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

Greg In Good Company – ‘American Way’

July 16, 2018

Based in Los Angeles, five piece indie rock band Greg In Good Company was founded in 2015 by Greg Gilman.

deedz – ‘Love Letterz’

July 16, 2018

With a really interesting blend of East meets West, Afrobeats and Reggae, comes deedz with ‘Love Letterz’. It’s a crazy mix but it works – “boom shakalaka!!”

Lillemäe – ‘Awesome’

July 15, 2018

‘Awesome’ is a thumping pumping track from Lillemäe that will make you want to get out of your chair and either race to the nearest club and start laying down some moves or alternatively get you going in the gym for a hyper-energetic workout.

Lillemäe – ‘ Into The Light’

July 15, 2018

‘Into The Light’, new from Lillemäe, is as high charged as his other releases, but has that extra little something. It’s upbeat and energetic, but there’s the feeling that Robert has tried something a little different this time.

Tomhio – ‘Chasing’ (Radio Edit)

July 15, 2018

19 year old Tomhio, from Rotterdam in The Netherlands, started playing piano at a young age, before developing his skills as a drummer. He was asked to play drums in a band with friends, and thereafter became interested in recording their music. From there he started recording and producing music for the band, before moving on to his own music.

Mary Bue – ‘The Shit I Left In Duluth’

July 15, 2018

Mary Bue was originally from Princeton Minnesota, and is now based in Minneapolis. She’s been in the music business for nearly twenty years and finds creativity in the dark aspects of life, through which she’s able to come up with a melancholy vibe, while at the same time not becoming too cynical. Mary’s latest track, ‘The Shit I Left In Duluth’, is her latest release.

NovaCain – ‘Swag Killin’ Everything’

July 14, 2018

Baltimore-born, Virginia-raised, and now living in Atlanta, blind rapper NovaCain lost his sight at the age of 18 but certainly hasn’t let it hold him back in the slightest. After a battle with depression he turned to music, and in turn was inspired to make his own.

Anderson Paak Ft T.I ‘Come Down’ Arem Remix

July 14, 2018

Arem’s remix of ‘Come Down’, by Anderson Paak ft TI, takes the original and removes the deep bass line and replaces it with a light guitar instrumental, transforming the track into a summer anthem with a So Cal feel.

AFRO MIZIIKI Releases New Album ‘FGM’

July 13, 2018

Afro Fusion singer Afro Miziiki graduated in 2009 and decided to pursue a career in music, and shortly after won a Bongo Star performance award, before becoming the lead vocalist for a Tanzanian band.

Gitty – ‘Karaoke’ ft. Trinidad James and Rose Gold

July 13, 2018

Recording as Gitty, multi-talented artist Jeff Gitelman has had his name in the liner notes of many of the biggest projects this decade, including J Cole’s ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’, ‘Surf’, by Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment, A$AP Ferg’s ‘Always Strive And Prosper’, and Logic’s ‘The Incredible True Story’. Most recently he’s collaborated with Camila Cabello on ‘After All These Years’, from her debut self-titled album.

Couch Jackets – ‘Don’t Think Just Breathe’

July 13, 2018

“Couch Jackets sounds like an alligator’s eating us” says the bio details on the Little Rock Arkansas’ band’s Bandcamp page. It’s an indication of their sense of the quartet’s sense of humour, but their musical prowess is no joke. Their latest song, ‘Don’t Think Just Breathe’ comes with a fantastically satirical video, and is clearly as much fun for both the band and the viewer alike.

K1NXLEY Releases New Single ‘Go Low’

July 13, 2018

Taking his inspiration from Akon and Usher, afrobeat artist K1NXLEY takes on a wide range of sounds and styles. His new single, ‘Go Low’, is a mix of euphoric synths, tropical percussion, and sweet vocals.