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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

‘Severe Loss’ From Narrow Minded Is Harrowing Yet Deeply Moving

April 19, 2016

‘Severe Loss’, Narrow Minded’s debut EP, is a harrowing, yet deeply moving album, about the stages of dealing with the death of a loved one. It catalogues the emotions, the heartache, the sense of loss and emptiness.

Penrose ‘See You Again’ With New Video

April 18, 2016

Penrose are back with their latest release, ‘See You Again’, featuring a video shot in and around Dublin and its environs.

Ayelle – Miranda Ace Hotel London

April 15, 2016

Ayelle’s EP, ‘Machine’ is out today. We caught her performance last night at Miranda Ace Hotel, Shoreditch.

The Posies Are Looking For You In ‘Unlikely Places’

April 14, 2016

Ahead of the release of their album, ‘Solid States’, on April 29, The Posies have dropped their latest single, ‘Unlikely Places’ – the follow-up to ‘Squirrel vs Snake’, which came out last month.

The ‘Mercury’ Is Rising With Lemonhaze’s New Single

April 14, 2016

Paisley band Lemonhaze are back with their new single, ‘Mercury’, available to download from April 29.

Use The Sun Are ‘Springtiming’ With New EP

April 12, 2016

Denver Colorado four piece, Use The Sun, are an experimental band whose sound draws deeply from the well of rock: alternative, indie, math and even post.

Oscar Vega Gets Serious With Single Release ‘Lucy’

April 12, 2016

Oscar Vega started making music three years ago at age 15, and released his first serious attempt at music, ‘Lucy’, in March this year.

Jrob Is Anything But ‘Gone’ With New Single

April 12, 2016

Jequane Roberts, performing as Jrob, hails from Belleville, Michigan. Passionate and driven, Jrob takes a unique approach to his music, epitomised by his latest release, ‘Gone’.

Essential Covers: Luke & Mel – ‘Today I Started Loving You Again’ (Merle Haggard Cover)

April 11, 2016

In honour of country legend Merle Haggard, who died on his birthday, April 6, comes our Essential Cover this week. Luke & Mel, an award-winning country duo from Manchester, sing their tribute to Haggard: ‘Today I Started Loving You Again’.

Another Lost Year’s Clinton Cunanan Talks To Essentially Pop

April 11, 2016

Ahead of the launch of their album, ‘Alien Architect’, Essentially Pop spoke to Another Lost Year’s lead singer and guitarist, Clinton Cunanan.

Hot Rumour’s MMXVI EP Is An LA Record With A British Vibe

April 9, 2016

On first hearing there’s something deeply familiar about LA band Hot Rumour’s debut EP, ‘MMXVI’.

Elevare Empire

April 8, 2016

It’s all you can drink with The Elevare Empire, whose aim is to produce lively, entertaining, and enjoyable songs and art.