Lisa Hafey

Owner/Editor/Staff Writer at Essentially Pop

croydon, england, united kingdom

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Entertainment journalist and CEO/editor at EssentiallyPop.com. Former staffwriter on PopWrapped, CelebMix.com and ListenOnRepeat.com. Social media influencer, expert on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Instagram, YouTube, SoundCloud, Pinterest, Snapchat. I've interviewed countless artists, including Kevin Godley, Trevor Horn, Chicane, Paul Young, Jedward, Peter Cox, Tom Bailey. I write a Jedward fan blog, where I archive my Jedward pieces, as well as post news.

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The Al Ur Pal Project ft. Huly Ray Asidor Bring 90s R&B Back With 'Still Want To Go On'

Bringing back a 90s R&B sound, The Al Ur Pal Project are joined by renowned Filipino composer, arranger, and recording artist Huly Ray Asidor in their new release, ‘Still Want To Go On’. The brainchild of Al Wordlaw, a Chicago-based producer, songwrit... See more

essentiallypop.com•Lisa Hafey•Jan 9, 2026

The Racing Pulses Bring Proof Of Rock's Staying Power With 'Subtle Hurts'

While much of modern music seems to prefer to blend genres, bands like The Racing Pulses prefer to stick to one style, and with rock releases like ‘Subtle Hurts’ we understand their reasoning. We introduced readers to The Racing Pulses through their colla... See more

essentiallypop.com•Lisa Hafey•Jan 9, 2026

Duane Hoover's Talent Knows No Bounds With Double Single Drop, 'She Wants To Know', And 'Hello My Name Is Yesterday'

Out today, new singles ‘She Wants To Know’, and ‘Hello My Name Is Yesterday’ are both taken from Duane Hoover‘s ‘Magic Mirror Story Book’ album, and are sure to satisfy fans of his nostalgic sound. ‘She Wants To Know’, the A Side of this double release, b... See more

essentiallypop.com•Lisa Hafey•Jan 9, 2026

Anthony J. Resta Is On A Mission To Fall Back In Love With Music With 'The Guitar Man'

As “Ajax”, Anthony J. Resta has been considered a legend of the music industry, starting from the 1980s and beyond. An award-winning composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, he’s on a mission to fall back in love with music, and life – reinventing h... See more

essentiallypop.com•Lisa Hafey•Jan 8, 2026

Blackstate Is Living His Best Life On Social Media With '#FollowMe'

North Macedonian artist Filip Tasevski-Fitz, aka Blackstate, takes a long hard, and at times comical, look at life on social media, with new single and video, ‘#FollowMe’. For twenty years or so, Filip was fully immersed in the DIY hardcore and punk scene... See more

essentiallypop.com•Lisa Hafey•Jan 8, 2026

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The Al Ur Pal Project ft. Huly Ray Asidor Bring 90s R&B Back With 'Still Want To Go On'

The Racing Pulses Bring Proof Of Rock's Staying Power With 'Subtle Hurts'

Duane Hoover's Talent Knows No Bounds With Double Single Drop, 'She Wants To Know', And 'Hello My Name Is Yesterday'

Anthony J. Resta Is On A Mission To Fall Back In Love With Music With 'The Guitar Man'

Blackstate Is Living His Best Life On Social Media With '#FollowMe'

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The Al Ur Pal Project ft. Huly Ray Asidor Bring 90s R&B Back With 'Still Want To Go On'

The Racing Pulses Bring Proof Of Rock's Staying Power With 'Subtle Hurts'

Duane Hoover's Talent Knows No Bounds With Double Single Drop, 'She Wants To Know', And 'Hello My Name Is Yesterday'

Anthony J. Resta Is On A Mission To Fall Back In Love With Music With 'The Guitar Man'

Blackstate Is Living His Best Life On Social Media With '#FollowMe'