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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

Ashleigh Harley Releases New Single ‘Judge Me’

February 22, 2018

Ashleigh Harley’s recent release, ‘Judge Me’ aims to raise awareness for ‘Wall Of Lyon’, her fantasy film, book and music trilogy. Harley is a talented musician who’s making waves in the pop music and fantasy film scene.

Hip Hop and R&B Artist Mayze Announces New EP ‘The Afterparty’

February 22, 2018

Toronto-based hip hop and R&B singer/songwriter and producer Mayze has dropped his debut EP, ‘The Afterparty’.

AV Super Sunshine – ‘Smile’

February 21, 2018

AV Super Sunshine is back and his drive and energy leaves the rest of us in his wake. He’s been super busy building the Super Sunshine sound, with songs and videos including ‘Love NYD’, ‘I Am Alien’ and ‘Star Man’ bringing this cosmic superstar to the wider world.

Nadia Kazmi – ‘Like A Cat’

February 21, 2018

Nadia Kazmi’s music has been described as pulsing and melodic, with her lyrics based on personal experience; like letters from a friend they’re reassuring, insightful, and easy to cherish. Her latest single, ‘Like A Cat’ is both autobiographical and metaphorical and encourage the listener to contemplate, while revisiting again in their head.

Matthew Schultz – ‘Promise For Keeps’

February 21, 2018

Matthew Schultz released his long-awaited new single, ‘Promise For Keeps’ on 2 February this year. The Manhattan based producer and artist seamlessly blends EDM and Major Lazer style dancehall to good effect, with the end result a cutting edge pop song.

Shaw Quentin – ‘Timing Is Everything’

February 20, 2018

San Francisco based producer and DJ, Shaw Quentin is set to release his new single, ‘Timing Is Everything’ on 27 February.

Beca – ‘In Deep Love’

February 20, 2018

Starting out in NYC where she attended the Juilliard School, Beca is now based in Los Angeles where her new song, ‘In Deep Love’, is proving a slow burn dance club number, conveying a message of hope and comfort in a difficult world.

Annalise Azadian – ‘Passenger Mirror’

February 20, 2018

Teaching herself guitar and songwriting from the age of 11, New York City based Annalise Azadian is certainly a rising star. Her latest release, ‘Passenger Mirror’, is currently making waves, and is set to follow in the footsteps of previous track, ‘Work In Progress’, which received high acclaim from the likes Ebro Darden on Beats 1, who named it his choice for #BoroughBanger.

The Aces – ‘Volcanic Love’

February 20, 2018

Describing themselves as “4 girls from lil old Orem, Utah”, The Aces erupt into 2018 with their new song, ‘Volcanic Love’. The track is from their debut album, ‘When My Heart Felt Volcanic’, which is set for release on April 6.

a-ha Ask London To ‘Take On Me’ With O2 Final Concert On MTVUnplugged Tour

February 19, 2018

Legendary Norwegian band a-ha wowed everyone at London’s O2 Arena on Valentine’s Night.

Kinnoha – ‘Hot Sauce’

February 16, 2018

London vocalist Kinnoha has a sexy and smooth release with her song, ‘Hot Sauce’. Released just in time for Valentine’s Day, it’s a laid back languid track which teases the listener with her repeated refrain of “hot sauce”.

ANTONY ALEXANDER DEBUT SINGLE – ‘I FEEL ALIVE’ RELEASE DATE – 2ND MARCH 2018

February 16, 2018

Antony Alexander is an electronic producer, based in Kent. His debut single, ‘I Feel Alive’, is set for release on 2 March.

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