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

Welsh Alt Rock Trio Crystal Balloon Set To Release New Single ‘The Wheel’

June 29, 2016

Alternative rock band, Crystal Balloon, from Chepstow in South Wales, have announced their latest single, ‘The Wheel’. It’s from their forthcoming debut release EP, ‘Hurricane’, which is due out later this year.

Armin van Buuren feat. BullySongs Are Taking Things To New Heights With ‘Freefall’

June 28, 2016

Armin van Buuren is not just a top EDM artist – he’s also co-founder of Armada Music, a label where everyone is proud of the loving family atmosphere. So when Armin and his collaborator BullySongs announced to the staff that they would all have a feature role in the video for their new song, ‘Freefall’, they were understandably over the moon. One catch however – it involved skydiving. Right then at that very moment.

We Get The Story Of ‘Astoria’: EP Talks To Marianas Trench

June 27, 2016

Canadian legends Marianas Trench are about to embark on their SPF80S tour, taking in the US, Canada, and Europe, to promote their new album, ‘Astoria’. Their drummer, Ian Casselman took some time out to answer our questions.

Andrea Godin Releases Video For Dance Remix Of Her Single, ‘Falling’

June 26, 2016

The brand new music video for ‘Falling’ (80 Empire Remix), by Canadian pop star Andrea Godin, has been released. Shot in Los Angeles and directed by Damien Sandoval, the video shows Andrea exploring alter egos, as it divides time between scenes in the California desert and a warehouse loft apartment in LAs Fashion District.

Alt Hip Hop Artist Tehon Releases Track “Burning Alive’

June 25, 2016

North Carolina artist Tehon is set to release, ‘Burned Alive’, an industrial-flavoured alt hip-hop track with a pop edge.

Matt Gumley Releases EP ‘Six Degrees Of Separation’ And Breakout Single ‘Subway Rider’

June 24, 2016

Although only 19 years old, Matt Gumley is no stranger to showbiz, having first worked on Broadway as Chip in the ‘Beauty And The Beast’ musical at age 7. He continued on this path for the next decade, with roles in three more Broadway shows – ‘Mary Poppins’, ‘Elf The Musical’, and ‘The Addams Family’. He followed this up with several regional theatre productions, movies, TV (including ‘Drake & Josh’, ‘Law and Order’, and ‘Modern Family’ – he’s also the voice of Benny the Bull on ‘Dora The Explorer’), as well as two video games.

Singer Songwriter Natalie Jean ‘Unafraid’ To Release New Album

June 22, 2016

Drawing from her own personal experiences, Natalie Jean is set to release her fourth album, ‘Unafraid’, on July 8.

Nick Aslam Releases New EP ‘Crime For Thought’ Featuring Single ‘Night Train’

June 22, 2016

Nick Aslam released his latest EP, ‘Crime For Thought’ on 16 June.

Lonely Soup Day Release ‘Fairground Accident’

June 22, 2016

Lonely Soup Day have released their latest album, ‘Fairground Accident’, on June 16.

KT Tunstall Releases New Video For Song ‘Evil Eye’

June 20, 2016

Ahead of her 13 date UK tour commencing October this year, KT Tunstall has released the video for her song, ‘Evil Eye’, from her modern classic rock EP, ‘Golden State’.

‘Anywhere Is Home’ For Welsh Singer Songwriter Danielle Lewis

June 20, 2016

Welsh singer songwriter Danielle Lewis is set to release ‘Anywhere Is Home’ on July 4, through Folkstock Records.

Emma King – In Her Own Words

June 20, 2016

The power of Emma King’s voice has taken her from her home in Kingston-Upon-Hull to touring the US and Europe, along the way receiving 5-star reviews. Now she’s back, and has released her debut, self-titled, solo album. We talked to Emma recently.