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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

David Browne Collaborates With The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra On His Cinematic New Single, ‘Reach For Your Dreams’

July 5, 2023

Birmingham composer David Browne has released his latest single, ‘Reach For Your Dreams’. The artist, whose track, ‘Face Every Challenge With Confidence’ was featured by BBC Introducing, has recorded the latest song with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra.

The Wild Things Announce Headline UK Tour For October

July 4, 2023

I first came across British rock band The Wild Things when they popped up on my TikTok FYP earlier this year, and their catchy songs and fun attitude got them an instant follow from me.

Canva Inks Deal With Warner Music Group And Merlin

July 4, 2023

If like us you use Canva in your work and day to day life, then you might be interested in hearing about the incredible deal they have snagged. The visual software company has announced they’ve signed partnerships with Warner Music Group and Merlin, to allow Canva customers use music clips in their designs.

The Dead Daisies Celebrate A Decade Of Their Rock’N’Roll Collective With A New Video For Their Classic Track, ‘Make Some Noise’

June 30, 2023

The Dead Daisies are commemorating their tenth anniversary this year, and are doing so with a brand new music video for a classic song, the title track form their 2016 album, ‘Make Some Noise’.

Kēvens Challenges Us To Reach Out To All The ‘Legal Dreamers’ In New Single And Video

June 30, 2023

No matter what the state declares to be a criminal offence, we will always be allowed to dream – they can’t touch what goes on in our heads. Miami singer-songwriter Kēvens knows this, and in his new single, ‘Legal Dreamers’, he encourages us to put aside all our misgivings and reach out in the spirit of humanity.

Brooklyn’s Sensational Disco-Metal Group Makes My Blood Dance Returns With New Rock/Goth Single And Video, ‘Heaven Collides’

June 30, 2023

With a never-ending creative flow, Makes My Blood Dance (MMBD for short), return with their latest single and video, ‘Heaven Collides’.

blur Release New Track ‘St. Charles Square’ – Ahead Of New Album, ‘The Ballad Of Darren’, Out 21 July

June 30, 2023

With just over a week to go until blur take the stage for two unmissable shows at Wembley Stadium, blur today dropped ‘St. Charles Square’, the latest track to be released from their highly-anticipated brand new album ‘The Ballad Of Darren’, out 21st July on Parlophone.

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