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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

Kenney Polson “Babydoll”

December 11, 2016

Kenney Polson has pretty much played saxophone all his life, having started while still at public school in California, and performing professionally at a very early age. Kenney’s latest release, ‘Babydoll’, is a smooth tune which will have you hitting replay over and over.

May Fall “Same Code”

December 11, 2016

May Fall, from Israel, isn’t content to be a nameless face in the crowd. Rather he has turned to music as his way of relieving his uneasiness with the presumptive patterns and expectations of society.

Dos Floris Releases Video For New Single, ‘Water’

December 11, 2016

Dos Floris, real name Florence Donovan, relocated to Italy from the UK, and decided to try her luck at being a solo artist, after bouncing between genres, formations, and bands. Her album, ‘The Widowed Earth’ has spawned the beautiful ‘Water’, a gorgeous convergence of the human spirit and nature.

FREE.D Asks Us To ‘Liberate Your Mind’ With New Release

December 11, 2016

FREE.D, from Moscow, is more than just a music creator, he’s also behind the record label, Hidden Vibes, which through his hard work and vision, gives a voice to a careful selection of artists. Beyond music, he is additionally a brilliant visual artist.

AV Super Sunshine “Star Man”

December 11, 2016

AV Super Sunshine is back, with a nod to David Bowie in his song, ‘Star Man’.

Natalise + The Sunset Run Release First Track ‘The Lucky Ones’ From Album ‘Glimpses Of The Sun’

December 11, 2016

With a sound inspired by the likes of Coldplay, Adele, One Republic, and John Legend, Natalise has taken her classical background and created modern heartfelt music, with her band The Sunset Run. Her new single, ‘The Lucky Ones’, is taken from her album, ‘Glimpses Of The Sun’, and features a gloriously shot video.

New Jersey Native Carolyn Marie Releases Remix Of ‘Shelter Me’ feat. Sam Halabi

December 11, 2016

New Jersey singer Carolyn Marie always knew an ordinary life wasn’t for her. Graduating early from high school because she couldn’t wait to get away from it, she sees the world as an exciting place, with many things to offer her.

iLLPHONiCS “96to99″ (Feat. DJ Nune is Lamar Harris)

December 11, 2016

Experimental Saint Louis band iLLPHONiCS have recently released their fifth studio album, ‘Gone With The Trends’. ’96to99′, their new single from that album, is a celebration of the golden age of hip-hop, which inspired an entire generation, and is still deeply influential today.

Los Pacaminos, The Borderline, London 8 December

December 10, 2016

In our first of two reviews of Los Pacaminos, Lisa narrates her experience, at London’s Borderline venue.

Classical Avant-Garde Ensemble ‘Esecutori di Metallo su Carta’ Release New Recording Series ‘Progetto Generativo’

December 10, 2016

Classical ensemble Esecutori di Metallo su Carta have released ‘Progetto Generativo’, the first in their subscription based recording series, ’19’40” ‘ (Nineteen Minutes Forty Seconds).

Producer, Writer and Rapper ‘El Nomad’ Set To Release Brand New Single ‘Regal’

December 10, 2016

‘Regal’, by rap artist El Nomad, was inspired by the birth of his first child, and is symbolic of the phoenix that rises from the ashes.

Alternative Rock Duo ‘LuminAnt’ Announce Release of Debut Album ‘Renaissance’

December 10, 2016

Lucy Barka and Ant Horsman initially formed as a temporary duo back in 2015 for a charity gig, and decided to form a duo when their performance was well-received. LuminAnt was formed, and now the pair have released their eleven track album, ‘Renaissance’.

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