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Casey McQuillen’s ‘Good’ Glows with Honest Emotion There’s a certain kind of magic that happens when an artist channels their vulnerabilities into art, not to seek sympathy, but to reach others who might be feeling the same. With her new single 'Good', out November 7th, London-based singer-songwriter Casey McQuillen does exactly that, releasing a gentle, bittersweet track for anyone who’s ever felt invisible in a crowded room.

There’s a certain kind of magic that happens when an artist channels their vulnerabilities into art, not to seek sympathy, but to reach others who might be feeling the same. With her new single 'Good', out November 7th, London-based singer-songwriter Casey McQuillen does exactly that.

‘I’m In Love For Christmas’: Seán Griffin’s Charming Tribute to the Christmas That Changed Everything Writing a great original Christmas song is no walk in the park - you’re up against timeless classics and a fleeting seasonal spotlight. But with 'I’m In Love For Christmas', veteran rocker and singer-songwriter Sean Griffin delivers a festive gem that feels both timeless and intimate. This jaunty yet tender track - a fiddle-tinged love letter to his first Christmas with his wife - captures the full spectrum of the holiday season: its joyful chaos, cozy intimacy, and irresistible sense of wonder.

Writing a great original Christmas song is no walk in the park - you’re up against timeless classics and a fleeting seasonal spotlight. But with 'I’m In Love For Christmas', veteran rocker and singer-songwriter Sean Griffin delivers a festive gem that feels both timeless and intimate.

LeAnn Rimes Delivers A Future Holiday Staple With ‘Greatest Hits Christmas’ No one does Christmas quite like LeAnn Rimes. Wrapped in shimmering renditions of timeless classics, her own festive flair and a set of glowing originals from her upcoming seasonal musical, '32 Hooves', this December treat - 'Greatest Hits Christmas' - also glitters with all-star collaborations, including Hollywood star Luke Evans, soul hit-maker Aloe Blacc and Gavin DeGraw. 

No one does Christmas quite like LeAnn Rimes. Wrapped in shimmering renditions of timeless classics, her own festive flair and a set of glowing originals from her upcoming seasonal musical, '32 Hooves', this December treat - 'Greatest Hits Christmas' - also glitters with all-star collaborations.

The Bouquet Sessions Unveil A Synth-Pop Thriller With ‘International Spy’ Released on the 1st of November, 'International Spy' is the new single from trio, The Bouquet Sessions, and evokes the very best of 80s Brit-pop, despite the band being from Buenos Aires, and very much from today.

Released on the 1st of November, 'International Spy' is the new single from trio, The Bouquet Sessions, and evokes the very best of 80s Brit-pop, despite the band being from Buenos Aires, and very much from today.

Anthony Ruptak’s ‘Phantasmagoria’ Is An Apocalyptic Anthem, Ahead Of New Album, ‘Tourist’ Anthony Ruptak's new album, 'Tourist', is out today, the 7th of November, Dropping ahead of the album, the Colorado artist has released his new single, 'Phantasmagoria', accompanied by an epic music video.

Anthony Ruptak's new album, 'Tourist', is out today, the 7th of November, Dropping ahead of the album, the Colorado artist has released his new single, 'Phantasmagoria', accompanied by an epic music video.

Janet Devlin Releases Deluxe Album, 'Not My First Emotional Rodeo': Still in the Saddle, Still Breaking Hearts There are some artists who reinvent themselves every album, and then there’s Janet Devlin, who somehow reinvents the genre around her. With 'Not My First Emotional Rodeo', the Irish songstress returns...

With 'Not My First Emotional Rodeo', Janet Devlin returns to the dusty trail she carved last year with 'Emotional Rodeo', and this time, she’s brought extra swagger, a few more tears, and a truckload of attitude.

