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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

Chris Waters Takes Us Through His ‘Road To Damascus’ Journey And How The US Gun Crisis Can Be Solved

March 7, 2023

We wrote about Chris Waters’ harrowing video for ‘Road To Damascus’ here, and now we introduce you to the man himself.

Chris Waters Is On The ‘Road To Damascus’ With Harrowing New Single And Video

March 7, 2023

The video for ‘Road To Damascus’, by Chris Waters, is harrowing – shocking even – so much so that YouTube has rated it 18+ and won’t let us share it on here. But there’s no senseless violence in the clip; in fact it’s sharing a very necessary, and important message, and sadly it’s one that a lot of young people aged under 18 already know all too well.

MattO Speaks To Us About His Musical Career And What Comes Next

March 7, 2023

You’ll have just read our review of MattO’s latest single, ‘The Angels Went Back To Heaven’. Now we have taken the chance to speak to MattO and asked his thoughts about the song, his inspirations, and what comes next for him.

Swiss Singer Songwriter MattO Releases New Single And Video, ‘The Angels Went Back To Heaven’

March 7, 2023

Swiss artist MattO is a bit of a polymath, dividing his time between working as a lawyer and writing and recording songs. His latest track, ‘The Angels Went Back To Heaven’, is therefore typical of his deep and wide-ranging thinking, examining why we still have fears and suffering in this modern world that wants to rationalise everything.

Kassandra Idi’s New Single ‘Good’ Is A Remarkable Expression Of Emotion

March 7, 2023

Set for release on March 9, ‘Good’ is the new single from RnB artist Kassandra Idi. The track makes good use of Kassandra’s Democratic Republic of The Congo heritage, as well as time spent living in Nantes, Lille, and London, and sees her singing in French, English, and Lingala.

Sarah E Jackson’s Atmospheric New Album Will Make You Want To ‘Look Into The Stars’

March 7, 2023

Released 19 February, ‘Look Into The Stars’ is the new album from London artist, Sarah E Jackson. An ambient and ethereal record, it’s been created by layering MIDI tracks and complementing them with piano and keyboards, powerful 808 lines, and percussions.

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Roosevelt Wooden’s New Single ‘Two Years’ Could Perhaps Be The Pop Anthem Of The Year

March 6, 2023

Released February 4, ‘Two Years’, from Roosevelt Wooden, is a fun blend of a wide range of pop components in one incredible track. It’s fun, it’s funky, and it’s got a wicked bass line that is perfectly matched to a danceable drum track.

Palms Station Releases New Pop Track And Video, ‘I Don’t Know The Way To Your Heart’

March 3, 2023

Palms Station’s latest single, ‘I Don’t Know The Way To Your Heart’ is both moody and contemplative, with a retro sound that signals a striking development in Tigay’s songwriting.

Los Angeles Punk Band Get Out Show Us The Fine Print With New Album, ‘The Violation of Terms and Conditions’

February 27, 2023

With heavy hooks and pummelling rhythms, combined with incredibly witty songwriting and a rebel spirit that serves them well, LA punks Get Out have released their latest long player, entitled, ‘The Violation of Terms and Conditions’.

Grammy Nominated Singer-Songwriter Ajay Mathur Sings About A ‘Common Mistake’ In New Track From His 2022 Album, ‘Talking Loud’

February 27, 2023

A citizen of the world, Pop Rock Singer Songwriter and Musical Visionary Ajay Mathur goes from strength with his 2022 album, ‘Talking Loud’. The album is available on limited edition vinyl is available from Ajay’s online store.

Seneko Releases 5th EP, ‘The Girls From Cedarhurst’

February 27, 2023

Recorded at County Q, Nashville, ‘The Girls From Cedarhurst’ is the new EP from alt country/alternative rock artist, Seneko. Released on February 17 via Torrez Music, the record is guitar-focused rock, with Seneko bringing to the fore seasoned songwriting and strong production.

Mike Stinson & Johnny Irion Are Having A Rocking Good Time With New Single And Video, ‘The Bottle & Me’

February 27, 2023

Taken from their album, ‘Working My Way Down’, released via Blackwing Music, ‘The Bottle & Me’ is the new single from Mike Stinson and Johnny Irion. The track also features a great music video showing them in action in the recording studio.

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