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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, 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

Glen Murphy Of Twist And Pulse Releases Beautifully Poignant Single Of His Struggles, ‘Made It Out Alive’

May 16, 2023

Released on May 12, ‘Made It Out Alive’ is the debut single from talented UK artist, Glen Murphy. Best known as being one half of dance duo, Twist And Pulse, Murphy is now setting out as a solo singer songwriter, and his new single is a poignant and moving ballad, set against an upbeat pop instrumental.

The Stranglers Announce 50th Anniversary UK And Irish Tour

May 16, 2023

In 2024, The Stranglers, one of the most iconic and influential bands in British music history, will celebrate their 50th year anniversary with an incredible 13 date UK & Irish tour.

Todd Curry Wows With New Gospel Track, ‘Transitions’

May 15, 2023

‘Transitions’, from Todd Curry’s upcoming six-track EP, sees him offer compassion, encouragement, and guidance to those who are navigating their way through the stormy seas of life.

Singer Songwriter Isaac Watters Releases Enigmatic Single And Video, ‘All I Need’

May 15, 2023

Not all those who wander are lost, and in the music video for his new single, ‘All I Need’, Isaac Watters knows where he’s heading. As he sings, “All I need is a cup of coffee on a mountain top”, we see Watters, dressed in a suit and baseball cap, wandering through the California desert, loosely holding a coffee cup in one hand. He’s on the look-out for the enlightenment one finds in the bottom of a good old cup of Joe.

The Rocket Summer Rises To The Challenge With New Indie-Pop Single And Video, ‘M4U’

May 15, 2023

‘M4U’, the latest single and video from ‘SHADOWKASTERS’, his 8th studio album, sees The Rocket Summer take a wild ride into a range of genres that you can’t quite pin down, but you’ll love nonetheless.

Intruder 424 Hold Nothing Back With New Single And Video, ‘Devil In Your Crown’

May 12, 2023

in their new single, ‘Devil In Your Crown’, Intruder 424, aka brothers Pete and Chris Biggiani, of Toms River, New Jersey, hold nothing back with their exploration of narcissistic relationships.

‘Are You Lost’, The Debut Single From NIKKI Is The Perfect Pop Anthem For Any Day Of The Week

May 12, 2023

Released on May 5, ‘Are You Lost’ is the fresh single from NIKKI. The sleekly immersive track is the first from this artist who hails from Melbourne, Australia, and it examines themes of past relationships, exploring the memories and experiences created with someone who was once a very special person.

Moving New Single ‘Torn’ Sees Steve Major Stand In Solidarity With Ukraine

May 11, 2023

Released on April 25, ‘Torn’ is the powerful new single from Steve Major. The track serves as a reflection of Steve’s close personal relationship with the country, having family there, and spending much of this time both working and living in Ukraine.

I Feel Good: We Speak With BlueNevada

May 9, 2023

Earlier this month we took the opportunity to write about BlueNevada’s latest thought-provoking single and video, ‘How Do You Feel’. The track challenges the listener to consider what is most important in their lives, and what they can do without. With such a philosophical concept, we felt it was only right that we should chat with the band themselves.

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