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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, and she's interviewed 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

Aspect Zavi – ‘Focus’

February 5, 2019

Rapper, singer, and dancer has used the internet to reach new fans, and to follow his dreams. The Texas based artist made a name for himself posting his dance compilations on (the sadly missed) Vine, showing off his skill and reaching and influencing a massive following. Now his latest single, ‘Focus’, highlights his singing talents, while a music video is a showcase of his dancing prowess.

Alli Haber – Too Young

February 5, 2019

It’s something a lot of us have been guilty of doing – telling teenagers and those in their early 20s that they’re too young to have enough life experience to understand certain things. Alli Haber knows this all too well, and the teenager tells the world how she feels in her debut single and video, ‘Too Young’.

Matt Shapiro – ‘Rockaway Girl’

February 5, 2019

With a sound that comes somewhere between Gary Numan and Don Henley – imagine ‘Boys Of Summer’ but done with synths and lo-fi – Matt Shapiro’s song, ‘Rockaway Girl’, is the first track from his new EP, ‘FADE IN’, set for release on March 8.

Cici-Rose’s ‘Don’t Take It Personal’ Is An RnB GirlPower Anthem

February 5, 2019

Cici-Rose is an up and coming Pop and RnB singer songwriter, whose style falls somewhere between Dua Lipa and Lana Del Rey. Her latest single, ‘Don’t Take It Personal’, a cover of the Lyrica Anderson original, is laid back yet strikingly captivating. ‘Don’t Take It Personal’ is out now through Auraphonic Records.

‘Be Free (Manilla) (Dub Ft Addis Pablo)’ Is A Reggae Rhythmed Revelation Calling On Us To Be Free To Be Who We Want To Be

February 5, 2019

‘Be Free (Manilla)’ is the first track on the Manilla Dub EP from Danzky. Featuring Jamaican reggae musician Addis Pablo, son of Augustus Pablo, it takes the reggae track and gives it a whole new Dub twist.

Liverpool Band Ukebox Release New Single ‘Stay In Your Lane’

February 2, 2019

Released on 1 February, ‘Stay In Your Lane’ is the latest single from Liverpool band Ukebox. Outwardly feel-good, ‘Stay In Your Lane’ carries with it a big message about staying true to yourself, and not being too influenced by social media supposed role models. ‘Stay In Your Lane’ is available to stream and download on all major digital platforms.

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.

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