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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

We Feed Alone Compel Listeners With Intense Energy In ‘ONE ANOTHERS’

February 14, 2025

We Feed Alone’s dark, driving rhythms and soul-stirring lyrics take listeners to surreal worlds with an innovative, industrial, and grunge sound, combining rock with introspective, intricate, and raw storytelling. This is no less so in their latest release, ‘ONE ANOTHERS’.

Mack Holland Shares The Lyric Video For Gospel Track, ‘Are You Ready For Your Blessing’

February 14, 2025

The lyrics and melody for ‘Are You Ready For Your Blessing’ were revealed to him by God in a dream, and now Augusta based artist, Mack Holland wants to share this message with the rest of us.

Prolific Producer ParkerJax AI DJ Releases New Anthem, ‘Chasing Shadows’

February 13, 2025

ParkerJax AI DJ brings their latest single, ‘Chasing Shadows’. The track is a sonic masterpiece, bringing together infectious rhythms with darkly emotive lyrics from Tony Schillinger.

Kid Connecticut Has Been ‘Brewin Up Brilliance’ With Latest Album

February 13, 2025

Released on February 10, ‘Brewin Up Brilliance’ is the new album from artist Kid Connecticut. The album brings together Kid Connecticut’s experiences, struggles, and triumphs, in a very relatable eighteen tracks.

Bravo Bravo! ‘Wardour’ Sets The Stage For Spain-Based Electronic Duo

February 11, 2025

Taking inspiration from artists such as New Order, Daft Punk, and most clearly, Pet Shop Boys, ‘Wardour’ is the latest single from Bravo Bravo, an electronic duo comprising Álvaro Segura and Liam Anthony, based in Málaga, Spain.

Jangus Kangus Bring LA Garage Surf To The World With ‘Janakita Kirakita’

February 11, 2025

‘Janakita Kirakita’, from Jangus Kangus opens with a Bollywood style chant, causing uncertainty as to what we’re in for – soon enough it’s replaced with dreamy vocals accompanied by a jangly electric guitar and the smoothest surf rock you’ll ever have encountered.

Lisa Michelle Anderson Is Fighting Her Demons With ‘Devil On My Back’

February 11, 2025

Released on January 31, ‘Devil On My Back’ is the new single from Lisa Michelle Anderson.

Kariem Dives Deep Into Heartfelt Truths With New Single ‘Lies’

February 10, 2025

Kariem is an up and coming artist with a bright future ahead of him. His new single, ‘Lies’, was released on February 7.

Nina’s ‘Prospathise Ksana’ Is A Raw, Authentic Creation From Her Heart

February 10, 2025

Born in Ukraine, and raised in Greece, Nina is a dynamic singer songwriter and producer, whose unique fusion of pop, R&B, and hints of hip hop have seen her soar in her musical career. Latest single, the enthralling, ‘Prospathise Ksana’, was released on February 7.

Premiere: Forgottensong Release Raw Stripped Down ‘Shirts And Skins’

February 7, 2025

We premiere Forgottensong’s latest release, ‘Shirts And Skins’, a stripped back and raw track from the duo who have been working together since 2000.

Nuke The Soup Bring The Nostalgia With ‘Biggest Storm’

February 6, 2025

Avid skier Mark Davison was inspired by an email that promised the “biggest snow of the season”, and he followed his heart, despite being in recovery from a personal setback. He revelled in the pure, free-spirited joy of gliding down those snowy peaks, and also seized the opportunity to turn the experience into a song, whose message is: “when inspiration calls, go”.

Terry Milla Is On A Mission To Drive Positive Change With ‘Learn Ya Bout Me’

January 29, 2025

Atlanta hip-hop veteran Terry Milla crafts stories that have their roots in authenticity and brimming with energy as he makes it his mission to drive positive change in and out of the music industry. His latest release, ‘Learn Ya Bout Me’, sees him recount the struggles he faced that inspired him to live a more holistic lifestyle.

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Author: Lisa Hafey

We Feed Alone Compel Listeners With Intense Energy In ‘ONE ANOTHERS’

Mack Holland Shares The Lyric Video For Gospel Track, ‘Are You Ready For Your Blessing’

Prolific Producer ParkerJax AI DJ Releases New Anthem, ‘Chasing Shadows’

Kid Connecticut Has Been ‘Brewin Up Brilliance’ With Latest Album

Bravo Bravo! ‘Wardour’ Sets The Stage For Spain-Based Electronic Duo

Jangus Kangus Bring LA Garage Surf To The World With ‘Janakita Kirakita’

Lisa Michelle Anderson Is Fighting Her Demons With ‘Devil On My Back’

Kariem Dives Deep Into Heartfelt Truths With New Single ‘Lies’

Nina’s ‘Prospathise Ksana’ Is A Raw, Authentic Creation From Her Heart

Premiere: Forgottensong Release Raw Stripped Down ‘Shirts And Skins’

Nuke The Soup Bring The Nostalgia With ‘Biggest Storm’

Terry Milla Is On A Mission To Drive Positive Change With ‘Learn Ya Bout Me’