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

Introducing: Max Gowan

June 30, 2015

Although still only a senior in High School, Max Gowan nonetheless has the drive and determination to succeed.

Just Millie – ‘Lanterns/Not OK’

June 29, 2015

Millie Claxton set off on a busking tour of America, playing wherever she stayed, and earned enough money to move from town to town….

Introducing: People Like You

June 29, 2015

Way back in 2008, pop duo People Like You were enjoying success in the French music scene – from radio to MTV, summer festivals and French clubs, with their self-titled debut album, which had been produced by Goh Hotoda and arranged by Philippe Saisse.

Introducing: Vienna In Love

June 28, 2015

Vienna in Love is a British alternative rock band formed in London in the summer of 2011.

More Names Revealed for the Electric Daisy Carnival!

June 28, 2015

The Electric Daisy Carnival is rolling along very quickly with further names being announced!

Introducing: Jacey Jasnoch

June 28, 2015

Finding his place not only in the hip-hop scene, but also in the hearts of music-lovers everywhere, Jacey has found himself in the midst of some curious opportunities.

Introducing: Runabay

June 25, 2015

Out of Belfast comes six-piece indie folk band, Runabay. Formed in early 2014 the group has already earned a reputation as one of Northern Ireland’s most up and coming bands.

Jenn Bostic – ‘Counterfeit’

June 25, 2015

Jenn Bostic’s latest track, ‘Counterfeit’, is a song of deceit, uncovering the true colours of someone or something that has misinterpreted the truth.

Let’s Talk to Cahoots!

June 18, 2015

We’ve introduced you to Cahoots before, and we’ve mentioned that they won the chance to headline at the Capital Summertime Ball recently. Now we’ve finally got to talk to them!

EP Meets The Retrospectives

June 17, 2015

We met The Retrospectives before the launch of their song, “Confusion” at London’s Water Rats a couple of weeks back. It was a great chat with Tom and Will, who gave some very thoughtful answers to our questions.

Essentially Pop Meets the Germein Sisters!

June 16, 2015

The Germein Sisters are a trio of singers from South Australia. Growing up in the Adelaide Hills surrounded by a loving family who encouraged them to follow their dreams, they are totally down to earth and completely well adjusted, with a very bright future ahead of them.

We Talk to Callum Wright

June 11, 2015

We introduced you to Callum Wright a while back. Since then he’s been busily wowing his way around the UK and so we’re very happy for him to have taken some time out to chat to us. Here’s our interview.

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Author: Lisa Hafey

Introducing: Max Gowan

Just Millie – ‘Lanterns/Not OK’

Introducing: People Like You

Introducing: Vienna In Love

More Names Revealed for the Electric Daisy Carnival!

Introducing: Jacey Jasnoch

Introducing: Runabay

Jenn Bostic – ‘Counterfeit’

Let’s Talk to Cahoots!

EP Meets The Retrospectives

Essentially Pop Meets the Germein Sisters!

We Talk to Callum Wright