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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, with particular fondness for Jedward and David Bowie. She's interviewed Edward Grimes (Jedward), 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

Julius Cowdrey Single Launch, Barts, Chelsea Cloisters, 5 December

December 8, 2016

Julius Cowdrey launched his new single, ‘7 Roads (I See You)’ on Monday 5th December, at the very exclusive Barts, in London’s Chelsea Cloisters.

Murry Rhodes Releases Album ‘SILHOUETTES of SONG’ – Just In Time For Christmas

December 8, 2016

Murry Rhodes, from the Northern Territory in Australia, has released his debut album, ‘Silhouettes Of Song’. The album, available both online as well as physical CD copies, from December 16, is 16 self-recorded tracks, stripped to just Murry and his piano.

Hip-Hop Artist ‘NatStar’ Releases Brand New Album ‘Anatymous’ Featuring Rapper Keith Murray

December 8, 2016

NatStar, real name Chris Stowe, was given a keyboard at the age of 11 by his father and began writing and producing. He’s now released the 13 track album, ‘Anatymous’, which features Keith Murray, of hip-hop trio, Def Squad.

Essential Advent Calendar: Megan Moore – ‘I Forgot That It Was Christmas’

December 8, 2016

It’s the 8th Day of Advent and we open the door to Megan Moore and her song, ‘I Forgot That It Was Christmas!’

Iggy Azalea And Rita Ora Producer ‘Stix’ Releases Two New Singles

December 7, 2016

Brandon ‘Stix’ Salaam-Bailey has been making a name for himself as a producer and writer for other big name acts such as Iggy Azalea and Rita Ora. Now he’s released two of his own tracks, ‘Gettin2da’ and ‘Sorry Peta’.

Super73 Announce Long Awaited ‘Bobby Dazzler’ Of A Single

December 7, 2016

Super73 are a four piece Post Alt-Rock outfit from Middle England. Their new single, ‘Bobby Dazzler’, is the band’s first single in two years, and comes from their forthcoming album, due out in 2017.

George Shelley Shows Us His ‘Scars’ With Third Video From ‘Originals’ Music Project

December 6, 2016

George Shelley’s fans are an important part of his life, and as a reward for their loyalty, he has recorded six original songs, as well as accompanying music videos, releasing them on a weekly basis in the run-up to Christmas.

Instrumental Surf Rock Artist Matt Hurray Releases Second Solo Project ‘Unnecessary Commentary’

December 5, 2016

It’s taken nearly three years, but Matt Hurray has finally released his 18 track album, ‘Unnecessary Commentary’ – his second surf rock album after his 2012 album, ‘Egyptian Surfer’.

Marko von Konow Releases ‘Cosmic’ And ‘Horses Run With Me’ Ahead Of Album ‘Lieder’

December 5, 2016

With a vocal style reminiscent of David Bowie and Nick Cave, Helsinki’s Marko von Konow has released two beautiful singles, accompanied by mesmerisingly lovely videos, ahead of his new album, ‘Lieder’.

Six Quick Questions With Julius Cowdrey

December 2, 2016

Last week we featured Julius Cowdrey’s new single, ‘7 Roads (I See You)’. Now we’ve asked him Six Quick Questions.

Margin Kings Release ‘The Juice’ From New Album ‘The Waiting Room’

December 2, 2016

An R’n’B hip-hop quartet from Bedford and London, Margin Kings released their new album, ‘The Waiting Room’, on 29 November, along with their latest single, ‘The Juice’.

Atmospheric Singer-Songwriter Digvalley Releases Single ‘I Can’t Tell’ In Support of New Album Release ‘Void’

December 2, 2016

With a music video shot in a field in Snæfellsnes, rural Iceland, Digvalley has released the single, ‘I Can’t Tell’, from his new album, ‘Void’, released in November.