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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

Taylor Mack Rockets With New EP ‘Rocket & Anchor’

August 23, 2016

Produced by Nashville-based Ethan Howard, singer songwriter Taylor Mack has released his debut EP, ‘Rocket & Anchor’. The five track album was released on August 15, prior to a launch party on September 10, to be held at Alley Taps, Nashville.

The Rising Bring Their New Sound To ‘Last First Love’

August 23, 2016

The Rising are set to release their new single, ‘Last First Love’ on 16 September. It’s the first track including all of the new line up, and is a sound that we can really get on board with.

Secret Friend “Something’s Happening”

August 19, 2016

Secret Friend, the electro pop brainchild of singer songwriter Steven Fox, present the video for their most recent release, ‘Something’s Happening’.

Janey Street “(I’m Not) The Girl I Used to Know”

August 19, 2016

New Yorker Janey Street has been singing and writing songs from a young age, with a prolific output that continues to this day. As well as being a solo artist, Janey has also written songs for the likes of blues singer Ruth Brown, Janis Ian, Eric Anderson, Dutch artist, Judith Holland, Japanese artist, Maria, and many more.

Hal B1n0 “Sour Grapes”

August 19, 2016

Singer songwriter Hal B1no, from Los Angeles, California, has a really laid back style that reminds us of the likes of Tom Petty, Jack Johnson, Third Eye Blind, and even Maroon 5. His song, ‘Sour Grapes’, released in June this year, is an airy freewheeling song talking about the living life as it’s meant to be lived – to be enjoyed and not caring too much about what others think.

Slow Down Molasses – ‘100% Sunshine’

August 18, 2016

An album that calls to mind the very best of the 80s and 90s (we’re thinking New World Order and The Cure), ‘100% Sunshine’ is 100% guitars and rock rhythms.

Chelsea Shag “New Perfume”

August 18, 2016

Born and raised in Canada, Chelsea Shag nonetheless found her voice in Atlanta, Georgia, where she has recently debuted her album, ‘Colours’, on Madison Records.

MAAD “Black Ice”

August 18, 2016

MAAD follows up her previous release, ‘Sweet & Low’ with her new single, ‘Black Ice’. Drawing inspiration from the disco-funk era, ‘Black Ice’ is a modern twist on the genre, giving a latter day pop edge to a classic sound.

Johnny Maxwell “Numb”

August 18, 2016

California native, Johnny Maxwell appeared on X Factor before a panel comprising Simon Cowell, Britney Spears, LA Reid, and Demi Lovato. All four judges voted yes, and he electrified the audience: the whole experience set his already considerable determination to succeed into overdrive.

Luce Shows A Different Side Of Seattle With Debut Track ‘New Mercedes’

August 17, 2016

Seattle-based Luce is not your typical musician from the Pacific Northwest. Far from grunge and guitar rock, the artist makes music with a hip…

Denel’s ‘Imperfectly Perfect 2.0’ Breaks The Beauty Stereotype

August 16, 2016

With a music video that features women of many ages and sizes, Denel bucks the trend with his song, ‘Imperfectly Perfect 2.0’, encouraging the listener to be happy in the skin they are in.

Introflirt’s ‘Temporary Heaven’ Is No Longer Temporary As Of Tomorrow

August 11, 2016

‘Temporary Heaven’, by Oakland California band, Introflirt, is set for release tomorrow, August 12.

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