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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

Alternative Prog Rock Band Janus Join Forces with Paul Phoenix To Release Brand New Album ‘Phoenix’ Under Their Own Label ‘JanusUK’

December 10, 2016

Janus, formed back in 1971, are a prog rock, classical, and early punk band. They’ve recently released their brand new album, ‘Phoenix’, under their label, ‘JanusUK’.

Essential Advent Calendar: Matt Hurray – ‘Feliz Navidad’

December 10, 2016

We recently wrote about Matt Hurray’s new album, ‘Unnecessary Commentary’. Now we open the 10th door on our Essential Advent Calendar and find Matt…

Charity Ekeke’s ‘She’ Is A Timely And Potent Message For All Women

December 9, 2016

When she was growing up in Nigeria, Charity Ekeke saved up all her money to buy a Record Song Book, once every six months. With these she learned songs from The Beatles, Nat King Cole, Cliff Richard, and so on.

Since that time she’s moved to the California, and has poured all the knowledge she gained from learning these songs into her music, and has now released her debut album, ‘She’.

April Martin Releases Much Anticipated Second Album, ‘In The Blink Of A Life’

December 9, 2016

April Martin isn’t your average clinical psychologist. Quite apart from her booming practice in New York City, April is also a singer/songwriter, and her new album, ‘In The Blink Of A Life’ is definitely worth looking into.

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’.

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