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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

J Lauryn Drops Gorgeous Reggae Pop Album ‘Golden Year’ On 29th Birthday

June 2, 2017

Originally from Hawaii but now based in Los Angeles, J Lauryn blends reggae and pop with traditional Hawaiian rhythms to create her own sound.

Danny Ayala (Of The Lemon Twigs) Announces Debut Solo Project ‘Dr Danny’

June 2, 2017

Best known for his work with The Lemon Twigs, Danny Ayala has announced his debut solo project, ‘Dr Danny’, with his new single, ‘Nothing But Love’, out soon.

Niker Groze – ‘Shake That Booty’ (ft. Roe Nelle)

June 2, 2017

Something’s going down in Toronto. People everywhere are dancing, and the only clue is a red heart appearing on the dancers. So goes the premise of the very fun video for ‘Shake That Booty’, featuring Roe Nelle, by Canadian pop/hip hop artist, Niker Groze.

Peppermint Heaven – ‘Stranger Than Fiction’

June 2, 2017

Peppermint Heaven are back with their new EP, ‘Stranger Than Fiction’, featuring remixes by Lynx and Chords.

Six Quick Questions With The Germein Sisters

June 1, 2017

It’s been a year since we last spoke to the Germein Sisters, now the singing sisters from South Australia are back, performing at Water Rats, London, tomorrow night, ahead of their appearance at the Isle Of Wight Festival. We took the opportunity to catch up with them and ask them Six Quick Questions.

Award Winners Neon Dreams Announce New Single ‘Find A Way’

May 27, 2017

Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, EDM/Pop trio Neon Dreams have released their new single, ‘Find A Way’, the follow up to their Billboard Hot 100 track, ‘Marching Bands’, which came out earlier this year. Neon Dreams will be opening for The Chainsmokers later in the summer, ahead of the release of their new EP.

OMYO Return With R&B Infused ‘Days With You’

May 26, 2017

OMYO are back with their latest track, ‘Days With You’, which saw its premiere in Clash.

Emma Blackery’s ‘Magnetised’ Is Definitely A Summer Attraction

May 26, 2017

Out today, Emma Blackery’s newest EP, ‘Magnetised’ does exactly what it says on the tin. The super catchy album of six songs hooks you in right from the start and doesn’t let go.

Kylie Odetta – ‘Stress’

May 24, 2017

We introduced Kylie Odetta a few weeks back, with her song, ‘You Don’t Love Me’, the first from her seven-track EP, ‘Undertow’. Now she’s back with her latest release, ‘Stress’.

Travis Marsh – ‘Lay Me Down’ ft G Herbo

May 23, 2017

Travis Marsh grew up in Camarillo, Southern California, and the singer/songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist attributes his proficiency to the fact of his hometown being in an agricultural area. “There really isn’t much to do besides lock yourself in a room and play music all day”, he says.

ChevyGurl – ‘Skinny Jeans’ ft. Sada James

May 23, 2017

ChevyGurl, real name Vanisha Davis, has been writing since she was in primary school, and takes her name from her love of classic cars – particularly the 1967 Chevy Impala.

Avantist – ‘Tidalwave’

May 23, 2017

The Arias brothers, Luis (drums), David (guitar), Erick (bass) and Fernando (vocals), grew up in a musical home.

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