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Music \| News	20 Nov 2009
ChoiceCuts presents The Breakestra, Taylor Mc Ferrin, J-Rocc & Edan	The Hot Press Newsdesk
ChoiceCuts spread the love this weekend at two top venues!

Music \| News	20 Nov 2009
Bad Manners celebrate their 30th birthday in Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The ska legends are playing The Academy

Music \| News	20 Nov 2009
Snow Patrol gigs start at 8pm sharp	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Gary & Co. are promising a marathon set

Music \| News	20 Nov 2009
New Vitalic date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The French electro merchant is now playing Dublin in January


Music \| News	20 Nov 2009
Arctic Monkeys Mixed Grill	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Want to ask Alex and the boys a question? Well, now’s your chance…

Music \| News	20 Nov 2009
Airbourne reschedule tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You’ll now be able to catch the Aussie boogie merchants in April

Music \| News	20 Nov 2009
OXEGEN TRIUMPHS AT UK FESTIVAL AWARDS	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Fans have voted Ireland’s Oxegen as the ‘Best Overseas Festival’ at the prestigious Festival Awards.

Music \| News	19 Nov 2009
R.E.M. start work on their new album with Jacknife Lee	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Michael Stipe has his camcorder in the studio with him!

Music \| News	19 Nov 2009
Stars help raise €400,000 at the Cheerios Childline Concert	The Hot Press Newsdesk
See acts such as Westlife, Alexandra Burke and JLS perform when the event airs this Saturday 21 November on TV3.

Music \| News	19 Nov 2009
All Time Low headline in Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're over as part of the Kerrang! tour

Music \| News	19 Nov 2009
Empire State Human man releases solo album	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's a Billy Mackenzie-esque cracker!

Music \| News	19 Nov 2009
Lucien Revolucien to introduce screening of Les Lascars at the IFI	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The hugely influential French hip-hop artist, who wrote the score for the film, will be in attendance at the November 27 screening.

Music \| News	19 Nov 2009
Elton John gig cancelled	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Ticket refunds are now available.

Music \| News	19 Nov 2009
Dublin bands unite for charity gig	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's taking place on Saturday night in the Village

Music \| News	19 Nov 2009
Razorlight to play exclusive DJ set at Dublin's Alchemy on November 27	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Band members Bjorn Agren and Carl Dalemo will visit Dublin for a special performance in the city's newest music venue and club.

Music \| News	19 Nov 2009
Carbon Silicon give away their new album	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can download The Carbon Bubble from their website.

Music \| News	19 Nov 2009
Eamon Keane live at Whelan's	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The December 1 show will feature songs from his not yet recorded debut album, and you can pick up a limited copy of his signature song, 'Hang the Moon'.

Music \| News	19 Nov 2009
NIMIC closure leaves huge void	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Northern Ireland Music Industry Commission has been disbanded.

Music \| News	18 Nov 2009
Theo Red to play half time show at the RDS for the Heineken Cup tie	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Irish rock artist will preview his new single, 'Ido's Dog Fight', to more than 20,000 Leinster fans during the rugby game against the Llanelli Scarlets on Saturday 19 December.

Music \| News	18 Nov 2009
Pogues Aftershow Party to be held in Lillie's Bordello	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Ex-Pogues singer Shane MacGowan will DJ the event on December 6 following the Pogues' Dublin show at the Olympia Theatre.

Music \| News	18 Nov 2009
Ronan Keating live at the Grand Canal Theatre	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Boyzone member brings his 2010 solo tour to Dublin on March 23.

Music \| News	18 Nov 2009
Jenny Huston to release new book - In Bloom - Irish Bands Now	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The leading RTE 2FM DJ's new book, celebrating the current Irish music scene, will be published on November 27.

Music \| News	18 Nov 2009
Star Wars: In Concert live at The O2 Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The unique multi-media event featuring music from all six of John Williams’ epic Star Wars scores has just confirmed a performance on 7 March 2010.

Music \| News	18 Nov 2009
Hercules and Love Affair to play Tripod	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The group will round off their European tour with a live show in Dublin on Saturday 12 December.

Music \| News	18 Nov 2009
SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED FOR MUSIC FANS LIVE MUSIC VENUE OF THE YEAR	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Shortlist for the Hot Press Live Music Venue of the Year, as voted by music fans all over Ireland, has been announced.

Music \| News	18 Nov 2009
Niall Quinn supports Lennon	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Niall Quinn has lined up a live gig at Baker Place, Limerick on Friday, November 20 for his latest project Theme Tune Boy supporting the legendary Jinx Lennon.

Music \| News	18 Nov 2009
Paul 'Skinny' Kelly R.I.P.	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Paranoid Visions have paid tribute to their former bass-player Skinny who also played with Coitus and Cold War

Music \| News	18 Nov 2009
Enterprise Ireland pull out of MIDEM	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Their role is being taken-over by IMRO.

Music \| News	18 Nov 2009
The Charley Boorman Show live at Vicar St.	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The actor, adventurer and travel writer is taking a break from trekking around the world to tour his new live show, coming to Dublin on March 28.

Music Review \| Album	17 Nov 2009
Strict Joy	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Once more with feeling . . .

Music \| News	17 Nov 2009
McEvoy's Poland invasion continues	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Eleanor McEvoy has moved up to number 26 in the Polski Radio3 Chart in Poland with her single ‘Take A Little Look’.

Music \| News	17 Nov 2009
Paddy Casey, Mik Pyro among those to play benefit gig at the Button Factory	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The December 15 show will raise funds for the Ana Liffey Drug Project and Coolmine Therapeutic Community.

Music \| News	17 Nov 2009
Glamour of the Kill confirm Academy 2 date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The York post hardcore band will play their first headlining show in Dublin in April 2010.

Music \| News	16 Nov 2009
Oxegen wins big at the Billboard Touring Awards	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The annual Irish music festival beat out all others this year for the title of Worldwide Top Festival.

Music \| News	16 Nov 2009
Tisch acts announced	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Delorentos, Heathers and David Geraghty are among those working with the NYU students.

Music \| News	16 Nov 2009
30 Seconds To Mars confirm the O2	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Jared Leto & Co. are over next February.

Music \| News	16 Nov 2009
Today FM to air the Top 50 Songs of the Noughties	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tune in tonight (Monday 16 November) to hear the countdown of the top songs from the past decade as voted by listeners.

Music \| News	16 Nov 2009
Dustin - DVD signing of 20 Years A Pluckin'	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The controversial turkey will be meeting and greeting fans at HMV on November 20

Music \| News	16 Nov 2009
The Magic Numbers headline carbon neutral gig	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's taking place next month in Trim.

Music \| News	14 Nov 2009
Heritage Centre celebrate new EP with free downloads	The Hot Press Newsdesk
To celebrate the launch of their new six-track EP Sidney Maxwell Williamson, Heritage Centre are offering two tracks from it as free downloads.

Music \| News	13 Nov 2009
Ne-Yo for the O2	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The R&B superstar will be heading over in February.

Music \| News	13 Nov 2009
Sounds of System Breakdown Free Download	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin band Sounds of System Breakdown are offering the track ‘Vinegar Joe’ as a free download from their MySpace page from next Thursday.

Music \| News	13 Nov 2009
Dara O Briain denies Frankie Boyle was fired from hit BBC show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Hugely popular Irish comedian and TV presenter Dara O Briain has denied that controversial Scottish comic Frankie Boyle was fired from hit BBC2 comedy show Mock The Week because of his recent joke about two time gold-winning British Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington.

Music \| News	13 Nov 2009
Sharon Corr single for BBC Christmas charity drive	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Sharon Corr has been selected as the focus for a key aspect of the BBC's major charity drive this Christmas.

Music \| News	12 Nov 2009
We want your questions for the Arctic Monkeys!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
If you've been itching to ask the band something, now's your chance!

Music \| News	12 Nov 2009
Leona Lewis confirms the O2	The Hot Press Newsdesk
She's playing Dublin next June.

Music \| News	12 Nov 2009
Big Dish Go presents Technasia DJ set	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Technasia, Karlos the Jackal & Conor McGrath will play Kennedy's this Saturday

Music \| News	12 Nov 2009
Jerry Fish & The Mudbug Club line-up New Year's Eve gig	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's a carnivalesque affair in Vicar St.

Music \| News	11 Nov 2009
Meteor launches new Digital Music Store in Ireland	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Meteor has announced the arrival of the Meteor Music Store in Ireland, giving music fans the chance to download their favourite songs – anytime, anywhere.

Music \| News	11 Nov 2009
Sharon Corr guests with Horslips	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can catch her with the lads next month in Belfast.

Music \| News	11 Nov 2009
Paul Hourican live in The Cobblestone	The Hot Press Newsdesk
This is his last gig of the year before going to the studio to work on his new album, scheduled to release in 2010.

Music \| News	11 Nov 2009
Snow Patrol to perform with Cheryl Cole	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Girls Aloud and X-Factor star is filling in for Martha Wainwright at the Royal Albert Hall.

Music \| News	11 Nov 2009
Sinead O'Connor records anti-child prostitution single	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Mary J. Blige and Santigold are also supporting the project.

Music \| News	11 Nov 2009
Simple Minds offer live concert USB sticks	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The band announced today that they will issue their upcoming Graffiti Soul tour entirely on USB sticks that concert-goers can purchase directly after each show.

Music \| News	11 Nov 2009
The Tragically Hip live at Tripod	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Canadian rock band will play in Dublin on December 4.

Music \| News	11 Nov 2009
Super Extra Bonus Party to headline show at The Academy on Friday 13th	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Joining the Kildare-based electronica/hip-hop band will be a full line up of indie acts.

Music \| News	11 Nov 2009
Phantom 105.2 First Friday bill announced	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's a quadruple-header monster!

Music \| News	10 Nov 2009
Whelan's presents David O'Doherty: David O'Doh-party	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The comedian will perform for three nights and one day for Whelan's 20th anniversary celebrations.

Music \| News	10 Nov 2009
WWE Wrestler Brands Floyd Soul ‘Greatest Irish Rock Band of All Time’	The Hot Press Newsdesk
WWE wrestler Shane McMahon has branded Floyd Soul And The Wolf as ‘The greatest Irish rock band of all time’.

Music \| News	10 Nov 2009
Midge Ure seeks acts for new independent music website	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tunited.com pledges to give 100% of profits to the artist.

Music \| News	10 Nov 2009
Them Crooked Vultures to release self-titled debut album	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The highly-anticipated collaboration from the rock supergroup made up of drummer Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Probot), vocalist/guitarist Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age, Kyuss, Eagles of Death Metal), and bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin) will be released on November 16 in Ireland and the UK.

Music \| News	10 Nov 2009
Russell Brand and Bill Bailey release limited number of production hold tickets for O2 shows	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Fans who missed out on tickets for the sold out shows have another chance now to see the comedians up close and personal.

Music \| News	10 Nov 2009
The Aftermath announce tour + Only Ones support	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They've also been hanging out with Shane MacGowan & The Nipple Erectors!

Music \| News	10 Nov 2009
Paramore announce supporting acts for O2 show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Special guests You Me At Six, Paper Route, and Now Now Every Children will play during the Grammy nominated rock band's Dublin show on Saturday 12 December.

Music \| News	10 Nov 2009
Snow Patrol play Manchester charity event	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Book your Ryanair flight now!

Music \| News	10 Nov 2009
Damien Dempsey adds new date to his Dublin tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Irish singer will perform an all ages show live at Whelan's on December 20.

Music \| News	10 Nov 2009
First batch of Other Voices acts confirmed + ticket details	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's going to be a glorious December in Dingle!

Music \| News	10 Nov 2009
Pixies offer free Doolittle download	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Submit your email address and blast away!

Music \| News	10 Nov 2009
Air confirm Dublin visit	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Gallic popsters are playing two Olympia shows.

Music \| News	9 Nov 2009
Sanzkrit's new album and tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The band will tour in December to celebrate the release of their new album, After the Wedding.

Music \| News	9 Nov 2009
Mark Eitzel to play solo show at The Village	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The singer-songwriter from American Music Club's performance coincides with the release of his new acoustic album, Klamath.

Music \| News	9 Nov 2009
Beoga bag Grammy nomination	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Antrim trad band have had a little help from Madonna songwriter Ciaran Gribbin.

