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

Beach Slang Show Us A Good Night With New Track ‘Punks In A Disco Bar’

September 18, 2016

Philadelphia punk rock band Beach Slang are set to release their new album, ‘A Loud Bash Of Teenage Feelings’, on September 23.

Julia Jacklin Doesn’t Let The Kids Win With New Single ‘Leadlight’

September 17, 2016

When you hear ‘Leadlight’ by Julia Jacklin, you’d be forgiven if you’re surprised that she’s Australian, born and bred in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales, and currently living in Sydney’s inner city.

Valient Thorr Go To The Other Side Of The ‘Looking Glass’ With New Single And European Tour

September 17, 2016

Accompanied by a fun music video featuring some pretty hairy special effects, North Carolina band Valient Thorr rock their way through the equally fun song, ‘Looking Glass’, with its premise of an alien travelling light years to get a painting…a very special painting.

Justina Valentine Asks Us To Show Her The Money With ‘Suga Daddy’

September 17, 2016

‘Suga Daddy’, from Justina Valentine, is a catchy hip hop track with an Eastern vibe.

Jon Mullane’s ‘Born Beautiful’ Conveys An Important Message About Who We Really Are

September 17, 2016

Jon Mullane’s latest song, ‘Born Beautiful’, is an homage to appreciating who we really are, and encourages listeners to seek out the beauty within themselves.

Machineheart Turn Us Anything BUT ‘Stonecold’ With New Release

September 15, 2016

LA based band Machineheart follow up their hit ‘Circles’ with new track, ‘Stonecold’.

Philly K + Madri Rindge ‘California’

September 14, 2016

We all want to run off to California now after hearing this beautiful song by Philly K and Madri Rindge.

Sonny Mackenzi Is Our ‘New Crush’

September 14, 2016

After dreaming of singing, writing and performing since she was 3, Sonny Mackenzi has taken the plunge and released the video for her debut single, ‘New Crush’.