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There’s a moment, somewhere between reflection and resolve, where You’ll Land Among The Stars takes flight. It isn’t a dramatic lift-off or a bid for instant attention. Instead, The Gleeman’s new forthcoming mini-album moves with assurance, trusting its songs to reveal themselves in their own time. Dean Morris (aka The Gleeman) is releasing a record

The oldest working singers in the music industry may be in their golden years, but that hasn’t slowed them down. Whether it’s performers like Lionel Richie and Elton Johnwho are still regularly in the public eye, or musicians like Frankie Valli, Carly Simonor Paul Simon, who you may be surprised to find still working, they

Released on the 22nd of November, Dude In Black’s new single, ‘The Death Of Ophelia’ is an intriguing electronic track that gives a modern twist to the angst and heartache experienced by Ophelia, from William Shakespeare’s play, ‘Hamlet’. ‘The Death Of Ophelia’ is available to stream and download here. Eerily atmospheric, ‘The Death Of Ophelia’

Released on the 15th of November, ‘Falling Out Of Your World’ is the new album from The Creaking Floorboards, and takes a deep look at the impact of memory, and loss. Comprising 8 tracks, ‘Falling Out Of Your World’ is a blues rock album, with The Creaking Floorboards the brainchild of UK based artist, Jeff

Released on the 11th of December, ‘Hard To Hold’ is the new single from London-based artist, SHTEEL. The track is available to stream and download here, and is out via Enjoy Record, and distributed by Ditto Music. Originally from Romania, and raised in Greece, before moving to the UK as a child, SHTEEL developed his

We take the opportunity to chat with young Wisconsin artist, Mane Thompson, about his music, his collaboration with The Racing Pulses, and their new single, ‘Rewrite The Past‘. What first inspired you to turn that love of karaoke and Michael Jackson into a real dream of becoming a country artist? It really started off with

What does the winner of NBC’s The Voiceget? The winning singer at the end of each season of The Voice takes home a cash prize and a recording contract, but that’s no guarantee of professional success after the show is over. During Tuesday’s finale of NBC’s The Voice, host Carson Daly announced that Aiden Ross

Ed Sheeran has recently spoken out on the personal significance of the song “Drive” for F1: The Movie, the music that closes the film. The track plays during the final scene and the end credits, which gives it a central place in the film’s sound design. The project brought Sheeran into the world of Formula

Although he is now based in Boston, Massachusetts, hachajah grew up in Colombo, Sri Lanka, where his childhood experience was formed in the shadow of war and violence. He brings this into his new single and music video, ‘Mind Gag’. Drawing on his memories, which were marked by conflict and resilience, hachajah’s sound is used

We speak with incredible a cappella artist, hachajah, about his music, his new release, ‘Mind Gag‘, and what inspires him. What first sparked the idea for ‘Mind Gag’? I was studying the mass-shooting epidemic in the US and how people who appear to live ordinary lives can suddenly reach a breaking point. It led me

Mane Thompson x The Racing Pulses bring a quiet, yet striking maturity with new single and music video, ‘Rewrite The Past’. An undeniable bop, ‘Rewrite The Past’ is a clear reflection of everything that Mane Thompson stands for. Still only in the eighth grade, the Wisconsin artist is living proof that it’s never too early

Rachael Sage’s latest album ‘Canopy’, alive with imagery that explores themes of empathy, LGBTQ+ representation, and compassion, ventures into an even more imaginative realm with her new animated video for ‘Kill The Clock’. Mirroring the track’s urgent pace, vintage pop sensibilities, and heartfelt musings about the pressures she has faced throughout her youth and into

While it’s possible to trace musical talent back as far as you’re willing (the clubbed together sticks of a Neanderthal band no doubt once drew an audience), the art of collating and ordering tracks is a relatively modern invention. In fact, the UK Singles Chart didn’t exist until after the Second World War, debuting in

The brainchild of award-winning singer-songwriter Avi Jacob, Hawk In The Nest is an indie-pop/rhythm and blues project, complete with horns, organ, guitar, tinkling piano, and laid back vocal style. New single, ‘Hawk In The Nest’, the title track from the album named for the band, brings with it vibes of Leonard Cohen, early Rolling Stones,

Faves over here at Essentially Pop for not just their music but also their drive to raise up their community of Birmingham, Alabama, Shaheed & DJ Supreme are back today with the first of two tracks, ‘Brainstorming’. The pair have been bringing their style for the best of two decades, positivity in a world that’s

Opening with the first line of ‘Love Don’t Live Here Anymore’, the tune of which echoes throughout the track, Ms. Diamond lays it on the line with new single and music video, ‘Broke Ni**a’. Ms. Diamond, real name Erica Thomas, has been creating music in the name of reclamation, and empowerment, and showing her stripes

If you’ve been hesitant to put up your Christmas tree, sway to Sinatra beneath the lights, or daydream about coming home to a glowing fireplace and a pile of presents, this might be the sprinkle of Christmas spirit you need. Unveiling her first festive track, pop singer-songwriter Casey McQuillen arrives on December’s doorstep with the

Joining forces with the Birmingham Public Library, Shaheed & DJ Supreme have created a fun and educational Hip Hop track, ‘Knowledge Of Shelf’ The song is about the importance of literacy and supporting local libraries. The track is accompanied by a video created by Dmot Productions. It’s easy to forget just how much local libraries

SHAB has uncovered a haunting music video for ‘Skin & Bones (Damon Sharpe Remix)’ – a powerful fusion of heartbreak, gratitude, and dance-floor exhilaration. Written in the immediate aftermath of learning that her partner had been critically injured in a devastating car accident, the song rises from a moment of fear and shock into a