into Song 

January 30, 2026

Carly Ann Taylor has one of those voices you don’t forget – powerful, emotional, and effortlessly commanding. A South-California–based soul-pop artist, her sound carries a richness that’s inseparable from her story: one marked by deep dysfunction, rejection, and ultimately redemption. 

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Single Premiere: Maddox Jones Releases ‘No More Ghosts’

January 29, 2026

Northampton singer-songwriter Maddox Jones returns with ‘No More Ghosts’, a reimagined release that pairs emotional clarity with a striking new visualiser. First appearing in 2020 as the closing track on his debut EP, ‘Headspace’, the song has been reworked six years later into a dance-infused synth-pop piece that reflects distance, growth, and release.

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‘Mania’ Sees Belle VEX Position Himself As An Artist With A Bold Signature Style

January 26, 2026

Multi-faceted artist, Belle VEX is coming out stronger than ever before, and this year sees him gearing up to release a wave of new projects that trade his once-limiting perfectionism for grit, passion, and pure expression.

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Ron Brunk Shows He’s ‘Not Dead Yet’ With Latest Release

January 26, 2026

Prolific musical artist Ron Brunk is certainly ‘Not Dead Yet’ with his latest release which sees him examine the truth of mortality.

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A-Wax 1 Million Brings Us Some ‘Flavor’ With Latest Release

January 26, 2026

A-Wax 1 Million’s style can be summed up by one line in his latest single, ‘Flavor’: “This right here cannot be cloned”.

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Maya Lumen Evokes Black Cat Energy With New Single And Music Video, ‘Maynard’s Song’

January 26, 2026

Maya Lumen’s new single, ‘Maynard’s Song’, is named for her music-loving black cat, named after Tool’s Maynard James Keenan.

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Behind SHAB’s Defiant Anthem ‘Dance Til You’re Free’

January 19, 2026

Joy arrives first in ‘Dance Til You’re Free’. A rush of rhythm, a pulse of movement, a song that invites bodies to move before revealing why they must. But beneath the brightness of SHAB’s world-pop anthem lies a more profound truth: using your voice and expressing yourself can be an act of survival.

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We Get Personal With BOSCO About His Latest Release, ‘One Goodbye’

January 12, 2026

Following on from his latest single, ‘One Goodbye’, BOSCO spoke with Essentially Pop about his music and what he hopes listeners will take away from the release.

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BOSCO Brings True Nostalgia With Indie Rock Release, ‘One Goodbye’

January 12, 2026

With an artistic style that’s always been about shining a light in the darkness, BOSCO’s latest release, ‘One Goodbye’ additionally brings with it a nostalgic vibe.

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The Al Ur Pal Project ft. Huly Ray Asidor Bring 90s R&B Back With ‘Still Want To Go On’

January 9, 2026

Bringing back a 90s R&B sound, The Al Ur Pal Project are joined by renowned Filipino composer, arranger, and recording artist Huly Ray Asidor in their new release, ‘Still Want To Go On’.

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The Racing Pulses Bring Proof Of Rock’s Staying Power With ‘Subtle Hurts’

January 9, 2026

While much of modern music seems to prefer to blend genres, bands like The Racing Pulses prefer to stick to one style, and with rock releases like ‘Subtle Hurts’ we understand their reasoning.

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Anthony J. Resta Is On A Mission To Fall Back In Love With Music With ‘The Guitar Man’

January 8, 2026

As “Ajax”, Anthony J. Resta has been considered a legend of the music industry, starting from the 1980s and beyond. An award-winning composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, he’s on a mission to fall back in love with music, and life – reinventing himself. New release, ‘The Guitar Man’, is his interpretation of the iconic 70s classic by Bread.

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