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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

It’s A Fight To The Death On Dollymount Strand With Not Monsters’ New Single, ‘Sharpshooter’

November 7, 2016

Not Monsters comment on the US presidential elections with their new song, ‘Sharpshooter’.

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OMUMO Releases Compilation Album Of Washington DC Artists

November 5, 2016

OMUMO Records, based in Washington DC, is an independent record label which showcases the work of artists based in that community.

Founded in 2015 by Brad Atefi, himself a multi-instrumentalist and producer, OMUMO’s projects on the label include folk, rock, hip hop, and electronic music, all the while maintaining unique artistry and songwriting.

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Bree Taylor Releases Beautiful ‘Broken Dreams’ Single And Music Video

November 4, 2016

Bree Taylor, a Canadian singer songwriter and YouTube creator, recently released her debut single, ‘Broken Dreams’, ahead of her EP, which she has been recording in Los Angeles.

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Liverpool-Based Bad Mood Release Second Single ‘Grungeblues’

November 3, 2016

Liverpool-based band Bad Mood will release their second single, ‘Grungeblues’ on 4th November.

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Todd Curry and FOCUS ‘Tear Down The Walls’ And Crush That Which Divides Us

November 3, 2016

Pastor Todd Curry, together with FOCUS, a nationally touring group, have released the song, ‘Tear Down The Walls’, which aims to crush the walls that divide everyone – not just physical walls but emotional and spiritual walls too.

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Soles Of Passion Speak Up For The American People With ‘Say I Will’

November 3, 2016

Progressive Country/Rock duo, Soles Of Passion, have their say about the rights of the American people with their new song, ‘Say I Will’.

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Anana Kaye & Irakli Gabriel “Ain’t Dead Yet”

November 2, 2016

New Yorkers Anana Kaye and Irakli Gabriel come together in their new EP, ‘Sentient’, with the lead track, ‘Ain’t Dead Yet’ accompanied by a mesmerisingly gorgeous video.

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Bad Reed “Stained Glass”

November 2, 2016

Bad Reed are back with their new song, ‘Stained Glass’, which is accompanied by a psychedelic adventure of a video.

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‘Open Your Eyes’ To Hear STRFKR’s Latest Single Ahead Of Album Release

November 2, 2016

STRFKR release gorgeous video for new song, ‘Open Your Eyes’ ahead of fourth album, ‘Being No One, Going Nowhere’ on November 4.

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Rio Tazewell Promotes Advancement Of Democracy With Modern Protest Song #realtalk

November 2, 2016

Rio Tazewell promotes the advancement of democracy with his modern day protest song, #realtalk.

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Joshua Hatkins Aint Got ‘Time To Waste’ With New Single

November 2, 2016

After several popular covers, Joshua Hatkins has released his first single, ‘Time To Waste’.

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Alex Di Leo Is Not Drowing But Waving With New Track ‘Waking Up’ Ahead Of EP Release

November 1, 2016

With a sound that can be placed somewhere in between Bastille and Kodaline, and taps into more than just a hint of Coldplay, Alex Di Leo has travelled a long way to find his true voice, the first example of which can be heard in his new song, ‘Waking Up’.

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