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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

Eucalyption – ‘Waiting’

March 10, 2021

One listen to Eucalyption’s single, ‘Waiting’, and you’re left in no doubt that Houston based brothers James and Ben Nissen grew up in a music-inflused household.

Project213 – ‘Bleed With Who?’

March 9, 2021

Project213 is the brainchild of Jared Hallock, and it’s an eclectic approach to self-expression, the end result being an explosion of ideas. New single and video, ‘Bleed With Who?’ follows on from his 2020 releases, ‘Naughty Jenny’, and ‘Shit’s so Cool’, and further enhances the band’s slightly-psychedelic perspectives.

The 220 Project Releases Latest Album, ‘Echoes From A Distant Sun’

March 9, 2021

‘Echoes From A Distant Sun’ is the new release from electronic dub dance duo, The 220 Project. Released on March 5, the album was produced over the past 18 months, and offers 8 tracks of psychedelic, ambient, techno dub music, that will bring a smile to your face and leave it there.

Essentially Gardening, Or, How Does Lisa’s Garden Grow?

March 8, 2021

I’ve always been an avid gardener, and as a mother of four, I’m constantly trying to look after the health of my family, so growing my own fruit and vegetables has been more than just a hobby, it’s become part of my lifestyle.

Amie K Drops Gorgeous New Single, ‘Pink Skies’ Exclusively On Bandcamp

March 5, 2021

Out today for 24 hours only as an exclusive Bandcamp release, Amie K’s new single, ‘Pink Skies’ is a stunning, folk pop track that will pull you in for a (Covid friendly) warm hug, and never let you go.

T.Fernandez Releases Debut EP, ‘In My Poetic Feels’

March 2, 2021

‘In My Poetic Feels’ sees T. Fernandez lay her heart bare in her debut EP. Released yesterday, 1 March, the record is available to stream and download.

Enigmatic Cat Artist MOON Releases Latest Album, ‘1.5’

March 2, 2021

Get ready for MOON! Not your average artist, MOON is a musical cat, who has emerged as a cosmic leader with a mission to change the world. MOON’s new album, ‘1.5’, is set for release on March 12.

Carrie Melbourne Releases Debut Album, ‘Can Dance A Little’

March 2, 2021

‘Can Dance A Little’ is the debut album from Carrie Melbourne. The 13 track record is available to stream and download here, and follows on from the release of her first single, ‘Star’, last year.

Kirk Ampofo Releases Latest Single, ‘My Intention’

March 2, 2021

Kirk Ampofo’s new single, ‘My Intention’ is a collaboration with beat maker, Little Nuno, with whom he connected via online music forums and chats.

Doctor Together Releases Latest Single, ‘Transition’

March 2, 2021

Spanish artist, Doctor Together, has released his latest single, ‘Transition’.

‘It’s Ok Not to Be Ok’ Is The Name Of The Latest Single From Synthpop Duo, The Rude Awakening

March 2, 2021

Out on March 10, ‘It’s Ok Not to be Ok’ is the new single from The Rude Awakening. The track is a timely release from the UK synth duo, as they examine the psychological fragility of people in the world today. A deeply personal song, Johnny Normal and Bridget Gray are inspired by the music of synth and post-punk pioneers, including Gary Numan, PiL, Soft Cell and OMD.

R&B Artist C.LACY Releases Latest Single, ‘I Don’t Know’

March 2, 2021

C. LACY draws from the deep well that is the golden age of R&B with his new single, ‘I Don’t Know’, creating a stunning track which evokes the likes of Usher, and Ne-Yo with beautifully retro vibes, while maintaining a contemporary sound.

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