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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

Cupp Releases Infectious New Single, ‘Popcorn Swayze’

June 16, 2026

An award winning photographer, cinematic videographer, and singer-songwriter, Chicagoland artist Cupp is the full package, and his latest single, ‘Popcorn Swayze’, is sure to fill dance floors whenever its played.

Emanuela Di Loreto Releases New Pop Single, ‘Per questo mio bisogno’

June 16, 2026

Released on the 13th of June, ‘Per questo mio bisogno’ is the heartfelt new single from Italian artist, Emanuela Di Loreto.

Brandon Sandefur Reconnects With His Passion In Latest Country Single, ‘Lying Down’

June 16, 2026

New single, ‘Lying Down’, sees Brandon Sandefur make a triumphant return with a renewed sense of purpose fueling his creative fire. The song is a rallying cry, centred on resilience, conviction, and the idea that Americans are stronger moving forward together than against each other.

Brad Wolfe & The Moon Turn Grief Into Beauty With ‘Cover You In Flowers’

June 16, 2026

The responsibility of turning grief into beauty constantly guides Brad Wolfe’s songwriting, and the latest addition to his ever-expanding ‘Loss, Life & Love’ Mixtapes project, the single, ‘Cover You In Flowers’, sees him enter the second stage of ‘Vol 1: Loss’.

Kendra Erika Oozes Bond Theme Elegance With New Single, ‘Catch Me’

June 16, 2026

Having spent the past decade forging her own lane, Kendra Erika’s sound never fails to entrance her listeners, with its world of intrigue, elegance, and glamour. Her latest project, ‘Catch Me’, fits perfectly with this, with its Bond-theme styling and a glitzy animated music video to match.

BAND 4RM TV Releases Powerful New Single, ‘Nasty Way’

June 11, 2026

Out now, ‘Nasty Way’ is the new single from independent artist, BAND 4RM TV.

Kristina Kubíková’s New Single, ‘Alone’ Is Emotional And Empowering

June 10, 2026

A singer, pianist, and composer from the Czech Republic, soul pop and dream pop artist Kristina Kubíková recently released her single, ‘Alone’, the latest track from her upcoming album, ‘Music 27’.

Cowboy Mouth Return With Rock Track ‘Patty (With The Rose Tattoo)’

June 9, 2026

Veteran New Orleans band Cowboy Mouth are back, with their deep love for their city and Southern musical culture, and new single, ‘Patty (With The Rose Tattoo)’.

Coleman Easterly Invites Us To A ‘Jukebox Brawl’

June 9, 2026

Coleman Easterly was originally a pianist, but it took decades for this artist to find his voice, after he was encouraged, at the age of 64, to step up to the mic. There’s no stopping him now, with single ‘Jukebox Brawl’ the pre-cursor to his first full-length vocal album.

Divergent’s ‘I Really Want To Love You (So Bad)’ Is Much More Than A Classic Love Song

June 9, 2026

With its dreamy piano, and full bodied bass, Divergent’s ‘I Really Want To Love You (So Bad)’, at first feels like a classic love song, but it’s not long before they make it clear it’s so much more than that.

Mýa And Too $hort Bring The Very Best Of Late 80s R&B With ‘Just A Little Bit’

June 9, 2026

Creative powerhouse Mýa follows up her single, ‘ASAP’ with a new Pop/R&B track, ‘Just A Little Bit’, which sees her collaborate with West Coast Rap pioneer, Too $hort.

Todd Adelman And The Woodsmen Know Exactly What They’re Looking For With ‘Kind Of Woman (Who Makes The Morning Look Good)’

June 5, 2026

With a sound that’s as authentic as it is catchy, ‘Kind Of Woman (Who Makes The Morning Look Good’, from Todd Adelman And The Woodsmen brings with it some of the old time vibe that’s missing from a lot of country/Americana music these days.

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Author: Lisa Hafey

Cupp Releases Infectious New Single, ‘Popcorn Swayze’

Emanuela Di Loreto Releases New Pop Single, ‘Per questo mio bisogno’

Brandon Sandefur Reconnects With His Passion In Latest Country Single, ‘Lying Down’

Brad Wolfe & The Moon Turn Grief Into Beauty With ‘Cover You In Flowers’

Kendra Erika Oozes Bond Theme Elegance With New Single, ‘Catch Me’

BAND 4RM TV Releases Powerful New Single, ‘Nasty Way’

Kristina Kubíková’s New Single, ‘Alone’ Is Emotional And Empowering

Cowboy Mouth Return With Rock Track ‘Patty (With The Rose Tattoo)’

Coleman Easterly Invites Us To A ‘Jukebox Brawl’

Divergent’s ‘I Really Want To Love You (So Bad)’ Is Much More Than A Classic Love Song

Mýa And Too $hort Bring The Very Best Of Late 80s R&B With ‘Just A Little Bit’

Todd Adelman And The Woodsmen Know Exactly What They’re Looking For With ‘Kind Of Woman (Who Makes The Morning Look Good)’