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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

Kelly Pepper Is ‘Wishing’ On A Star With New Single Release

February 29, 2016

London D’n’B artist Kelly Pepper is set to release her latest track, ‘Wishing’, on March 18. It’s available to preorder now from iTunes.

American Young: We Speak to the Duo Ahead of Their European Tour

February 29, 2016

We catch up with American Young ahead of their EP release and European tour.

Charlie Hole Tells Us His ‘Dirty Little Secret’ With EP Launch

February 26, 2016

Charlie Hole is set to launch his new EP, ‘Dirty Little Secret’, on March 1 at The Garage, London. This will be followed by a UK tour with Callaghan.

EKKOES are Elekktric with New Album ‘Elekktricity’

February 25, 2016

EKKOES will release a new single every month, starting with the 80s-infused ‘You Just Walked Away’ tomorrow – ahead of the release of their album, ‘Elekktricity’ in May.

Arjun is ‘Frozen’ With New Single

February 25, 2016

A YouTube phenomenon with a massive international following, London-based singer, songwriter and producer Arjun is probably the biggest UK artist you’ve never heard of.

Temporary Hero Reimagines Classic ‘Tusk’

February 25, 2016

Retro electronic artist Temporary Hero gives Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Tusk’ a treatment like you’d never believe, but won’t be able to stop listening to.

ELKA Are ‘Burnt Out’ With Debut Single

February 24, 2016

ELKA, from Littlehampton on England’s South Coast, have released their debut single, ‘Burnt Out’.

Joseph Sant Lulls Us With Gentle ‘Nor’easter’ and ‘Sea White Salt’

February 24, 2016

With a sound harking back to early 80s Brit pop comes Brooklyn artist, Joseph Sant, with his new EP, ‘Sea White Salt’.

Chrystyna Marie Aims A ‘Loaded Gun’ With Debut Solo EP

February 23, 2016

Canadian born singer songwriter Chrystyna Marie aims a ‘Loaded Gun’ at us with her first solo EP.

Cold Summer Heat Up Winter With New Single Release

February 22, 2016

Leeds 4 piece Cold Summer release their new single, ‘A Time Imagination Forgot To Inspire’, ahead of their latest EP, ‘Fight To Survive’, out April 1.

5to4 ‘Tip It’ With New EP

February 21, 2016

‘Tip It’ is the new EP from 5to4, the musical project of Phil Goss, and the follow up to his 2006 album, ‘Dream Diary’.

Eurodance Sounds from Ukraine’s SOUNDSTREAM With ‘MAXXIMUM DRIVE’

February 19, 2016

SOUNDSTREAM are a HandsUp/Eurodance band from Ukraine who have seen some success on the international dance scene.