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

Yachtclub101 – ‘Leave Me Alone’

September 16, 2020

Scott Ayers was once upon a time in an up and coming indie band called The Lovemakers. Since that time he’s been running a bar, The RIC, which was mighty successful…until Covid-19 happened and then, well, Scott decided he had to do something else. He sold the bar, and got into music, and will release three albums: the first will be released on November 13 this year, with albums 2 and three released exactly a year and two years later respectively. First track from LP1 is ‘Leave Me Alone’, accompanied by a music video, the latter of which should be avoided if you’re allergic to – or just don’t like – cats.

Keys FTV – ‘Flexin’

September 14, 2020

Keys FTV is no stranger to the spotlight, having previously shared a stage with the likes of Collective Music’s Blac Youngsta, and Moneybagg Yo. He’s known for his high energy shows, and any track he’s featured on will challenge you NOT to move with the rhythms, and cherish the delicately laid vocals. On top of that, Keys is a rapper who doesn’t just care about is image and laying down amazing tracks, but he’s also a party starting force to be reckoned with, and latest single ‘Flexin’ is a fantastic example of what he can do.

GO WEST Celebrating 35 Years Since Debut Top 5 Hit With 2021 UK Tour Featuring Full Live Orchestra And Special Guests Cutting Crew

September 10, 2020

It’s crazy to think that 2021 marks 35 years since Award-winning 80s pop icons Go West cracked the top 5 with their debut single, ‘We Close Our Eyes’. To commemorate the anniversary, Go West, along with very special guests Cutting Crew, will tour a string of UK live shows in May next year. The tour will also feature a full orchestra. Tickets are available now from here.

Ready, Steady, Die! – ‘Deep’

September 7, 2020

Although Morgan Visconti is the son of super producer Tony Visconti, his band, Ready, Steady, Die!, which includes British singer songwriter Sam K bears little resemblance to the music the elder Visconti had a hand in. Bending dream pop, electronic rock, and darkwave, the duo’s first album ‘Pleasure Ride’ was the initial instalment in their upcoming trilogy, and latest single, ‘Deep’, is a slow-burning trip across whispered verses and haunting choruses.