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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, and she's interviewed 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

Elton John And CMAT Team Up For Brand New And Reimagined Version Of ‘Step Into Christmas’ (Amazon Music Original)

November 5, 2026

Amazon Music today announce the exclusive release of a brand-new, reimagined version of Elton John’s holiday classic ‘Step Into Christmas’ with Ivor Novello-award winner, CMAT.

In The Lead Up To US Thanksgiving, Uncle Ryano Reverses The Pecking Order With ‘The Turkey Fought Back’

November 4, 2026

Uncle Ryano puts the power in the wings of the turkey in his new single, ‘The Turkey Fought Back’, from his album, ‘Voices In My Head’.

Ron Brunk Releases ‘Wander In Wander Out’ From Album, ‘Sheperdstown Rocks The Cosmic Tranya’

November 4, 2026

Taken from his 2022 album, ‘Sheperdstown Rocks The Cosmic Tranya’, new single ‘Wander In Wander Out’ sees Ron Brunk examine how people can enter one another’s lives, become important, and then sometimes, just disappear without a word of explanation.

Christopher Wyze & The Tellers Return With New Blues Release, ‘Tired Of Your Low Down Ways’

November 3, 2026

‘Tired Of Your Low Down Ways’, the latest release from Christopher Wyze & The Tellers, is the third single from the band’s new album, ‘Naptown Blues’, their re-interpretation of the music of Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell.

BUTCHIE’s ‘Gaslight’ Is An Electro-Pop Marvel

November 3, 2026

Coming from a childhood nickname, BUTCHIE is the moniker of Matthew Waldman, an artist, poet, designer, and educator, whose life has seen him move between New York City and Tokyo. Now he’s moving into the music industry, with his new electro-pop single, ‘Gaslight’.

So Brown’s ‘All Roads’ Is A Love Song To The Wild Places

October 29, 2026

Now based in Brooklyn, but born in Texas and raised in Florida and Alabama, So Brown has found their refuge in music and the natural world for most of their life. This upbringing has given their new single, ‘All Roads’ its weight, and while the song at first seems simple in its piano and vocal treatment, it’s not long before the listener realises it’s so much more. 

Say Lonely’s ‘The Mariner’ Is A Great Introduction To This New Buffalo Band

October 29, 2026

With a sound somewhere between alternative and indie rock, while also taking inspiration from shoegaze, punk, and pop, Say Lonely and their new single, ‘The Mariner’, are definitely worth looking into.

‘Time, Life, Beauty’ Sees Kelly Ferebee Reflect On Life’s Everyday Wonders

October 28, 2026

Out now, ‘Time, Life, Beauty’ is the new album from classically trained vocalist and songwriter, Kelly Ferebee. The album comprises fourteen songs of hope and gratitude.

Indie/Alt Pop Artist, Delilah Isabella Addresses Grief In Upcoming Single, ‘Musical Theatre Tears’

October 28, 2026

Set for release this Thursday, the 30th of October, ‘Musical Theatre Tears’ is the latest single from indie pop artist, Delilah Isabella. The track sees her address the inescapable grief she felt when she was forced out of a workplace she loved, by people she held close to her heart. 

Duane Hoover’s New Single, ‘She’d Tell Me Over And Over’, Brings With It A Bright And Cheery Nostalgia

October 27, 2026

Sounding every bit like an early Beatles single, ‘She’d Tell Me Over And Over’, by Duane Hoover, brings with it his characteristic bright and upbeat style, as he sings of falling head over heels in love – and not only being unable to resist, but also having no desire to do so.

Diver Through Doesn’t Want To Blame Anyone Else With New Single, ‘It’s The Sky’

October 26, 2026

Released on the 16th of October, ‘It’s The Sky’ is the new single from Diver Through, the band name of Brooklyn, New York, songwriter, Michael Baynes.

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August Benjamin’s ‘Rose Marie’ Takes A Heartfelt Look At The Life Story Of His Paternal Grandmother

October 20, 2026

Released on the 16th of October, ‘Rose Marie’ is the latest single from August Benjamin. An upbeat track that gets your heart racing from the get go, Benjamin combines a rootsy country sound with good old rock and roll as he sings of Rose Marie, who yearns for a different life to the one she’s born into – and makes it her mission to find it.

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