Released on the 1st of April, 'Ex's Funeral' is the new single from pop artist Keeana Kee and supermodel turned singer, Valery Kaufman. The track is a rebellious pop anthem, and is accompanied by a cinematic music video.

Last Friday at Islington Assembly Hall, the legendary @alison_limerick returned to a London headline stage for the first time in years with ‘Come On In’ – and the title proved fitting from the very first note. essentiallypop.com/epop/2026/05...

Last Sunday evening, Polly Havelock was invited to attend a special performance from Rachael Sage & Friends at PizzaExpress Live. Launching her ‘Under My Canopy’ tour, which previews material from the upcoming acoustic reimagining of her 2025 album ‘Canopy'. essentiallypop.com/epop/2026/05...

Let's be honest: most support slots are an excuse to grab a drink at the bar, but if you're heading to any of Rebecca Ferguson's three June dates celebrating fifteen years, do yourself a favour and get in early, because Reigns is not someone you want to miss. essentiallypop.com/epop/2026/05...

Last week Riva Taylor brought her music back to London for her first show in the city for a while, at St Pancras Old Church. essentiallypop.com/epop/2026/05...

CORTIS’ track, 'REDRED', from their second EP, 'GREENGREEN' had already begun gaining attention on TikTok even before its official release, signaling strong anticipation for the group’s latest musical direction.

If anyone is capturing the spirit of early summer – think sun-soaked poolside afternoons, coastal escapes, and the excitement of a newly announced feature film – it’s Qymira. essentiallypop.com/epop/2026/05...

‘Get Off Your Phone’ is the pop wake-up call we didn’t know we needed. The lead single from her forthcoming EP ‘Braveheart’. It’s a pop track that makes its point simply by being too good to ignore. essentiallypop.com/epop/2026/05...

Bringing some of the most provocative and boundary-pushing sounds to be found in the Brazilian pop scene, Pariz's new single, 'B0C3TUD4' is fierce, infectious and pure dancefloor fuel.

SHAB is certainly having one impressive 2026. Now, she’s raising the bar and accelerating into the mainstream as her soulful duet alongside Preston Harris, ‘It’s On You’, has hit #26 on the current Billboard Dance/Mix Show Chart. essentiallypop.com/epop/2026/05...

Polly Havelock speaks to Hanna Andrea, a Gen-Z pop artist tackling the one thing Gen-Z can’t live without: their phones. essentiallypop.com/epop/2026/05...

Following on from our review of their latest single, 'Gift Or A Curse', we spoke with New York band, Porter Block.

Michael Lee Pinder lets us into his inspirations, his ambitions, and how he thinks, with our latest interview.

Jaysin Voxx keeps it real in our interview about his new single, his music, and what he has lined up for the future. 

Brought together by Rob Aster and iDreamology, Ryan Collins and Ty Taylor recently combined their talents on 'The Madness', a song commemorating the frenzy of basketball's "March Madness". We spoke with the pair about their motivations and what's coming up next.

Big Wic is building his life well beyond music, and new single 'Cheesecake' sees him standing tall, as a statement about growth, survival, and coming back changed without losing momentum.

Divergent enjoyed making their debut album so much that they took the briefest of hiatuses before they got back in the studio to make their sophomore long player. With new single, 'Give Her Love', the follow up to 'Rev It Up', they're continuing to fire on all cylinders -with more empowering intent.

'Everybody Falls Apart Sometimes', the latest single from pop singer Reigns, is a piano-led ballad of quiet devastation and, crucially, quiet hope.

'Be My Lover', from The Infamous HER, was written in a rental house while the band was on tour, and was revived nearly fifteen years later.

'Why Wait', from Brad Wolfe & The Moon, from the upcoming EP, 'Vol 1. Loss', is the first in a series of upcoming singles, all of which form an essential part of this movement. Listeners are encouraged to embrace the present and live fully. because even in loss, there is light.

In another dream collaboration for Rob Aster and his music production boutique, RRHOT LLC and record label, iDreamology, award-winning hip hop artist Ryan Collins and soulful powerhouse Ty Taylor come together in their new project, 'The Madness'.

Following many years of fans begging them, the acclaimed songwriting duo, David Will Mitchell & Cole Toury have finally relented, and released their album, 'Our 100 Best Songs (Volume 1)' essentiallypop.com/epop/2026/04...

Robbie Mangiardi's new single, 'Wayward Wind' takes a look at what's going on right now and says the words that need to be said. We recently talked to him about the song, and what it means to him, and what he's got coming up.

While Robbie Mangiardi's new single, 'Wayward Wind' has its origins back in 2017, it's just as relevant today - if not even more so.

Seven years is a long time in music. Long enough for the industry to shift beneath your feet twice over. But Rodney Atkins, multi-platinum country stalwart, father of three, hasn’t been sitting still. He’s been building a life. Now, he’s made an album about it. essentiallypop.com/epop/2026/04...

