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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

Cinematic ‘Colors’ From Jaicee Rentz

June 26, 2018

We recently featured the single, ‘Superzoomy Space Ships’ by Jaicee Rentz. Now we can bring to you her album, ‘Colors’, released on June 22.

Lou – ‘Beaten’

June 26, 2018

Lou, from Los Angeles, started singing at a very young age, an only child in a musical household. She found sanctuary from the world, particularly when her parents separated, by retreating into herself, and channelled her feelings into writing. Lou had a life-changing moment which encouraged her to share her voice with the world.

ELI MICHAEL – ‘M I L K A N D H O N E Y’

June 25, 2018

Eli Michael, from Mansfield, Louisiana, is a prolific producer of hip hop. His latest track, ‘M I L K A N D H O…

Jazzy Amra – ‘You Got Me’ ft. Wyclef Jean & Riley

June 25, 2018

Wyclef Jean is known for his ability to spot talent. His latest prodigy is Jazzy Amra, originally from the Bronx, an R&B artist signed to Heads Music. She looks like a mix of Rihanna and Ariana Grande, and sounds like Destiny’s Child.

Mikey Wax – ‘Big Little Life’

June 25, 2018

Mikey Wax is probably someone you know without realising. He’s included in Rant’s “15 Musicians You’ve Never Heard Of Who Deserve A Grammy”, and his music has been featured in the likes of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’, ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’, ‘The Real World’, ‘Dance Moms’, and other television shows.

Edina Balint – ‘Race To The Top’

June 22, 2018

Singer songwriter Edina Balint is from British Columbia, Canada, and began playing piano at the age of nine, and guitar at thirteen. Her guitar-led track ‘Race To The Top’ is a heartfelt and deeply personal insight into her quest to make a success of her music.

Demetrius N Vince – ‘Good Soul’

June 22, 2018

Demetrius N Vince is a guitar duo from Chicago, Illinois, who met at an open mic event in 2016. ‘Good Soul’ is from their album, ‘Americana Soul’, released in 2017.

FNA Releases Single ‘Take Him Out’

June 21, 2018

Based in New York City, FNA are a shadow collective, whose latest release, the single, ‘Take Him Out’, is a prelude to their upcoming Babylon Dying project.

GARY DRISCOLL – ‘THE OLD EAST END TONIGHT’

June 21, 2018

Gary Driscoll is a London-based crooner who counts among his influences the likes of Frank Sinatra, and other jazz pioneers. His latest release, ‘The Old East End Tonight’, is backed by arranger Paul Campbell and Studio Orchestrations Belfast. Mixing was performed by Alastair McMillan, of Masterlabs, Dublin.

NYT FOXES – ‘Giants’

June 20, 2018

NYT Foxes is the solo project of Ben Lovas, a singer songwriter from Hungary. YT Foxes’ track, ‘Giants’, follows on from his previous releases, ‘Found’, and ‘Circles’. It’s strong and punchy, and the feel-good pop sound will appeal to just about everyone.

Bhat Junaid – ‘Kid in Love’

June 20, 2018

Bhat Juanid is a singer songwriter born in a village called Karapora, in Kashmir. Now in his early 20s, the artist whose friends call him Juni, has moved into pop music, as well as making his own beats. ‘Kid In Love’ is from the intriguingly dual-titled ‘Falcon/Kid In Love’, released this year.

Oasis – ‘Wonderwall’ (Peter Cloud Remix)

June 20, 2018

21 year old producer Italian producer Peter Cloud makes remixes which are guaranteed to get you up out of your seat and onto the dance floor. His remix of ‘Wonderwall’ takes the Oasis classic and completely turns it on its head, while at the same time losing nothing of the beauty of the original.

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