Music \| News	9 Nov 2009
Beyonce to release new live concert DVD... but is it satanic?	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The singer releases her new DVD as religious figures in Egypt protest her gig in Port Ghalib.

Music \| News	9 Nov 2009
IMRO reveal Live Music Awards 2009 shortlist	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Vote now in the Hot Press Readers’ Live Music Venue of the Year category.

Music \| News	9 Nov 2009
The Swell Season go top 20 in the States	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They've also come up with a cracker of a new video.

Music \| News	9 Nov 2009
Lemmy proves indestructible again	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Motorhead man refuses to let bad health scupper Dublin gig.

Music \| News	9 Nov 2009
Tommy & Hector MC Dublin benefit night	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Jape & RSAG are both on the bill.

Music \| News	9 Nov 2009
Alabama 3 release new single + fan album	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You'll be able to pick up a copy of the latter at their Tripod gig.

Music \| News	9 Nov 2009
LoveMusic HateRacism's upcoming November events	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Three acts will play at Twisted Pepper on November 22, and LMHR will launch their fortnightly open-mic style session at Le Cirk on November 26.

Music \| News	9 Nov 2009
Elliot Minor headline over-14s festival	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's taking place next month in the Dublin Academy.

Music \| News	6 Nov 2009
Turner revs up for Carnegie Hall with Irish gigs	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Pierce Turner has announced three Irish dates before his appearance at New York's Carnegie Hall with Philip Glass on February 26 2010.

Music \| News	6 Nov 2009
Xavier Rudd announces Dublin date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's his biggest yet in the Olympia.

Music \| News	6 Nov 2009
Adam Green & Band Of Skulls Dublin-bound	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You'll have to wait till the New Year though.

Music \| News	6 Nov 2009
Dara O Briain announces more Vicar St. dates	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's playing 13 shows in September 2010.

Music \| News	6 Nov 2009
The Pogues add third Dublin show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's on December 6 in the Olympia.

Music \| News	5 Nov 2009
Lady Gaga adds second Dublin show to Monster Ball Tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Due to high demand, the best-selling artist will play an additional date at the O2.

Music \| News	5 Nov 2009
The Coronas announce 3 Academy shows	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The band will play on the 7th, 8th and 9th of January following their sold out Olympia show.

Music \| Interview	5 Nov 2009
The Mighty Flynn	The Hot Press Newsdesk
She first caught our ears as the breathy vocalist covering ‘Let’s Dance’ on the Ballygowan ad, but Miss Paula Flynn now has her own album of original songs on release.

Music \| News	5 Nov 2009
Joe Bonamassa live at Vicar St.	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tickets are on sale now for the blues-rock artist's December 8th show.

Music \| News	5 Nov 2009
Malcolm Middleton announces January date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The musician's Long, Dark Night Tour comes to the Academy 2 on January 29.

Music \| News	5 Nov 2009
Michelle Doherty lands new TV music show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
When Under Ether debuts on RTE One next Tuesday.

Music \| News	5 Nov 2009
Deep Purple confirm Cork date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're playing Live At The Marquee next June.

Music \| News	5 Nov 2009
Donal Dineen stages Fresh Air radio festival [updated]	The Hot Press Newsdesk
A slew of Ireland's top acts will be guesting on his Today FM radio show.

Music \| News	5 Nov 2009
Des Bishop signing at HMV Grafton St.	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The comedian will be meeting fans and signing copies of his new DVD Desfunctional on Saturday 7 November at 1pm.

Music \| News	4 Nov 2009
Chapters Make Emmerdale Breakthrough	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Chapters are the latest Irish band to make waves across the water, with their single 'Videotapes' set to get a hugely sought after airing on the highly popular UK soap Emmerdale.

Music \| News	4 Nov 2009
Gemma Hayes for Crawdaddy	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Gemma Hayes is set to play what has been described as "an intimate acoustic show", at Crawdaddy, in Dublin, in December.

Music \| News	4 Nov 2009
White Lies to play Heineken Green Spheres in December	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The London three piece will play Dublin's Academy and Cork's Opera House

Music \| News	4 Nov 2009
Contemporaries Concert Series with Iarla Ó’Lionáird	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The singer will play three shows in Ireland with Steve Cooney and Graham Henderson.

Music \| News	4 Nov 2009
The Drones live at Whelan's cancelled	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Band member Dan Luscombe has been hospitalized with pneumonia.

Music \| News	4 Nov 2009
Mary Stokes Confirms Purty Loft Date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Mary Stokes Band have announced a special show at The Purty Loft in November.

Music \| News	4 Nov 2009
Julian Casablancas tickets on sale now!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Get yours for his Dublin date at The Academy on December 14

Music \| News	4 Nov 2009
Steve Earle at Cork Opera House	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The American songwriter returns to Ireland to play on November 11

Music \| News	4 Nov 2009
Ham Sandwich serves up new single 'Out of the Darkness'	The Hot Press Newsdesk
In addition to the November 6th single release, the band will be playing across Ireland this month. They also invite fans to participate in their logo competition.

Music \| News	4 Nov 2009
Declan O'Rourke confirms solo show at The Pavilion	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Other tour stops include Dublin and Limerick in addition to the Cork City gig on December 3.

Music \| News	3 Nov 2009
Paloma Faith live at Vicar St.	The Hot Press Newsdesk
She will kick off her 2010 headline tour with a Dublin performance on March 16

Music \| News	3 Nov 2009
Techno from DJ Umek + Phil Kieran	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Live at Tripod on November 6

	3 Nov 2009
Shred Yr Face Tour 3 brings the latest in indie talent	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Check out the triple bill of the Cave Singers, Espers and Woods at Crawdaddy on November 11

Music \| News	3 Nov 2009
Rodrigo y Gabriela announce special Academy performance	The Hot Press Newsdesk
In addition to their two Cork shows in November, the duo will play in Dublin's intimate venue on December 2.

Music \| News	3 Nov 2009
Electric Six confirm special guests for Academy date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Eureka Machines and Evil Knievals will be providing double support for the Detroit rockers on December 5.

Music \| News	3 Nov 2009
Tim Burgess reveals plans for second solo album	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Charlatans frontman tells Hot Press interviewer Patrick Freyne about his next record in the works.

Music \| News	3 Nov 2009
Midlake to play February gig at Vicar Street	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The performance will coincide with the release of their third album, The Courage of Others.

Music \| News	3 Nov 2009
Kelly added to cancer gig	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Michelle Ann Kelly has been added to the concert in aid of cancer at the Mermaid Theatre in Bray on November 19.

Music \| News	3 Nov 2009
Tickley Feather with Patrick Kelleher & His Cold Dead Hands	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The two impressive acts come to Upstairs at Whelan's on November 18

Music \| News	3 Nov 2009
Dublin City Jazz Orchestra takes up residency at the Button Factory	The Hot Press Newsdesk
See the 17-piece band play every Monday in November.

Music \| News	3 Nov 2009
HYPE at Pod this week features Motor City Drum Ensemble	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Don't miss the German DJ play this Friday

Music \| News	3 Nov 2009
Gemma Hayes live at Crawdaddy	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Irish vocalist will play an intimate acoustic set on Friday 4 December.

Music \| News	3 Nov 2009
Gary Numan gives us the tour lowdown	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The godfather of synth-pop tells Hot Press what he's up to as well as what to expect from his upcoming shows.

Music \| News	2 Nov 2009
Rodrigo y Gabriela announce two upcoming Cork shows	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Mexican duo will return to Cork this December for two special performances.

Music \| News	2 Nov 2009
Dear President Obama…	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Concern Worldwide launches book to the US President

Music \| News	2 Nov 2009
Debut Single from Ghetto Amaretto	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Waterford band Ghetto Amaretto have released their first single ‘Savio’.

Music \| News	2 Nov 2009
Bon Jovi, new album & world tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Bon Jovi will release their 11th studio album on November 10 entitled The Circle.

Music \| News	2 Nov 2009
HOMELIGHTS Festival 2009 announced!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Presented by Adrian Crowley and Foggy Notions at Whelan's

Music \| News	2 Nov 2009
Line-up for MTV European Music Awards	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Foo Fighters, Shakira, and Leona Lewis among those to perform

Music \| News	2 Nov 2009
Little Palace's new single 'Beekeeper' now available	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The release coincides with the band's November performances

Music \| News	2 Nov 2009
Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds – Alive on Stage! returns	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The highly anticipated new production will be invading Dublin and Belfast in November 2010

Music \| News	2 Nov 2009
Kenny Rogers live in 2010	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tickets for Dublin, Belfast and Cork on sale Thursday 5 November

Music \| News	2 Nov 2009
Paloma Faith plays Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can catch next March in Vicar St.

Music \| News	2 Nov 2009
Cajole & Bully to headline Green and Live Sessions 20	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Joining them at Upstairs in Dolan's will be Black Robots and the Vagabonds

Music \| News	2 Nov 2009
Boyzone announce album plans	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Stephen Gately will feature on two of the tracks.

Music \| News	2 Nov 2009
Doris release charity single	The Hot Press Newsdesk
There's also a multi-band launch party to look forward to in The Village!

Music \| News	2 Nov 2009
Fight Like Apes step into the ring	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Their wrestling ring concert coincides with the release of 'Lend Me Your Face' (80KIDZ remix)

Music \| News	2 Nov 2009
JLS to do signing at HMV Dundrum	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The X-Factor finalists will be signing copies of their debut album JLS on Friday 6 November at 4pm

Music \| News	2 Nov 2009
Dublin Rocks! Festival final line-ups and dates announced	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The festival will start with two shows in Dublin followed by a nationwide promotional tour

Music \| News	2 Nov 2009
Passion Pit to return to Dublin in March 2010	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Fans who missed out on their sold-out show at the Academy can buy tickets starting November 5th

Music \| News	2 Nov 2009
Become a Hot Press rock critic for the night!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
We're looking for a hot to trot penslinger to review our Absolut Vodka Rock Edition gig.

Music \| News	2 Nov 2009
Roisin Murphy confirms new single details	The Hot Press Newsdesk
'Orally Fixated' is out here on November 13.

Music \| News	30 Oct 2009
Chapman Society - New single trailers album	The Hot Press Newsdesk
This year’s JD Set finalists Chapman Society are to release the track ‘Fire Fire Fire’ as a free download single.

Music \| News	30 Oct 2009
RTE talent show winners go live	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Mulkerrin Brothers, winners of the first ever RTE All-Ireland Talent Show, have announced details of their first Irish tour, with special guests to be announced in the coming weeks.

Music \| News	30 Oct 2009
Jacko film coins $20 million in one day!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Michael Jackson concert documentary This Is It took in $20 million worldwide on its first day.

Music \| News	30 Oct 2009
Foo Fighters Facebook gig	The Hot Press Newsdesk
An upcoming Foo Fighters gig at Studio 606 in California, will be broadcast live on Facebook.

Music \| News	30 Oct 2009
Peppers promise new album in 2010	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Red Hot Chili Peppers are working towards releasing a new album in the second half of next year, according to their drummer Chad Smith.

Music \| News	30 Oct 2009
Robbie cancels MTV performance	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Robbie Williams is the latest top name to pull out of a show.

Music \| News	30 Oct 2009
Saw Doctors go top three	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Saw Doctors, one of Ireland's most enduring acts are back in the frame. Their To Win Just Once, The Best Of The Saw Doctors album has debuted at No.3 in the Irish album charts.

Music \| News	29 Oct 2009
Christmas punk gig in The Sugar Club	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Those of a sensitive disposition are advised to stay at home!

Music \| News	29 Oct 2009
Iain Archer confirms Belfast gig + Gary Lightbody collaboration plans	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tired Pony are making their studio debut in January.

Music \| News	29 Oct 2009
Profile acts to showcase	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Profile Music Group will present their first Artist Showcase on Wednesday, November 11 at 8pm in The Sugar Club, Dublin.

Music \| News	29 Oct 2009
Elton cancels Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Elton John's concert at the O2, Dublin this coming Friday, October 30 has been postponed.

Music \| News	29 Oct 2009
Eminem rap rhyme censored	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Eminem had his performance from the annual BET Hip-Hop Awards bleeped last night when the show was broadcast on BET because it included a reference to his dick in relation to rape.

