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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

Xavier Toscano – ‘Feels So Good’

July 18, 2018

We love Xavier Toscano at EP, and so we are pleased to be able to review, ‘Feels So Good’, the title track from his album released in April.

Race To Neptune – ‘Abandon Fashion’

July 18, 2018

Race To Neptune’s track, ‘Abandon Fashion’ calls to mind the original theme tune to ‘Mission Impossible’, albeit with Eastern rhythms.

spacepunk – ‘welcome.wav’

July 18, 2018

welcome.wav by spacepunk is, to coin a phrase, a spooky space dance track with a popping beat.

Six Quick Questions With Liv Austen Ahead Of Release Of New Single ‘Window Shopping’

July 17, 2018

Liv Austen has signed with NUA Entertainment, and is set to release a new album in the autumn. After playing numerous shows this year – including the prestigious C2C, as as a variety of festivals – Liv’s next move is her latest single, ‘Window Shopping’. We had the chance to ask Liv six quick questions ahead of the release of the upbeat, high energy track, on 20 July.

Le Sonic – ‘Out of My Mind’ (ft Lauran Beluzo)

July 17, 2018

Featuring the gossamer vocals of Lauran Beluzo, ‘Out Of My Mind’ by production team Le Sonic, is a dance anthem and a half with Beluzo’s voice both mesmerising and beguiling.

A.Def – ‘OP8 of the Masses’

July 17, 2018

A.DEF – short for “attention deficit” – is a collaborative effort by hip hop artists Nick FuriouStylz and X24. Based in the deserts of New Mexico, the pair have had longstanding solo careers, but their first combined effort is the title track (and video) from their forthcoming album, ‘OP8 Of The Masses’.

IBRU – ‘War and Violence’

July 17, 2018

IBRU was born and raised on the Bahamian island of South Andros, and his music is a blend of reggae, dancehall, and hip hop, as well as some pop influences. Following his experiences as a veteran of the Iraqi war, he’s come out stronger on the other side, and shares his experiences with the world through his music.

Newly Released Fortnite Season 5 Includes A Very Familiar Looking Skin

July 16, 2018

With Fortnite Season 5 released earlier this week, it seems that European fans feel they’ve seen at least one of the new skins somewhere before.

MkX – ‘One Sided Love’

July 16, 2018

Multi-talented vocalist, producer, and songwriter, MkX is rapidly rising as a fresh, innovative, pop trendsetter. Combining electronica, hip-hop, future bass, and trap, along with dynamic and infectious songwriting, the Boston based artist has developed a massive buzz around the three tracks he’s dropped since summer last year.

The Soft Underground – ‘Ghosts’

July 16, 2018

‘Ghosts’, from the album ‘Morning World’, is the follow-up to ‘Rachel’, from New York City based The Soft Underground.

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!!”

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