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

Trina – ‘I Just Wanna’ (ft City Girls and Arie)

November 8, 2018

Miami native Trina has been an iconic rapper for twenty years, and has done this by always seeking out innovative and creative ways to promote her career, setting herself apart from other female lyricists. Her latest track, ‘I Just Wanna’, featuring City Girls and Arie, marks for her fans the beginning of an entirely new Trina era.

New Video: Marianne Faithfull In Deeply Insightful Interview With Nick Cave Behind The Scenes Of New Album, ‘Negative Capability’

November 8, 2018

Marianne Faithfull’s latest album, ‘Negative Capability’ is out now on BMG, available here. The twenty-first studio album for the singer songwriter, it was released on November 2, and produced by Rob Ellis, Warren Ellis, and Head.

New Zealand Recording Artist NOURI Debuts New Single And Video For ‘Where Do We Go From Here’

November 8, 2018

Born in a Syrian refugee camp after her family’s home was bombed in Kurdistan, Vivian Nouri and her family were granted refugee status when she was only three years old.

Aled Jones And Russell Watson Today Release New Single ‘Where Have All The Flowers Gone/Here’s To The Heroes’ Ahead Of Album ‘In Harmony’ This Friday

November 7, 2018

Two of the world’s greatest voices in classical music, Aled Jones, and Russell Watson, have today released their debut single, ‘Where Have All The Flowers Gone/Here’s To The Heroes’. The track comes ahead of their album, ‘In Harmony’, set for release this Friday, as well as the announcement of tour dates.

Dua Lipa And Andrea Bocelli Share Behind The Scenes And Music Video For New Single ‘If Only’

November 7, 2018

Andrea Bocelli has topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic with his new album, ‘Sí’, and to celebrate, he’s unveiled two new videos, featuring Dua Lipa, shot for their new single, ‘If Only’, which features on the album.

From left to right: Chal Boudreaux, Chris Didear, Heath Macintosh, Mike Fisher

White Label Analog – ‘Everybody Knows’

November 6, 2018

‘Everybody Knows’, by Austin rockers White Label Analog, is one of those songs that you know pretty much from the start that you’re going to enjoy it. A catchy track, it will have you singing along on the second listen, if not from the start.

Julia King – ‘Cannonball’

November 6, 2018

A sultry, folk-country style song with a great story, ‘Cannonball’, from Julia King will put you in mind of such singers as Linda Rondstadt, Marianne Faithfull, Patsy Cline, and even Sheryl Crow.

Olly Murs Listening Party 24 October - Photo Credit Lisa Hafey

Olly Murs Is Set To Follow Up His Previous Hits With New Album ‘You Know I Know’

November 6, 2018

Olly Murs has released five albums so far, four of which have reached the number one spot, while his self titled debut, released in 2010, had to be satisfied with second place. Not too shady really! Olly’s 6th album, ‘You Know I Know’, set for release this Friday, November 9, looks set to repeat the trend, with its double album style blend of new songs and older hits.

Colorado Rockers Straight Six Release New CD ‘Full Circle’

November 5, 2018

Denver Colorado based Straight Six announce their full length debut album, ‘Full Circle’, and it’s a hard rocking, no holds barred record, calling to mind the sound of Van Halen and Aerosmith, and more recent rockers such as Dublin’s Skyfever.

Egyptian Producer Amr Salah Mahmoud Releases Upbeat House Track ‘Hug Me’

November 5, 2018

Amr Salah Mahmoud’s musical career started in the 90s, when he left the business world to follow his dreams and passions, to make music. Initially starting out as a drummer, he later found success as a producer, and worked with a number of Egyptian artists, through his company, Digitec Records.

Dree Mon Says She’s Going To ‘Dance Like I Want To’ With New Single And Iwil Remix

November 5, 2018

‘Dance Like I Want To’, by LA based artist Dree Mon, is a funky yet modern song, co-written by Dree, Duddy Brown, and Josh Collopy, who also produced the track.

LA Singer Songwriter Raquel Rodriguez Set To Wow London Audiences With Troubadour Residency

November 4, 2018

Compared to Chaka Khan, Prince, and Stevie Wonder, LA native Raquel Rodriguez is making a name for herself in the UK, with her latest track, ‘Night’s Over’. The singer songwriter is in London this month for a weekly residency at The Troubadour, Old Brompton Road, Earl’s Court, for her debut shows in the UK, as well as to celebrate the release of her new EP.