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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

Robert O’Connor – ‘No Second Chances’

July 30, 2018

Robert O’Connor is back again with his new single, ‘No Second Chances’.

Rick Astley Shares His ‘Beautiful Life’ With New Album

July 30, 2018

Rick Astley’s latest release, ‘Beautiful Life’, released earlier this month, could as easily have been named ‘Beautiful Album’. In fact, we had difficulty reviewing it, because, rather than writing down our thoughts, we just kept listening.

Au/Ra – ‘Panic Room’ (S3RVO REMIX)

July 29, 2018

Known simply as S3RVO, producer and DJ Michael Leonard started DJing at the age of 15. Now 27, he got his start in 2006 when he started making what was locally known as “bounce” music, or alternatively, “Scouse House”. In 2010 he left the underground scene and moved into the more commercial side of music.

Mantis the Miasma – ‘Drowning’

July 29, 2018

‘Drowning’, from Mantis’s album, ‘Worth Of My Birth’, is a blend of hip hop and rap, with trance elements.

Modern Delinquents – ‘Climax’

July 29, 2018

A collective comprising a group of prominent and respected DJs and producers, Modern Delinquents formed to give themselves an outlet to perform and release material outside of their usual sphere. Based in LA, they release work on a regular basis.

Soundlimit & Leach – ‘Gliese’ (Original Mix)

July 28, 2018

Leach’s style is a blend of progressive, deep, tech, and minimal, while he continues to look for a melodic and happy vibe. ‘Gliese’ is an uptempo chill track, the perfect party starter.

Sealskin – ‘Like Wind’

July 28, 2018

Sealskin is an electronic musician, singer, songwriter, and producer, based in Barcelona. Her latest single, ‘Like Wind’, is ethereal and the perfect track for this long hot summer.

Long Claw – ‘Razor Blade Tears’

July 27, 2018

Based in Atlanta, Long Claw comprises Will Price on bass and lead vox, Sean Briney Martin on guitars and other vocals, and Danny Long on guitars, and Detlef Von Kalben on drums and percussion. The band, signed to Pavement Entertainment, came together in 2016 have released one album, ‘Disatrophe. Their latest track, ‘Razor Blade Tears’, nods to Black Sabbath’s ‘Solitude’.

Navakaine – ‘Skyliner’

July 27, 2018

Navakaine, with her name a reference to the pain killing drug, is soon to be everyone’s new addiction. The singer who grew up in Indonesia but is now based in New York City, has released her debut single, ‘Skyline’.

Kevin Tiah – ‘Voices’

July 27, 2018

We’ve written a number of times about the super talented Kevin Tiah. The Australian artist, based in Sydney, has no consistent touring band, and on his latest single, ‘Voices’, plays, records, and masters every featured instrument.

Jamieson – ‘The War’

July 27, 2018

Originally from London, Jamieson has been a songwriter, rapper and producer since he was 18 years old. Focusing on personal battles such as betrayal, revenge, and discomfort, albeit with a light tone, Jamieson doesn’t define himself as being within a specific genre, but rather describes his music as bringing gaiety to the universe, on his own terms.

JPRiZM – ‘Rise’

July 27, 2018

Boston-based Jared Price, known professionally as JPRiZM, is a rebel with a cause. He baulks against conventional, societal, and creative norms, with his melodies and storytelling.

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