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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

Cold Roses – ‘Staying Alive Ain’t Easy’

June 19, 2017

Cold Roses, with their unique take on Americana, fully embrace their rock-meets-country-meets-blues vibe, and it’s no less obvious than in the fact their very name is taken from a Ryan Adams song.

Alternative Artist ‘Little Sain✚’ Drops Remix of Track ‘Round and Round’

June 16, 2017

UK alternative artist Little Sain✚ has teamed up with Genesis Elijah to remix his newest track, ‘Round And Round’. The track is now available through all major media providers.

Shaheed and DJ Supreme – ‘Glorious Day’

June 16, 2017

Hip-hop duo, Shaheed and DJ Supreme are from Birmingham Alabama and have performed with the likes of Akil (MC from Jurassic 5). Starting their collaboration in 2007, they released two critically acclaimed albums, ‘Health, Wealth & Knowledge Of Self’, and ‘Scholar Warrior’ (a remix album), before eventually signing to Birmingham label, Communicating Vessels.

Jase Harley – ‘Between The Lines’

June 16, 2017

Jase Harley, from New Jersey, is a freelance multimedia artist who just happens to also be a classically trained pianist.

Simone Spittle Releases Video For ‘Frozen’ Ahead Of Debut EP ‘I Fall Into Clouds Of Dreams’

June 15, 2017

Singer songwriter Simone Spittle, from Melbourne, Australia, has released the music video for the single, ‘Frozen’, ahead of her debut EP, ‘I Fall Into Clouds Of Dreams’. ‘Frozen’ is available as an instant download with the pre-order of the EP.

Matteo Scher – ‘Something Good’

June 13, 2017

With a sound something like Tom Odell, Billy Joel, James Bay, and Elton John all rolled into one, New York City singer songwriter Matteo Scher certainly promises ‘Something Good’ with his new EP, set for release on 15 June.

Kasabian - Photo Credit Phil Knott

Kasabian Reveal Video For ‘Bless This Acid House’

June 13, 2017

Kasabian have revealed the video for their new track, ‘Bless This House’, taken from their critically acclaimed, fifth #1 album, ‘For Crying Out Loud’.

Builder of the House premieres ‘Evergreen’ on Folk Radio UK

June 11, 2017

Back in 2011, after finishing his Master’s Degree in Music Composition, Rob Cimitile moved to Portland, Maine, picked up his guitar, and started experimenting with what he could do with his baritone voice.

Afterlife Revival Premieres ‘Rich In Love’ With Unique Concept Art And Social Music Mix

June 10, 2017

Led by Evan B Harris, Portland based Afterlife Revival is more than just a band. The group combine conceptual art and social practice, with music which fuses Beatle-esque psych country, with illustrative folk art, and stories based on Harris’s childhood.

Future Elevators – ‘Modern World’

June 9, 2017

Future Elevators is the new project of Michael Shackelford, following the breakup of his former band, The Grenadines. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Shackelford has collaborated with independent record label Communicating Vessels in the release of his new single, ‘Modern World’.

Daniel Zapata – ‘In My Dreams’

June 9, 2017

Daniel Zapata, originally from Bogota, Colombia, is now based in Miami, and is making a name for himself with his own music, and also by collaborating with and producing other Latin pop artists.

Room Full of Strangers – ‘Modern Media’

June 9, 2017

Room Full Of Strangers have found themselves compared to the likes of Mac Demarco and Modern Lovers’ Jonathan Richman, to The Dictators, and other proto and early punk bands. They’ve even been called a tougher DEVO – high praise indeed. Regardless of all this, Room Full Of Strangers are rock and roll all the way through to their bones – taking their approach to life as well as their music.

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