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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, and she's interviewed 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

‘Running In Borrowed Shoes’ – Leah Nobel Writes Songs Based On The Stories Of 100 Different People

August 1, 2018

Award-winning US singer songwriter Leah Nobel fuses pop and folk in order to create a timeless, yet cutting-edge sound. The mult-dimensional artist also writes under the name of ‘Hael’, which she uses to craft darker pop music. She’s been featured in ads for Toyota, Apple, and many more.

Georgia Fearn – ‘Perfect On Paper’

August 1, 2018

Georgia Fearn is a 17 year old singer songwriter from Carmathen, Wales. Georgia started writing songs when she was just nine years old, and has developed this talent over the past 8 years to create her debut album, ‘Perfect On Paper’, released in March this year.

Earthquake Lights – ‘The Fix’

August 1, 2018

Hailing from Rochester, New York State, but now based in Brooklyn, New York City, Earthquake Lights take their band name from the nebulous lights which appear in the sky after an earthquake occurs. Their debut album, ‘Distress Signals’, was recorded at London’s famous Abbey Road Studios, and is set for release early next year. ‘The Fix’ previously released as a single, comes with an intimate band’s eye view video.

Get Your Rollerskates Out For Peppermint Heaven’s Latest Single ‘Nothing’s Gonna Change Your Mind’

July 31, 2018

With a sound reminding us of ELO’s soundtrack for the Olivia Newton John vehicle, ‘Xanadu’, released way back in 1980, Peppermint Heaven has captured the true sound of disco in their latest single, ‘Nothing’s Gonna Change Your Mind’.

Calypso-Inspired ‘Normal’ New From This Human Condition Ahead Of Forthcoming EP

July 31, 2018

This Human Condition is back, with ‘Normal’, an electronic Calypso – Calypso-tronica if you like – inspired track, with the message that it’s okay not to be “normal”.

Yann Sella – ‘Turning Circles’ (ft. Manchester Rain)

July 31, 2018

Based in the historic city of Lyon, French producer Yann Sella takes us across the universe with his new electronic single, ‘Turning Circles’. Featuring Manchester Rain, the track is set for release on August 8.

Richard Fordham – ‘An Englishman Abroad’

July 31, 2018

Released on 11 July, ‘An Englishman Abroad’ is a catchy new single from a true English eccentric, Richard Fordham.

De’Aires – ‘Malibu’

July 30, 2018

De’Aires, is a singer songwriter, originally from Cincinatti, but now based in Vancouver, Washington. His single, ‘Malibu’, is the precursor to his debut EP, ‘About Her’, which is set for release in August.

Lillemäe – ‘Dream Chaser’

July 30, 2018

Lillemäe’s latest track, ‘Dream Chaser’, is a thumping, whirling maelstrom of sound, with an uptempo, and strident, percussive beat.

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.

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