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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

Tru Tipton – ‘Type of Girl’

July 29, 2017

Tennessee is world-renowned for it’s contributions to American music. Nashville is a modern-day mecca of music, the country music roots running deep. Memphis itself has a long history of churning out legendary sounds. But even though the big cities get all of the press, many of the artists making their name come from small towns.

The ORG – ‘Assemble’

July 28, 2017

Shawn “B-Down” Champan and Clinton “360” Smith met in 1995 while working on separate projects in the same studio, and their shared passion for music wove a tight bond between them.

Brit School Award-Winner Bella Barton Set To Release Debut Single ‘Daughter’

July 28, 2017

17 year old Bella Barton has a talent which belies her youth – a fact which has not gone unnoticed, and has seen the South-London based singer songwriter win the Brit School’s Music Option Award in recognition of this. Bella’s debut single, ‘Daughter’, is out today, 28 July, and is taken from her forthcoming album, ’10 Songs’.

Brian Mackey – ‘Learn To Be’

July 27, 2017

Brian Mackey knows there are few things in life as brutal as a breakup. Once we’ve become accustomed to the support of a partner, we can find it nearly impossible to stand alone; it’s no great exaggeration to say that we’re forced to learn to walk again.

John Tracy – ‘Midnight Moon’

July 26, 2017

When John Tracy released his two beautifully touching videos for ‘Happy Ever After’, and ‘Fairytales Come True’, he was delivering inspiring songs about life and love that connected with listeners young and old.

Simon Baum Releases Charity Single ‘London’ To Raise Funds For Recent Disasters

July 26, 2017

London singer songwriter Simon Baum’s latest track is written in response to the recent tragedies in his home town, the attacks at London Bridge, and the fire at Grenfell Tower.

Airy Jeanine – ‘Everywhere’

July 25, 2017

Currently based New Jersey, Airy Jeanine has her eyes set on the world stage, and is on a mission to create a body of work which explores various facets of life experiences, albiet from her youthful vantage point.

MRYGLD – ‘Cool Kids’

July 24, 2017

We’ve covered a lot of artists from Birmingham, Alabama recently and so we bring you another from the indie rock city which keeps on giving. MRYGLD (pronounced “marigold”) was formed this year by Brandon Snipes and Shane and Alyssa Jewell, who recruited drummer Kyle Blair and bassist James McCauley. The group has played lots of live shows locally, and have recorded their self-titled debut EP, released in June.

Tremble – ‘Thorns’

July 23, 2017

Trip-hop pop band Tremble are best known for their stripped down covers and 90s inspired electro sound. Their latest track ‘Thorns’, is a captivating single with a dark and hypnotic video.

My Silent Bravery – ‘Got It Going On’

July 22, 2017

Back in March this year we featured Matt Wade, aka My Silent Bravery, with his song, ‘Face To Face’. Now the Worcester, Massachusetts native is back, with his new single, ‘Got It Going On’.

Josh Reck – ‘Commitment’

July 18, 2017

Australian singer-songwriter Josh Reck has had a love for music and performing from an early age, learning to play piano from the age of five, and guitar at 7. He became interested in singing when he moved into secondary school, and discovered Michael Jackson, whose music is still his greatest inspiration, while he also cites Justin Timberlake, Maroon 5, and Jason Derulo as influences.

Electro Rock Duo Next Fix Announce Release of Newest Single ‘The Outskirts’

July 18, 2017

London duo, Next Fix announce the release of their new single, ‘The Outskirts’, on 10 August.

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