BEST OF 2016: Jess Kav of Barq gives us her faves of 2016

Jess Kav of Barq has had one hell of a year with her band, releasing hit singles like "Gentle Kind of Lies," and opening up for the Strypes. There's still a lot more we can expect from Barq as they go international in 2017, but first, Jess took the time to talk to Hot Press about her favourites of 2016.

Barq, Rocstrong and Zaska amongst acts for Academy five-timer

A quintet of the hottest acts around will assemble for one special Xmas bash

Repeal The 8th & The Struggle Of Irish Women

Since the introduction of the 8th Amendment to the Constitution in 1983, women in Ireland have had to live with a shockingly restrictive regime on abortion, which has resulted in numerous deaths and untold trauma. Now, the Irish public is saying: no more…

BARQ stormed the Jerry Fish tent

Jess Kavanagh's larger than life vocals never cease to amaze

ROCSTRONG and BARQ at The Grand Social

Countdown To Longitude: Ireland's Hottest New Act Barq

With only a day to go until Longitude kicks off in the stunning Marley Park, we're pulling the best reviews, interviews and galleries from our archives to get you excited for a jam packed weekend in Rathfarnham. HP Loves Longitude!!!

Live Review: Barq At Whelan's

With a new and improved lighting set-up, the self-described 'aggro-soul' quartet Barq illuminated Whelan's

Barq quickly becoming Ireland's hottest new act

Jess Kav from rising stars Barq talks abour working with Hozier and Kodaline and explains precisely why she doesn’t have a five-year plan... yet.