Music \| News	29 Oct 2009
Alphastates - single and tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Alphastates have confirmed that ‘You Talked I Can Tell’ will be the third single to be taken from their second album Human Nature, with tour dates to support it.

Music \| News	29 Oct 2009
Annabelle Chvostek for Ireland	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Canada's Juno award-winning Annabelle Chvostek kicks off her tour of Britain and Ireland with a gig in Belfast on Wednesday, November 11 at The Real Music Club at The Errigle Inn.

Music \| News	29 Oct 2009
Dublin Electronic Arts Festival calls it a day	The Hot Press Newsdesk
But not before the mother of all closing parties!

Music \| News	29 Oct 2009
Sonic Youth rule out Glasto	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Sonic Youth have suggested they are unlikely to be added to the bill for the Glastonbury Festival in 2010.

Music \| News	29 Oct 2009
Weller visits urinal, picks tracks for albums!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Paul Weller’s visit to a urinal has resulted in him selecting half the tracks for a forthcoming soul compilation called Lost & Found; Real R'N'B & Soul.

Music \| News	28 Oct 2009
Springsteen road crew death	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Bruce Springsteen cancelled his concert early this week at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri, after a member of the E-Street Band’s road crew was found dead in his hotel room at the InterContinental Hotel.

Music \| News	28 Oct 2009
U2 free Berlin Wall gig	The Hot Press Newsdesk
U2 will perform a free show at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin to mark the 20th anniversary of the tearing down of the Berlin Wall in 1989.

Music \| News	28 Oct 2009
Tommy Tiernan - World Tour of Donegal	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The controversial comic announces a December 'World tour' of the county!

Music \| News	28 Oct 2009
Calvin Harris to play the Academy Green Room	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He will play an exclusive DJ set after his sold out Academy show on Friday November 6th.

Music \| News	28 Oct 2009
Aidan Casserly releasing first solo acoustic album	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The lead vocalist of the bands Empire State Human and The Garland Cult is also offering his vocals as a guest service to other acts out there.

Music \| News	28 Oct 2009
Men at Work face court battle over 'Down Under' hit	The Hot Press Newsdesk
A music company claims the band plagiarised the melody from their children's song.

Music \| News	28 Oct 2009
Dirty 9s choose unlucky 13	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The band picks what is arguably the unluckiest day of the year (Friday 13th November) to release their new single.

Music \| News	28 Oct 2009
Snow Patrol to release special box set	The Hot Press Newsdesk
'Up To Now' will be a collection of the band's best-loved songs as well as some new ones and will be released on November 6th.

Music \| News	28 Oct 2009
House of Horrors at HMV for Halloween	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Funds raised to benefit CLIC Sargent, HMV's charity of the year.

Music \| News	28 Oct 2009
Metallica have offered reward for missing fan	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The band has offered up $50,000 in the search for Morgan Harrington, a fan who disappeared at one of their concerts earlier this month.

Music \| News	28 Oct 2009
BACARDI named official spirit sponsor of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary Concerts	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	28 Oct 2009
RTÉ 2fm select And So I Watch You From Afar for Eurosonic 2010	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Belfast band (ASIWYFA for short) has been chosen as their main act for the annual festival, Europe's most important live music industry event.

Music \| News	28 Oct 2009
HMV and Universal Music partner to launch 'my inspiration' CD compilation	The Hot Press Newsdesk
HMV’s acclaimed 'my inspiration' campaign – where artists reference a song or lyric that has inspired them, is to be taken to a new level with the first-ever album compilation of 'my inspiration' covers.

Music \| News	28 Oct 2009
Test your Hot Press knowledge!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
To celebrate the fact that we've had so many damn fine covers over the years, we've decided to have a fun competition to test your knowledge!

Music \| News	28 Oct 2009
€460 million super-venue planned for Tipperary	The Hot Press Newsdesk
MCD are among those involved.

Music \| News	28 Oct 2009
Brown Thomas to stock Ronnie Wood fashion line	The Hot Press Newsdesk
We're being promised a "cauldron of mixed-media innovation"!

Music \| News	27 Oct 2009
Irish Musicians wow the Welsh	The Hot Press Newsdesk
A group of traditional musicians from The Danescastle Music Group in Wexford attracted much acclaim for their performances in Wales last weekend.

Music \| News	27 Oct 2009
Arctic Monkeys link-up with Oxfam Ireland again	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Their new single will be available through selected Oxfam stores on November 13.

Music \| News	27 Oct 2009
Lady GaGa plays Dublin & Belfast	The Hot Press Newsdesk
She's also releasing a new version of her Fame album.

Music \| News	27 Oct 2009
Turner for Carnegie Hall	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Pierce Turner has been confirmed to perform at Carnegie Hall on February 26th, 2010.

Music \| News	27 Oct 2009
Maverick Sabre releases first official video	The Hot Press Newsdesk
'Sometimes' is an absolute belter of a tune!

Music \| News	27 Oct 2009
Julian Casablancas confirms Dublin show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's taking place before Christmas in The Academy

Music \| News	27 Oct 2009
The Swell Season for Vicar St.	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Their new album is also streaming online.

Music \| News	27 Oct 2009
Irish Teenage Bands Storm Album Charts	The Hot Press Newsdesk
An album of teenage Irish bands has stormed into the number 13 slot in the Irish compilation album charts.

Music \| News	27 Oct 2009
Led Zep for Glasto 2010?	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Comments by Robert Plant have fuelled speculation that Led Zeppelin may play next year’s Glastonbury festival.

Music \| News	27 Oct 2009
Cass McCombs bound for Whelan's	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's also been hanging out with a Hollywood legend.

Music \| News	27 Oct 2009
Liam Gallagher - new band	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Liam Gallagher has told a Scottish newspaper that he plans to form a new band in 2010 and says it will be different type of band from Oasis.

Music \| News	27 Oct 2009
Morrissey ok after hospital scare	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Morrissey has been released from hospital in England where he had been held overnight following his collapse during a show last week.

Music \| News	27 Oct 2009
That Petrol Emotion announce December tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
There's also some double-jobbing as The Undertones play a Derry City fundraiser.

Music \| News	27 Oct 2009
Dempsey for Stables	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Damien Dempsey has been confirmed to play a rare solo show at the Bog Lane Theatre in Ballymahon, Co. Longford on Saturday November 28.

Music \| News	23 Oct 2009
The Answer confirm Christmas shows	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're happening in Dublin & Belfast.

Music \| News	23 Oct 2009
Early DEAF show in Filmbase this Saturday	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Children Under Hoof, Angkorwat and Kevin Blake among performers

Music \| News	23 Oct 2009
DEAF presents a Warp night at Button Factory	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Bank holiday gig on Sunday will feature Plaid, Rustie, Tim Exile and Bibio

Music \| News	23 Oct 2009
LCD Soundsystem make leaked single available as free download	The Hot Press Newsdesk
20,000 copies are available, so get clicking!

Music \| News	23 Oct 2009
Hot Press stages Absolut Rock launch party	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Flaws, Talulah Does The Hula & Vengeance And The Panther are all playing the invite-only bash.

Music \| News	23 Oct 2009
Happy birthday sweet 16!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tower Records celebrate their time in Dublin with a day of free gigs.

Music \| News	23 Oct 2009
Marsha Hunt stars in Hendrix show	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	23 Oct 2009
BUBLÉ Tops Irish Charts	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Jack L and The Coronas also perform strongly

Music \| News	23 Oct 2009
Cornershop Cancel Irish Date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Cornershop guitarist Ben Ayers has sustained a head injury that has forced the indie duo to cancel their Belfast show on October 27.

Music \| News	22 Oct 2009
Lacuna Coil confirm Dublin date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Italians are playing The Academy.

Music \| News	22 Oct 2009
Lambert goes GaGa	The Hot Press Newsdesk
American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert has been consorting with none other than Lady Gaga.

Music \| News	22 Oct 2009
Paul McCartney plays the O2	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Macca is doing his legendary thing in December.

Music \| News	22 Oct 2009
Ocean Colour Scene confirm Dublin date & new album	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Rockfield includes a guest appearance by the "horribly good looking" Paolo Nutini!

Music \| News	22 Oct 2009
Geldof to Launch HIV Charity in Ireland	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Bob Geldof KBE will be in Dublin October 23 to officially launch the Chello Foundation Charity in Ireland.

Music \| News	22 Oct 2009
Polydor complain about Stephen Gately coverage	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They want the Press Complaints Commission to investigate Jan Moir's Daily Mail article.

Music \| News	21 Oct 2009
Heritage Centre - new EP	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Dublin band Heritage Centre will release an EP called Sidney Maxwell Williamson on November 13.

Music \| News	21 Oct 2009
Talulah nominated for video award	The Hot Press Newsdesk
‘Talulah Does The Hula’ have been nominated for an IMTV award for their video for ‘Bad Boyfriend’.

Music \| News	21 Oct 2009
Kraftwerk unite Simple Minds & OMD	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Simple Minds will be teaming up with OMD, special guests on their current tour, to perform a cover version of Kraftwerk's 'Neon Lights' during their Graffiti Soul shows later this year.

Music \| News	21 Oct 2009
The Brilliant Things Set YouTube Alight	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Following their superb performance on the Live Stage at The Music Show, at the beginning of October, the grapevine in the international music industry has been humming about The Brilliant Things.

Music \| News	21 Oct 2009
Clap Your Hands Say Over?	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Alec Ounsworth from the band Clap Your Hands Say Yeah has released a solo album under his own name and has hinted that the band may be calling it a day.

Music \| News	21 Oct 2009
“Fifth Beatle” on the mend	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Beatles producer George Martin, regarded by many as the fifth Beatle, is reported to be on the mend after what his manager described as "routine surgery".

Music \| News	21 Oct 2009
Winehouse drug-free at last?	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The father of Amy Winehouse has claimed that the troubled singer has been drug-free for 12 months.

Music \| News	21 Oct 2009
Death of Flowered Up Man	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Liam Maher, singer with Flowered Up, has passed away at the age of 41.

Music \| News	21 Oct 2009
RTE film new music & comedy pilot in The Good Bits	The Hot Press Newsdesk
There are free tickets up for grabs!

Politics \| Bootboy	20 Oct 2009
Nasty Business	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The government’s uncomfortably close relationship with business contributed significantly to our current economic difficulties.

Hot Features \| Fashion	20 Oct 2009
Drama School	The Hot Press Newsdesk
"Big Girls Need Big Diamonds." Elizabeth Taylor

Music \| News	20 Oct 2009
IMRO Live Music Venue of the Year 2009 Launched!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Irish Music Rights Organisation has announced the second annual IMRO Live Music Venue of the Year Awards. The awards recognise Irish venues which provide the very highest standards in live music entertainment.

Music \| News	20 Oct 2009
Miracle Bell, free single download	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Miracle Bell are allowing their new single 'Into The Trees' to be available to download for free at www.miraclebell.com

Music \| News	20 Oct 2009
Islamists force Beyonce to cancel	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Beyonce has cancelled a concert in Malaysia after Islamic extremists claimed her performance would be immoral and would present "Western sexy performances."

Music \| News	20 Oct 2009
Vanderslice to play Whelan's	The Hot Press Newsdesk
John Vanderslice returns to Dublin on November 6 to celebrate his best work to date Romanian Names

Music \| News	19 Oct 2009
Caruso headline Redline	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Caruso have been announced as the headliners for the Redline Roots Festival taking place over the weekend of the October 23-25.

Music \| News	19 Oct 2009
Tupelo single and gig for Gaelscoil	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin acoustic roots band Tupelo have released a single and are doing a gig at the Village to support the campaign of parents and teachers at the Gaelscoil Bharra in Cabra.

Music \| News	19 Oct 2009
Jack White pays flying visit to Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The White Stripes/Raconteurs/Dead Weather man was in town yesterday, and Hot Press was there to greet him!

Politics \| Frontlines	19 Oct 2009
In Support Of The Creative Society	The Hot Press Newsdesk
An Bord Snip has been threatening wholesale cuts in the allocation of money to the arts. It would be a grave error, missing the importance of culture as a source of good citizenship and innovation in our quest for a new, more resilient economy, argues the former Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht and President of the Labour Party, Michael D Higgins, TD.

