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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

THE PENELOPES ‘Leave Them All Behind’ Deluxe EP

August 21, 2017

The Penelopes’ new EP, ‘Leave Them All Behind’, evokes the sound of the 80s and 90s, with strong synths and drums.

Kris Heaton – ‘World Gone Mad’

August 19, 2017

The Kris Heaton Band’s sixth album, ‘World Gone Mad’, was released recently and is 12 tracks of his unique brand of rock’n’roll, which has been described as, “a little bit like Bruce, but with a rock and pop twist”.

Roja – ‘Company’, ‘Bad Romance’ And ‘The Evil Stands High’

August 19, 2017

Liverpool indie Mariachi group, Roja have released the single, ‘The Evil Stands High’, the followup to their singles ‘Company’ and their cover of Lady Gaga’s, ‘Bad Romance’.

Experimental Duo Pandovisia Release Details of Second Album ‘Gone With The Solar Wind’

August 18, 2017

Pandovisia have recently announced the release of a mini LP entitled, ‘Gone With The Solar Wind’. The net duo’s second album takes us to the far reaches of the solar system, and beyond – and is named to mark the anniversaries of both the Voyager space programme, and the cult sci-fi television series, ‘Space 1999’.

Amber Run To Release Acoustic EP ‘Alaska’ Ahead Of UK/Eire Tour

August 18, 2017

Nottingham’s Amber Run will release a new digital acoustic EP, ‘Alaska’, on 22 September, ahead of their Autumn UK and Irish tour that month.

Robert Plant Returns With New Album ‘Carry Fire’ Released October 13th 15 Date UK & Irish Tour This Autumn

August 18, 2017

Robert Plant is set to release his 11th album, ‘Carry Fire’, on October 13, through Nonesuch/Warner Bros. His first full-length release since his highly acclaimed ‘lullaby and…The Ceaseless Roar’, released in 2014, was produced by Robert at Top Cat studio, in Box, Wiltshire, with further recordings at Real World and Rockfield Studios.

The Darkness Release New Single ‘Solid Gold’ Ahead Of Album ‘Pinewood Smile’

August 18, 2017

Released through Cooking Vinyl, The Darkness’ new single, ‘Solid Gold’ is accompanied by a video of the band performing in a huge aircraft hangar, surrounded by a mass of Marshall speaker stacks and lit by glam-rock lighting.

The Travelling Band – ’SAILS’

August 18, 2017

Manchester’s The Travelling Band release their new album, ‘SAILS’ on August 25 through Sideways Saloon/Kartel Music Group.

Essentially Pop Talks To Kevin Godley About His PledgeMusic Project ‘Muscle Memory’

August 17, 2017

Lisa recently spoke to Kevin Godley about his PledgeMusic project, ‘Muscle Memory’, where he asks composers to send him an instrumental track for him to make song with.

Essentially Pop Meets: Circuit3

August 16, 2017

During Essentially Pop’s recent Irish Roadshow, Lisa talked to Peter Fitzpatrick, who performs as Circuit3. Check out our interview as well as our competition to win Circuit3’s album.

Six Quick Questions For Montauk Hotel

August 15, 2017

Dublin indie-shimmer-pop act, Montauk Hotel, launched their most recent single, ‘Sense Of Place’ at Whelan’s on August 12, and we had the chance beforehand to ask the band Six Quick Questions. Here’s their answers.

Singer-Songwriter Roger Blackman Releases Newest Album ‘Trick Of The Light’

August 15, 2017

Talented singer, songwriter, guitarist, and session musician, Roger Blackman has recently released his latest album, ‘Trick Of The Light’. The ten track rock record is the follow-up to his previous releases, ‘Never Look Back’, in 2014, and ‘After The Storm’ from 2012.

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