Need a reminder to simply get off your phone every now and then, and stop the mindless scrolling? Then Hanna Andrea’s anti-social media anthem, ‘GET OFF YOUR PHONE,’ might just be the sign you were asking for.  essentiallypop.com/epop/2026/04...

Following on from our review of his incredible new single, 'Ape Shall Not Kill Ape', we speak with Tex Moonlight.

Michael Lee Pinder's new single, 'Phantom Firefly (Glow)'. sees him at his most compelling, with his distinctive guitar melodies joined by ballad-like piano, and crisp, soulful vocals.

More than a decade in the making, 'Tu es la seule', from SB&IA, is a song born out of heartbreak, but one which will resonate with many.

Tex Moonlight has stepped away from his mellow side and instead embraced his darker roots with latest release, 'Ape Shall Not Kill Ape'.

If there’s anyone guaranteed to ring in Coachella in style, it’s global star & activist SHAB. essentiallypop.com/epop/2026/04...

Advertising remains one of the most effective ways to reach your audience, but video ads aren’t the only way to go about it. Radio ads are still heard by thousands, if not more, on their commute, and are playing an even bigger role in the world of podcasting, social media, and streaming.

No Music For Genocide has today issued a landmark open letter, calling for Israel to be banned from the Eurovision Song Contest, set to be held for in Vienna this May. essentiallypop.com/epop/2026/04...

In these current times of troubles and hardship, we need to fight against the urge to dwell on it, and instead, take the advice of Jaysin Voxx, and 'Keep It Real', with a disco pop dance sound. essentiallypop.com/epop/2026/04...

Jaysin Voxx Reminds Us To ‘Keep It Real’ With New Pop Earworm In these current times of troubles and hardship, we need to fight against the urge to dwell on it, and instead, take the advice of Jaysin Voxx, and 'Keep It Real', with a disco pop dance sound. Lifelong optimist Jaysin Voxx believes we…

Nicko Rebel is back in the No Change Needed Bodega, and he's offering everyone some sweet sweet 'Orange Soda'.

Nicko Rebel brings the late nights and bright lights with the energetic track, 'Yummy'. Right now he's in his No Change Needed Bodega era, and with 'Yummy', he blends exactly the right amount of confidence, culture, and feel-good motion.

Following on from our review of 'Animal', we bring another track from Vanessa Carlton's brand new album, 'Veils'. 'Great House' sees Carlton call on the powerful senses of memory and permanence. essentiallypop.com/epop/2026/04...

The first of two songs we will review today, 'Animal' sees Vanessa Carlton examining the untamed side that she, like all of us, hides inside her. The protagonist of the song knows she's being hunted, yet she also knows she's an animal too.

AC Scott’s ‘Highlands’ is the kind of song that stops you in your tracks without ever raising its voice.

Forget the 9-5: Janet Devlin Unveils Sharp Visualiser for ‘Working For The Man’ Tapping nails on a desk, twirling a phone, making calls, and staring at an endless stream of spreadsheets - all while glued to your chair until 5pm - the 9-5 grind can be exhausting. That’s exactly what Janet Devlin’s…

Celebrating 45 years of recording and touring 80s pop icon Mari Wilson - the Neasden Queen of Soul and one of British music’s most enduring and versatile artists, returns with her joyful new single, 'Good News'. The track is the first release from her upcoming album, 'Girl About Town'.

The National Film and Television School (NFTS) one of the world’s leading training grounds for film, television and games education, today announces the launch of The Bleeding Fingers Scholarship, a new funding initiative supporting students to join its prestigious Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Compo

Like those artists before them, Porter Block often aim to capture the defining spirit and mood of particular moments in time with their projects. Their nostalgic-tinged guitar pop songs call to mind the golden age of classic rock, and new single, 'Gift Or A Curse', is no different in this respect.

Houston's J.a.y. Young has been crafting raw and sincere hip hop tracks since 2010, bringing in his words the compelling desire for connection that unites us all as humans. In his latest release, 'Love.hate', he tackles what follows when you grow apart from someone who you had always loved.

It’s easy to think of independent music and gambling as worlds apart. But when you scroll through your favorite social platform or open a streaming app, both can show up side by side in the same feed.

Released on the 27th of March, 'Thaw' is the new single from Milwaukee trio, Bicentennial Drug Lord. Comprising three longtime friends, John Daniels, Rick Donner, and Alan Weatherhead, BDL bring a much needed warmth to these early spring days.

Released on the 24th of March, 'Say My Name' is the new single from High Desert based duo, LANDROID. The track comes ahead of their album, 'Constellation', set for release on the 12th of June, via Mojave Beach Records.

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Janet Devlin rides back into the spotlight with ‘Working For The Man’, a riotous country-rock takedown of the rat race that perfectly captures the mood of the moment. Recorded in the heart of Nashville, this long-time live favourite arrives as a universal anthem against an unforgiving system.