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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

Jane N’ The Jungle – ‘Faded Stars’

June 9, 2017

Although bandmates Jordan White and Brian Dellis grew up together, the pair have diversely different musical backgrounds. White performed in choirs before gaining her degree in Musical Theatre, and learning to write and perform original songs at coffeehouses in Hollywood. Conversely, Dellis’s guitar riffs come from his membership of local punk rock bands. 

AV Super Sunshine – ‘Baby Goodbye 2017 Dance Remix’

June 9, 2017

AV Super Sunshine is nothing if not prolific, producing music and videos with the speed and intensity that goes hand in hand with extremely creative people.

Elia – ‘Time to Rise’

June 8, 2017

Born in Italy, Elia Pazzini, known to most as Elia, began his musical path only recently, at the age of 22. He credits it as saving his life, rescuing him from both a painful relationship, and an academic life path that he found unfulfilling. Although he had no formal musical training, Elia nonetheless found solace in it, and sat on the beach with an iPad and an idea – and his musical career was born.

MusicByKip – ‘Without U’

June 8, 2017

MusicByKip (real name Kip Pierce) has been making music for most of his life, including brass instruments in grade school, to choirs in high school and college, to musicals and beyond. The music video is for his track, ‘Without U’, comes from his debut EP, ‘Eclectic’

Ashley Lanzoni – ‘Lips Are Movin’

June 8, 2017

Moving with her family to from Boston to New York City to pursue her dreams, 12 year old Ashley Lanzoni is probably far more career focused than most adults. Having worked on the stage and in commercials, as well as being a host for Walden TV, and appearing in feature films, Ashley is also involved in community service and fundraising. Her star is certainly rising.

FALLEN LIGHTS RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘PRICETAG’ PLUS ANNOUNCE TOUR ‘MIND YOUR MIND’ ACROSS IRELAND

June 8, 2017

Based in the Irish Midlands, quartet Fallen Lights released their debut single, ‘Pricetag’, on Friday 19 May. Produced by Philip Magee, best known for his work with Kodaline, The Script, and The Blizzards, ‘Pricetag’ comes from their 5 track EP, set to come out this Autumn.

Triple Goddess – ‘Born to Raise Hell’

June 6, 2017

Southern New Jersey quartet Triple Goddess released their new single, ‘Born To Raise Hell’ earlier this year, on Rockhead Records. The track follows on from their debut EP, ‘Pure Power’, released in July last year.

Hot Shot Kixxx – ‘The Devil Inside’

June 6, 2017

El Paso has a thriving music scene, and Hot Shot Kixxx is one such group making a name for itself in the West Texas town. Their newest track, ‘The Devil Inside’, is the opening track to their 2016 debut EP, ‘Black Gold’.

Eat The Evidence Are Far From Politically Correct And We Like It – ‘Tories Go To Waitrose’

June 5, 2017

We love a bit of ska around here and when it comes in a punk wrapper we like it even more.

Light It Up Releases Must-Hear Cover Of Halsey’s ‘Eyes Closed’

June 5, 2017

New England alternative rock band Light It Up shows off the power of transformation in their newest release, an edgy version of Halsey’s ‘Eyes Closed’.

Eli Baybon – ’30 Cents’

June 4, 2017

Eli Raybon grew up in Mississippi, Louisiana, and North Carolina, feeling at odds with society. Eli refused to accept the life chosen by his friends, of college, job, settling down and raising a family, and instead threw himself into his music, devouring and being inspired by artists such as Phoenix, The Killers, and The Smiths.

Onionface Rebadge Prog Rock For Modern Times Wiith ‘Roll Over, Dog…And Run!’

June 4, 2017

Onionface have released their new album, ‘Roll Over, Dog…And Run!’ Comprising ten rocking tracks, the alt-rock trio from Ottawa take their cues from The Ramones and then infuse their sound with its very own style.

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