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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

Wheatus, Brooklyn Bowl London, 5 June 2016

June 6, 2016

After a very successful tour supporting Busted across the UK and Ireland, the juggernaut that is Wheatus rolled into The Brooklyn Bowl last night, at London’s O2.

Brendan B Brown On Life, The Universe, and Wheatus

June 5, 2016

We spoke with Brendan B Brown, from Wheatus. You can see them tonight at Brooklyn Bowl, O2, London.

Penrose at The Dublin Castle, Camden, 3rd June 2016

June 4, 2016

Lisa went down to Camden Town last night to check out Penrose’s first London gig, at The Dublin Castle. You can see them tonight at Zigfrid Von Underbelly, Hoxton.

Mary English Comes Out ‘The Other Side’ With New Single

June 2, 2016

With her new single, ‘The Other Side’, Mary English has released the perfect summer track, featuring catchy vocals, as well as upbeat melodic hooks.

Alexis Kings Release Title Track From New EP ‘Squire’

June 2, 2016

St Albans quartet Alexis Kings have announced the release of their new single, ‘Squire’, from the yet to be released EP of the same name. It will be available to buy on iTunes and all major media providers.

Life Is A Weekend With The PCH Crew’s Latest Single

June 2, 2016

Taking elements from Pop, Hip Hop, Reggae and Dance music – and everywhere else in between, Southern California trio The PCH Crew burst into summer with their new single, ‘It Never Stops, It Never Ends’.

Not Monsters Are ‘On Tilt’ With New Single

May 27, 2016

Irish alt rock quartet Not Monsters release their debut single, ‘On Tilt’, on May 28.

Labourers Are Worthy Of Their Wages: Why We Will No Longer Write For Free

May 25, 2016

Essentially Pop believes that a worker deserves their wages. As of 1 August we shall no longer be writing for free.

BeckwithJP ‘Can’t Stop Loving You’ With Hauntingly Beautiful Single

May 24, 2016

Former R&B artist, BeckwithJP has moved into singer songwriting, with the hauntingly beautiful ‘Can’t Stop Loving You’, the lead track from his self-titled EP.

Words & Noises Release New Single ‘Play Your Cards’

May 23, 2016

Ahead of the release of their EP, ‘The Collector’ in August, comes ‘Play Your Cards’ from English pop duo, Words & Noises.

Film ‘Dare To Be Wild’ Launches At RHS Chelsea Flower Show

May 23, 2016

‘Dare To Be Wild’, following Mary Reynolds’ quest to win the gold medal at 2002’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show – and beyond – launches today at the famous flower show itself. It will be released in UK and Irish cinemas from 26 August.

No ‘Faux Hearts’ Here With New Music From Ave Emi

May 23, 2016

Ave Emi, from Denver Colorado, is an R&B/Soul artist, who with producing partner Davey Boy, has announced the release of their official debut EP, ‘Faux Hearts’. The first single from the EP, ‘Bad Only’, is out now, and has received great acclaim.