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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

JES – ‘We Belong To The Night’

November 17, 2019

As a beacon of light in a world full of darkness, JES shines bright in “We Belong To The Night’. Through a humorous portrayal of two individuals with a werewolf obsession, the two cross paths under the full moon and watch the city skyline decked out in full fur costumes.

Waldo Witt – ‘Carteret’

November 17, 2019

‘Carteret’, for instance, is quintessential Waldo Witt: it’s a waking reverie, a swim in a deep river with dangerous undercurrents.

Pinegrove – ‘Phase’

November 17, 2019

The song ‘Phase’ is more or less about insomnia — trying to sleep but things racing in your mind… moving through anxieties & eventually, hopefully, into sleep.

PM – ‘Touch It’ And ‘Get It’

November 17, 2019

Once you hear ‘Touch It’, and ‘Get It’, we think you’ll agree that the bond between Phi and Meisha is a powerful one indeed. If these two rappers are uncommonly frank, raw, and uncompromising, there’s a good reason for their confidence and their swagger. They know they’ve got each other’s backs.

Dan Ashley – ‘What Really Matters’

November 17, 2019

In ‘What Really Matters’, Dan Ashley puts life into perspective. He sings about the miraculous encounters he has faced and the traumatizing stories he has heard, proving that all of our priorities are relative.

The Phoenix Rose – ‘Planet’

November 17, 2019

Jarvis Smith of The Phoenix Rose is one of those true believers in ecological necessity, and his gorgeous clip for ‘Planet’, his latest single, is a paean to the Earth.

Jane N The Jungle – ‘Beach On Fire’

November 17, 2019

Arizona alternative rock powerhouse Jane N The Jungle is back once again with another hit. Lead singer Jordan White and her bandmates, Brian Dellis and Bryan Dague, fuse 90s alternative and modern rock. Their trademark sound can be recognized by their bodacious guitar riffs and vocals haunted by fervent passion. Their spirited recordings are brought to life by their ferocious live sets and unique fashion aesthetics.

The Great Dictators – ‘By The Throat’

November 17, 2019

The clip for ‘By The Throat’, by Danish rock band The Great Dictators, doesn’t last for eight minutes, like the Winter Light one-shot sequence, but it is in all other respects a re-imagining of Bergman’s famous scene.

Premiere! George Pelham Releases Beautifully Stripped Back Acoustic Version Of Latest Single ‘Good Thing Going’

November 15, 2019

British-American singer/songwriter George Pelham will at 10am today release the track, accompanied by a performance music video shot in Battersea Park, London – but we can exclusively reveal it now!

Philip Ndukwu Set To Release New Single, ‘Windmill’

November 14, 2019

With an official release date of 19 November, Philip Ndukwu joins forces with vocalist Stacey James, on his new track, ‘Windmill’.

A1ASKA Set To Release Brand New Single ‘Always With You’

November 14, 2019

Out tomorrow 15 November, electronic producer A1ASKA has joined forces with his brother Alex The OK on his latest single, ‘Always With You’.

Our ‘Reflections’ On The New EP From Engelbert Humperdinck

November 14, 2019

Last year we reviewed Engelbert Humperdinck’s Christmas album, his first seasonal offering in 40 years; the previous year we reviewed ‘The Man I Want To Be’, and now, he’s back with a new EP, ‘Reflections’, out this Friday, 15 November.

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