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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

We Have A ‘Sunset’ Rendezvous With Hollow Star

July 31, 2026

Released on the 24th of July, ‘Sunset’ is the latest single from Hollow Star.

Matthew Squires & Sunk Coast Ask ‘What’s Going On’ With Latest Release

July 31, 2026

Dropped on the 21st of July, ‘What’s Going On’, from Matthew Squires & Sunk Coast, asks the questions that need to be asked.

‘Runaway’ Takes Us To Paradise In Crispin Brooks x Shara Vallee x Willo New Single

July 30, 2026

Raised by parents who were writers and teachers among other things, Crispin Brooks has had an artistic life from the very start. His new single, ‘Runaway’, sees him collaborate with his cousin Shara Vallee, and Willo, aka Jemal Willock, and together they bring a Caribbean sound to the track.

Celeste Marie Wilson Shines A Light On Hypocrisy With ‘Jesus, Tequila, and Whiskey’

July 30, 2026

Texas-based singer-songwriter Celeste Marie Wilson blends classic Country and Americana with modern influences, and latest release, ‘Jesus, Tequila, and Whiskey’ is a fine example of this.

Mvstermind x Hannah Parrot Are A Force To Be Reckoned With In ‘U.S. Against The World Anthem’

July 30, 2026

‘U.S. Against The World Anthem’, Mvstermind’s new collaboration with composer Hannah Parrott, was released right in the midst of the recent FIFA World Cup, and was featured as the track on HBO Max’s five part documentary, ‘U.S. Against The World: Four Years With the Men’s National Soccer Team’.

Michael Lee Pinder Releases Gorgeous Lyric Video For ‘Phantom Firefly (Glow)’

July 30, 2026

Following on from the release of his stunning single, ‘Phantom Firefly (Glow)’, earlier this year, Michael Lee Pinder has added to its beauty with the release of a gorgeous lyric video.

Bro Kendricks El’s ‘143’ Is No Simple Love Song

July 28, 2026

Detroit artist Bro Kendricks El’s new single, ‘143’, isn’t just a love song, but rather, it’s a track and video that have come from a place he says once felt far away from love altogether.

We Aren’t Immune To Captains of Entropy’s New Instrumental Track ‘Infection’

July 28, 2026

With a title like ‘Infection’, listeners might think that the new Captains Of Entropy single is going to be dark, cynical, or spooky. Instead, it’s a mellow, intoxicating salve, cool and calming. Irresistible.

Jeff Schubert Takes On Major League Baseball With ‘One Stupid Owner’

July 23, 2026

There are many reasons artists write music, and for Jeff Schubert, it’s to help him keep a promise he made to his younger self. For that we’re glad, because without it we wouldn’t have his latest release, ‘One Stupid Owner’.

Spend A Little Time With Lisa Michelle Anderson And New Single, “California Dreamin'”

July 17, 2026

Ahead of her new album, ‘Spend A Little Time’, set for release on the 18th of September, Lisa Michelle Anderson is getting nostalgic with her new single and music video, ‘California Dreamin’ ‘.

Dynamic Filipino Artist Tamtax Releases Playful New Single, ‘Charot’

July 15, 2026

Out now, ‘Charot’ is the new single from Filipino singer, dancer, and entertainer, Tamtax. The track takes a fun and light-hearted look at the ups and downs of life in the modern age, and turns it into a pop and OPM-infused anthem.

We Drop In On Stephen Jacques With New Single, ‘Surf Spot Steamer Lane’

July 10, 2026

Released on the 3rd of July, ‘Surf Spot Steamer Lane’ is the new single from Charlottesville, Virginia songwriter, Stephen Jacques.

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Author: Lisa Hafey

We Have A ‘Sunset’ Rendezvous With Hollow Star

Matthew Squires & Sunk Coast Ask ‘What’s Going On’ With Latest Release

‘Runaway’ Takes Us To Paradise In Crispin Brooks x Shara Vallee x Willo New Single

Celeste Marie Wilson Shines A Light On Hypocrisy With ‘Jesus, Tequila, and Whiskey’

Mvstermind x Hannah Parrot Are A Force To Be Reckoned With In ‘U.S. Against The World Anthem’

Michael Lee Pinder Releases Gorgeous Lyric Video For ‘Phantom Firefly (Glow)’

Bro Kendricks El’s ‘143’ Is No Simple Love Song

We Aren’t Immune To Captains of Entropy’s New Instrumental Track ‘Infection’

Jeff Schubert Takes On Major League Baseball With ‘One Stupid Owner’

Spend A Little Time With Lisa Michelle Anderson And New Single, “California Dreamin'”

Dynamic Filipino Artist Tamtax Releases Playful New Single, ‘Charot’

We Drop In On Stephen Jacques With New Single, ‘Surf Spot Steamer Lane’