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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

Brittany Howard – ‘Stay High’

August 2, 2019

Brittany Howard is best known for her work with her band, Alabama Shakes, and her first solo release, her album ‘Jaime’, is named for her sister, who died from cancer while they were still teenagers. ‘Stay High’ is the first single from the album, and is an ode to joy in which Howard reflects on her upbringing.

Jay Som – ‘Tenderness’

August 2, 2019

Recording as Jay Som since 2015, Melina Duterte creates a world of shy, swirling, intimate sound with her music. Her latest release, ‘Tenderness’, is released from her latest album, ‘Anak Ko’.

Germein To Support Jess Glynne This Weekend!

August 1, 2019

Germein are happy to announce that they’re supporting Jess Glynne this weekend as part of their UK tour. The trio of sisters from the Adelaide Hills in Australia, will be supporting Jess tomorrow, August 2, at Darlington Arena, and at Bitts Park, Carlisle, September 14.

Slow Down Slicky: Earl Slick On Music, Bowie, And Being A Tough Cookie Touring With Glen Matlock

July 30, 2019

Lisa spoke with Earl Slick about passports, answering machines, the music industry and Bowie – as well as his upcoming tour with Glen Matlock and the Tough Cookies. The band will perform at 229 The Venue on August 10.

Laoise Returns With New Single ‘Seriously?’ Taken From New EP ‘Mad’

July 26, 2019

Laoise* first came to our attention in February last year with her single, ‘Bother’, a gritty and impressively honest song about a love gone wrong. Now the singer songwriter, originally from Galway, in the very west of Ireland, returns with her new single, ‘Seriously?’, taken from her most recent EP, ‘Mad’.

‘Horrible Histories: The Movie – Rotten Romans’ Is What We’ve Been Needing For XXV Years

July 25, 2019

‘Horrible Histories: The Movie – Rotten Romans’ is in UK and Irish cinemas from tomorrow July 26.

Almost Owen Releases New Single, ‘We Out Here’

July 25, 2019

You’ll remember our previous review of ‘One Lucky Man’, by Almost Owen, back in June. The Boston singer, songwriter, and producer – a triple threat – returns with his latest single, ‘We Out Here’, released worldwide on July 23.

Nadette Releases Latest EP ‘Nadette Vol 1’

July 24, 2019

British/Maltese Nadette shares her soulful vocals on her new EP, ‘Nadette Vol1’, which was released on 11 July.

Sarah Sunday – ‘Mental Zoo’

July 24, 2019

You may not have heard of Sarah Sunday but pretty soon she’ll be a name you’ll never forget. Her latest single, ‘Mental Zoo’, has more than a touch of Avril Lavigne to it, and this should come as no surprise, as Sarah counts the Canadian songstress as among her influences, which also include such legends as Debbie Harry, and other iconic female vocalists.

Paul Jacks – ‘Too Emotional’

July 24, 2019

It’s not often we get to review the music of artists from Alaska. We’ve written about Paul Jacks before, who comes to us from Anchorage, the capital, whose long, bone-shatteringly cold winters, and closeness to active volcanos, make it a place highly likely to stir up creativity in even the most frozen of hearts.

‘Eaten By Lions’ – Heartwarming Film Showing That Family Isn’t Just Those You’re Related To

July 22, 2019

Available from today on digital download, ‘Eaten By Lions’ is a heartwarming story which shows that families come in all shapes and sizes, not necessarily those to whom you’re actually related.

Nicholas Altobelli – ‘Odd Numbers’

July 21, 2019

We wrote about Nicholas Altobelli the other day, with his release, ‘Red, White And Blues’. Now here’s a second song from his ‘Vertigo’ album (out 2 August), the haunting Americana track, ‘Odd Numbers’.

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