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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

Lila Drew – ‘take it back’

June 13, 2019

Lila Drew’s latest single, ‘take it back’, is a fine example of what this young artist is capable of. A familiar and welcoming song, it is nonetheless unable to be classified by genre, transcending RnB, dream pop, and soul, among other musical styles.

Jeremie Albino – ‘Hard Time’

June 13, 2019

From the very first note of his song, ‘Hard Time’, sweet-singing Jeremie Albino reminds us of the laid back and hazy tracks of Creedence Clearwater Revival. Smooth, modern soul, crossed with a folk-rock feel, it’s a song which will undoubtedly make you want to hear more from the artist who makes his home in the bucolic pleasant land of Prince Edward County.

Rob Georg Says It’s ‘Time For Some Ink’ With Snarling Southern Rock Track

June 13, 2019

Rob Georg looks and sounds every bit the cowboy, from his Stetson hat right down to his singing drawl, and to his love of Cutting, a discipline of western riding, which is ridden on horses working cattle. His song, ‘Time For Some Ink’, was produced by Kristin K. Smith, in Nashville, and is a southern rock track as can possibly be.

Teen Talent Ella Wylde Releases New Single ‘Rich Girl’

June 12, 2019

Still only 18 years old, Ella Wylde is a skilled guitarist and piano player, whose talent inspired A&R manager Drew Dixon to open the 9th Floor Music record label, with Ella as first signing.

Latin Synth-Pop Artist Beso Rebelde Releases New Single, ‘Canta’

June 7, 2019

Out today ‘Canta’ is the debut single from synth pop artist Beso Rebelde.

Pop Artist Eleni C Reveals Latest Single ‘One Last Time’

June 7, 2019

Released 3 June, ‘One Last Time’ is the latest single from pop artist Eleni C. The video for the track is out 24 June.

#Keane Announce New Album ‘Cause And Effect’ And Reveal New Track, ‘The Way I Feel’

June 7, 2019

Finally, after much speculation, we can announce that Keane’s new album, ‘Cause And Effect’, will come out on September 20, through Island Records. The announcement is accompanied by the release of the powerful first single, ‘The Way I Feel’.

Oliver Ray Shows He’s The ‘Best Game In Town’ In Duet With Patti Smith From Debut Album ‘Out Passed Nowhere’

June 7, 2019

If a song released from a debut solo album is a duet with the legendary Patti Smith, then you’re certainly going to wonder about the circumstances behind that event occurring. In the case of ‘Best Game In Town’, from Oliver Ray’s debut album, ‘Out Passed Nowhere’, released today on Royal Oakie Records, it’s not a happy accident.

Billy Harvey ‘Frozen Through’ From Re-Issue Of Classic Album ‘Pie’

June 7, 2019

The unhurried folk-rock vocals of Billy Harvey shine on ‘Frozen Through’, from the remastered release of his classic album, ‘Pie’, which originally came out back in 2004.

Jaguar Dreams – Mean Somethin (Boys Get Hurt Remix)

June 6, 2019

In recent weeks Jaguar Dreams have been dropping remixes of tracks from their self-titled EP. The latest in the series is a mix of their song, ‘Mean Somethin’ done by Tokyo-based producer, Boys Get Hurt.

Kazyak Drops A Little Ear Candy With ‘Camouflage’ Ahead Of New Album ‘Odyssey’

June 5, 2019

Languidly strolling across the aural sphere, ‘Camouflage’, from Kazyak, is a psychedelically sonic adventure, and a worthy dive into the pool which is their forthcoming album, ‘Odyssey’.

Scott Lavene Goes Up The Junction With Autobiographical Style Album ‘Broke’

June 5, 2019

Scott Lavene’s new album, ‘Broke’ borrows from the rich tradition of semi-spoken songs and is out this Friday June 7 through Funnel Records.

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