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Paul Kelly Owns His Legendary Status With New Album ‘SEVENTY’ The word legendary gets bandied about a lot, but in the case of Australian singer-songwriter, Paul Kelly, it's well-earned. To commemorate turning 70 - nope, we couldn't believe it either - he's released an album that shows there's plenty of bite in the old fella yet. 'SEVENTY' is out this Friday, the 7th of November.

To commemorate turning 70 Paul Kelly has released an album that shows there's plenty of bite in the old fella yet. 'SEVENTY' is out this Friday, the 7th of November.

Nya Releases A Declaration To Her Star Power With New Single, ‘My Tears Grew Roses’ An Essentially Pop favourite, Nya returns after a year's absence with her new single, 'My Tears Grew Roses'.

An Essentially Pop favourite, Nya returns after a year's absence with her new single, 'My Tears Grew Roses'.

Negros De La Raza Come Together In A Cultural Declaration With ‘Para Mi Gente’ Honouring their Afro-Latino and Afro-Mexican heritage, Sen Dog (Cypress Hill) and Kemo The Blaxican (ex-Delinquent Habits) come together as Negros De La Raza, and their latest single, 'Para Mi Gente'.

Honouring their Afro-Latino and Afro-Mexican heritage, Sen Dog (Cypress Hill) and Kemo The Blaxican (ex-Delinquent Habits) come together as Negros De La Raza, and their latest single, 'Para Mi Gente'.

Kerry Kenny Band Release ‘Finbar’, The Next Single From Their Celtic Rock Album, ‘Brutal Best’ Caoimhe is a woman driven half to insanity while thinking about a man named 'Finbar'. Such is the power he has over her, she loses herself to dancing, at first in a bar, and then later, in a field, in front of a bonfire. Beautifully channelled by Kerry Kenny, the song is accompanied by an evocative music video directed by Tom Robenolt, of Point Five Films.

Caoimhe is a woman driven half to insanity while thinking about a man named 'Finbar'. Such is the power he has over her, she loses herself to dancing, at first in a bar, and then later, in a field, in front of a bonfire.

A Cinematic Symphony of Self: Qymira’s Releases Her Most Visionary Work Yet in New Music Video 'Shade of My Shadow' Qymira’s latest release, 'Shade of My Shadow', is a cinematic statement of intent. As both the official theme for the forthcoming feature Shadow Transit and a standalone orchestral tour de force.

Qymira’s latest release, ‘Shade of My Shadow’, is a cinematic statement of intent. As both the official theme for the forthcoming feature Shadow Transit and a standalone orchestral tour de force.

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Give Peace A Chance: We Speak With Staunch Moderates About Latest Release, ‘Bigfoot’s Football Live’, And Their Wider Mission Following on from Staunch Moderates' latest release, 'Bigfoot's Football Live', we spoke with the collective about the track and the message behind everything they do.

Following on from Staunch Moderates' latest release, 'Bigfoot's Football Live', we spoke with the collective about the track and the message behind everything they do.

Manuela Dhovar Unveils Ode To Youth And Her Portuguese Roots, ‘Maria’ Out now, 'Maria' is the charming and soulful single from Manuela Dhovar. With her music taking her from her homeland of Portugal to the recording studios of Paris, the track is infused with Brazilian pop influences as it celebrates the naivety and curiosity of youth.

Out now, 'Maria' is the charming and soulful single from Manuela Dhovar. With her music taking her from her homeland of Portugal to the recording studios of Paris, the track is infused with Brazilian pop influences as it celebrates the naivety and curiosity of youth.

LeAnn Rimes Rings in the Season with 'Greatest Hits Christmas', Arriving November 7th LeAnn Rimes' new album shines with fresh songs and all-star collaborations, featuring Luke Evans, Aloe Blacc, and Gavin DeGraw.

LeAnn Rimes’ new album shines with fresh songs and all-star collaborations, featuring Luke Evans, Aloe Blacc, and Gavin DeGraw.