Hot Features \| Travel	19 Oct 2009
12 Step Planet: Glasgow	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	19 Oct 2009
Hockey return to Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The show is next February in The Academy

Music \| Interview	19 Oct 2009
Flying By The Deceit Of His Pants	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Swedish pop gurus, gun toting rednecks and MTV are all on the agenda as Chad Wolf explains how CAROLINA LIAR have soft rocked their way to the top.

Politics \| McCann	19 Oct 2009
Virgin On The Ridiculous	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Jesus, Mary and Joseph – it’s the holiday you can’t afford to miss!

Music \| News	19 Oct 2009
Def Leppard cancel US shows	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Def Leopard have pulled a number of US tour dates because of what their own website describes as "unforeseen personal matters".

Music \| News	19 Oct 2009
Elvis' haircut costs €9,000!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
A piece of hair claimed to have been cut from Elvis Presley when he joined the US Army in 1958 has been sold for €9,000 in Chicago.

Music \| News	19 Oct 2009
Rodrigo y Gabriela... y Robert!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Robert Trujillo from Metallica delighted fans of Rodrigo Y Gabriela at their concert in the Riviera Theatre, Chicago on friday night with an surprise jam of 'Orion'.

Music \| News	19 Oct 2009
Dave Matthews Band for the O2	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The platinum-shifting South African is over next March.

Music \| News	19 Oct 2009
U2 to stream 360 Tour gig on YouTube	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's taking place in the early hours of Monday morning.

Music \| News	16 Oct 2009
Ting Tings nab song gong	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Ting Tings received the College Award for their multi-platinum debut album We Started Nothing at The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Awards in London.

Music \| News	16 Oct 2009
Pink - New DVD & back live in 2010!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Pink Funhouse Summer Carnival Tour is set to revisit Ireland next year, with outdoor dates confirmed for Dublin, Limerick and Belfast.

Hot Features \| Reports	16 Oct 2009
The Music Show, Day 1	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The first day of The Music Show saw some hot debates, great music and Glen Hansard in stirring form. Reporting: Peter Murphy, Celina Murphy, Niall Stokes, Stuart Clark and additional Hot Press reporters

Music \| Report	16 Oct 2009
The Music Show, Day 2	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The second day of the Music Show brought together James Bond composer David Arnold, Enya producer Nicky Ryan, Christy Moore, Sharon Corr and... The Blizzards

Music \| News	16 Oct 2009
Gaza gets ready to rock!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Dublin to Gaza show, scheduled to take place in Tripod tonight (Friday October 16) will be transmitted live in Gaza

Music \| News	16 Oct 2009
Sugababe moved to secret clinic	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Sugababes’ member Amelle Berrabah has entered a secret health clinic somewhere in Europe suffering from a severe case of nervous exhaustion.

Music \| News	16 Oct 2009
Invasion in Whelan's	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Wizard metal band Invasion will play Whelan's October 17

Music \| News	16 Oct 2009
Snow Patrol for Children in Need special	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Snow Patrol are among the top acts on the bill for the Children in Need show being organised by Take That's Gary Barlow at London's Royal Albert Hall on November 12.

Music \| News	16 Oct 2009
Nighthawks at the Project Arts Centre	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Vyvienne Long and Pony Club among confirmed artists on October 27 - all in aid of Concern

Music \| News	16 Oct 2009
The Prodigy confirm arena shows	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're happening in December in Belfast & Dublin.

Music \| News	16 Oct 2009
The Dirty Three for Whelan's	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Warren Ellis has also completed a new movie soundtrack with Nick Cave.

Music \| News	16 Oct 2009
The Night Marchers announce Irish tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They have a garage band legend in their ranks!

Music \| News	16 Oct 2009
Madness to play the O2	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's going to be a very nutty Xmas!

Music \| News	16 Oct 2009
Hard Working Class Heroes hits the streets	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's all gloriously, wonderfully free!

Music \| News	16 Oct 2009
Gately - statement and funeral plans	The Hot Press Newsdesk
In their first public appearance since Stephen Gately’s death, his Boyzone bandmates flanked Ronan Keating at a Majorca press gathering as he read out a statement regarding Gately’s death.

Music \| News	16 Oct 2009
Last call for Oxjam musicians	The Hot Press Newsdesk
There's a gig slot & studio time to be won.

Music \| News	16 Oct 2009
Heineken Green Spheres goes to Carlow	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Digitalism and Marina & The Diamonds are both on the bill.

Music \| News	15 Oct 2009
Flying Columns scoop Director support	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Wexford band Flying Columns have grabbed the coveted support slot with Director when they play the Wexford Arts Centre on October 28.

Music \| News	15 Oct 2009
Leona Lewis slapped!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
London bobbies were called to a book signing this afternoon after the ex-X-Factor singer Leona Lewis claimed she was slapped by a “fan” while autographing copies of her autobiography Dreams.

Music \| News	15 Oct 2009
SJ makes video debut and new single	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Louth singer-songwriter SJ McArdle has made his first video.

Politics \| Frontlines	15 Oct 2009
Illegal Downloading	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The man who represents over 1,400 record companies in 17 countries worldwide has called on the Irish government to clamp down on music piracy.

Music \| News	15 Oct 2009
Hennessy: anniversary album & statue planned	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Christie Hennessy, the Irish singer-songwriter who died last December, will have an album of new material released on October 31.

Hot Features \| Interview	15 Oct 2009
Entering the Triangle	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Writer-director Christopher Smith has already curried a great deal of favour with such clever Brit horrors as Severance and Creep. Triangle, a smart and nifty psychological chiller, suggests that Mr. Smith has only been clearing his throat.

Music \| News	15 Oct 2009
Dirty Three on the way back	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Melbourne’s favourite experimental, instrumental, indie-folkists The Dirty Three make a welcome return to Dublin for an intimate show in Whelans on Wednesday December 9.

Music \| News	15 Oct 2009
Whitney - New album and Dublin concerts	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Whitney Houston will have a new album I Look To You released in Ireland on October 19, days before tickets go on sale for her April 2010 concert at The O2, Dublin.

Music \| News	15 Oct 2009
Kila in Gaza support	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Kila are calling all fans to the Tripod for their Dublin to Gaza concert on Friday October 16

Music \| News	15 Oct 2009
Dead Chickens before Christmas	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dead Chickens are scheduled to make two major appearances in Dublin between now and Christmas following their storming launch for Psychotic Reaction at Twisted Pepper last month.

Music \| News	15 Oct 2009
A-ha to split	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Norwegian hitmaking trio A-ha have decided to pack it in, mere months after scoring a top 10 hit album in the UK charts!

Music \| News	15 Oct 2009
Indigo Girls allowed out	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Indigo Girls have a hot new double-album and a Dublin date lined-up for this month.

Music \| Report	15 Oct 2009
Fontaine of Knowledge	The Hot Press Newsdesk
One of favourite alt.country bands, Richmond Fontaine, return from a long lay-off with perhaps their finest album yet. Plus, the original ‘Galway Girl’ (who is actually from Clare), has just released a fantastic new record.

Music \| News	15 Oct 2009
Green Day go all arty	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Californian rockers Green Day plan to exhibit a collection of art works inspired by the music on their recent album 21st Century Breakdown.

Music \| News	15 Oct 2009
Spirit Store 10th birthday	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dundalk's Spirit Store will celebrate 10 years of world class gigs with a special evening of music on Thursday, October 29 featuring some of the acts who have graced its stage over the past decade.

Music \| News	14 Oct 2009
The Antlers for Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Brooklynites have confirmed a December visit to The Academy 2.

Music \| News	14 Oct 2009
Hannigan announces second Vicar St. show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tickets go on sale on Monday.

Music \| News	14 Oct 2009
King Kong Club launch band competition	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Studio time with Morrissey's right-hand man is up for grabs!

Music \| News	14 Oct 2009
Chapters release third single from acclaimed album	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Dublin five-piece band The Chapters are to release 'Moving’, the third single from their sparkling debut album Perfect Stranger,

Music \| News	14 Oct 2009
RSAG helps launch new Dublin venue	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tomorrow's free gig also features David Holmes and a bunch of his DJ mates.

Music \| News	14 Oct 2009
Jack L doubles up	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Following his storming performance on the Late Late Show last week, Jack L has announced the release of a 24-track double-album.

Music \| News	14 Oct 2009
John O'Shea reveals Ireland dressing-room playlist!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Calvin & Dizzee are both on it.

Music \| News	13 Oct 2009
Pete Doherty cancels his Irish tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The star has been admitted to hospital in the UK.

Music \| News	13 Oct 2009
Bryan Adams plots solo Irish tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Five venues are in for a visit as the Canadian gets back to rock 'n' roll basics.

Music \| News	13 Oct 2009
Row Over New Jackson Single	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Following the posting of the new single on the Internet, music industry insiders are pointing to the similarity of the song with another song written by Jackson and Paul Anka in the 1990s.

Music \| News	13 Oct 2009
Tom Waits announces live album details	The Hot Press Newsdesk
One of the tracks was recorded in Dublin.

Music \| News	13 Oct 2009
McEvoy in Polish Charts	The Hot Press Newsdesk
A record featuring the vocals of Eleanor McEvoy is currently at number 28 in the Radio Chart in Poland.

Music \| News	13 Oct 2009
Har Mar Superstar plays Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
There's also a major Hollywood movie to look forward to.

Music \| News	13 Oct 2009
Carly Simon suing Starbucks	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The American singer-songwriter Carly Simon is suing the American coffee chain Starbucks because she was not satisfied with the way they promoted her 2008 album This Kind of Love.

Music \| News	13 Oct 2009
RTÉ 2XM to broadcast live from Hard Working Class Heroes	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The digital and online station will carry 12 hours of live music from this weekend's showcase festival.

Music \| News	13 Oct 2009
CARLY SIMON SUEING STARBUCKS	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The American singer-songwriter Carly Simon is suing the American coffee chain Starbucks because she was not satisfied with the way they promoted her 2008 album This Kind of Love.

Music \| News	13 Oct 2009
Post-mortem confirms Stephen Gately died of natural causes	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Louis Walsh says the funeral will take place on Saturday.

Music \| News	12 Oct 2009
Dark Room Notes sign to BBE Records	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Their debut album will receive a worldwide release in the new year.

Music \| News	12 Oct 2009
Ash announce Irish shows	The Hot Press Newsdesk
There are also 26 new songs to look forward to!

Music \| News	12 Oct 2009
Tommy Tiernan announces World Tour...	The Hot Press Newsdesk
... of Tipperary and Offaly!

Music \| News	12 Oct 2009
Mika confirms Irish brace	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's in Belfast and Dublin next February.

Music \| News	12 Oct 2009
Hadouken! play the Tripod	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They've also unleashed a new six-track EP & drunk mouse video!

Music \| News	12 Oct 2009
More tributes to Stephen Gately	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Friends & industry figures mourn the star.

Music \| News	12 Oct 2009
Pearl superstar Donati wows Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It wasn't so much pistols at dawn, but sticks at dusk as Virgil Donati wowed drum aficionados at his recent drum clinic.

Music \| News	12 Oct 2009
James McMorrow gig + album details	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's also soundtracked the new Barnardo's ad.

Music \| News	12 Oct 2009
New Sean Millar EP + dates	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can catch him in Dublin and Galway.

Music \| News	12 Oct 2009
Jeff Dunham makes Dublin debut	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's bringing Achmed The Dead Terrorist with him!

Music \| News	12 Oct 2009
Westlife headline Cheerios Childline gig	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's happening next month in the Dublin O2.

Music \| News	11 Oct 2009
Stephen Gately from Boyzone dies on holiday	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Boyzone singer has passed away in Majorca. He was 33 years old.

Music \| News	11 Oct 2009
Stephen Gately 1976 - 2009	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Stephen Gately, one of the five members of Boyzone, has died.

	9 Oct 2009
A perfect mix of U2’s One beats the original on Today FM	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show’s Beat the Original competition on Today FM, ended this morning with Perfect Mix’s version of U2’s ‘One’ taking the title for 2009 following a public vote.

Music \| News	9 Oct 2009
Andrew Maxwell opens up	The Hot Press Newsdesk
In this fortnight's issue of Hot Press, in a wide-ranging and hugely engaging interview, comedian and star of RTE's The Panel, Andrew Maxwell talks about the reaction to the night he blacked out on stage, the controversy over Tommy Tiernan's comments on the Holocaust and how Alan Shatter made an ass of himself.

