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

Why We Love – ‘The Boy You Knew’

March 23, 2016

‘The Boy You Knew’, the latest EP from Bristol band Why We Love, is out this Friday, 25 March.

The Scenic Sound Are ‘Like A Fire’ With New Album

March 21, 2016

Canada’s Tim Stead and The Scenic Sound release their new album, ‘LIke A Fire’.

Flaunt Make Music That Is Art With New Album ‘Rave Noir’

March 21, 2016

Flaunt released their epic 18 track album, ‘Rave Noir’ on March 18 through Anticodon Records.

The Hummingbirds Are ‘Knocking On My Door’ With Our Exclusive Session

March 21, 2016

Liverpool band The Hummingbirds go from strength to strength with their music, with their debut album, ‘Pieces Of You’, set to be released next Friday, 25 March.

Alexandra Is No ‘Criminal’ With Single Release

March 20, 2016

With a rocky and energetic style, Australian alternative artist Alexandra releases her single, ‘Criminal’, on April 1.

We Get Closer To Home in Our Interview With Oakes and Smith

March 19, 2016

Oakes and Smith bring gorgeous and ethereal harmonies together in a match made in heaven. We caught up with the duo ahead of the launch of their latest EP.

Penrose On Tour Ahead Of New Music

March 17, 2016

Ahead of new music coming out soon, Irish band Penrose are setting off on tour – including dates in London. The Dublin band, who released…

Bouts – ‘Missteps’

March 17, 2016

Following up from their last video, ‘Allies’, are Dublin band, Bouts, with their newest single, ‘Missteps’.

Getting The True Groove With Charlie Funk

March 12, 2016

Charlie Funk, long term staff writer with True Groove Records in Brooklyn, New York, released his debut album, ‘Give Me A Groove’, earlier this year. We caught up with Charlie and asked him his story.

Nothing Is Off The Table In Our Interview with Bad Reed

March 11, 2016

Canadian band Bad Reed talk to us about their music and their concerts, and we wish we’d asked them what their favourite Pokemon is.

SHEL Are Singing On A ‘Rooftop’ with New Single and Album

March 11, 2016

SHEL are back their second studio album, ‘Just Crazy Enough’. It’s to be released May 27th 2016 on Dave Stewart’s DSE label/Moraine/Membran.

Teknofonic Recordings Release Their First Volume of ‘Essentials’

March 11, 2016

New York City based record label, Teknofonic Recordings was founded by American composer and producer, Adam Reifsteck, who’s also known by his studio name, Sonic Fear.