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Hyper-Conscious Hip Hop Duo Pure Order Enter A ‘Sovereign State’ With Latest Release Bringing their characteristic raw charisma to each release, Pure Order impart wisdom that's not just meant to entertain, but to also speak to the very depths of the soul. Latest single, 'Sovereign State', is no different, and shows that this duo are going places.

Bringing their characteristic raw charisma to each release, Pure Order impart wisdom that's not just meant to entertain, but to also speak to the very depths of the soul. Latest single, 'Sovereign State', is no different, and shows that this duo are going places.

Waves_On_Waves x Timecop1983 x Waves On Waves 1987 x Pastel Arcade Honours The 1980s With ‘Dangerous’ Following on from Waves_On_Waves' previous single, 'Started Catching Feelings', we're pleased to bring another wonderfully retro track from this project, 'Dangerous'. This time also featuring Timecop1983 and Pastel Arcade.

Following on from Waves_On_Waves' previous single, 'Started Catching Feelings', we're pleased to bring another wonderfully retro track from this project, 'Dangerous'. This time also featuring Timecop1983 and Pastel Arcade.

Allegra Shapeshifts Into Her Most Confident Era Yet With ‘Red’ There’s a new temperature rising in Allegra’s world. With 'Red', the London pop innovator signals the beginning of a darker, glossier, and more confident era, one that trades heartbreak confessionals for desire, control, and heat. It’s the title track from her forthcoming EP, and it might just be the defining moment of her career so far: slick, sensual, and impossible to ignore.

There’s a new temperature rising in Allegra’s world. With 'Red', the London pop innovator signals the beginning of a darker, glossier, and more confident era, one that trades heartbreak confessionals for desire, control, and heat.

Waves_On_Waves x Crimewave x Waves On Waves After Dark Have Got Us ‘Started Catching Feelings’ With New Retro Single Waves_On_Waves bring a retro vibe to their new single, 'Started Catching Feelings', and a music video shot in black and white at Los Angeles' iconic Griffith Observatory.

Waves_On_Waves bring a retro vibe to their new single, 'Started Catching Feelings', and a music video shot in black and white at Los Angeles' iconic Griffith Observatory.

Becoming You: Whitney Lyman Unveils Transformative EP In The Face Of Self-Discovery Los Angeles-based artist Whitney Lyman unveils her heartfelt new EP, 'Becoming You', a stunning testament to the beauty that unfolds when soul-searching and music intertwine.

Los Angeles-based artist Whitney Lyman unveils her heartfelt new EP, 'Becoming You', a stunning testament to the beauty that unfolds when soul-searching and music intertwine.

Rachael Sage Releases Compelling Album ‘Canopy’: An Ode To Empathy New York-based artist Rachael Sage has long been celebrated as a vivid musical storyteller, crafting immersive visual and sonic landscapes across her eclectic discography. With the arrival of her latest release, 'Canopy', Sage invites listeners into a collection of songs that radiate compassion and offer a sense of refuge in turbulent times.

With the arrival of her latest release, 'Canopy', Rachael Sage invites listeners into a collection of songs that radiate compassion and offer a sense of refuge in turbulent times.

The Kerry Kenny Band Isn’t Messing About With ‘Pining Time (Remix)’: An Essentially Pop Premiere Essentially Pop is pleased to premiere the new release from Kerry Kenny Band, 'Pining Time (Remix)'. An upbeat retro-sounding song, it also features a fun video that sees her running through the streets of New York, every bit like a superhero.

Essentially Pop is pleased to premiere the new release from Kerry Kenny Band, 'Pining Time (Remix)'. An upbeat retro-sounding song, it also features a fun video that sees her running through the streets of New York, every bit like a superhero.

SHAB To Release Euphoric New Single 'Skin & Bones (Damon Sharpe Remix)' Following US Tour With The Wanted 2.0 SHAB is set to captivate audiences once again with 'Skin & Bones' - a Damon Sharpe remix of her soul-stirring anthem, arriving November 7th. Displaying her renowned ability to transform intimate confe...

