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

Ron Brunk Is A ‘Real Person’ In A World That Is Increasingly Succumbing To Technology

February 17, 2026

Ron Brunk uses his platform to voice his concerns about the state of the world, and with ‘Real Person’, he addresses the increasing surrender of society to the crushing onslaught of technology, in particular, AI.

Rando Rexx Lights Up The World Around Him With New Single, ‘Firecracker’

February 16, 2026

While Rando Rexx has been making music since he was in middle school, his new single, ‘Firecracker’, is the first definitive step towards a pop music career, away from the foundations of his musical identity in Hip Hop.

Gimme ‘Shelter’ – Power Down Release Animated Video For New Pop Track

February 16, 2026

Power Down return with a super catchy pop track, ‘Shelter’, accompanied by a moving animated music video.

RockRackz Brings Out The Fun With Video For ‘Icky’

February 13, 2026

With a short film shot by Dee Lenz, the new single by RockRackz, ‘Icky’, brings out the truth in a genuinelt fresh, fun, and validating way.

RockRackz Is Facing His ‘Problems’ Head On

February 13, 2026

‘Problems’, the new single by RockRackz, shines a spotlight on the artist as one who not only has musical talent, but also witty sense of humour.

‘Girl Of Summer’ Captures A Distant Time And Laments The Impossibility Of Recapturing It

February 6, 2026

Out today, the 6th of February, ‘Girl Of Summer’ is the latest release from Two Dark Birds, and comes ahead of their upcoming album, ‘Dreamers Of The Golden Dream (Vol. 1)’, which is set for release on the 27th of February, through Vfib Recordings.

Lara Brewer’s New Single, ‘Spilt Milk’, Is A Darkly Haunting Treatise On Acceptance

February 5, 2026

London’s Lara Brewer brings a new twist to the old saying, “don’t cry over spilt milk”, with her new single, ‘Spilt Milk’, released on the 22nd of January. The track is the third release from her latest EP, ‘Madly In Hell’.

Love and Lava Twins Take Us On An Adventure With Video For ”Darling where have you been’

February 5, 2026

Released on Friday the 30th of January, ‘Darling where have you been’ is the dreamscape visual from US based artists, Love and Lava Twins. The pair refuse to confine themselves to just one genre or style, and their sound is a blend of pop rock, Latin pop, reggaeton, electronic sounds and Christian music.

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Author: Lisa Hafey

Ron Brunk Is A ‘Real Person’ In A World That Is Increasingly Succumbing To Technology

Rando Rexx Lights Up The World Around Him With New Single, ‘Firecracker’

Gimme ‘Shelter’ – Power Down Release Animated Video For New Pop Track

RockRackz Brings Out The Fun With Video For ‘Icky’

RockRackz Is Facing His ‘Problems’ Head On

‘Girl Of Summer’ Captures A Distant Time And Laments The Impossibility Of Recapturing It

Lara Brewer’s New Single, ‘Spilt Milk’, Is A Darkly Haunting Treatise On Acceptance

Love and Lava Twins Take Us On An Adventure With Video For ”Darling where have you been’

Daphne Parker Powell’s ‘Scorched Earth & The Flood’ Harkens Back To An Old Time Sound

We ‘Take A Shot’ With Bay Area Legend, D-Shot

Michelle Galas Wants Us To Groove With Her On Latest Release, ‘Keep The Feel In’

Sunsetlee Releases Intimate New Single With ‘Electric Ghosts’