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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

Apella Release Video For Brand New Single, ‘Logic’

May 19, 2017

Following the success of their first two singles, ‘We Met At A Party’, and ‘Graceful Dancer’, Apella are back with their new song, ‘Logic’, for which the video was released today.

Erasure’s ‘World Be Gone’ Takes Us There And Back Again

May 18, 2017

Mellifluous: sweet-sounding, sweet-toned, honeyed. Erasure singer Andy Bell’s voice has always been honeyed and sweet, and the duo’s new release, ‘World Be Gone’, shows that he’s lost nothing of the strength and dulcet tones he’s known for.

The Tide, New Hope Club, Sabrina Carpenter and The Vamps – O2 Arena London 13 May 2017

May 17, 2017

Lisa caught The Vamps on 13 May at London’s O2 Arena, as well as support artists The Tide, New Hope Club, and Sabrina Carpenter.

Essentially Pop Meets: Skyfever And Talks About ‘The Returning’

May 17, 2017

The third and final in our series of interviews in Ireland was with Luke Lang and Brian Clarke, singer and guitarist respectively from Dublin rock band, Skyfever.

Six Quick Questions With Eva

May 16, 2017

Eva has worked with the likes of Tyga, Nas, and Alicia Keys. We caught up with her and asked her Six Quick Questions about her life, music, and latest track, ‘Bad For Us’.

Marianas Trench – KOKO London 12 May 2017

May 13, 2017

For a band who, in the words of charismatic Marianas Trench frontman Josh Ramsay, “haven’t released any records in this country” the turnout was very impressive last night at iconic London venue KOKO.

‘Welcome To The Club’ – New Hope Club’s Debut EP A Fantastic Introduction

May 13, 2017

New Hope Club released their debut EP, ‘Welcome To The Club’ on 5 May, as they started out on their Arena tour supporting The Vamps. It’s four high quality songs which will get you up out of your seat and dancing around the room.

New Hope Club Reveal Video For Single, ‘Fixed’

May 12, 2017

New Hope Club have released the video for ‘Fixed’, from their new EP, ‘Welcome To The Club’, which came out last Friday.

Aja Volkman Returns With Debut Solo Album ‘Sandy’

May 12, 2017

Aja Volkman is best known for being the female front for LA rock-trio, Nico Vega. She’s now announced her long anticipated solo debut, with her album, ‘Sandy’. Featuring the lead single, ‘My Man’, ‘Sandy’ will be available to download from 19 May.

Lucy Monciel Announces Release of Newest Single ‘Thinking of You’

May 12, 2017

Lucy Monciel’s newest single, ‘Thinking Of You’, is out today.

Emma Blackery Reveals New Video For Song ‘Magnetised’

May 12, 2017

Emma Blackery has revealed the video for the title track of her new EP, ‘Magnetised’. The EP is set for release on May 26, and was recorded at Rockfield Studios, as well as Longwave Studios.

Pop Noir Producer ‘Hail!Maggiedacat’ Set to Release New EP ‘Born under Cancer’

May 11, 2017

With a style described as ‘Pop Noir’ and a voice that is deeply reminiscent of Lana Del Rey, singer songwriter, producer, and compuster ‘Hail!Maggiedacat’ released her 4 track EP, ‘Born under Cancer’ on April 18 this year.

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