Heirsound Release ‘Choke’ and ‘Slow Motion’ Ahead of EP ‘Merge’

The hearts of fans of indie favourite, Love, Robot audibly cracked when the band dissolved. Their pain was partially alleviated when they heard that band members Alexa San Román and Dane Petersen were continuing on, in a new project named Heirsound.

Anna Rest Easy On Nordic Music, Films, and ‘My Own Private Viking’

We’re excited to announce that Anna Rest Easy (aka Ruth Dixon) is going to release a second album, the follow up to her excellent debut, ‘Retrospectre’. Out in the autumn, ‘My Own Private Viking’ is inspired both by Ruth’s favourite films, as well as her favourite Nordic songs.

The Essential Weekly Playlist of: Mikk (I Wear* Experiment)

After a short hiatus, we’re back with the Essential Playlist. This week it’s from Mikk, from I Wear* Experiement.

What Are Jedward Doing In China??!!

Why are Jedward in China??!!

Elevare Empire

It’s all you can drink with The Elevare Empire, whose aim is to produce lively, entertaining, and enjoyable songs and art.

Tyto Alba – ‘Lupine Soul’

Tyto Alba release their new song, ‘Lupine Soul’.

The ‘Rise’ of Brett Randell

Singer songwriter Brett Randell picked up his guitar and backpack and bought a one way ticket to Florence, making his way around the Mediterranean, with his only goals being to play music, meet people, and be inspired.

The Essential Weekly Playlist of: Brett Randell

Brett Randell joins Essentially Pop this week with his Essential Playlist. A sophisticated playlist from a man who’s travelled the world. Enjoy!

Body Of Songs

A new compilation album called “Body Of Songs” out November 27th 2015 is a groundbreaking album that has brought together Britain’s most talented musicians…

Videos: Roger O’Donnell and Julia Kent – Videos from ‘Tristan and Isolde’ and ‘Orpheus and Eurydice’

Following on from our piece about Roger O’Donnell and Julia Kent a few weeks back, and also our more recent piece about the Post Romantic Empire Album, come the following videos for Roger and Julia’s pieces, ‘Marke’ and ‘Tristan’ (both from ‘Tristan and Isolde’), and ‘Il Regno Dei Morti’ and ‘La Ninfa’, from ‘Orpheus and Eurydice’.

Sheppard Speak To Essentially Pop

Australian 6 piece band Sheppard were in London for one night only. Essentially Pop had the pleasure of interviewing them.

Mannequins – Live Portrait

Mannequins are back with a fly on the wall glimpse of their recording sessions.