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

Davie Simmons’ New Single ‘Angel Music Lover’ Is A Heartfelt Declaration Of Love To His Wife

September 3, 2024

Davie Simmons, is a seasoned musician and prolific songwriter, who found a lifelong passion for music in 1966, when he first picked up a pair of drumsticks and started playing drums. This was followed with playing in a band, The Intervals, during his high school years. He’s now paired up with two former members of that band, Andy Camp and Esa Lehti for the song, ‘Angel Music Lover’.

There’s A War Going On: Jeff Liberman Shares That ‘The Windy City’ Could Be Anywhere

September 2, 2024

Jeff Liberman’s latest single, ‘Windy City’, sees the artist use his talents to spread a serious message and encourage conversation about the dark reality of crime-ridden city. Capturing through haunting lyrics and rock guitar riffs, played by Liberman himself, he captures the terror experienced by those who live and work in these danger zones, and with his strong and determined vocals he reaches out to the listener, insisting that changes must be made, to bring an end to the horror and violence.