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

Another Lost Year’s Clinton Cunanan Talks To Essentially Pop

April 11, 2016

Ahead of the launch of their album, ‘Alien Architect’, Essentially Pop spoke to Another Lost Year’s lead singer and guitarist, Clinton Cunanan.

Hot Rumour’s MMXVI EP Is An LA Record With A British Vibe

April 9, 2016

On first hearing there’s something deeply familiar about LA band Hot Rumour’s debut EP, ‘MMXVI’.

Elevare Empire

April 8, 2016

It’s all you can drink with The Elevare Empire, whose aim is to produce lively, entertaining, and enjoyable songs and art.

Brandon James Is Smooth, Sleek and ‘Surreal’ With His New Single

April 8, 2016

With a silky smooth voice reminiscent of the likes of George Benson and Luther Vandross comes Brandon James, a rising star from Chicago, and his latest single, ‘Surreal’.

Nastyelgic Floats Like A Butterfly With New Track ‘Ali’

April 8, 2016

After receiving great acclaim for his debut song, ‘Killin Hip Hop’, New Jersey rapper Nastyelgic returns with ‘Ali’, his homage to the champion prizefighter.

Chris Tullock: A Man and His Music

April 7, 2016

Remember we gave you Chris Tullock’s Essential Weekly Playlist a couple of weeks ago? Well now he’s back to tell us a bit about himself and his music.

New Portals Share Gorgeous Harmonies With New Song ‘Groove Boy’

April 5, 2016

Belfast duo New Portals follow up, ‘Skyline’, and ‘Do It Right’, with new track ‘Groove Boy’.

Giulia Is ‘Addictable’ With New Single Out This Month

April 4, 2016

We featured Italian singer song writer Giulia back in January, with her song, ‘Road Trip’. Now ahead of the May 20 release of her album, ‘Raze Me To The Ground’, comes the track, ‘Addictable’ out on April 15, on M:89 Records. It can be pre-ordered now.

Hicari are ‘Consumed’ With First Single Release and Video

April 3, 2016

Liverpool quintet Hicari will release their single, ‘Consumed’, on 15 April.

We’re All In The Same Boat: EP Talks To Vanessa Forero

April 2, 2016

Back in December we featured the Essential Weekly Playlist of Vanessa Forero. Now, following the release this week of her new EP, ‘From The Uproar’, we delve a little further into Vanessa’s background.

Port Of Est. Are Back With New Single ‘Clash’

April 2, 2016

Following their debut release in February, ‘Valentine In My Headphones’, Port Of Est. are back with their new single, ‘Clash’.

Venus Demilo Are Not ‘Sinking Ships’ With New Single Release

April 1, 2016

We covered Liverpool indie band, Venus Demilo, back in December when they released their single, ‘Sophia’. Now they’re back with their new track, ‘Sinking Ships’.