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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, 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

Tornado Sky Are Showing The World Who They Gotta Be With ‘Riding The Wave’

October 4, 2024

Tornado Sky return with a gorgeous country anthem, ‘Riding The Wave’, and continue with the biographical style they first introduced with their single, ‘Beautiful Now’, released in July.

W.C. Beck Is Just Waiting On ‘A Letter From A Friend’

October 4, 2024

Out now, ‘A Letter From A Friend’ is the new single from W.C. Beck. Originally from Kansas, Beck has had an interesting life, travelling around the world, calling home – for even a short time – the likes of Portland, Oregon, and Paris, France. Right now he’s set up a life for himself in Brooklyn, but who knows when this multi-instrumentalist will next feel the call to go on the road.

Faithless Town Call Back To Fan Favourite Song With New Release Of ‘California Come Home’

October 3, 2024

Faithless Town’s latest single, ‘California Come Home’, was actually produced years ago, and released on their sophomore album, ‘Empires’, in 2020, but it’s been a firm fan favourite ever since.

Adrianna Freeman Finds Her Voice In New Country Soul Track, ‘HALO’

October 3, 2024

Adrianna Freeman crafts an authentic and powerful country sound with new single, ‘Halo’.

Hailey Newman Looks Back On The ‘VIBEZ’ Of What Could Have Been

October 3, 2024

Hailey Newman’s new song, ‘Vibez’, was co-written with Christian Stalnecker, and grabs hold all those nostalgic and bittersweet emotions experienced when looking back on a past romantic interest.

Kelsey And Lisa Are On Island Time With Stunning Single And Video, ‘Takin’ It Easy’

October 3, 2024

You’ll know from the opening notes of ‘Takin’ It Easy’ that Kelsey and Lisa have been inspired by the late great Jimmy Buffet, but there’s also influences in evidence from Bob Marley and Kenny Chesney, among others, with the vibrancy of their island rock track also showing signs of country stylings.

Porter Block Channels The Music Of The 1960s With ‘Cruel World’

October 2, 2024

Porter Block takes a trip back to the 1960s with latest release, ‘Cruel World’, and striking black and white music video.

Zimmer90 Make Us ‘feel like we used to’ With Nostalgic Single And Video

October 2, 2024

German indie group Zimmer90 catch hold of the age of innocence with new single, ‘feel like we used to’.

Krystin Kay Tells Listeners To ‘Say It Now’ With Her New Anthem

October 1, 2024

Released on August 30, ‘Say It Now’ is the new single and title track from Krystin Kay’s sophomore album of the same name.

Immerse Yourself In The Infectious ‘Vibe’ Of CANSEL’s Latest Single And Video

October 1, 2024

Originally from Türkiye, but now relocated to Los Angeles, Cansel brings her latest single to the fore, with the stunning track, ‘Vibe’, produced by Andrew Lane, and directed by Josh Bayer in partnership with Spicy Melon Studios.

Kendra Erika Channels Poison Ivy In New Video For Her Pop Single, ‘Body Language’

October 1, 2024

For ‘Body Language’, the incredible new single from Kendra Erika, she takes on the role of a seductress, throwing down the gauntlet to the prospective lover, telling them to “follow the clues”. With the accompanying clip, she takes it a step further, embodying the character Poison Ivy, and being just as provocative as she possibly could be.

TT Bring A Message To Those Who Can Halt The Death Of The Planet In New Country/Rock Single And Video, ‘Let Us Breathe’

October 1, 2024

Los Angeles country/rock storyteller TT belts out a pulsating drum beat matched to raw guitar licks in his latest release, ‘Let Us Breathe’, the lead single from his debut album, ‘Man On The Corner’.

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Author: Lisa Hafey

Tornado Sky Are Showing The World Who They Gotta Be With ‘Riding The Wave’

W.C. Beck Is Just Waiting On ‘A Letter From A Friend’

Faithless Town Call Back To Fan Favourite Song With New Release Of ‘California Come Home’

Adrianna Freeman Finds Her Voice In New Country Soul Track, ‘HALO’

Hailey Newman Looks Back On The ‘VIBEZ’ Of What Could Have Been

Kelsey And Lisa Are On Island Time With Stunning Single And Video, ‘Takin’ It Easy’

Porter Block Channels The Music Of The 1960s With ‘Cruel World’

Zimmer90 Make Us ‘feel like we used to’ With Nostalgic Single And Video

Krystin Kay Tells Listeners To ‘Say It Now’ With Her New Anthem

Immerse Yourself In The Infectious ‘Vibe’ Of CANSEL’s Latest Single And Video

Kendra Erika Channels Poison Ivy In New Video For Her Pop Single, ‘Body Language’

TT Bring A Message To Those Who Can Halt The Death Of The Planet In New Country/Rock Single And Video, ‘Let Us Breathe’