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

Paul Richart Captures The Power Of The BritPop Era With ‘Empty Smoke’, The Latest Live Single From The Bouquet Sessions 

December 18, 2024

Taking inspiration from artists such as David Bowie, Blur, Pulp, Suede, and The Smiths, the latest release from The Bouquet Sessions is the single, ‘Empty Smoke’. The Bouquet Sessions, formed towards the end of May this year, sees a range of artists perform, bathed in the glow of lights and flowers, and in the case of ‘Empty Smoke’, features the artist, Paul Richart.

Mirosonic Releases New Dance Anthem ‘CATWALK TRANCE!!! Galaxy Club Remix’

December 18, 2024

Released on December 12, ‘CATWALK TRANCE!!! Galaxy Club Remix’ is the latest single from multi-faceted musician and producer, Mirosonic. An ode to the energy to be found in international catwalks, nightclub dance floors, it was originally created back in 2009. Mirosonic has revisited the piece, collaborating this time around with singer-songwriter Tania Martin, and her daughter, Freya Betts.