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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

‘It’s Official’: J-Anthony Rocks It With Song Of Commitment

January 28, 2017

J-Anthony, from Toledo, Ohio, is a singer songwriter who takes pop, rock, and funk, and fuses them together to create his own unique style. J-Anthony’s single, ‘It’s Official’, was released on January 13.

This Human Condition Celebrate Alan Turing With New Song ‘Breaking The Code’

January 27, 2017

The new single from This Human Condition, ‘Breaking The Code’ is set for release on January 31. Dedicated to WW2 codebreaker Alan Turing, best known for cracking The Enigma Code, the song was written on the day Turing received his posthumous Royal Pardon.

19 Year Old Country Artist Laura Bell-Jack Releases Debut EP ‘Nashville 2016’

January 26, 2017

Laura Bell-Jack, from Coldstream in Scotland, has released her debut EP, ‘Nashville 2016’. Containing three tracks, including two written by herself, and one from a Nashville songwriter.

Six Quick Questions For Kylie Hughes

January 25, 2017

Originally from Malibu but now based in LA, singer songwriter Kylie Hughes first got into the music scene back in 2014, and finds her inspiration in the laid back lifestyle of California. Check out her single, ‘Never Ever’, a pure and orchestral track with a sixties edge to it.

Figga Announces New EP Release ‘New Woolwich Wave’

January 24, 2017

Figga are a hip-hop trio from London’s South-East. Their EP, ‘New Woolwich Wave’, will be out on February 10.

Todd O’Keefe – ‘Uptown’

January 23, 2017

LA based singer songwriter Todd O’Keefe has a long music CV to his name, having played as a touring and session musician for the likes of Jeff Beck, Ray Davies, and The Posies, among others. Previously the bass player for Los Angeles power pop quartet, The 88, as well as the psych rock trio, The Green And Yellow TV, Todd has now stepped out and recorded his first solo album, ‘Uptown’.

Camille Peruto – ‘From The Sea To The Sky’

January 18, 2017

Singer songwriter Camille Peruto has a good grasp on the music industry, having competed in Season 14 of American Idol, and since then establishing herself on the Philadelphia and New Jersey circuit. Taking her inspiration from the likes of Sara Bareilles and Colbie Calliat, Camille is set to release her album, ‘From The Sea To The Sky’ on January 21.

Six Quick Questions For INNER CALL

January 17, 2017

We recently featured the video for ‘Gravity’, the new song by Italian band, INNER CALL. We were so intrigued that we decided to ask them six quick questions.

DareDevil Squadron Release New Single, ‘Last Resort’

January 16, 2017

Showing their love of British heavy metal bands like Judas Priest and Metallica, New Yorkers DareDevil Squadron take no prisoners with their latest track, ‘Last Resort’.

Germain “Propheteer”

January 15, 2017

Based in Queens, New York, emcee Germain follows up his debut, ‘Up All Night’ with ‘Propheteer’, a mid-tempo, minimalist track.

It’s ‘Down To The Sea’ For Christina Rubino With Followup To ‘Godspeed And Guns’

January 15, 2017

Last month we featured Christina Rubino and her song, ‘Godspeed And Guns’, the title track from her new album. It was a rocking song with a deeply personal message, and the video had a twist in the tail. Now she’s back with the sombre, piano-led anthem, ‘Down To The Sea’.

Inner Call – ‘Gravity’

January 14, 2017

Quartet Inner Call hark from the Friuli Venezia Giulia (FVG) region of Northeastern Italy. The band comes from a range of different musical influences, from pop, rock, and classical music, and their first single, ‘Gravity’, is matched with a striking thriller of a video.

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