	9 Oct 2009
Winehouse promises new album	The Hot Press Newsdesk
On the eve of Amy Winehouse’s plans to contribute backing vocals to her goddaughter Dionne Bromfield’s performance on BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing programme to-morrow, the singer’s record label Island Records have announced that the singer expects to have a new album in 2010

	9 Oct 2009
Ritchie claims Madonna "retarded"	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Her former husband Guy Ritchie has described Madonna as “retarded” in an interview he’s given to a top US magazine.

Music \| News	9 Oct 2009
Brand Confirmed For O2 Dublin Show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The controversial British comedian Russell Brand has just announced his debut O2 Dublin show.

	9 Oct 2009
Brian Wilson to finish Gershwin music	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Brian Wilson has been granted permission to complete unfinished pieces of music composed by George Gershwin.

	9 Oct 2009
Turner to pull strings for New York gig	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Pierce Turner, back in the USA after his recent successful gigs in Ireland, is rehearsing with a string quartet ahead of his forthcoming gig in New York's Joe's Pub on October 24th.

Music \| News	8 Oct 2009
Kelly To Support Kennedy	The Hot Press Newsdesk
After her knock-out performance at the Hot Press Music Show last weekend on the 2fm stand, Michele Ann Kelly has been invited to support Brian Kennedy at the Civic Theatre in Tallaght on October 15.

Music \| News	8 Oct 2009
The Chapters Announce Headline Academy Date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Chapters are set to tour with stable mates The Coronas for twelve dates around Ireland before taking on their own six date tour culminating with a headline show at Dublin’s The Academy on November 20.

Music \| News	8 Oct 2009
The smallest film ever made gets outdoor Dublin premiere	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's the work of award-winning novelist and former Toasted Heretic mainman Julian Gough.

Music \| News	8 Oct 2009
Tommy Tiernan Dropped From Laughs Canadian Tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tommy Tiernan has been dropped from the 'Just for Laughs' Canadian Comedy Tour, which kicks off on October 19.

Music \| News	8 Oct 2009
The Blizzards Release Single Inspired By Hitchhiker	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Blizzards will release the single 'And Another Thing...', inspired by The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, on October 9 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the book's first publication.

	8 Oct 2009
Irish Band Ever27 Release Two Singles On Same Day	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Mullingar-based rock band Ever27 have taken the unusual step of releasing two singles on the same day, October 24.

Music \| News	8 Oct 2009
TV3 boss compares Irish media control to Soviet State system	The Hot Press Newsdesk
In an exclusive interview in the latest issue of Hot Press (published Thursday October 8), the CEO of TV3, David McRedmond, admits the he would like to change “a whole lot” in the new Broadcasting Act.

Music \| News	8 Oct 2009
The Pogues Confirm Extra Dublin Date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Pogues have confirmed a second concert date in Dublin this December.

Music \| News	8 Oct 2009
The Pogues Confirm Extra Dublin Date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Pogues have confirmed a second concert date in Dublin this December.

Music \| News	7 Oct 2009
Irish Debut For Mayer Hawthorne	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Mayer Hawthorne & The County have announced Irish dates.

Music \| News	7 Oct 2009
Fight Like Apes Announce Unusual Academy Show!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Ireland’s premier Obnoxious Pop combo are promising to round off the year with a very special gig. Fight Like Apes will be bringing a wrestling ring into The Academy for a fight night of body-slamming, gut-grappling, seconds out, no holds barred electronic punk rock.

Music \| News	7 Oct 2009
Cornershop headline in Belfast	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're appearing as part of the Queens Festival.

Music \| News	7 Oct 2009
Singer McEvoy To Open Art Exhibition	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Singer-songwriter Eleanor McEvoy, currently promoting her new compilation, Singled Out, will officially open the exhibition Where Birds Abound by Wexford-based painter David Daly at the Wexford Wildfowl Reserve in Ardcavan on Saturday, October 17 at 4 pm.

Music \| News	7 Oct 2009
Green Day for Slane?	The Hot Press Newsdesk
According to Billie Joe Armstrong, it may well be...

Music \| News	7 Oct 2009
The Kerrang! Relentless Energy Tour hits Ireland in January	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Kicking off at The Academy in Dublin on 23 January, the Kerrang! Relentless Energy Tour 2010 will feature headliners including The Blackout, Young Guns and My Passion

Music \| News	7 Oct 2009
Messiah J & The Expert Play Whelan's Friday October 9	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Messiah J & The Expert make a triumphant return to Whelan's on October 9th in the wake of the monstrous success of their third album From The Word Go.

Music \| News	6 Oct 2009
Babyshambles Adam Ficek to play Whelans October 8	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Roses Kings Castles, the moniker under which Adam performs and records his own unique catalogue of blissfully astute acoustic pop songs, will play Whelans Dublin on October 8.

Music Review \| Album	6 Oct 2009
Monsters of Folk	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Side Projects Galore

Music \| News	6 Oct 2009
Orbital Add Second Dublin Show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dance legends Orbital have confirmed a second live show at Tripod this November.

Music \| News	6 Oct 2009
Orbital Add Second Dublin Show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dance legends Orbital have confirmed a second live show at Tripod this November.

Music \| News	6 Oct 2009
Flawed Burglary Attempt on The Flaws	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Indie rock quartet The Flaws, rumbled a burglar who broke into their tour van outside their sell out gig at The Academy on Friday October 2.

Music \| News	6 Oct 2009
49 Second Single From Former Hitcher	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Former Hitchers and Pennywhores mainman Niall Quinn is to release what just might be the year’s shortest single under his new name of Theme Tune Boy.

Music \| News	5 Oct 2009
NEWSTALK TAKES STATION OF THE YEAR	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Newstalk has reclaimed the Station of the Year Award, at the PPI Radio Awards, the results of which were announced on Friday night.

Music \| News	5 Oct 2009
Tim Burgess to launch this year's JD Set	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Unsigned bands wanting to take part can meet the Charlatans singer in Dublin & Cork.

Music \| News	5 Oct 2009
The Cranberries confirm comeback shows	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The reunion kicks off in November in Baltimore – Maryland, not County Cork!

Music \| News	5 Oct 2009
Poet blasts McCarthy report "fucking arrogance" on arts	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The gloves were off yesterday at The Music Show.

	5 Oct 2009
"Record industry finished", says top accountant	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Ossie Kilkenny, the top music industry accountant who has worked with many of the biggest acts in the world, including U2, Morrissey, Oasis and Van Morrison, has said that the record industry is finished.

Politics \| Bootboy	5 Oct 2009
Rainbow Warriors	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Why civil partnership is just the start – and definitely not the end – of the battle for gay and lesbian equality in Ireland.

Music \| News	5 Oct 2009
49 second single from former Hitcher	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Niall Quinn has also been getting up to mischief in The Hague with Dutch punks Cooper.

Music \| News	5 Oct 2009
Singer Scared by X-Factor	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Irish singer Camille O'Sullivan admitted to an audience at the Hot Press Music Show at the RDS over the weekend that the tv programme X-Factor scares her.

Music \| News	3 Oct 2009
Music Show in full swing at the RDS!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
There's still plenty to see and do, including live acts, seminars and debates - and tickets are available to buy at the door.

Music \| News	3 Oct 2009
MayKay to appear at Music Show 'After Dark' showcase tonight!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
A little birdie tells us the Fight Like Apes singer will DJ alongside BP Fallon at the Academy 2

Music \| News	2 Oct 2009
David Gray headlines the O2	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's got Regina Spektor riding shotgun with him.

Music \| News	2 Oct 2009
OnOff Promise Great Things At The Music Show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
OnOff, winners of the competition to open the live stage at The Music Show this weekend, are gearing up for what is the biggest Irish gig of their career to date.

Music \| News	2 Oct 2009
Orbital line-up Dublin show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's an intimate one in the Tripod.

Music \| News	2 Oct 2009
Ronan Hardiman scores major new show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Marti Pellow-starring Sacred Flame premieres after Christmas in the London O2.

Music \| News	2 Oct 2009
IMRO reveal new appointments	The Hot Press Newsdesk
James Hickey and Bell X1 founder member Brian Crosby join the Board.

Music \| News	2 Oct 2009
The Coronas debut at number 3	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Danny O'Reilly has also got his mitts on Rory Gallagher's favourite guitar!

Music \| News	2 Oct 2009
The Brilliant Things kick off Sunday's Music Show Live Stage action	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Catch the electro-poppers at 12.30pm.

Music \| News	1 Oct 2009
Theo Dorgan Joins Panel For The Arts Under Attack	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Theo Dorgan, the celebrated Irish poet, is the latest addition to the Music Show line-up. He has joined the panel entitled "The Arts Under Attack", which takes place on Sunday at 12pm.

Music \| News	1 Oct 2009
Music Show Live Stage winners announced!!!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
We can now reveal the band who will take to the Live stage at The Music Show this weekend as winners of the Hot Press competition. Drum roll please...!

Politics \| McCann	1 Oct 2009
Gentile Persuasion	The Hot Press Newsdesk
A bizarre ad campaign to prevent Jews inter-marrying with people of other religions and none is being used to lure young US Jews to Israel to occupy land stolen from the Palestinians

Music \| News	1 Oct 2009
Codes & The Coronas announce Halloween shows	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Fans can look forward to monster celebrations in Dublin and Portlaoise.

Music \| News	1 Oct 2009
Boyband auditions to be held in The Sugar Club	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're being staged by UK pop guru Kim Glover.

Music \| News	1 Oct 2009
Mr. Hudson plays Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You'll be able to catch Kanye's friend in The Academy

Music \| News	30 Sep 2009
Fight Like Apes nominated for UK festival award	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's your patriotic duty to vote for them now!

Music \| News	30 Sep 2009
Cowboy X release new EP [updated]	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The launch party is happening in Whelan's.

Music \| News	30 Sep 2009
Hopkins Drum Clinic Added To Music Show Bill	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Ireland’s leading rock drummer Graham Hopkins has been added to the line-up for the Music Show, which takes place at the RDS this weekend.

Music \| News	30 Sep 2009
Paul Hourican to 'test drive' new songs in Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Paul will play the intimate Bewley’s Cafe Theatre on Grafton Street on October 1

Music \| News	30 Sep 2009
McKagan records with Grohl and Slash	The Hot Press Newsdesk
As his band Loaded prepare to hit The Academy, Dublin, on October 10, Duff McKagan confirmed to Hot Press that he played bass with Dave Grohl (on drums) and Slash for a track that will feature on Slash’s solo album, tentatively titled Slash & Friends and due for release in 2010.

Music \| News	30 Sep 2009
Melody Gardot confirms Dublin visit	The Hot Press Newsdesk
She's playing the Olympia in November.

Music \| News	30 Sep 2009
Hot Press writer Peter Murphy to appear at Nighthawks, Dublin on October 17th	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Peter will be reading from his debut novel, John the Revelator, which was published to rave reviews by Faber & Faber in 2009.

Music \| News	30 Sep 2009
Cymbals Eat Guitars make their Irish bow	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Catch the indie hotshots in Dublin and Belfast.

Music \| News	30 Sep 2009
The Low Anthem play Whelan's	The Hot Press Newsdesk
But not until 2010!

Politics \| Hog	30 Sep 2009
WHY IT IS TIME TO VOTE YES	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The current treaty debate says a lot about the make-up of modern Ireland. But we have to look beyond that and recognise the extraordinary achievements of a united Europe

Music \| News	30 Sep 2009
Open Rights Group Leader Joins Music Show Debate On Piracy	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Jim Killock, the executive director of the UK based Open Rights Group, has been added to the list of panelists at this year's Music Show.

Music \| News	30 Sep 2009
Yes Cadets announce EP	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Belfast’s Yes Cadets are set to unleash their first EP, also called Yes Cadets, on October 26, 2009.

Music \| News	30 Sep 2009
Marr to work with Ian Brown	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Smiths’ guitarist Johnny Marr and one-time Stone Roses vocalist Ian Brown are planning to write songs and record an album together, according to Brown.

Music \| News	29 Sep 2009
Lisa Hannigan announces December dates	The Hot Press Newsdesk
She's also heading out on tour in the States with David Gray.

Music \| News	29 Sep 2009
Damien Rice plays special Iceland shows	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're being recorded for use on his new album.

