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

JOHN NEWMAN – ‘FEELINGS’ (Eden Prince Remix)

March 22, 2019

Eden Prince, who’s known for his magical remixes for the likes of Bazzi, Charlie Puth, and Years & Years, is back waving his wand, or at least his mixing skills – this time on John Newman’s most recent release, ‘Feelings’. His remix is out today.

UK Artist Hayden Brenen Is Heating It Up With New Single ‘100 Degrees’

March 22, 2019

Released on 14 February, ‘100 Degrees’ is the latest single from UK pop and RnB artist, Hayden Brenen. The upbeat track reflects Brenen’s influences, which include Ed Sheeran, George Michael, and Justin Timberlake.

Brandon Rivers Doesn’t Want To Dance With You In New Song ‘Audrey Hepburn’

March 22, 2019

With a style that falls somewhere between Drake, The Weeknd, and Ariana Grande, up and coming pop/trap/RnB artist Brandon Rivers has today released his new single, ‘Audrey Hepburn’.

P!nk Releases ‘Walk Me Home’ Official Video

March 22, 2019

P!nk has today released the official video for her latest single, ‘Walk Me Home’. Co-directed by Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman) and Stuart Bowen, it’s the most recent song from her upcoming eighth album, ‘Hurts 2B Human’, set to be released on April 26.

Six Quick Questions With Damian McGinty – New Album ‘Young Forever’ Out Today

March 22, 2019

Damian McGinty’s new album, ‘Young Forever’, is released today, 22 March. Lisa caught up with him ahead of the release to ask him Six Quick Questions.

Riley ft. V$ ASAD – ‘The World Is Yours’

March 22, 2019

Riley is an up and coming rapper from Harlem, New York City. He’s also an athlete, an actor, and an unintentional comedian. His latest…

Drum And Bass Producer RIDDNCE Releases Latest Single ‘Lightsplitter’

March 22, 2019

RIDDNCE is an EDM and Drum and Bass producer from Los Angeles, whose latest release, ‘Lightsplitter’ is out today, 22 March.

Jonas Blue ft Theresa Rex – ‘What I Like About You’

March 22, 2019

Released today on Positiva/Virgin EMI Records, Jonas Blue’s latest single, ‘What I Like About You’ features vocals by Danish pop artist Theresa Rex. The single follows on from his previous smash, ‘Polaroid’, featuring Liam Payne, and his debut album, ‘Blue’.