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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

Meresha Opens The Door With New EP ‘Enter the Dreamland’

July 1, 2017

Indie singer, mult-instrumentalist, and producer, Meresha successfully takes influences from a diverse range of artists including Robert Plant, Joss Stone, Freddie Mercury, Hayley Williams, Prince, and Björk – with the result her own unique sound.

MTV To Debut Original Content On Social Media With ‘Single AF’

June 24, 2017

Original content broadcasting started moving away from TV quite some time ago, with the advent of YouTube and other internet-based video hosting sites. Now with the rise and rise of social media, broadcasters are looking in other directions for fresh, unique approaches to share their programmes.

Once Around Saturn – ‘These Promises’

June 24, 2017

Once Around Saturn is the pseudonym of Sydney-based synth solo artist, Dan Kelso. Dan has released a host of singles since his 2014 debut, and now is set to release his debut EP, ‘These Promises’, on June 29.

Minus the Bear – ‘Last Kiss’

June 22, 2017

Hailing from Seattle, Washington, Minus The Bear have carved out their own unique place in the world of music over their 15 year career. They have recently released the video for their track, ‘Last Kiss’, which is the opening track on the band’s sixth studio album, ‘VOIDS’, via Suicide Squeeze Records.

Colette Kavanagh – ‘Once In A Lifetime’

June 22, 2017

Irish singer songwriter Colette Kavanagh writes songs with intimately personal lyrics, accompanied by heartfelt music. The new video for her latest song, ‘Once In A Lifetime’, is an emotive and true to the heart clip, with a twist at the end.

Xavier White – ‘Sudden Change’

June 20, 2017

R&B artist Xavier White stands apart from the others in New York City with his unique sounds and narratives. Xavier released his debut EP, ‘Cancer vs Gemini’ in June last year, and has found his music garnering over 500K streams on Spotify, as well as being added to popular playlists such as ‘Fresh Finds’ and German playlist, ‘Swag!’

Twista ft. Cap 1 – ‘Baddest’

June 20, 2017

Twista has been in the rap business for more than 25 years. From Chicago’s West Side, he’s known as one of the pioneers of the fast-paced, ‘Chopper’ rap style, and he had nine albums out, with an impressive following on social media.

Kolade Olamide Ayodeji – ‘Trap In The Night’

June 20, 2017

Kolade Olamide Ayodeji is a prolific songwriter, beatmaker, producer, poet, and rapper. Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, he has a degree in Business Administration and Management, and a strong desire for independence. Kolade writes his own lyrics, produces and markets his songs, and releases his own albums, all on his own independent record label, Kolade Olamide Entertainment.

P. Chace ft Trina – ‘NBA (Nothing But A$$)’

June 20, 2017

We’ve seen a lot of great rappers coming out of South Florida, it seems to be a hotbed for them. P. Chace, from Fort Lauderdale, is no exception, and is currently making waves beyond the Sunshine State, and his latest work, ‘NBA (Nothing But A$$)’ is set to go places.

Pragnya Wakhlu – ‘Burning Fire’

June 19, 2017

Musician, composer, and activist based out of New Delhi, India, Pragnya Wakhlu is a strong believer in using the power of music to promote positive change. Inspired by the many important issues she’s passionate about, her latest song and video, ‘Burning Fire’, is a perfect example of her talent, and her drive to help others.

Inma Mira – ‘Indecisión’

June 19, 2017

Once every so often an artist like Inma Mira comes along to prove that it’s possible to be a well-rounded talent. She shows with the new music video for her song, ‘Indecisión’ that she is master of all – song, dance, and stage.

Kaleigh – ‘Fading’

June 19, 2017

Kaleigh lives, breathes, and sleeps music, acting, and writing, and started out at the age of three on her parents’ coffee table, singing ‘Part Of Your World’, from The Little Mermaid, and ‘Stronger’, by Britney Spears.

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