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

FANS – ‘Born Into’

August 13, 2015

Yorkshire band FANS have released a great video for the title track of their debut EP, ‘Born Into’. A totally DIY project, the video was made by the band’s friend in their basement.

A Chat With Bentley Jones

August 11, 2015

We recently introduced you to Bentley Jones, a man with an incredible musical history. We’ve since had the opportunity to speak to him.

Penrose – ‘Live For the Dream’

August 10, 2015

The debut album of Dublin quartet Penrose borrows heavily from those who’ve gone before – this is by no means a bad thing.

Tim Muddiman and the Strange – ‘Rolling Stones’

August 9, 2015

After a fantastic global response to their debut track,’Wildwood Stone’, including extensive worldwide radio play and coverage on international music blogs, Tim Muddiman and The Strange are about to release their second single, ‘Rolling Stones’ on August 28.

Introducing: Mulu Lizi

August 6, 2015

Mulu Lizi (pronounced as it looks – moo-loo Lizzy), from Rochester New York are quite literally Men of Fire.

Lola Lamour – ‘Are You Looking For Love?’

August 6, 2015

Lola Lamour wants to know if you’re looking for love?

Bentley Jones – ‘The Prequel’

August 6, 2015

Songsmith Bentley Jones will be releasing his new album, ‘The Prequel’, on 31 August.

Vintage TV Sessions

August 6, 2015

We checked out a live recording of The Vintage TV Sessions and didn’t want it to end.

Introducing: Smokey Taboo

August 5, 2015

London four piece Smokey Taboo are a rock’n’roll band seeking to bring together music, art and love.

Meet Tim De Graaw

August 5, 2015

Singer/Songwriter Tim De Graaw picked up his first guitar at the age of eleven and started writing songs at a young age.

Introducing: Penrose

August 5, 2015

Dublin band Penrose are a solid Indie Rock/Pop band with a great debut album.

We Came As Strangers

August 4, 2015

At the beginning of December 2012 an eclectic group of strangers, Ellem, Justin Sandercoe, Tim Harries and Owen Thomas got together in a room and made their first record.