SHAB is set to captivate audiences once again with 'Skin & Bones' - a Damon Sharpe remix of her soul-stirring anthem, arriving November 7th.

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Fate Intervenes With Heavy Kid’s Latest Single, ‘Day By Day’ Out of Pensacola, Florida, Heavy Kid's latest single, 'Day By Day', from their upcoming third album, is a much-needed anthem to all those out there who are learning to "let it go”.

Out of Pensacola, Florida, Heavy Kid's latest single, 'Day By Day', from their upcoming third album, is a much-needed anthem to all those out there who are learning to "let it go”.

Sometimes It Pays To Wait: Divergent’s New Release, ‘Not Until It’s Right’ Is An Instant Classic Divergent are a dream that's been nearly 40 years in the making, and this trio of lifelong friends are no longer losing any time making their teenage fantasy a reality. Latest single, 'Not Until It's Right' knows all about waiting, with its story of not settling for the bare minimum.

Divergent are a dream that's been nearly 40 years in the making, and this trio of lifelong friends are no longer losing any time making their teenage fantasy a reality. Latest single, 'Not Until It's Right' knows all about waiting, with its story of not settling for the bare minimum.

Greg Hoy Gives Us His ‘Last Quarter’ In Second Single From Latest Album, ‘Hit Music’ Greg Hoy embraces the big band sound on his latest release, 'Last Quarter', the second single from his album, 'Hit Music', which he released back in March this year.

Greg Hoy embraces the big band sound on his latest release, 'Last Quarter', the second single from his album, 'Hit Music', which he released back in March this year.

We Premiere Three New Festive Videos For Ozzie D! Getting ahead of the Christmas rush, Ohio-based singer-songwriter Ozzie D has released three new festive videos, and we are proud to be premiering them on Essentially Pop.

Getting ahead of the Christmas rush, Ohio-based singer-songwriter Ozzie D has released three new festive videos, and we are proud to be premiering them on Essentially Pop.

Ray Lumière Releases Soul-Stirring Debut Single, ‘Oh My Heart’ Released on the 7th of September, 'Oh My Heart' is the debut single from Los Angeles artist, Ray Lumière. The track is a soulful pop tune, highlighted by jazz and R&B components, and was created entirely by Lumière in his home studio.

Released on the 7th of September, 'Oh My Heart' is the debut single from Los Angeles artist, Ray Lumière. The track is a soulful pop tune, highlighted by jazz and R&B components, and was created entirely by Lumière in his home studio.

Jessica Chaz Ignites the Dancefloor With ‘Your Love Remixes’ EP Released on the third of October, 'Your Love Remixes' is the latest EP from Vancouver-based singer songwriter, Jessica Chaz. The EP comprises five tracks, all re-imaginings of her heartfelt song, 'Your Love Is All I'm Ffter', which she co-wrote with her sister, Vanessa Mood.

Released on the third of October, 'Your Love Remixes' is the latest EP from Vancouver-based singer songwriter, Jessica Chaz. The EP comprises five tracks, all re-imaginings of her heartfelt song, 'Your Love Is All I'm Ffter', which she co-wrote with her sister, Vanessa Mood.

Rising Dublin Six-Piece BOLD LOVE Release Debut EP, ‘Dancing & Loving’, And Share Lead Single, ‘All The Lives’ Fast-rising Dublin six-piece BOLD LOVE release their debut EP ’Dancing & Loving’ today, led by the emphatic lead single ‘All The Lives’.

Fast-rising Dublin six-piece BOLD LOVE release their debut EP ’Dancing & Loving’ today, led by the emphatic lead single ‘All The Lives’.

Wexford Spiegeltent Festival 2025 Kicks Off The Wexford Spiegeltent Festival 2025 kicked off on Wexford Quay yesterday, Wednesday 16th October and runs until Saturday 1st November.

The Wexford Spiegeltent Festival 2025 kicked off on Wexford Quay yesterday, Wednesday 16th October and runs until Saturday 1st November.