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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

Stringz EMB Shares The Deeply Emotional Track, ‘You’, Dedicated To His Wife

June 11, 2024

We’ve been following R&B artist Stringz EMB for a number of years now, and so we’re very happy to bring to you his latest release, the slow vibing, laid back track, ‘You’.

Jim Vierra Is Joined By Ron Poindexter On The Uplifting Priase Song, ‘Jesus Lift Me Up’

June 11, 2024

Following on from his single, ‘Just One Touch’, released earlier this year, Jim Vierra returns with ‘Jesus Lift Me Up’, on which he’s joined once more by Ron Poindexter.

The Always Incredible Ute Lemper Returns With ‘Permanently Confused’

June 11, 2024

Contemporary jazz artist Ute Lemper returns with her eclectic track, ‘Permanently Confused’.

Uncle Ryano Tells Us About His New Country Single And Video, ‘Run Wide Open’

June 6, 2024

In his video for new single, ‘Run Wide Open’, director John Chambers captures Ryan “Uncle Ryano” Reynolds giving it his all in the 99 year old theatre, The Strand, the pride of Shreveport, Louisiana.

Manatee Commune Release Ambient Electronic Track, ‘Faulted’, Ahead Of July Album

June 5, 2024

The project of Spokane multi-instrumentalist Grant Eadie, Manatee Commune is an ambient dream of electronic music, with ‘Faulted’ the most recent release. He’s set to release his new album in July.

Byland Tap Into The Anxious Times Of Lockdown In New Release, ‘Two Circles’

June 5, 2024

Seattle band Byland tap into the anxiety left by the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns with new single, ‘Two Circles’.

We’re All ‘Welcome Here’ With New GHJ Music Single Featuring Agosa

June 5, 2024

Just in time for Pride Month, the new single from GHJ Music lets us know that no matter who we are, what we look like, and who we love, we are all ‘Welcome Here’. Featuring the alluring vocals of Agosa, it’s an uplifting and inspiring easy listening track that will leave you with a smile on your face.

Scrams PTG Returns With Must-Hear Albunm For UK Rap And Drill Fans, ‘The Resurgence’

June 4, 2024

Released on March 1st, ‘The Resurgence’ is the new album from Scrams PTG, cementing his place as the pioneering force behind UK drill, and one of the most influential figures in the UK rap scene.

We’re Sitting In The ‘Front Row’ With The Premiere Of Yafania’s New Single, Out Today

May 31, 2024

Yafania might still only be 18 years old but she certainly has talent beyond her years, and we’re proud to premiere her debut single, ‘Front Row’.

Chapell Welcomes Us To ‘The Underground Music Show’ With New Single, ‘Suddenly’

May 31, 2024

‘Suddenly’, out today, is the latest single from musical prodigy Chapell’s upcoming album, ‘The Underground Music Show’ (set for release on July 19 via Chapell Music). The track has a familiarity to those of us who grew up with the sounds of Elvis Costello, Squeeze, and all the best of British music from the 70s and 80s.

Heart Of Pine Bring Their Southedelic Style To New Single ‘Voodoo Leg Bone’ Ahead Of August Release Of Album ‘Southern Soul Revival’

May 30, 2024

Set for self-release on August 2, ‘Southern Soul Revival’ is the new album for Athens Georgia outfit, Heart Of Pine. Ahead of this they’ve dropped the freaky far out track, ‘Voodoo Leg Bone’, which serves as a great introduction to the band’s self-described “Southedelic” style.

Jason Montero Can’t Escape His Old School Roots With Latest Track, ‘Thorn’

May 30, 2024

The Calexico vibes of Jason Montero’s ‘Thorn’ come on hard and strong right from the start, making it absolutely impossible to resist having a bop – while Montero sings of staying in relationships when it’s well beyond its use-by date.

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Author: Lisa Hafey

Stringz EMB Shares The Deeply Emotional Track, ‘You’, Dedicated To His Wife

Jim Vierra Is Joined By Ron Poindexter On The Uplifting Priase Song, ‘Jesus Lift Me Up’

The Always Incredible Ute Lemper Returns With ‘Permanently Confused’

Uncle Ryano Tells Us About His New Country Single And Video, ‘Run Wide Open’

Manatee Commune Release Ambient Electronic Track, ‘Faulted’, Ahead Of July Album

Byland Tap Into The Anxious Times Of Lockdown In New Release, ‘Two Circles’

We’re All ‘Welcome Here’ With New GHJ Music Single Featuring Agosa

Scrams PTG Returns With Must-Hear Albunm For UK Rap And Drill Fans, ‘The Resurgence’

We’re Sitting In The ‘Front Row’ With The Premiere Of Yafania’s New Single, Out Today

Chapell Welcomes Us To ‘The Underground Music Show’ With New Single, ‘Suddenly’

Heart Of Pine Bring Their Southedelic Style To New Single ‘Voodoo Leg Bone’ Ahead Of August Release Of Album ‘Southern Soul Revival’

Jason Montero Can’t Escape His Old School Roots With Latest Track, ‘Thorn’