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

Joshua Hatkins Aint Got ‘Time To Waste’ With New Single

November 2, 2016

After several popular covers, Joshua Hatkins has released his first single, ‘Time To Waste’.

Alex Di Leo Is Not Drowing But Waving With New Track ‘Waking Up’ Ahead Of EP Release

November 1, 2016

With a sound that can be placed somewhere in between Bastille and Kodaline, and taps into more than just a hint of Coldplay, Alex Di Leo has travelled a long way to find his true voice, the first example of which can be heard in his new song, ‘Waking Up’.

Abigail Winzer Gives Us Something to ‘Rejoice’ About With Christmas Album

November 1, 2016

With arrangements using old world instruments such as the duduk and Irish harp, combined with gorgeous vocals, the new album from Abigail Winzer, ‘Rejoice’, gives a new flavour to familiar Christmas classics.

Danielle Lewis Set To Release New EP, ‘Fly’

October 31, 2016

We first introduced you to Welsh singer songwriter Danielle Lewis back in June, with her song, ‘Anywhere Is Home’, an up-tempo song which is the perfect introduction to Danielle’s pure, folky vocals. Danielle is set to release her new EP, ‘Fly’, on November 9, featuring six tracks, including ‘Anywhere Is Home’. A double A side single for the title track, ‘Fly’, and ‘Belong’, was released on October 21.

Ben Of The Brown Science Releases Nostalgic Jazz Infused Track ‘Brooklyn’

October 29, 2016

Established in Atlanta, Georgia, The Brown Science have recently released their debut track, ‘Brooklyn’, a hip-hop and jazz influenced song, capturing old school the Brooklyn sound, and featuring jazzy piano, violin, and nostalgic drum tracks.

MNNQNS Are On Top With New EP, ‘Capital’

October 28, 2016

Rouen band, MNNQNS has been one we’ve written a lot about over the years, and for good reason.

Wayne Woodward Announces New Single ‘N.U.M.B’

October 27, 2016

UK recording artist Wayne Woodward has announced the release of his debut single, ‘N.U.M.B.’, available on all major media platforms from November 4. The single is from the album of the same name, due out in early 2017.

It’s ‘Just Like The Old Days’ With DD Allen’s New Single Ahead Of Album Release

October 27, 2016

Singer songwriter DD Allen announces the release of his latest single, ‘Just Like The Old Days’. The song is taken from his new album, which is set for release early next year. ‘Just Like The Old Days’ will be available to purchase from all major media providers from October 28.