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

Deezer Music With Sole: Combining Music And Art Using The Medium Of Footwear

September 20, 2018

Music streaming service Deezer gave UK singer songwriter Zak Abel, and artist Daniel Cordas, the challenge to create custom trainer designs based on their personal interpretations of Zak’s single, ‘Love Song’. Additionally, a special pair of trainers was made featuring graphics based on the musical inspirations of both artists. Fans will have the opportunity to win a pair of the limited edition shoes.

Feels Like A Storm: Lisa Speaks To Tiffany Ahead Of The Release Of Her New Album ‘Pieces Of Me’

September 19, 2018

Lisa battled technology and Storm Ali to speak to Tiffany ahead of the release of the singer’s new album and her UK tour.

Alternative Artist 22 Releases Music Video For ‘The Lobby’

September 19, 2018

The debut single for alternative artist 22, ‘The Lobby’ was heavily inspired by his time in Los Angeles, and combines elements of modern RnB, and Punk.

YETUNDE. S Releases New Single ‘7’

September 19, 2018

Incredibly created in her own bedroom, Yetunde. S’s latest EP, ‘7’, is a stunningly produced record, showcasing her formidable talents.

Sukh Releases New Album ‘Galactic Love Machine’

September 19, 2018

Doctor turned singer songwriter Sukh is set to release his new album, ‘Galactic Love Machine’, on 19 October. Recorded at Manchester’s Blueprint Studios, the sound defies all boundaries of indie pop.

Tiffany Lays Herself Bare With Introspective ‘Pieces Of Me’

September 18, 2018

If you’ve not listened to Tiffany since her 1980s smash hit with the cover of, ‘I Think We’re Alone Now’ then you’ve been depriving yourself of some incredible music. September 21 sees the release of Tiffany’s eleventh studio album, ‘Pieces Of Me’, an extremely introspective album which showcases her immense vocals and shouts to the world just how fantastic an artist she is.

PlayToday – ‘In Paris’

September 18, 2018

PlayToday creates electronic music filled with composite synthetic textures, saturated bass sections, and meandering vocals. ‘In Paris’, his latest single, he captures a sound reminscent of Owl City’s ‘Fireflies’; fun, insightful, and with a catchy calypso-like vibe.

Speakeasy Premieres New Episode With Grammy-Award Winning Musicians Sting And Shaggy

September 17, 2018

Available for the first time on YouTube, iconic musicians Sting and Shaggy come together for an intimate conversation offering an insightful look at their creative process, musical inspirations, artistic common ground and mutual appreciation and respect for each other’s work on a very special episode of Speakeasy. On Tuesday, September 18, the program can be streamed on Sting’s YouTube page, Cherrytree Music Company’s YouTube, and SpeakEasy’s website.

Essentially Pop Meets Emily Capell And Talks About Life, Music, And Lord Of The Rings

September 17, 2018

Emily Capell is a singer-songwriter from North West London, whose songs are about celebrity lust, musical influences, and adolescence – normal, every day stuff for young people growing up in North West London, in other words.

We Talk To Brian McFadden Ahead Of His Singles ‘Angel’ And ‘Direct Me’ From New Soul Album ‘Otis’

September 17, 2018

Brian McFadden is set to release his fifth studio album, ‘Otis’, on 2 November. A tribute to Otis Redding, it’s a departure from the pop style McFadden is known for, but it’s a side of the singer that he’s long been wanting to show the world.

New Hope Club Reveal Video For Brand New Single ‘Crazy’

September 14, 2018

New Hope Club have today released their brand new single ‘Crazy’, along with the accompanying video which was filmed in Los Angeles. Today the track has been added straight into Spotify’s prestigious New Music Friday playlist, which has 638k followers.

Jess Glynne, Too Many Zoos And KDA Release ‘So Real (Warriors)’

September 14, 2018

Out today, ‘So Real (Warriors)’ is the new track from Jess Glynne, Too Many Zoos, and KDA.