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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

Kissing Party – ‘looking back it was romantic but at the time i was suffocating’

October 10, 2015

From Denver Colorado comes Kissing Party. There’s something really familiar and welcoming about them – think The Bluetones blended carefully with The Beautiful South – this group puts a US spin on a Brit sound and comes up with something really unique and earwormy.

Crooked Weather – ‘Long Garden’

October 10, 2015

Crooked Weather’s haunting melodies, ethereal and gorgeous, reminiscent of Bob Dylan’s early work, leave a lasting impression on the listener.

People Like You – ‘Found Me – Interlude’

October 9, 2015

‘Found Me – Interlude’, the new EP from People Like You, the second in their three EP series, is now out in all digital stores and streaming services.

Seeker – ‘So Dance’

October 9, 2015

Brighton band, Seeker, are about to release their single, ‘So Dance’. A funky, jazz-soul fusion song, it does exactly what it says on the tin – you want to get up and dance from the first note.

Stereotribes To Launch Exciting Development Hub!

October 8, 2015

Stereotribes aims, in an age where aspiring artists can record an album in their own bedroom, to reach their tribes in the same way.

A Walk ‘In the Woods’ With Berne

October 6, 2015

With a broad vocal range and arresting delivery, Berne’s ethereal, dark and intriguing songs offer poignancy and drama.

Settling The Score – We Find Out What Makes Them Tick

October 5, 2015

We introduced you to The Score recently, a duo from the US whose song, ‘Oh My Love’ was adopted by UK retail giant, ASDA, for an ad spot. We got to see their performance at London’s Borderline Venue last week, and spoke to them beforehand.

The Wooden Sky Release Video For ‘Write Them Down’

September 30, 2015

Currently on tour in the UK, Canadian band The Wooden Sky have unveiled a live video for their gorgeous track, ‘Write Them Down’.

Josh Beech Asks Us To ‘Fight Strong’ With New EP

September 30, 2015

From Bromley, in London’s South East comes Josh Beech, a talented singer/songwriter whose debut solo EP ‘Fight Strong’ is due for release on 16 October.

Put Simply, Mariann Rosa is ‘Frikkin’ Fantastic’

September 29, 2015

Mariann Rosa is back with her new sci-fi single, ‘Frikkin’ Fantatic’ on 5th October, the follow up to ‘Banjo For My Bitches’ from the Norwegian vocalist/DJ.

Seeing India Electric Co. Through ‘Eyes And Tears’

September 29, 2015

India Electric Co. describe themselves as ‘sometimes folk, sometimes not’. One thing is for sure, they’re always very talented.

Getting the ‘Organics’ With Kidschiz

September 29, 2015

DaCorey Smith, performing under the stage name of ‘Kidschiz’, is an independent artist from Texas. We get the downlow on what makes Kidschiz tick.