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

Ilana J Releases Single in Support of Angelman Syndrome

October 22, 2015

British singer/songwriter Ilana J, whose debut EP, ‘Free Falling From The Ground Up’ was critically acclaimed, is back with a new single, ‘Angel’.

The London Folk and Roots Festival

October 22, 2015

The London Folk and Roots Festival is nearly upon us!

The Marbles Jackson – ‘Notes to The Dust’

October 22, 2015

From the first cymbal you know that ‘Notes to The Dust’, by The Marbles Jackson, is going to be an album worth listening to.

Smashby – ‘Pharaoh’

October 21, 2015

Although it’s still a good 7 months away, the selection process for the Eurovision Song Contest is well and truly underway. Trying out for Switzerland’s Open Selection is Yorkshire singer, Smashby, whose song, ‘Pharaoh’ is a rollicking pop song with a, surprise surprise, Middle Eastern feel about it.

Commusications Rain – We Talk to Alessandro Lotto

October 20, 2015

Alessandro Lotto is Founder and CEO of Commusications Rain Ltd and is studying for his MBA for the Music and Creative Industries at Henley Business School.

What’s the Buzz with The Hummingbirds

October 20, 2015

Liverpool 5-piece, The Hummingbirds are ready to release their first EP, ‘Out Of The Rain’ on November 6 via their own label, Gladstone Recording Co. We checked them out, to find what the buzz is all about.

Natalie Shay – ‘And They Stare’

October 19, 2015

Natalie Shay hasn’t let her age stand the way of success.

Stereotribes: More Than Just a Crowdfunding Platform

October 19, 2015

We recently spoke about Stereotribes, a new crowdfunding concept, the brainchild of Travers Lee. Today we have had the opportunity to speak to Travers.

Nik Turner Releases New Album ‘Space Fusion Odyssey’

October 19, 2015

The legend that is Nik Turner has released a new album, ‘Space Fusion Odyssey’. The album is the follow-up to 2013’s ‘Space Gypsy’, the most acclaimed album of his solo career.

Nina Baker – ‘Quite Frankly’

October 15, 2015

With distinctive vocals and lyrics that touch on love and being loved, ‘Quite Frankly’ is, quite frankly, exquisite.

A Modern Masquerade – ‘Shadowboy’

October 15, 2015

With an opening riff reminiscent of ‘Whole Lotta Love’ by Led Zeppelin, A Modern Masquerade ensure us that new release, ‘Shadowboy’, is definitely worth a listen.

Feeling Frikkin’ Fantastic With Mariann Rosa

October 14, 2015

Mariann Rosa is BACK! The Norwegian singer and DJ has a new song,, ‘Frikkin Fantastic’. We caught up with Mariann to find out what she’s been up to.

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Author: Lisa Hafey

Ilana J Releases Single in Support of Angelman Syndrome

The London Folk and Roots Festival

The Marbles Jackson – ‘Notes to The Dust’

Smashby – ‘Pharaoh’

Commusications Rain – We Talk to Alessandro Lotto

What’s the Buzz with The Hummingbirds

Natalie Shay – ‘And They Stare’

Stereotribes: More Than Just a Crowdfunding Platform

Nik Turner Releases New Album ‘Space Fusion Odyssey’

Nina Baker – ‘Quite Frankly’

A Modern Masquerade – ‘Shadowboy’

Feeling Frikkin’ Fantastic With Mariann Rosa