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

Oscar Vega Gets Serious With Single Release ‘Lucy’

April 12, 2016

Oscar Vega started making music three years ago at age 15, and released his first serious attempt at music, ‘Lucy’, in March this year.

Jrob Is Anything But ‘Gone’ With New Single

April 12, 2016

Jequane Roberts, performing as Jrob, hails from Belleville, Michigan. Passionate and driven, Jrob takes a unique approach to his music, epitomised by his latest release, ‘Gone’.

Essential Covers: Luke & Mel – ‘Today I Started Loving You Again’ (Merle Haggard Cover)

April 11, 2016

In honour of country legend Merle Haggard, who died on his birthday, April 6, comes our Essential Cover this week. Luke & Mel, an award-winning country duo from Manchester, sing their tribute to Haggard: ‘Today I Started Loving You Again’.

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.

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Author: Lisa Hafey

Oscar Vega Gets Serious With Single Release ‘Lucy’

Jrob Is Anything But ‘Gone’ With New Single

Essential Covers: Luke & Mel – ‘Today I Started Loving You Again’ (Merle Haggard Cover)

Another Lost Year’s Clinton Cunanan Talks To Essentially Pop

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

Elevare Empire

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

Nastyelgic Floats Like A Butterfly With New Track ‘Ali’

Chris Tullock: A Man and His Music

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

Giulia Is ‘Addictable’ With New Single Out This Month

Hicari are ‘Consumed’ With First Single Release and Video