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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

The Drifters Visit Guildford for Eagle FM Competition

September 25, 2015

With hits including ‘Saturday night at The Movies’, ‘Up On The Roof’, ‘Save The Last Dance’, ‘Come On Over to My Place’, ‘Under The Boardwalk’, legendary band The Drifters will visit The Academy of Contemporary Music, Guildford on November 4.

Penrose Release Official Video For ‘Melody’

September 25, 2015

With a video that takes in sights in & round Ireland (including Dublin’s Grand Social) Penrose are back with the beautifully (if simply) romantic, ‘Melody’.

Shakey Tables Get Funky With ‘I Like Your Shoes’

September 25, 2015

Shakey Tables combine funk, rock, Motown, rap and big band sound to serve up a fun and funky style with decidedly pop appeal.

The Sherlocks Announce New Single and Tour News

September 25, 2015

After playing to a totally packed out tent at the recent Reading and Leeds Festival, Sheffield four-piece The Sherlocks present their new single, ‘Heart of Gold’.

The Wooden Sky: ‘Let’s Be Ready’

September 24, 2015

The Wooden Sky, a Toronto-based alt rock band, have just released their new album, ‘Let’s Be Ready’.

The Hamiltons Get ‘Paranoid’ With Release of New Single

September 24, 2015

The Hamiltons, aka siblings Tom & Emma Hamilton, had an eclectic childhood in a musical household, touring as children with their father’s Irish-Folk Band.

Flying Vinyl: Music That Deserves to be Heard

September 23, 2015

Flying Vinyl’s premise is simple – they press records for new and unsigned artists, in order to showcase their work to a wider audience.

Spread a Little Joye: We Talk to Caleb Joye

September 23, 2015

We featured Caleb Joye the other day, and spoke of his professional sound, that any big name would be proud of. Now we let the man himself tell us his story.

Out To Sea But Not Lost With Maybug

September 21, 2015

Ambient and ethereal, Maybug’s voice transports us on an ecstatic wave of sound, his tone closely matching that of the guitar.

Caleb Joye: Anything But Ordinary

September 21, 2015

Caleb Joye is not your typical local top 40 music artist. With a crisp and professional sound he would rival any “big name” performer.

Penrose Live The Dream: We Talk to Darragh McGrane

September 17, 2015

We’ve featured Penrose a few times & with the launch of their next single, ‘Melody’, coming up on October 22, we had a chat with frontman Darragh McGrane.

When Lisa Met Lisa: We Speak to Lisa Ronson

September 16, 2015

Lisa Ronson, formerly of New York band, The Secret History, is set to launch her debut solo album, ‘Emperors of Medieval Japan’, on November 6.