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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

Bencoolen – ‘Beautiful Escape’ (Tom Misch cover)

September 30, 2019

Washington DCs Bencoolen have a distinct funk-soul sound that sets them apart from the rest of the artists in the burgeoning music scene in the US national capitol. Describing their sound as “maximalist rock”, their latest single, a cover of Tom Misch’s song, ‘Beautiful Escape’, is out now.

Amy Studt Is ‘The Happiest Girl In The Universe’ With Release Of New Album

September 29, 2019

Sounding like a cross between Lana del Rey, Suzanne Vega, Marina, and more than a touch of Kate Bush, Amy Studt’s new album, ‘Happiest Girl In The Universe’ is eleven tracks of exquisite, hard-hitting and deeply personal, gorgeousness.

Michelle Johnson – ‘I’m All In’

September 28, 2019

Las Vegas artist Michelle Johnson’s style is best described as Carole King meets Ella Fitzgerald and draws from jazz, pop, soft rock, musical theatre, gritty blues, and soul. Her new single, ‘I’m All In’ is a showcase for her incredible talent.

ck outlaw – ‘Promnesia’

September 28, 2019

Currently located in New York City, ck outlaw is a hip hop artist with a unique style and sound, who takes her inspiration from the likes of Kelis, Timbaland, Missy Elliot, Fergie, and Nelly Furtado. Her latest single, ‘Promnesia’, is out now.

Angel Constantinou Knows What’s Up With Brand New Single ‘That’s Wassup’

September 28, 2019

Angel Constantinou’s new single, ‘That’s Wassup’, is her first release for 2019, and follows on from her debut, ‘Habibi’, which was released in June 2018, and reached the #4 spot in the UK Club Charts.

Jon Patrick Walker – ‘Like A Rose’

September 27, 2019

You’ll remember our previous piece on Jon Patrick Walker, the actor and singer, who’s just finished a run of the musical, ‘Hamilton’, which saw him performing the role of King George III. Not one to rest on his laurels, Walker returns with the gorgeous song, ‘Like A Rose’, which comes from his upcoming album, ‘Welcome To The Edge Times’, set for release on October 25.

John DeNicola Had The Time Of His Life With Debut Solo Album ‘The Why Because’ And Lead Single ‘You’re The Only One’

September 27, 2019

Even if you don’t recognise his name, you’ll know the music of John DeNicola, a legendary songwriter, probably most famous for writing and co-writing songs which featured on the soundtrack of the 1980s classic film, ‘Dirty Dancing’ – yes, he’s responsible for ‘(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life’, and ‘Hungry Eyes’.

Cameron Sanderson Asks That We ‘Get Well’ With New Single Featuring Faith Marie

September 26, 2019

Cameron Sanderson started out on YouTube, posting original content and covers. Building his fanbase up from scratch he now has over 100,000 subscribers across the world, thanks to his regular appearances and performances at Video Creator conventions such as Playlist, and London’s own, Summer In The City.

JPRiZM – ‘All Your Love’ (Featuring Amanda Holley And Echezona)

September 26, 2019

Boston-based Jared Price, known professionally as JPRiZM, is a producer, writer, and artist, who absorbs his surroundings and energy and turns them into different beams of music, just like a prism. We wrote about his song, ‘Rise’, in July this year; now the artist returns with his latest release, ‘All Your Love’.

Makes My Blood Dance – ‘Sick As Our Secrets’

September 26, 2019

Brooklyn’s Makes My Blood Dance first came to our attention back in June, with their single, ‘Beaming Right Up’, which was a blend of disco, glam, electropop and metal. Now they return with their latest track, ‘Sick As Our Secrets’, and their sound is an homage to a punk rock camaraderie that anyone would be glad to have.

Waldo Witt – ‘Crystal Ball’

September 26, 2019

Waldo Witt took a gamble on taking a break and going solo after a decade in the same band, and with new single, ‘Crystal Ball’, it looks as if that has paid off.

Alphabeat ‘Don’t Know What’s Cool Anymore’ But It Doesn’t Matter With New Video

September 24, 2019

By their own admission, Alphabeat are from ’85, they’re not gonna lie, they don’t know what’s cool anymore, but that certainly doesn’t matter with their new single, ‘I Don’t Know What’s Cool Anymore’, and the accompanying music video.

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