Music \| News	29 Sep 2009
Anto Drennan Joins Johnny Fean For Guitar Masterclass	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The line-up for this year's Music Show just keeps on getting better...

Music \| News	29 Sep 2009
Celtic band from Philadelphia announce Dublin date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Philadephia-based contemporary Celtic band Runa are to play a one-off concert in Dublin in October 2009.

Music \| News	29 Sep 2009
Half of Irish DVD sales are pirated	The Hot Press Newsdesk
According to industry figures announced today, half of all new films sold in Ireland on DVD are pirated versions in what amounts to a multi-million Euro black market.

Music \| News	28 Sep 2009
Durack added to Cork Jazz bill	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Guitarist Austin Durack has announced a batch of lives dates as part of the upcoming Cork Guinness Jazz Festival.

Music \| News	28 Sep 2009
CKY for Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Pennsylvanian rockers are playing The Academy.

Music \| News	28 Sep 2009
Mark Geary live album	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can get a free advance copy by going to his Dublin gig next week.

Music \| News	28 Sep 2009
Pixies drop in to the International Bar	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Card tricks and bon mots with Ardal O'Hanlon ensued!

Music \| News	28 Sep 2009
Jaded Sun announce single & tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Following the release of their new single ‘Higher’ today (September 28 2009) Irish rock outfit Jaded Sun have announced details of an Irish tour.

Music \| News	28 Sep 2009
Great month of free gigs in Tower	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Miss Paula Flynn kicks things off on Thursday.

Music \| News	28 Sep 2009
Rodrigo y Gabriela witness Conan O'Brien stunt mishap	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Plus the LA Times tip Laura Izibor for a Grammy nomination.

Music \| News	28 Sep 2009
Modest Mouse announce Dublin club show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's happening before Christmas in The Academy.

Music \| News	28 Sep 2009
Macca's Ecker found 50 years on	The Hot Press Newsdesk
A homework essay written by Beatle Paul McCartney when he was 10 has just been found, having been lying in Liverpool's Central Library for more than five decades.

Music \| News	25 Sep 2009
Kristofferson releases song about Sinead O'Connor	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The new album Closer To the Bone by Kris Kristofferson includes a song ‘Sister Sinead’ which the American country legend penned as a tribute to the Irish artist.

Music \| News	25 Sep 2009
ODi headlines Green & Live show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Wexford singer also has her debut album ready to roll.

	25 Sep 2009
Guillery for Oxfam gig	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Irish-based French singer-songwriter Lauren Guillery will be on the bill for the Oxfam gig in Whelans, Dublin on October 1st.

Music \| News	25 Sep 2009
Tom Jones leads Arthur's Day celebrations	The Hot Press Newsdesk
His Brazen Head show was the stuff of legend!

Music \| News	25 Sep 2009
U2 set new Giants Stadium attendance record	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They've also announced more European tour dates.

Music \| News	25 Sep 2009
RTÉ announce new Head of 2fm	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The gig has gone to current Deputy Head of RTÉ TV Schedule Planning John McMahon.

Music \| News	25 Sep 2009
Datarock for Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Norwegians are playing The Academy.

Music \| News	25 Sep 2009
The Universal Funk Orchestra pay tribute to John Martyn	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're playing the whole of Solid Air in The Button Factory.

Music \| News	25 Sep 2009
Dublin gig to be broadcast in Gaza	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Liam O Maonlai, Kila and MC Lowkey are all on the bill.

Music \| News	25 Sep 2009
One Tree Hill star plays Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can catch Kate Voegele in The Academy before Christmas.

Music \| News	25 Sep 2009
Featured Artists Coalition backs Lily Allen	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're calling for 'three strikes and you're almost out' legislation.

Music \| News	24 Sep 2009
Who Plays The Music Show - You Decide	The Hot Press Newsdesk
.. which of our 20 finalists will get to play The Live Stage at The Music Show

Music \| News	24 Sep 2009
New Michael Jackson Song For Release	The Hot Press Newsdesk
‘This Is It’, a previously unheard song by Michael Jackson, will be released as the singer’s next single on October 12.

Music \| News	24 Sep 2009
Thrash on demand as Gama Bomb give away their new album	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tales From The Grave In Space will be available in November.

Music \| News	24 Sep 2009
Christy Moore announces Vicar St. run	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's also bound in the New Year for Belfast and Killarney.

Music \| News	24 Sep 2009
Beautiful Unit announce tour with a difference	The Hot Press Newsdesk
ESB sub-stations, shop-fronts and a car park are all on the itinerary.

Music \| News	24 Sep 2009
New Killers DVD includes Oxegen footage	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They've also recorded a new song for the Twilight sequel.

Music \| News	24 Sep 2009
Kasabian confirm the O2	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tickets for the November gig go on sale next week.

Music \| News	24 Sep 2009
World premieres confirmed for The Music Show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
iTab launch will spark huge interest.

Music \| News	24 Sep 2009
Teenage Fanclub and Gorky's men team up	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Norman Blake and Euros Childs have come over all trad, and are plotting an Irish tour.

Music \| News	23 Sep 2009
The Best of Chris Rea released October 2	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Release will be followed by performances at the Olympia on Sunday April 4, and at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast Monday April 5 2010.

Music \| News	23 Sep 2009
Ruby Sessions 10 year anniversary gigs announced.	The Hot Press Newsdesk
To celebrate their 10th birthday, The Ruby Sessions have organised four weeks of celebrations including performances from some of the best acts Ireland has to offer.

Hot Features \| Travel	23 Sep 2009
12 Step Planet: Geneva	The Hot Press Newsdesk
How do I get there? Aer Lingus flies direct to Geneva. If you don’t have specific dates in mind, you can get a great deal. Prices vary from as little as €6 excluding taxes and charges to over €150 each way.

Music \| News	23 Sep 2009
The Corrs are leading Irish act in UK all time Top 50	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Corrs Talk On Corners is the biggest selling Irish album in the UK over the past 50 years.

Music \| News	23 Sep 2009
Music Show to Host Rory Gallagher Guitar Collection	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Rock fans are in for a special treat with the addition of a special Rory Gallagher Exhibition to the attractions at the Music Show, which takes place at the RDS on October 3 and 4.

Music \| News	23 Sep 2009
Imelda May headlines the Dublin O2.	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Jerry Fish is joining her for the Christmas blow-out!

Music \| News	22 Sep 2009
Michele Ann Kelly signs with Dara Records.	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Kelly’s first release with the label will be the single ‘I Will Be There’, out on October 2.

Music \| News	22 Sep 2009
Dublin Rocks! Festival announced.	The Hot Press Newsdesk
This year's Dublin Rocks Festival will take place on November 13th and 14th in The Village, Wexford Street.

Music \| News	22 Sep 2009
Sharon Shannon to busk outside Zhivago Records on September 25!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
To launch new album Saints & Scoundrels, Sharon and The Cartoon Thieves will be busking outside Zhivago Records in Galway this Friday, September 25.

Music \| News	22 Sep 2009
Richmond Fontaine Irish tour dates announced for October 2009.	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Portland's finest will be promoting latest album We Used To Think The Freeway Sounded Like A River.

Music \| News	22 Sep 2009
Cashier No. 9 play Belfast September 26	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The electronica rock four piece will play the Empire Music Hall September 26 with special guests BEW and Robyn G Sheils supporting

Music \| News	22 Sep 2009
Sixteen Layers play Canada	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Sixteen Layers will play 2009 Canadian Indie Week in October following their Dublin gig.

Music \| News	22 Sep 2009
A statement from Tommy Tiernan concerning accusations of anti-Semitism	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Firstly, I would like to say that as a private individual I am greatly upset by the thought that these comments have caused hurt to others as this was never my intention; yet, the Electric Picnic public interview with Hot Press Magazine has been taken so far out of context that I am quite bewildered.

Music \| News	22 Sep 2009
Tommy Tiernan responds to accusations of Anti-Semitism	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tommy Tiernan has issued a statement in response to accusations of anti-semitism, which have been levelled at him following his appearance at the Hot Press Chat Room at Electric Picnic.

Music \| News	22 Sep 2009
Music Show celebration gig confirmed for the Academy.	The Hot Press Newsdesk
David Kitt has been lined up to headline a special Music Show celebration gig at the Academy in Dublin on October 3.

Music \| News	22 Sep 2009
Late of the Pier play The Button Factory October 3	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Following show-stealing performances at the Sonar, Reading and Leeds Festivals, Late of the Pier will play Transmission at The Button Factory on Saturday October 3

Music \| News	21 Sep 2009
New Nick Kelly solo album in gestation	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Nick Kelly has announced details of a unique plan for the recording of his next solo album.

Politics \| Bootboy	21 Sep 2009
Losing Touch With Ourselves	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The internet is a wonderful creation – but there’s a dark side to email and social networking. All too often, it has the paradoxical effect of isolating us from those with whom we should be closest.

Music \| News	21 Sep 2009
New single from Bap Kennedy	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The title track from Bap Kennedy’s Howl On will be released on October 19.

Music \| News	21 Sep 2009
Storm erupts over Tommy Tiernan's Hot Press Chatroom interview	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The comedian's comments about the Holocaust came in for strong criticism over the weekend.

Music \| News	21 Sep 2009
Chunky Planet new EP inspired by baby	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Cork-based husband and wife duo Chunky Planet will release a new EP Walking In My Shoes on Friday October 16.

Music \| News	21 Sep 2009
The Music Show Saturday line-up confirmed: Director, Imelda May and more...	The Hot Press Newsdesk
There'll be a drumming masterclass with Conor Guilfoyle and a public interview with Glen Hansard.

Music \| News	21 Sep 2009
Lily Allen rallies stars to fight online piracy.	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Lily Allen has stepped up her war against online piracy by rallying fellow stars to campaign for artists’ rights.

Music \| News	21 Sep 2009
Villagers headline Hard Working Class Heroes on October 16 to kick off Irish tour.	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Villagers first single 'On a Sunlit Stage' released following their headlining performance for Hard Working Class Heroes festival in Temple Bar on Friday October 16.

Music \| News	21 Sep 2009
The XX make Dublin debut at The Button Factory this December	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Following on from their performance at Electric Picnic, South London foursome The XX will play The Button Factory on December 19.

Music \| News	19 Sep 2009
Imelda May, Fionn Regan and more for Queens Festival	The Hot Press Newsdesk
As well as May and Regan, Josh Ritter, Buzzcocks and Tinariwen will headline the forthcoming Belfast Festival at Queens, running from October 16 to 31.

Music \| News	19 Sep 2009
Cullen hails success of Irish Arts at global economic forum	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He says that “the Irish imagination is one of our greatest assets and that creative ideas are the lifeblood of innovation and economic success.”

Music \| News	18 Sep 2009
When Manson met Murphy...	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Garbage front-woman Shirley Manson interviews author Peter Murphy about his debut novel.

Music \| News	18 Sep 2009
Alabama 3 back in Tripod this November on the Revolver Soul Tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
To mark the release of their 7th studio album Revolver Soul, the crazy chemical- country collective Alabama 3 will include a stop in Tripod, Dublin on November 21 on their Soul Revolver Tour.

Music \| News	18 Sep 2009
New Snow Patrol single 'Just Say Yes' out October 30	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Snow Patrol will release single ‘Just Say Yes’ on October 30 followed by the release of their new 30 track album Up to Now on November 6.

Music \| News	18 Sep 2009
Fr Jack is back for Galway Comedy Festival	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The festival's line-up - including Des Bishop, Andrew Maxwell, Jason Byrne and Karl Spain - has just been announced.

Music \| News	18 Sep 2009
Rare Metallica photos in the Music Photography Exhibition opening in Belfast October 9	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Seen a Million Faces music photography exhibition, featuring rare photographs of bands including Metallica, will take place in Belfast on October 9 until 23.

Music \| News	17 Sep 2009
Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens) to play Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's kicking off his first tour in 33 years in The O2.

Music \| News	17 Sep 2009
Talulah Does The Hula score Cribs support	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin powerpop fivesome Talulah Does The Hula will be supporting The Cribs on their upcoming Dublin and Belfast dates.

