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

Christopher Wyze & The Tellers Has The Recipe To Help Us Get Free When We’re Feeling ‘Stuck In The Mud’

August 16, 2024

‘Stuck In The Mud’, the new single from Christopher Wyze & The Tellers, had its genesis back in March 2022, when Wyze was set to attend a singer-songwriter workshop, led by Ralph Carter, at the iconic Shack Up Inn, in Clarksdale, Mississippi. The unexpected cancellation of the workshop gave Wyze the incentive to approach Carter to collaborate, bearing as its fruit the 8 songs of their debut album, also called ‘Stuck In The Mud’.

The Dead Daisies Are Hitting The Road With Latest Rock Banger, ‘I’m Gonna Ride’

August 16, 2024

As Australian-American band The Dead Daisies gear up for a UK/Europe tour this autumn, they set the scene by dropping a fantastic video for their new biker anthem, ‘I’m Gonna Ride’. The hard-rocking track takes hold of the frustration of our times, and makes it clear that the only true path to freedom is through harnessing the miles on the open road and opening up full-throttle on a machine made for speed.

daFinchi Writes A Letter To His Future Self In Pop/Rap Track, ‘Future Me’

August 14, 2024

The Bridgeport Connecticut artist daFinchi, also known as Peter Finch, brings to his music a unique blend of experiences; during the day he serves as a personal injury lawyer, but by night he’s a committed rapper, putting that same intensity into his music with which he defends his clients. New single, ‘Future Me’, is yet another in his winning musical career, and serves as an ode to his future self, and a reminder to never forget his roots.

Honey Trap Evoke A Sense Of Relentless Pursuit And Adventure With Latest Release, ‘Outlaws’

August 12, 2024

With fierce hard rock out of New York City, Honey Trap is a female-fronted band, whose signature sound is a unique blend of sensual, yet edgy vocals over melodic guitar, groovy bass licks, and heavy-hitting drum beats. New single, ‘Outlaws’, started with a riff, then, after drawing influences from the likes of Led Zeppelin, Guns N’ Roses, and Soundgarden, it all came together from there.