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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

Swedish Songstress Zara Larsson To Rock Electric Brixton

May 9, 2019

Swedish songstress Zara Larsson will perform at Electric Brixton on 22 May. The pop superstar will also perform at the Albert Hall, Manchester, on 21 May.

There’s Definitely No ‘Hype’ With Chloe Tang’s New Single

May 8, 2019

Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, but now living in Los Angeles, Chole Tang covers all bases with her music. Writing RnB songs with a pop sensibility, she tells the truth of life experiences without sugar-coating them, and her growing fanbase have found an artist to whom they can truly relate.

No Regrets: Quinn Henry Mulligan’s ‘Older’ And Wiser (While Having Fun) With Latest Release

May 8, 2019

The music video for ‘Older’, by Portland singer songwriter Quinn Henry Mulligan, is a bit trippy, to say the least.

Sami Chohfi Releases Folkie New Single ‘It’s Just Me’ Away From Blue Helix

May 8, 2019

If you’ve heard the name Sami Chohfi, it’s probably been in association with his band, Blue Helix, known in the Pacific Northwest for their melodic hard rock songs, such as ‘Anti-Social Butterfly’. But ‘It’s Just Me’, the debut solo single from Chohfi, is anything but hard rock – it’s just Sami, his acoustic guitar, and quiet, reflective vocals.

DJ Just Jon Releases Latest Single ‘Walk Away’

May 7, 2019

‘Walk Away’, released 23 April, is the latest single from multi-talented UK based DJ and producer, Just Jon.

Latvian Pop Singer AGNESSE Releases Latest Single ‘Space Or Time’

May 7, 2019

Hailing from Riga, Latvia, but now based in the UK, where she combines her music and studies, Agnesse grew up listening to not only local talent, but also the music of international artists, such as Ariana Grande, Anne-Marie, and Dua Lipa. Her new single, ‘Space And Time’, was released on April 8, and is available on all major digital download platforms.

Max George Announces New Single ‘Better On Me’

May 7, 2019

Max George looks like setting the charts ablaze once more with his new single, ‘Better On Me’, out on May 24.

Kid Fre$h feat. Ahmad Collins – ‘Imma Youngstar’

May 3, 2019

A beautiful RnB and rap track from Houston rapper Kid Fre$h, featuring Ahmad Collins, ‘Imma Youngstar’ is, like the artist, Fresh. Featuring a video by A.chancy Jr, the track comes from his ‘Bag SZN’ EP.

Chris James and the Showdowns – ‘Somewhere Out In California’

May 3, 2019

From the title of the track you might think that Chris James is singing about his location, but in actuality, it’s an autobiographical look at what happened when he took stock of his life, and considered what opportunities might arise if he packed up and moved “somewhere out in California”.

Momoh (feat Money Man) – ‘Wraith’

May 3, 2019

Based in Minneapolis, rapper Momoh has worked with some of the biggest names of that genre, and has now released his single, ‘Wraith’, ahead of his debut album, ‘Everything Happens For A Reason’.

Gabby and Madi – ‘Foot On The Gas’

May 3, 2019

Gabby and Madi won’t be strangers to some. The young RnB artists have been making music since they were 8 years old, and are best known for being members of the group, Pink Heart, and their Radio Disney track, ‘Super Cali’. Now they’re back with the super catchy, ‘Foot On The Gas’.

New Hope Club Feel That ‘Love Again’ With Latest Single

May 3, 2019

New Hope Club’s latest single, ‘Love Again’, is out today. It’s the follow up to their track, ‘Permission’, which they released in February, and comes ahead of their new tour – tickets go on sale at 5pm today.

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Author: Lisa Hafey

Swedish Songstress Zara Larsson To Rock Electric Brixton

There’s Definitely No ‘Hype’ With Chloe Tang’s New Single

No Regrets: Quinn Henry Mulligan’s ‘Older’ And Wiser (While Having Fun) With Latest Release

DJ Just Jon Releases Latest Single ‘Walk Away’

Latvian Pop Singer AGNESSE Releases Latest Single ‘Space Or Time’

Max George Announces New Single ‘Better On Me’

Kid Fre$h feat. Ahmad Collins – ‘Imma Youngstar’

Chris James and the Showdowns – ‘Somewhere Out In California’

Momoh (feat Money Man) – ‘Wraith’

Gabby and Madi – ‘Foot On The Gas’

New Hope Club Feel That ‘Love Again’ With Latest Single