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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

Daphne Parker Powell’s ‘Scorched Earth & The Flood’ Harkens Back To An Old Time Sound

February 3, 2026

With a musical style that goes back perhaps a century or so, Daphne Parker Powell’s ‘Scorched Earth & The Flood’ is a melancholic telling of a tale as old as time.

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We ‘Take A Shot’ With Bay Area Legend, D-Shot

February 2, 2026

‘Take A Shot’ sees D-Shot embracing his wild side: enjoying life, and living fully in the moment, giving a night out an unmatchable soundtrack.

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Michelle Galas Wants Us To Groove With Her On Latest Release, ‘Keep The Feel In’

February 2, 2026

Michelle Galas believes that the joy of movement is the very essence of what music is meant to be, and she certainly conveys this with latest release, ‘Keep The Feel In’.

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Sunsetlee Releases Intimate New Single With ‘Electric Ghosts’

January 29, 2026

Released on the 9th of December, ‘Electric Ghosts’ is the new single form Colorado-based artist, Sunsetlee, and is one of his most intimate releases to date.

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Vianne Empowers With Anthem of Independence, ‘On My Own’

January 29, 2026

Released on the 15th of January this year, ‘On My Own’ is the soulful pop anthem from London-based artist, Vianne.

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It’s Camille Anjali’s Time To Shine With Debut Single, ‘LAST FRIEND ON EARTH’

January 29, 2026

Still only 12 years old, Camille Anjali was born in Mumbai and has already lived across four continents, finally making her home in Sydney, Australia. She is a musical prodigy, and her debut single, ‘LAST FRIEND ON EARTH’, was released on the 15th of September, 2025.

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Tina Halma Unveils Sonic Journey of Personal Healing With Single, ‘Gaslight’

January 29, 2026

Out today, the 29th of January, ‘Gaslight’ is the latest single from acclaimed musician, instrumentalist, producer, and DJ, Tina Halma.

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‘Mania’ Sees Belle VEX Position Himself As An Artist With A Bold Signature Style

January 26, 2026

Multi-faceted artist, Belle VEX is coming out stronger than ever before, and this year sees him gearing up to release a wave of new projects that trade his once-limiting perfectionism for grit, passion, and pure expression.

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Ron Brunk Shows He’s ‘Not Dead Yet’ With Latest Release

January 26, 2026

Prolific musical artist Ron Brunk is certainly ‘Not Dead Yet’ with his latest release which sees him examine the truth of mortality.

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A-Wax 1 Million Brings Us Some ‘Flavor’ With Latest Release

January 26, 2026

A-Wax 1 Million’s style can be summed up by one line in his latest single, ‘Flavor’: “This right here cannot be cloned”.

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Maya Lumen Evokes Black Cat Energy With New Single And Music Video, ‘Maynard’s Song’

January 26, 2026

Maya Lumen’s new single, ‘Maynard’s Song’, is named for her music-loving black cat, named after Tool’s Maynard James Keenan.

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Charlene Broy’s New Single, ‘Never Gonna Stop (EDM Remix)’ Ignites The Dancefloor

January 20, 2026

Bringing everyone to the dancefloor, Charlene Broy is an unstoppable force with new EDM remix, ‘Never Gonna Stop (EDM Remix)’.

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