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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

MC REMY Releases New Single, ‘Breakthru’

February 2, 2019

Inspired by such hip hop luminaries as Eminem, Dr Dre, and Tinie Tempah, London-based MC Remy released his latest single, ‘Breakthru’, on February 1.

International DJ Angie Vu Ha Releases Latest Single ‘Let You Go’

February 2, 2019

Angie Vu Ha is internationally renown as a producer and DJ, having performed at the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix and high profile events for Fashion TV (FTV) repeatedly over several years. She has also DJd for Jay Sean’s Asia Tour and played alongside the likes of Seb Fontaine, Steve Aoki, EDC Twins and Paris Hilton.

New Hope Club Need No ‘Permission’ With Compelling New Single

February 1, 2019

New Hope Club have just revealed their brand new single, ‘Permission’. The catchy track is upbeat and compelling, with close harmonies and a bouncy…

There’s No Regrets For Vegas’ LX And New Single ‘One Regret’

January 30, 2019

LX was born and raised in Las Vegas, and was taught from an early age by her father, “dare to be great”, and she’s certainly living up to that motto with her new single, ‘One Regret’.

R&B Artist auréal Set To Release Latest A Single ‘me&u on cloud9’

January 30, 2019

New RnB artist auréal plays on words with her name, implying that her voice will be a an experience our ears will appreciate. She’s not wrong, and her new single, ‘me&you on cloud9’, set for release on February 8, is indeed an aureal experience.

Benedict Sinister – ‘Ne Dramatise Pas (16 Lines from Bryan Ferry)’

January 30, 2019

Benedict Sinister makes no secret of who’s inspired him, but rather he makes citing his sources into an artform. His latest single, ‘Ne Dramatise Pas (16 Lines from Bryan Ferry)’, is an unabashed homage to adult alternative and chill house, as well as inumerable references to singers, writers, poets, and raconteurs.

John Tracy – ‘Love True Just For You’

January 30, 2019

We’ve followed John Tracy’s career for a few years now, and he first came to our attention with his single, ‘Midnight Moon’, in July 2017, then ‘Silent Night’ that October, and ‘Home’ last year. Now he’s back with his latest track, ‘Love True Just For You’, a hearfelt love song, which comes with a beautiful music video.

T-Pain ft. Tory Lanez – ‘Getcha Roll On’

January 30, 2019

When you mention T-Pain, what do you think of? I think of his vocal effects, the imaginative, otherworldly sounds which he’s incorporated into his songs. Many have copied, but at the end of the day, T-Pain is the OG of voice processing, and his experimentation always kept him at the front of the barrier.

Picture This Announce UK Winter Tour Including Roundhouse Show

January 30, 2019

Irish band Picture This, whose sophomore album, ‘MDRN LV’ is set for release on March 15, have announced a further UK tour for this winter, following the sell-out of all dates of their March UK tour. ‘MDRN LV’ will be released via Island Records.

Dance DJ Jeancy Releases Latest Mix, ‘All Night’

January 29, 2019

Dance DJ Jeancy comes from Puerto Rico, and brings to his music sounds inspired by the Ibiza scene. His latest track, ‘All Night’, was released on January 27.

Wisdom Set To Release Latest Single, ‘Let It Be’

January 29, 2019

‘Let It Be’ is the latest single from Nigerian artist, Wisdom Clifford. Released on 24 January, the track is a catchy RnB song, with Wisdom’s melifluous vocals laid over a simple instrumental.

Kelsy Karter Goes All The Way For ‘Harry’

January 28, 2019

Almost exactly four years ago to the day we introduced readers to Kelsy Karter, who had run away to Los Angeles from her homeland of Australia to make a name for herself in music. We’ve always wondered how Kelsy was going, and so we were very pleasantly surprised to hear she had a new single out, dedicated to Harry Styles, and called, appropriately enough, ‘Harry’.

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Author: Lisa Hafey

MC REMY Releases New Single, ‘Breakthru’

International DJ Angie Vu Ha Releases Latest Single ‘Let You Go’

New Hope Club Need No ‘Permission’ With Compelling New Single

There’s No Regrets For Vegas’ LX And New Single ‘One Regret’

R&B Artist auréal Set To Release Latest A Single ‘me&u on cloud9’

Benedict Sinister – ‘Ne Dramatise Pas (16 Lines from Bryan Ferry)’

John Tracy – ‘Love True Just For You’

T-Pain ft. Tory Lanez – ‘Getcha Roll On’

Picture This Announce UK Winter Tour Including Roundhouse Show

Dance DJ Jeancy Releases Latest Mix, ‘All Night’

Wisdom Set To Release Latest Single, ‘Let It Be’

Kelsy Karter Goes All The Way For ‘Harry’