Alisha's Attic were an English duo group of the 1990s and early 2000s. The two members were sisters
Shelly McErlaine (née Poole) and
Karen Poole, born in
Barking and
Chadwell Heath respectively. Their father is
Brian Poole of 1960s group
Brian Poole and the Tremeloes. The "Alisha" referred to in the group's name is a fictional character created by Shelly and Karen, based on an imaginary childhood friend of Shelly's. "Attic" is a reference to the attic studio belonging to a composer friend, Terry Martin, where they originally recorded demos.