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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

Essentially Pop Meets Mo Evans

March 31, 2015

We introduced you to Mo Evans a few weeks back, but recently had the opportunity to meet the man himself, and find out what makes him tick.

We Talk to Sheppard

March 28, 2015

We caught up with hit Australian band Sheppard for an exclusive interview!

Guy Sebastian – Tonight Again

March 16, 2015

Has Australia got an ESC winner on their hands with Guy Sebastian’s, “Tonight Again”?

Ricky Rebel to Collaborate with Hector Fonseca

March 6, 2015

World-renown DJ Hector Fonseca is to remix Ricky Rebel’s “Star”

Kodaline and the Tall Poppy Syndrome

March 5, 2015

When is good too good?  That’s the accusation levelled at Kodaline, who released their second album, “Coming Up For Air” last month.  The Irish…

Introducing: Monks of Mellonwah

March 4, 2015

The Monks of Mellonwah are an alternative rock quartet based in Sydney, Australia, who is quickly establishing themselves on the indie music scene.

Blitz Kids Premiere New Video

March 3, 2015

The Blitz Kids come out swinging with their new video.

Introducing: The Apache Relay

February 27, 2015

The Apache Relay are from Nashville Tennessee and are like nothing you’ve ever heard

Sheppard Announce Debut Album

February 24, 2015

Have you heard of Sheppard yet? Chances are, it won’t be long until you have.

Chicane – Koko London 20/2/2015

February 23, 2015

Nick Bracegirdle aka Chicane, transported London fans to Ibiza for one night only

Westlife: The Debut Album by Westlife

January 10, 2015

Our first Retro Review of the Week is the eponymous debut album of Irish boyband, Westlife.

The Peace Collective: All Together Now

December 23, 2014

As we approach Christmas Day this week, we mark the Christmas Truce that occurred 100 years ago. On the battlefields of the Western Front,…

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