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Author: Lisa Hafey

Lisa has been writing for over 20 years, starting as the entertainment editor on her university newspaper. Since then she's written for Popwrapped, Maximum Pop, Celebmix, and ListenOnRepeat. Lisa loves all good music, with particular fondness for Jedward and David Bowie. She's interviewed Edward Grimes (Jedward), Kevin Godley, Trevor Horn, Paul Young, Peter Cox (Go West), Brendan B Brown (Wheatus), Bruce Foxton (The Jam), among many many more. Lisa is also available for freelance writing - please email lisa@essentiallypop.com

New Little Mix Are On ‘Holiday’ With Release Of Artwork For Upcoming Single

July 20, 2020

Ahead of the release this upcoming Friday of their new single, ‘Holiday’, Little Mix have dropped the artwork, which features the girls posing as mermaids.

David Newton & Thee Mighty Angels, ft. Eddie Argos – ‘The Songs That Changed Our Lives’

July 17, 2020

Although he’s originally from Wolverhampton, UK, David Newton is these days based in LA, more specifically Burbank, where he turned his garage into a recording studio, and has produced and engineered albums for the likes of The Little Ones, The Soft Pack, The Henry Clay People, The Blood Arm, and The Happy Hollows, among many many others.

Grimes vs Grimes: Jedward Confront Ultimate Twin Dilemma In New Music Video For ‘Taste The Heat’

July 17, 2020

It would have to be the ultimate twin dilemma: what happens if you both like the same person? Identical twins John and Edward Grimes, aka Jedward, know it all too well, and have made the storyline the focus of the new video for their latest release, ‘Taste The Heat’.

Pop Artist Fenris Releases Latest Single, ‘Echoes’

July 16, 2020

Fenris is a pop singer songwriter and avid gamer whose sound takes much from the music of the 1980s. His latest single, ‘Echoes’, is inspired by the video game ‘Bloodborne’, and the storyline for the game worked well with his own personal life experiences.

CELEBRATE 10 INCREDIBLE YEARS OF ONE DIRECTION THIS MONTH

July 16, 2020

Louis Tomlinson left Syco last week after coming to a mutual agreement with the label, the last member of One Direction to have remained with Simon Cowell. All have embarked on solo careers with varied success, so – at the moment at least – it seems unlikely a reunion is on the cards. Regardless, there’s a lot of room for nostalgia for the X Factor group who went on hiatus in 2016, with special celebrations planned for July 23, which marks 10 years since the band’s formation.

John Grimes Of Jedward Soars Way Up High With Acoustic Cover Of ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’ Ahead Of ‘Taste The Heat’ Music Video Release

July 16, 2020

Jedward star John Grimes last week released a stunning acoustic cover of ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’, dedicated to his best friend Tara Reid, who had told him it was her favourite song. The track, based on the Israel Kamakawiwo’ole arrangement, comes ahead of tomorrow’s release of the music video for Jedward’s song, ‘Taste The Heat’.

Chicago Deep House Producer DJ D.O.C. Releases Latest Single, ‘Feeling Lonely’

July 14, 2020

Going through a breakup is hard, and even more so when it’s in the middle of a global pandemic such as we’re currently experienced. ‘Feeling Lonely’ is the latest single from deep house producer, DJ D.O.C., and it’s been written to help anyone who’s been through a relationship split.

Muca & La Marquise Release Debut Single, ‘London’

July 14, 2020

If you’re someone who’s moved to London from somewhere else, particularly if you’ve come from abroad (puts hand up!), then you’ll appreciate the debut single, ‘London’, from writing duo Muca & La Marquise.

Pablo Osorio Releases Latest Single, ‘Solo Pienso En Ti’

July 10, 2020

‘Solo Pienso En Ti’ is the most recent single from Mexican pop singer, Pablo Osorio. The track was written in the wake of a relationship’s end, and sees Osorio contemplating what mistakes he made in the relationship, and where he could have done better.