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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

Introducing: Hollie Stephenson

April 21, 2015

Although only 17, Hollie Stephenson has a passion for music unlike anyone else her age.

Get Ready for Caro Emerald!

April 21, 2015

Caro Emerald’s special blend of retro jazz, sampling and modern pop have come to be recognised as her own sound.

Ninsun Poli – Great Leap Forward

April 20, 2015

Having made her UK debut last year with her EP, “Breaking Rules”, Ninsun Poli is back with her much anticipated follow up, “Great Leap…

Honey to the Bee – Billie Piper

April 17, 2015

Better known these days as Femme Fatale Rose Tyler in Doctor Who, Billie Piper first came to the attention of the UK public aged 15.

Alesso Announces Special One-Off London Show

April 15, 2015

Grammy-nominated Swedish DJ/producer Alesso has announced his UK return for a one-off London show.

Keep Swinging – Blitz Kids

April 15, 2015

A positive, uplifting song, “Keep Swinging” is about just keeping on going, when everyone tells you to give up.

Bluetones Make Their (Slight) Return!

April 13, 2015

Brit pop stalwarts The Bluetones make their very welcome (slight) return to the live performance circuit this September, celebrating their 20th anniversary with an 8 gig tour starting on the 16th of that month, at Leeds’ O2 Academy.

Mo Evans – The Bedford 7/4/2015

April 13, 2015

We had the immense pleasure to be invited to the launch of Mo Evan’s debut EP, “Spilled My Love” at The Bedford, in Balham, South West London.

Introducing: Nina Jones

April 11, 2015

Nina Jones is a 17 year old singer from Newport, South Wales. Juggling her singing with A-level studies, she’s nonetheless gearing up to release her new single, “Never Let You Go”.

Introducing: The Rising

April 10, 2015

Like a phoenix, The Rising have sprung from the ashes of another.

Introducing: Millions

April 10, 2015

Millions are an indie pop quartet from Brisbane Australia who are about to launch themselves on the UK this spring with their debut self-titled…

Great Leap Forward – Ninsun Poli

April 10, 2015

Great Leap Forward is the new single by Swedish artist Ninsun Poli, from her EP of the same name.

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