Politics \| McCann	17 Sep 2009
IF YOU HAVE TO SMOKE, SMOKE DOPE!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
A new study shows that cannabis takes lung cancer out of smoking. So why are the authorities not telling us? Plus: witches, Lisbon and the Mighty Stef.

Music \| News	17 Sep 2009
Power FM plans its September Weekender	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The event takes place across Dublin this from tomorrow.

Music \| News	17 Sep 2009
Sanzkrit debut album hits shelves this weekend	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Debut album After the Wedding from Indie shoe-gazers Sanzkrit is released nationwide tomorrow Friday September 18.

Music \| News	17 Sep 2009
Sanzkrit album launch tomorrow	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's their eagerly awaited debut, After the Wedding.

Music \| News	17 Sep 2009
The Blizzards join Music Show line-up	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Blizzards are the latest Irish stars to be added to the line-up for Music Show, which takes place in the RDS on October 3 and 4, adding hugely to a bill that already includes The Coronas, Imelda May and Republic of Loose, among the current leading lights of Irish rock.

Music Review \| Live	16 Sep 2009
BELSONIC DAY 3	The Hot Press Newsdesk
duke special presents Dukebox Custom House Square, Belfast

Music \| News	16 Sep 2009
Richmond Fontaine announce Belfast date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The alternative country four-piece are bound for The Empire Music Hall

Music \| News	16 Sep 2009
The Flaws, The Chakras and Saville for The Academy	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's the next Phantom FM 'First Friday' gig.

Music \| News	16 Sep 2009
Dr Hook are bound for Cork	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Alabama country pop outfit promise to deliver 'all the worldwide smash hits'.

Music \| News	16 Sep 2009
Loved Planetlove '09? The after parties begin...	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Scot Project and others hit Norn Iron on September 24.

Music \| News	16 Sep 2009
Listen to Codes' album for free	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The much-hyped debut is out on Friday.

Politics \| Frontlines	16 Sep 2009
HATE AND WAR	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Right-wing US-funded death squads appear to be operating with impunity in Colombia under the rule of President Alvaro Uribe.

Music \| News	15 Sep 2009
Fleetwood Mac release set list	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Their greatest hits tour is coming to Dublin in October.

Music \| News	15 Sep 2009
Musicians for Marriage Equality gig postponed	The Hot Press Newsdesk
A number of artists have recording commitments.

Music \| News	15 Sep 2009
Codes album signing in Dundrum	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Dublin four-piece will perform live in HMV.

Music \| News	15 Sep 2009
Bluegrass singer Charlie Parr booked for Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He'll play an early and a late show upstairs in Whelans.

Music \| News	15 Sep 2009
Nick Angel for The Music Show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He'll join Jim Sheridan and John Carney to discuss 'Where Music Meets Pictures'.

Music \| News	15 Sep 2009
Lily Allen hits back at artists who condone illegal file-sharing	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The singer rejects claims by Pink Floyd's Nick Mason and others that file-sharing is OK.

Music \| News	14 Sep 2009
The Pogues confirm December dates	The Hot Press Newsdesk
MacGowan & co to play Belfast and Dublin.

Music \| News	14 Sep 2009
Sleep Thieves single release	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The hotly-tipped electronic trio will launch 'City Lights' on Friday.

Music \| News	14 Sep 2009
Basement Jaxx announce Dublin date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The dance-pop duo are back with their fifth album.

Music \| News	14 Sep 2009
Sharon Shannon announces new album playlist	The Hot Press Newsdesk
There's a Waterboys original in there, not to mention Shane MacGowan and Jerry Fish.

Music \| News	14 Sep 2009
Rodrigo & Gabriela eclipse The Beatles in the charts	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Their latest album, 11:11 was the highest new entry in this week's Irish charts.

Music \| News	14 Sep 2009
Irish singer-songwriter to support David Gray	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Mahoney will open for Gray in the U.S.

Music \| News	11 Sep 2009
The Sunday Roast takes to the Spiegeltent	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Nell Bryden and Sack to headline

Music \| News	11 Sep 2009
Joan As Police Woman for Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
She'll be playing Crawdaddy next month.

Music \| News	11 Sep 2009
Calling all jazz freaks!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Cork is gearing up for the 31st Jazz Festival.

Music \| News	10 Sep 2009
Minister admits to man-handling student	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Eamon Ó Cuív is interviewed in the current issue of Hot Press.

Music \| News	10 Sep 2009
Rob Smith to play free gig	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin singer-songwriter, not The Cure.

Music \| News	10 Sep 2009
Morrissey to play National Stadium in November	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tickets go on sale this Monday, September 14.

Music \| News	10 Sep 2009
Ben Reel releases album number five	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Time to Get Real is the name and rock is the game.

Music \| News	10 Sep 2009
Johnny Fean and Bill Whelan for Music Show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Horslips guitarist and Riverdance composer will appear at next month's expo.

Music \| News	9 Sep 2009
SJ McArdle to release new single on the interweb	The Hot Press Newsdesk
'Chin Up' is out September 18

Music \| News	9 Sep 2009
Aussie rockers Airbourne announce Dublin gig	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's happening on February 13 in the Academy.

Music \| News	9 Sep 2009
Speech Debelle wins Mercury Music Prize	The Hot Press Newsdesk
And she's playing Dublin and Belfast next month.

Music \| News	9 Sep 2009
LA experimenters HEALTH are Wexford Street-bound	The Hot Press Newsdesk
With support from Pictureplane and Dublin's own Wounds

Music \| News	9 Sep 2009
NEW BOOK ABOUT CORK’S ROCK HISTORY	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Mercier Press have published Cork Rock-From Rory Gallagher to the Sultans of Ping, a book that tells the story of the growth of rock music in the City over the last five decades.

Music \| News	9 Sep 2009
Chris de Burgh's letter to Peter Crawley	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	9 Sep 2009
Chris de Burgh takes on Irish Times reviewer Peter Crawley	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The singer has lashed out at the critic who slated his Gaiety gig.

Music \| News	9 Sep 2009
Hot Press is looking for one unsigned band to play The Music Show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Your band could be joining Republic of Loose, The Coronas and Imelda May on stage.

Music \| News	8 Sep 2009
Ger Wolfe releases new album	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Cork singer-songwriter's fifth record is out this month.

Music \| News	8 Sep 2009
Beth Orton to play Dundalk	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Spirit Store will host the UK queen of folktronica.

Music \| News	8 Sep 2009
MAJOR NEW MUSIC VENUE FOR DROGHEDA	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The new TLT Theatre in Drogheda is set to officially open on Wednesday September 23.

Music \| News	8 Sep 2009
Sanzkrit album launch party	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Or should we say parties...

Music \| News	8 Sep 2009
More additions to Arthur's Day bill	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Roots Manuva and Ok Go, among others, are Dublin-bound

Music \| News	8 Sep 2009
The Revellions kick off European tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin garage-rock five piece are on the road

Music \| News	8 Sep 2009
Mundy announces November gig	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The boy from Birr will play The Button Factory

Music \| News	8 Sep 2009
Bowling for Soup to play Dublin's Academy	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Texan pop punks have confirmed October 19 date.

Music \| News	8 Sep 2009
Florence & the Machine announce Irish dates	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tickets go on sale this Friday for Belfast and Dublin gigs

Music \| News	8 Sep 2009
New Dublin club night announced	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The uninvitingly titled 'Dead Chickens' will host The Brothers Movement this month.

Music \| News	8 Sep 2009
Another gig announcement! Marina and The Diamonds	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Yep, another Picnic '09 act are coming back to these shores for more.

Music \| News	8 Sep 2009
VAN DIRECTS ASTRAL WEEKS DOC	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Van Morrison is directing a documentary that will focus on his live 2009 version of his 1968 album Astral Weeks.

Music \| News	8 Sep 2009
Go:Audio Dublin show cancelled	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Unforeseen circumstances strike again.

Music \| News	8 Sep 2009
Amnesty fundraiser gig announced	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Rags, I Draw Slow, The Gandhis and The Sick and Indigent Song Club are on the bill

Music \| News	7 Sep 2009
Bell X1 confirm Irish shows	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They include a headlining appearance at the Virginia Pumpkin Festival.

Music \| News	7 Sep 2009
Florence & The Machine announce Belfast & Dublin visits	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You'll be able to catch them in December.

Music \| News	7 Sep 2009
Arctic Monkeys announce dates	The Hot Press Newsdesk
And the Eagles Of Death Metal are coming with them!

Music \| News	7 Sep 2009
Public Image reunite	The Hot Press Newsdesk
No Irish shows yet, but we're hopeful!

Music \| News	7 Sep 2009
Nick Cave stages intimate Vicar St. show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's in support of his The Death Of Bunny Monro novel.

Music \| News	7 Sep 2009
Damien Dempsey joins post-Picnic gig charge	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	7 Sep 2009
Lisa Hannigan confirms Vicar St.	The Hot Press Newsdesk
We're also hopeful of another sighting of The XX.

Music \| News	7 Sep 2009
HMV issues limited-edition My Inspirations Icons calendar	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Bob Dylan, Bono and Macca are among those paying tribute to their heroes.

Music \| News	7 Sep 2009
Walk to the MTV Europe Music Awards with Sony Ericsson!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Sony Ericsson is partnering with MTV Networks International to offer all music lovers this once-in-a-lifetime music adventure!!

Music \| News	7 Sep 2009
Rodrigo y Gabriela for the Olympia	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The show follows on from the release of their 11:11 album.

Music \| News	7 Sep 2009
Delorentos album artwork	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They've gone all atmospheric and Enya on us!

Music \| News	7 Sep 2009
Jester scream into charts and grab festival spot	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Irish band Jester have seen their single ‘Scream’ crash into the Irish singles charts at number 18 after just one week on release.

Music \| News	6 Sep 2009
Tommy Tiernan has them in stitches at the Hot Press Chatroom	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Ahead of his show at the comedy tent, Ireland's favourite comedian Tommy Tiernan dropped by the Hot Press Chatroom last night to answer the fans' questions.

Music \| News	6 Sep 2009
Electric Picnic's a sell-out success	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Elecrtic Picnic mainman John Reynlods has declared this year's event a sell-out.

Music \| News	5 Sep 2009
Bat For Lashes cancels Electric Picnic performance	The Hot Press Newsdesk
EP organisers have confirmed that Bat For Lashes will not be making an appearance at the Electric Arena this evening. ESG have also pulled out.

Music \| News	5 Sep 2009
Billy Bragg, Mundy and The Walkmen talk to the fans at Electric Picnic	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's Day Two in the Hot Press Chatroom and after hosting an exceptional crop of chatty musicians yesterday, we welcomed three new interviewees to be grilled by the public.

Music \| News	4 Sep 2009
Delorentos confirmed for The Music Show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You'll be able to see them on The Live Stage.

Music \| News	4 Sep 2009
Shane O'Neill: Chief Strategy Officer, Liberty Global	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Shane O'Neill is Chief Strategy Officer of Liberty Global, overseeing the company’s strategic planning, mergers & acquisitions and corporate development activities.

Music \| News	4 Sep 2009
Liberty Global Vice President for The Music Show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Shane O'Neill, the Chief Strategy Officer with Liberty Global, has been added to the list of participants at the Music Show.

Music \| News	4 Sep 2009
Olaf Tyaransen for Picnic spoken word	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Hot Press writer will give a reading tomorrow afternoon.

Music \| News	4 Sep 2009
Psychonavigation Y9 sampler	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Dublin electronica label is celebrating its birthday in style!

Music \| News	4 Sep 2009
UPDATE: Billy Bragg Chatroom time confirmed	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He'll be meeting the Electric Picnic massive at 3pm on Saturday.

Music \| News	4 Sep 2009
Glen Hansard added to Music Show line-up	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Swell Season-er is one of numerous additions.

Music \| News	4 Sep 2009
The Hot Press Chatroom at EP kicks off with Lykke Li	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Swedish singer got things started by telling us she'll keep working it for the single ladies like Beyonce on her next record!

Music \| News	4 Sep 2009
Duckworth Lewis Method announce split at the Hot Press Chatroom	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Much to the disappointment of the HP Chatroom crowd, the Duckworth Lewis boys broke the news that last night's Electric Picnic gig was their last.

Music \| News	3 Sep 2009
The Glimmers hit Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dance act to play The Academy.

Music \| News	3 Sep 2009
Walter Mitty and the Realists for Green and Live session	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Limerick Live 95FM to broadcast the live gig.

