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

Eagle I Stallian and Quilla ‘Get It Right’ With New Single

June 10, 2016

Trancey dream pop single, ‘Get It Right’ from Eagle I Stallian and Quilla is a powerful song about what makes us human.

CoVanzetti Releases New Track ‘Myself’

June 8, 2016

North Carolina based Hip Hop artist CoVanzetti launched his career in 2013. His latest track, ‘Myself’, is available now to download on iTunes.

Hattie Briggs - Photo Credit IWPhotographic

Hattie Briggs: The Young Runaway Speaks To Us About Her Tour And New Album

June 7, 2016

You’ll recall we spoke to Hattie Briggs last year about her debut album, ‘Red & Gold’. Now the Gloucestershire singer/songwriter is back, with a new album, ‘Young Runaway’, due out on 8 July. We had a chat and asked her what’s been going on since our last interview.

Wheatus, Brooklyn Bowl London, 5 June 2016

June 6, 2016

After a very successful tour supporting Busted across the UK and Ireland, the juggernaut that is Wheatus rolled into The Brooklyn Bowl last night, at London’s O2.

Brendan B Brown On Life, The Universe, and Wheatus

June 5, 2016

We spoke with Brendan B Brown, from Wheatus. You can see them tonight at Brooklyn Bowl, O2, London.

Penrose at The Dublin Castle, Camden, 3rd June 2016

June 4, 2016

Lisa went down to Camden Town last night to check out Penrose’s first London gig, at The Dublin Castle. You can see them tonight at Zigfrid Von Underbelly, Hoxton.

Mary English Comes Out ‘The Other Side’ With New Single

June 2, 2016

With her new single, ‘The Other Side’, Mary English has released the perfect summer track, featuring catchy vocals, as well as upbeat melodic hooks.

Alexis Kings Release Title Track From New EP ‘Squire’

June 2, 2016

St Albans quartet Alexis Kings have announced the release of their new single, ‘Squire’, from the yet to be released EP of the same name. It will be available to buy on iTunes and all major media providers.

Life Is A Weekend With The PCH Crew’s Latest Single

June 2, 2016

Taking elements from Pop, Hip Hop, Reggae and Dance music – and everywhere else in between, Southern California trio The PCH Crew burst into summer with their new single, ‘It Never Stops, It Never Ends’.

Not Monsters Are ‘On Tilt’ With New Single

May 27, 2016

Irish alt rock quartet Not Monsters release their debut single, ‘On Tilt’, on May 28.

Labourers Are Worthy Of Their Wages: Why We Will No Longer Write For Free

May 25, 2016

Essentially Pop believes that a worker deserves their wages. As of 1 August we shall no longer be writing for free.

BeckwithJP ‘Can’t Stop Loving You’ With Hauntingly Beautiful Single

May 24, 2016

Former R&B artist, BeckwithJP has moved into singer songwriting, with the hauntingly beautiful ‘Can’t Stop Loving You’, the lead track from his self-titled EP.