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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

A-Wax 1 Million Brings Us Some ‘Flavor’ With Latest Release

January 26, 2026

A-Wax 1 Million’s style can be summed up by one line in his latest single, ‘Flavor’: “This right here cannot be cloned”.

Maya Lumen Evokes Black Cat Energy With New Single And Music Video, ‘Maynard’s Song’

January 26, 2026

Maya Lumen’s new single, ‘Maynard’s Song’, is named for her music-loving black cat, named after Tool’s Maynard James Keenan.

Charlene Broy’s New Single, ‘Never Gonna Stop (EDM Remix)’ Ignites The Dancefloor

January 20, 2026

Bringing everyone to the dancefloor, Charlene Broy is an unstoppable force with new EDM remix, ‘Never Gonna Stop (EDM Remix)’.

Jennifer Rangel Explores Deep Human Connections With New Single, ‘Soul Tied’

January 16, 2026

Jennifer Rangel’s new single, ‘Soul Tied’, was released on the 31st of December last year. A pop gem that had its beginnings in a studio session, ‘Soul Tied’ is captivating as it explores the profound ties that influence much in our lives.

Ron Morven Releases Introspective Album, ‘Six’, Reflecting On The Human Experience

January 16, 2026

Out now, ‘Six’, from multi-faceted artist Ron Morven, is a warm reflection on the way of the world, and the things that influence us as humans.

Mancunian Artist Helen Mac Unveils A Decade-Spanning Journey With New Album, ‘Precipice’

January 15, 2026

Launched on the 28th of November last year, ‘Precipice’ is the latest album from Manchester based singer-songwriter, Helen Mac.

tinyfeet Strips It Back With New Album, ‘unfiltered me’

January 13, 2026

Released on the 23rd of September last year, ‘unfiltered me’ is the new album from London-based artist, tinyfeet.

‘Materializing Dog’ Is The, Fun, Heartfelt, And Meditative Debut From Singer Samantha L. Keller

January 13, 2026

Out now, ‘Materializing Dog’ is the new single from vocal powerhouse, Samantha L. Keller.

BOSCO Brings True Nostalgia With Indie Rock Release, ‘One Goodbye’

January 12, 2026

With an artistic style that’s always been about shining a light in the darkness, BOSCO’s latest release, ‘One Goodbye’ additionally brings with it a nostalgic vibe.

The Al Ur Pal Project ft. Huly Ray Asidor Bring 90s R&B Back With ‘Still Want To Go On’

January 9, 2026

Bringing back a 90s R&B sound, The Al Ur Pal Project are joined by renowned Filipino composer, arranger, and recording artist Huly Ray Asidor in their new release, ‘Still Want To Go On’.

The Racing Pulses Bring Proof Of Rock’s Staying Power With ‘Subtle Hurts’

January 9, 2026

While much of modern music seems to prefer to blend genres, bands like The Racing Pulses prefer to stick to one style, and with rock releases like ‘Subtle Hurts’ we understand their reasoning.

Duane Hoover’s Talent Knows No Bounds With Double Single Drop, ‘She Wants To Know’, And ‘Hello My Name Is Yesterday’

January 9, 2026

Out today, new singles ‘She Wants To Know’, and ‘Hello My Name Is Yesterday’ are both taken from Duane Hoover’s ‘Magic Mirror Story Book’ album, and are sure to satisfy fans of his nostalgic sound.

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