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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, 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

Ocean Potion – ‘In The Grass’

August 24, 2018

Canadian duo Mike O’Brien and Jason Haberman, otherwise known as Ocean Potion, began to write and record together while on tour with their respective bands, Zeus, and Yukon Blonde.

blackbear Releases New Single ‘the 1’ And Premieres Video

August 24, 2018

blackbear’s latest single, ‘the 1’, released via Beartrap/Alamo/Interscope Records, has been featured as Zane Lowe’s World Record, on Apple Music’s Beats 1. It’s now available via all digital retailers.

Mayten ft Ella Joy – ‘Movements’

August 24, 2018

With gentle and mesmerising sounds, ‘Movements’ by Mayten, ft Ella Joy, is a pleasant aural sensation.

Lillemäe – ‘Walking In The Sky’

August 24, 2018

‘Walking In The Sky’, from Lillemäe, is a trance track featuring some exceptional dance and house elements.

Peppermint Heaven – ‘Stars In The Sky’

August 24, 2018

A far funkier track than we’re used to from Peppermint Heaven, latest release ‘Stars In The Sky’ gives off a vibe somewhere between David Bowie and Australian rock band, Icehouse.

runabay – ‘Blink Of An Eye’

August 24, 2018

It feels as though it’s been the blink of an eye since we’ve written about Northern Irish band runabay, but we actually last featured them in November 2016. The six-piece band from the Glens Of Antrim are back however with theire new single, ‘Blink Of An Eye’, a remove from their previous sound, but nonetheless one we’re enjoying.

Jaguar Dreams Are Made Of Electronica And The 80s With Debut Single ‘Just Life’

August 24, 2018

From Brooklyn New York comes Jaguar Dreams, an indie-rock band who make music you can dance to. Their debut original single, ‘Just Life’, was released on 22 August and comes with a lyric video made by the band themselves.

My Silent Bravery – ‘Everyday Is The Weekend’

August 23, 2018

My Silent Bravery is an independent artist who nonetheless has still managed to make an impact, with his latest project, ‘Willing To Try, Chapter 1’ landing three songs on the Billboard charts. His latest single, ‘Everyday Is The Weekend’, seems set to follow in the same path.

Markus Schulz feat. Sebu (Capital Cities) – ‘Upon My Shoulders’

August 23, 2018

You’ll recall Markus Schulz’s last track, ‘Safe From Harm’, the ballad he released with Emma Hewitt. Now he’s back with another fantastic artist, Sebu Simonian, of Capital Cities, for his latest song, ‘Upon My Shoulders’.

Beartooth – ‘Disease’

August 23, 2018

Based in Columbus Ohio, rock band Beartooth are set to release their third studio album, ‘Disease’. It’s a stark look inwards, and the next chapter in the chronicle of frontman Caleb Shomo’s battle with his inner demons. ‘Disease’ will be out on 28 September, but is available to pre-order now via the band’s website, where fans can also order limited and exclusive ‘Disease’ vinyl and merch bundles.

Brandon Tory – ‘Seriously’

August 22, 2018

Brandon Tory is a fine example of why it’s not always necessary to specialise in one particular field. He’s already established himself as a coder and computer scientist: a Level 5 engineer at Apple no less. But he’s also making a name for himself as a skilled R&B and hip hop vocalist. His latest single, ‘Seriously’, builds on the success of his EP, ‘Yaga Season’.

David Haerle – ‘Do You Know Surrender?’

August 22, 2018

Once again David Haerle has opened the door of his studio to director Sabrina Doyle, and recorded a video for his latest song, ‘Do You Know Surrender?’.

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