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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, and she's interviewed 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

Immerse Yourself In The Infectious ‘Vibe’ Of CANSEL’s Latest Single And Video

October 1, 2024

Originally from Türkiye, but now relocated to Los Angeles, Cansel brings her latest single to the fore, with the stunning track, ‘Vibe’, produced by Andrew Lane, and directed by Josh Bayer in partnership with Spicy Melon Studios.

Kendra Erika Channels Poison Ivy In New Video For Her Pop Single, ‘Body Language’

October 1, 2024

For ‘Body Language’, the incredible new single from Kendra Erika, she takes on the role of a seductress, throwing down the gauntlet to the prospective lover, telling them to “follow the clues”. With the accompanying clip, she takes it a step further, embodying the character Poison Ivy, and being just as provocative as she possibly could be.

TT Bring A Message To Those Who Can Halt The Death Of The Planet In New Country/Rock Single And Video, ‘Let Us Breathe’

October 1, 2024

Los Angeles country/rock storyteller TT belts out a pulsating drum beat matched to raw guitar licks in his latest release, ‘Let Us Breathe’, the lead single from his debut album, ‘Man On The Corner’.

We ‘Roll Around’ With Pep Rally In Their Latest Rock Track

October 1, 2024

Pep Rally bandmates Tommy Joyner and Emily Roane duet on their new single, ‘Roll Around’, and take a deep dive into the cycle of tumultuous relationships.

Jim Peterik Is An ‘American Dreamer’ With New Video And Single Featuring Dave Miculskis

October 1, 2024

You know Jim Peterik. Founder of both Survivor, and The Ides Of March, he’s a cool character with the talent to match. Jim’s new single, ‘American Dreamer’, is an upbeat and catchy track, featuring singer Dave Miculskis, and it’ll leave you filled with hope and a new zest for life.

Staunch Moderates Take Us On A Trip With ‘Mediterranee’, Featuring GTS, DJ Staunch, & Casanova Ace

September 26, 2024

Music is a very big part of Staunch Moderates, and their new single, ‘Méditerranée’, is both energetic and culturally rich, featuring GTS, DJ Staunch, and Casanova Ace, and serves as a celebration of the diverse countries and vibrant cultures surrounding the Mediterranean Sea.

Ron Brunk Is At His Most Whimsical With ‘Lemon Mountain Manatee’

September 26, 2024

Ron Brunk returns with ‘Lemon Mountain Manatee’, a surreal, fluffy, fun song, with a musical video that’s just as enticing as the song.

The State Champions Release New Album, ‘Independent Record’ And Opening Single, ‘Canada’

September 26, 2024

‘Independent Record’, from The State Champions, out of Helena, Montana, bring forth an album that’s as beautiful as their home city. The album channels some of the blue collar, working class biographical style of Bruce Springsteen, with lead single, ‘Canada’, sounding every bit as if The Boss had been born in the western US, rather than New Jersey.

Michael Figueroa Touches The Heart Of The Matter With The Very Relatable Track, ‘Love You, I Don’t’

September 26, 2024

Released on September 20, ‘Love You, I Don’t’ is the new single from independent artist, Michael Figueroa.

Ron Brunk Sings Of The Ebbing Light Of Life In New Single, ‘Fading’

September 20, 2024

Ron Brunk returns with the first of 2 new singles, the beautiful and memorable, ‘Fading’.

Opnot Drops Electrifying DJ Set Video from Medellín

September 20, 2024

Opnot winds up an unforgettable summer with his electrifying DJ set, ‘Opnot DJ Set 2024 – Medellín, Colombia’.

Kimberly York Joins Forces With Classic City Wrestling On New Single, ‘Fun’

September 19, 2024

Out now, ‘FUN’ is the new single from Kimberly York. The song comes with an equally fun music video, featuring Kimberly getting down and dirty, performing double duty singing and getting in the ring and wrestling.

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