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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, with particular fondness for Jedward and David Bowie. She's interviewed Edward Grimes (Jedward), 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

Steffi De la O Is ‘Living On The Edge’ With Debut Release

June 24, 2025

‘Living On The Edge’ sees Steffi De la O blend pop, rock, and electronic music, and calls listeners to grab hold of what life has to offer them, no matter how unpredictable it might be.

Two Dark Birds Conjure Up A Vision Of February Haze In ‘Pink Light’

June 18, 2025

‘Pink Light’ is the latest single from Two Dark Birds, a band from the Catskill Mountains of south eastern New York.

Art Schop Talks Pythagorean Love Triangles With ‘Me, My Lover, Her Lover, Part 1’

June 18, 2025

‘Me, My Lover, Her Lover, Part 1’, is the latest single from songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Martin Walker, who performs under the name of Art Schop. The track is taken from ‘The Fifth Hammer’, his fifth studio album.

Australian Artist TRYHARD Ignites With Latest Release, ‘Slow Burn’

June 12, 2025

Recording under his pop alias of TRYHARD, Australian artist James Comito brings a Julia Michaels feel to his new pop track, ‘Slow Burn’, which he released on May 30.

The Fake Whales ‘Shine’ With Debut Single

June 11, 2025

UK-based band, The Fake Whales, venture into uncharted territory with their debut single, ‘Shine’.

Ron Brunk Can ‘Feel The Sunlight’ In His Latest Release

June 11, 2025

The sun is always shining in Ron Brunk’s universe, no less so than in his latest single, ‘Feel The Sunlight’.

Amarachi Is Looking For Someone To Rescue Her With ‘Earth Is Ghetto’

June 11, 2025

In a collaboration with brothers Mike and Nick Squillante, ‘Earth Is Ghetto’ is a fresh take on perseverance, with stripped-back instrumentation that allows Amarachi’s soulful vocals to soar.

Karen Atkins Embraces The Organic Side Of Life With ‘She Rises’

June 11, 2025

Karen Atkins is not just a seasoned musician, she is also a renowned health and vitality expert, who offers her wisdom to help others on their healing journey. New single, ‘She Rises’, is a gentle explosion of love and blessing, to all who listen.

TikTok Hit ‘Passion’ Is Latest Single From Milky Chance

June 11, 2025

You’ll no doubt have heard it on TikTok videos – the refrain, “Passion ah ahh”! Well it’s the latest hit from German duo, Milky Chance, a musical phenomenon who’ve been wowing their massive global audience since 2013.

Ania Diamond Makes A Bold Return With Her Empowering New Single, ‘It’s Me Again’

June 10, 2025

Released on the 30th of May, ‘It’s Me Again’ is the empowering new single from North London pop sensation, Ania Diamond. The track, which was originally written as part of a Eurovision brief, marks Ania Diamond’s triumphant return to the music business, after a hiatus of several years.

The MFs Release New Album, ‘Just Stopped By’, To Coincide With Multifaceted Musician And Author Mo Fanning’s New Book, ‘Rainbows And Lollipops’

June 9, 2025

Describing themselves as “a collective of oddballs and scoundrels dancing to the beat of UK author Mo Fanning”, the MFs have released a 12 track album to accompany Fanning’s latest book, ‘Rainbows And Lollipops’.

LNX-T.N.T. OVAPROOF Lights Up The Path Of Solitude With Music Video For New Rap/Trap Track, ‘Follow’

June 6, 2025

New single, ‘Follow’, sees LNX T.N.T. OVAPROOF issue a call to move forward, inspired by Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’, which he so powerfully performed at this year’s Superbowl.

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Author: Lisa Hafey

Steffi De la O Is ‘Living On The Edge’ With Debut Release

Two Dark Birds Conjure Up A Vision Of February Haze In ‘Pink Light’

Art Schop Talks Pythagorean Love Triangles With ‘Me, My Lover, Her Lover, Part 1’

Australian Artist TRYHARD Ignites With Latest Release, ‘Slow Burn’

The Fake Whales ‘Shine’ With Debut Single

Ron Brunk Can ‘Feel The Sunlight’ In His Latest Release

Amarachi Is Looking For Someone To Rescue Her With ‘Earth Is Ghetto’

Karen Atkins Embraces The Organic Side Of Life With ‘She Rises’

TikTok Hit ‘Passion’ Is Latest Single From Milky Chance

Ania Diamond Makes A Bold Return With Her Empowering New Single, ‘It’s Me Again’

The MFs Release New Album, ‘Just Stopped By’, To Coincide With Multifaceted Musician And Author Mo Fanning’s New Book, ‘Rainbows And Lollipops’

LNX-T.N.T. OVAPROOF Lights Up The Path Of Solitude With Music Video For New Rap/Trap Track, ‘Follow’