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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

Ice Cap Babies Come Out Blazing With Debut Single, ‘A Scorched Earth (ain’t no summer place)’ 

August 19, 2025

If you’re going to start a revolution, your debut single is right up there as one of the best places to start, and that’s exactly what Ice Cap Babies intend to do with ‘A Scorched Earth (ain’t no summer place)’.

Sanjay Michael Takes The Mystery Out Of The Stock Exchange With ‘Wall Street Blues’

August 18, 2025

Growing up in Malaysia before moving to Australia, Sanjay Michael now lives in Singapore, where he brings the influences of his musical upbringing to ‘Wall Street Blues’.

Ethan Gold Brings An Instant Pop Classic With ‘The Inhibitionists’ Ahead Of Latest Instalment Of His ‘Earth City’ Trilogy

August 18, 2025

With his boundless energy and creativity, Ethan Gold returns with his latest single, The Inhibitionists’, part of his ‘Earth City’ trilogy.

Le Concorde Returns With Eighties Flavour And New Single, ‘Morning By Morning’

August 8, 2025

Le Concorde continues to be inspiring with his catchy rhythms and poetic lyrics in new single and music video, ‘Morning By Morning’.

The North Sound’s ‘What It Takes’ Weaves Prairie Grit and Soulful Stories 

August 8, 2025

Coming from the wide prairies of Treaty 6 and 7 Territory, The North Sound comprise Forrest and Nevada Eaglespeaker, and bring with them a glorious celebration of love and raw storytelling, in the form of their new album, ‘What It Takes’.

We’re All Aboard With Yorkshire Artist Bryony Drake And Her New Single, ‘Singapore Sling’

July 30, 2025

Hailing from Leeds, Yorkshire, indie-pop artist Bryony Drake’s new single, ‘Singapore Sling’ takes a personal look at her years performing on cruise ships, when her career often had to come before her relationships.

‘Adulting’ Is Like A Diary Entry Come To Life For Samar In Silence

July 29, 2025

Serving as the voice of a younger generation trying to find their way in the world, Samar In Silence brings with her honest introspection in new release, ‘Adulting’.

Seán Griffin Releases Opening Track From Debut Solo Project, ‘People Are Mad’

July 23, 2025

Seán Griffin takes his Irish heritage seriously. Born in Danbury, Connecticut, he formed The Ruffians back in the late 90s, and their “Celtic Rock” songs saw them referred to as “Y-Generation Pogues”, by Tim DeGrogatis, in The Chicago Sun Times. Now Griffin has embarked on a solo project, and the first single, ‘People Are Mad’, is a shimmering gem of lyrical genius.

The High Plains Drifters Convey A Deep Longing For Connection With ‘Until We Dance’

July 21, 2025

There’s a whole lot of dancing in the music video for ‘Until We Dance’, the latest release from The High Plains Drifters.

Nicko Rebel Blows Our Minds With ‘GvnGyal’

July 21, 2025

Grammy Award winning artist, Nicko Rebel, takes us to the edge and celebrates his heritage, talent, and ambition with his new single and video, ‘GvnGyal’.

We’re ‘RIDIN & SLIDIN’ With Musical Innovator Iyuana

July 17, 2025

Iyuana has got us moving and grooving to a brand new song with her single and music video, ‘RIDIN & SLIDIN’.

Christian Love Carries His Musical Legacy With Surf Rock Single, ‘Sum Sum Summer’

July 17, 2025

Growing up in Santa Barbara, Southern California, Christian Love has always been immersed in the musical legacy of his father, Mike Love, and his band, The Beach Boys. It’s naturally left an indelible mark on both him and his music, and he celebrates it in his new single, ‘Sum Sum Summer’.

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