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

Dublin Singer Songwriter ELLYD New Single ‘Sorge’ Out Monday November 5

November 3, 2018

Dublin singer songwriter ELLYD is set to finish off the year with a bang, by releasing her new single, ‘Sorge’. The highly anticipated track follows on from her successful track, ‘Close’, released over the summer, which saw massive airplay on Irish national radio. ‘Sorge’ is out on Monday November 5.

ALL TVVINS Share New Track ‘Infinite Swim’, Out Today On Faction Records

November 2, 2018

Irish duo All Tvvins have today released, ‘Infinite Swim’, the follow-up to their September release, ‘Hell Of A Party’, and the precursor to their second album, ‘Just To Exist’, set for release early next year. The pair, comprising Conor Adams and Lar Kaye, also today announced that they shall be performing at their biggest Dublin headline show to date – April 13 at The National Stadium. Irish fans can see them before this date on November 16, at The Atlantic Bar, Portrush.

Working Hard For The Money – We Talk To Swedish PR And Brand Expert Fanny Maria Grant Axén

November 2, 2018

Lisa spoke to Fanny Maria Grant Axén, a Swedish brand and PR expert, and asked her about her life, music, and who to look out for.

Carly Rae Jepsen Releases ‘Party For One’ Today And Will Perform On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon November 5th

November 1, 2018

Carly Rae Jepsen, the multi-platinum seller, Grammy, Juno, and Polaris Prize nominated, singer-songwriter, has today released her latest song, ‘Party For One’, through 604/School Boy/Interscope Records. Co-written by Jepsen, and produced by Captain Cuts, and HIGHTOWER, ‘Party For One’ is now available to stream and download through all digital retailers, and will appear on Jepsen’s forthcoming album, set for release in 2019.

Simply Nawab Set To Release Visuals For Smooth RnB Single, ‘Becky’

November 1, 2018

Released on 29 October, Simply Nawab’s latest single, ‘Becky’, is a hip hop track with a strong RnB vibe and pop sensibilities.

John Paciga – ‘The F-Word’

November 1, 2018

We introduced you to John Paciga nearly 2 years ago, with his single, ‘Tickling The Ivories’. Then still only 16 years old, the piano rock prodigy established himself with his exuberant EP, ‘Gotta Play’, followed by his debut LP, ‘Other Side Of Town’. He’s gone from strength to strength, and his latest album, ‘No Alibi’, adds new dimensions to his already phenomenal sound.

Steven Graves – ‘How Long’

November 1, 2018

Singer songwriter Steven Graves brings his west coast roots to the table when he writes his music. Coming from Southern California he is able to channel the great folk rock artists of the 60s and early 70s, such as The Eagles, Graham Parsons, and Jackson Browne, among others. He combines it with a tinge of country, inspiring him to share the raw version of himself and his life.

AV Super Sunshine – ‘Time Bomb’

November 1, 2018

AV Super Sunshine is back with his latest release, ‘Time Bomb’. The singer songwriter from Wisconsin has takes his overall musical inspiration from 70s era Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix, while ‘Time Bomb’ has been influenced by The Runaways’ classic, ‘Cherry Bomb’. ‘Time Bomb’ is from his upcoming release, ‘Candyland’, and there’s also a dance remix version of the album in the works.

The Ivy Walls – ‘White Ocean’

October 30, 2018

Synth rock band The Ivy Walls have been a staple in the Downtown area of Los Angeles for the past decade, endearing themselves not just to music fans, but also to the famous and celebs as well.

Malea – ‘Swept Away’

October 30, 2018

Although associated with electronic music, Malea is actually a classically trained singer, and although the title track of her new EP, ‘Swept Away’, contains many electronic elements, it’s a timeless piano ballad, with much of Malea’s singing a wordless, rich and resonant sound of longing, akin to opera.

Award Winning Female Artist Miss Sha Releases Video For Latest Single ‘Done’

October 29, 2018

Proving to be one of London’s most promising female artists, Miss Sha recently released the video for her latest single, ‘Done’.