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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

‘The Music Sounds Better With Whom’ – Short Form Documentary Explores Where Music And Tech Meet

January 9, 2020

‘The Music Sounds Better with Whom: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Music Experience’ is a short documentary which examines the point at which music and technology meet, with the focus on the way in which AI impacts not just producers and listeners, but also society as a whole.

Singer Songwriter Keenan Willard Releases Video For Debut Single ‘Like You Do’

January 9, 2020

It’s hard to believe, but Keenan Willard only started writing songs at the start of 2019. His debut single, ‘Like You Do’, released ahead of an EP set to come out in the summer, sees him drawing on his North Carolina roots, and infusing his sound with the inspirations served by his surroundings in El Paso, where he is based, and works as a TV reporter.

Producer Iurie Sula Releases Latest Single ‘Love Is Taboo’

January 9, 2020

In a collaboration with guest vocalists AR 65 and Ollie Sloan, ‘Love Is Taboo’ is the first single from Iurie Sula’s debut album.

#Keane Reveal Special Three Part ‘Retroactive EP’ Featuring Early And Unreleased Demos

January 8, 2020

Legendary UK band Keane have released a very special series of three EPs, all of which feature rare, and early, demos and session tracks.

Dundalk Storyteller David Keenan Releases Debut Album ‘A Beginner’s Guide To Bravery’ 10 January Ahead Of Irish In-Store Appearances And Ireland/UK Tour

January 7, 2020

Dundalk singer songwriter and storyteller David Keenan’s debut album ‘A Beginner’s Guide To Bravery’ comes out this Friday 10 January through Rubyworks.

Justin Bieber Drops A Very ‘Yummy’ Music Video

January 4, 2020

The first thing you notice about the music video for Justin Bieber’s latest single, ‘Yummy’, is the colour. From Bieber himself, bedecked in the faintest of pinks Drew hoodie, with candy floss coloured hair, to the rest of his crew, who could have walked straight off the pages of a Pantone colour guide.

New Yorker FadeTheBlackk Is ‘Successful’ With Empowering Songs Which Promote Life Changes

January 3, 2020

New York hip hop artist Antonio Rosario, who has been performing as Fadetheblackk for the past seven years, harks back to his Latin American roots with his latest single, ‘Successful’. The composer, audio engineer, and influencer is new to us here at EP, but with the motto of, “Dare to be different, Then be yourself”, we’re sure to be hearing a lot more of him.

Justin Bieber Releases First New Single For The Year ‘Yummy’

January 3, 2020

Following the announcement of his 10 part YouTube docu-series, ‘Justin Bieber – Seasons’ set to start on 27 January, Justin Bieber has released his new single, ‘Yummy’ this morning, along with a lyric video. The official music video will premiere at 5pm Saturday 4 January, UK time.

Dennis J. Leise – ‘Nobody’s Comin’

December 31, 2019

Dennis J. Leise had spent the bulk of his music career playing in the clubs of Chicago, but got tired of having to pay through the nose for the privilege of performing, despite pulling in large enough crowds. He decided enough was enough and upped sticks and moved 25 miles away – to Gary, Indiana, famous for being the hometown of the Jackson Family.

Get Set For A ‘Ride’ With CaliYork

December 31, 2019

As the name suggests, CaliYork is the perfect blend of east and west coasts. The RnB and Soul duo comprises DJ Tony Touch, and Austin Brown, who put their musical talents together in 2016.

Giselle Torres – ‘Navidad en la Playa’

December 23, 2019

Mexican-American actress, singer, songwriter, composer, and dancer, Giselle Torres, started her entertainment career at 2 years old. Unsurprisingly when you realise that the mother of the Miami-raised artist had a theatre company. At the age of 10, Giselle was one of the top 6 finalists on the X Factor, and from then she has garnered more than 900 million views – and more than 2 million subscribers – on her YouTube channel.

Katmaz ‘Alone (with me)’

December 23, 2019

For Katmaz’s latest single, ‘Alone (with me)’, the music video was shot in the middle of McCarren Park, in the middle of Williamsburg, the Brooklyn neighbourhood in the centre of New York City’s independent rock music scene. Seems only fitting for someone who is building up for himself a reputation as one of New York’s most enterprising young independent artists.

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