Music \| News	3 Sep 2009
Lykke Li, Billy Bragg & The Walkmen join the Chatroom line-up	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Never has our tent been so bulging!

Music \| News	3 Sep 2009
Virgil Donati to give Dublin drum clinic	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Joe Satriani's drummer will take over XMusic to give a Masterclass

Music \| News	3 Sep 2009
Pirate Buster for Music Show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He was the man whose evidence put a huge hole in the stern of Pirate Bay, in a landmark judgement in Sweden earlier this year. Now the CEO and Chairman of the International Federation of Phonographic Industries, John Kennedy, is set to speak at The Music Show, which takes place on October 3 and 4, at the RDS in Dublin. He will speak on the issue of illegal downloading and the threat it represents to the Music Industry, which is currently undergoing massive changes as a result of the impact of the internet. The Music Show is run by Hot Press magazine.

Music \| News	3 Sep 2009
Boxer Rebellion announce Dublin HMV Instore	The Hot Press Newsdesk
British group to appear at Grafton St. HMV next week

Music \| News	3 Sep 2009
Seasick Steve joins the Chatroom action + full timetable	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's not long to go now!

Music \| News	2 Sep 2009
Stage Times up for Electric Picnic	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Detailed running order available

Music \| News	2 Sep 2009
Alabama 3 & Tommy Tiernan added to Chatroom line-up	The Hot Press Newsdesk
We're going to be seeing them and you at the Picnic!

Music \| News	2 Sep 2009
Jack Daniel's birthday gig giveaway	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You could be joining some very familiar faces in London.

Music \| News	2 Sep 2009
David Arnold to appear at the Music Show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's tearing himself away from the new Chronicles Of Narnia film to attend!

Music \| News	2 Sep 2009
UPDATE: Final Electric Picnic winner!!!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Congratulations Darren Murray, who has claimed his tickets.

Music \| News	2 Sep 2009
Zero 7 join the Hot Press Chatroom throng	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They've a date with destiny, and their fans, on Friday.

Music \| News	2 Sep 2009
Fight Like Apes for Once a Month club	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Acoustic performance planned for charity event.

Music \| News	1 Sep 2009
The Coronas release new video	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin group unveil 'Listen Dear'.

Music \| News	1 Sep 2009
Delorentos announce album & tour details	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You Can Make Sound will be with us in October.

Music \| News	1 Sep 2009
Poptopia at Electric Picnic adds Welsh and Cosby	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Trainspotting author as well as Stradbally owner to appear.

Music \| News	1 Sep 2009
Julian Plenti plays Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
If he looks a bit like yer' man from Interpol that's because...

Music \| News	1 Sep 2009
The Coronas release new video	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's the first taster from their upcoming Tony Was An Ex-Con album.

Music \| News	1 Sep 2009
New David Turpin album on the way	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's enlisted some heavyweight help.

Music \| News	1 Sep 2009
Eircom block Pirate Bay	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Service Provider obeys court order.

Music \| News	1 Sep 2009
The xx confirmed for the Hot Press Chatroom	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're coming into us on Saturday afternoon.

	1 Sep 2009
The love-hate Gallaghers gems from the Hot Press archives	The Hot Press Newsdesk
We're not entirely surprised that Oasis have split up!

Music \| News	1 Sep 2009
Warp Records night for Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's happening as part of the D.E.A.F. festivities.

Music \| News	1 Sep 2009
[Venue update] Grouper plays the Dublin Filmbase as part of D.E.A.F.	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You definitely won't be fleeced at the bar!

Music \| News	1 Sep 2009
The Stars Of Heaven give away their albums!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's your chance to own a slice of Irish rock history.

Music Review \| Album	1 Sep 2009
My Old Familiar Friend	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Brendan Benson expertly assembles pop music using the manual.

Music \| News	1 Sep 2009
Sophomore album from Lisa Hake	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dundalk-based West Virginian singer-songwriter Lisa Hake has released her second album Wind Under Wood.

Music \| News	31 Aug 2009
Another pair of Electric Picnic tickets up for grabs!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
We're giving away a pair of tickets every day 'til the Festival!

Music \| News	31 Aug 2009
Doran's hope to reopen this week	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Famous Dublin pub and venue "dealing with licensing issues"

Music \| News	31 Aug 2009
Fleetwood Mac add second O2 show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Fans can look forward to a few surprises!

Music \| News	31 Aug 2009
Radiohead tribute for The Button Factory	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Some familiar faces will be performing The Bends.

Music \| News	31 Aug 2009
Bacardi B-Live announces line-up for Electric Picnic 09	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Toddla T, Streetlife DJ’s, Beardyman and many more join Bacardi B-Live line-up at Electric Picnic 09

Music \| News	31 Aug 2009
Akon lines up Dublin and Belfast dates for October	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's bringing some of his pals with him.

Music \| News	31 Aug 2009
Mundy for the Hot Press Chatroom @ Electric Picnic	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's going to be treating us to a few tunes as well!

Music \| News	31 Aug 2009
X Factor tour comes to Ireland	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You'll be able to worship at the feet of Simon Cowell next March!

Music \| News	31 Aug 2009
UPDATE: Today's Electric Picnic winner!!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Congratulations Lisa Sheehan who has claimed her tickets.

Music \| News	31 Aug 2009
UPDATE: Ian Brown adds second Olympia date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Belfast, Dublin, Castlebar & Killarney are all in for a visit.

Music \| News	28 Aug 2009
Mick Flannery added to Chatroom line-up	The Hot Press Newsdesk
And he's bringing his guitar with him!

Music \| News	28 Aug 2009
Win Electric Picnic tickets!!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
We're giving away a pair of tickets every day 'til the Festival!

Music \| News	28 Aug 2009
UPDATE: Tinchy Stryder adds Belfast date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's plugging his new Catch-22 album.

Music \| News	28 Aug 2009
Mr Hudson is Dublin-bound	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The 'Supernova' singer will play the Academy in November.

Music \| News	28 Aug 2009
Hot Press cover stars Arctic Monkeys top the Irish album chart	The Hot Press Newsdesk
We're not the only ones who think that Humbug is the dog's proverbials!

Music \| News	28 Aug 2009
Industry replace Black Eyed Peas at the top of the Irish singles chart	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Irish pop act also have a big show tomorrow night in Tralee.

Music \| News	28 Aug 2009
Tower Records announce September in-stores	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They include a special Beatles Day live broadcast.

Music \| News	28 Aug 2009
Nab tickets for an exclusive movie previews double bill	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Hot Press is bringing the new Bruce Willis movie AND Greg Mottola's latest to town.

Music \| News	28 Aug 2009
Date for your diary: Reemo album launch	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The indie-rock five piece are releasing their debut album next month.

	28 Aug 2009
Paddy Wake Sessions release charity single for Autism Action	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Launch date in Whelans planned.

Music \| News	28 Aug 2009
Massive Attack confirm EP release	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Olympia-bound Wild Bunch's new album will follow in 2010.

Music \| News	28 Aug 2009
UPDATE: Today's Electric Picnic winner!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Congratulations Maedhbh McCarthy!

Music \| News	28 Aug 2009
Friday afternoon Picnic video feast!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Here's something to keep you occupied until knocking off time!

Music \| News	27 Aug 2009
Future of the Left cancel tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Group pull out of gigs.

Music \| News	27 Aug 2009
Jester Scream On New Single	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tipperary alternative rock band Jester have issued a new single called ‘Scream’.

Music \| News	27 Aug 2009
Dylan Christmas Album!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Columbia Records have announced details of a Bob Dylan album of Christmas songs due for release on October 13.

Music \| News	27 Aug 2009
Academic conference on U2	The Hot Press Newsdesk
US university to host a conference on 'U2:The Hype and The Feedback'

Music \| News	27 Aug 2009
Hard Working Class Heroes line-up	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Acts for Dublin festival are released.

Music \| News	27 Aug 2009
Teengirl Fantasy gig in Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Electro duo will come to the Thomas House next month

Music \| News	27 Aug 2009
UPDATE: Jim Kerr & Nicky Ryan added to the Music Show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can meet both of them in October in the RDS.

Music \| News	27 Aug 2009
Dave Geraghty live in HMV Grafton Street	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Bell X1 artist is promoting his second solo album.

Music \| News	27 Aug 2009
Eleanor McEvoy - new album & single, a hit in Poland	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Eleanor McEvoy is to release a new compilation album of 15 singles taken from her four independently-released albums and her new single ‘Oh Uganda’.

Music \| News	27 Aug 2009
RZA plays the Button Factory	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's also in a major Hollywood movie.

Music \| News	27 Aug 2009
Reverend & The Makers headline Coors Light Peak port gig	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's the first in a series of five unique gigs.

Music \| News	27 Aug 2009
Irish Jack for the Academy	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Who's inspiration joins tribute gig.

Music \| News	27 Aug 2009
Dublin band "edit" track to 11 minutes!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They are offering the “short” version as a free download from their MySpace page.

Music \| News	27 Aug 2009
Jinx Lennon confirms DVD release	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Bard of Dundalk is also going on nationwide tour.

Music \| News	27 Aug 2009
Laura Izibor receives MOBO nod	The Hot Press Newsdesk
She's also confirmed for the Hot Press Chatroom @ Electric Picnic.

Music \| News	27 Aug 2009
IFTA hosts music forum	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) is has announced the inaugural IFTA Music Forum, focusing on "Music for the Moving Image", will take place in Dublin on 4 September 2009.

Music \| News	27 Aug 2009
Chicago artist for Donegal	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Michael McDermott will play Jackson's Hotel in Donegal Town on September 4 and 5.

Music \| News	27 Aug 2009
Ireland lose to Duckworth Lewis Method ...	The Hot Press Newsdesk
No, not Neil Hannon & Thomas Walsh, but the ACTUAL Duckworth Lewis Method was how Ireland's cricket team lost by 3 runs (that's THREE) to England today.

Music \| News	27 Aug 2009
Twin Atlantic announce Irish tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're also giving away a taster from their upcoming mini-album.

Music \| News	27 Aug 2009
Ash release new single	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're also embarking on an A-Z Tour of the UK.

Music \| News	26 Aug 2009
Cranberries reunion confirmed	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Limerick four-piece to tour together after a seven year break

Music \| News	26 Aug 2009
Pirate Bay takeover investigated	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Buyer suspected of dodgy dealings

Music \| News	26 Aug 2009
Abedisi Shank scoop Faith No More support	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Noise rockers to warm up crowd tomorrow night.

Music \| News	26 Aug 2009
Mourning Beloveth for Opeth gig	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Irish group to support Swedes in Olympia

Music \| News	26 Aug 2009
Electric Picnic day by day breakdown announced	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Schedule for the weekend is released.

Music \| News	26 Aug 2009
The Script launch The Music Show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Plus Simple Minds legend Jim Kerr added to the forthcoming RDS line-up!

Music \| News	25 Aug 2009
Gurrumul for the Academy	The Hot Press Newsdesk
World music figure to play Dublin

Music \| News	25 Aug 2009
Aslan announce fundraising gig	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Proceeds from upcoming Kells show will go to anti-incinerator campaign

Music \| News	25 Aug 2009
Josh Ritter plays trio of Whelans gigs & Belfast date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Three nights to celebrate 20 years of Whelans

Music \| News	25 Aug 2009
REM set to release 'Live at the Olympia'	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Recordings of 2007's Dublin gigs set for October arrival.

Music \| News	25 Aug 2009
Horse Feathers for Academy 2	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Oregon group hit Dublin in December

	24 Aug 2009
ISIS to play Cork and Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
US group tour in support of new album

	24 Aug 2009
Sub Pop sign new Irish distro deal	The Hot Press Newsdesk
[PIAS] are on board, Mudhoney & Nirvana reissues approach.

Music \| News	24 Aug 2009
Free & Easy gears up	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Four acts warm up for Electric Picnic with free shows at Crawdaddy.

Music \| News	24 Aug 2009
Jack L confirms Olympia date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Lukeman to play Dublin venue in November.

Music \| News	24 Aug 2009
Maria Tecce returns to the Dublin Fringe	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Festival-goers will get to see her new Latin extravaganza, Viva!

Music \| News	24 Aug 2009
This is your chance to attend a special interview with The Script!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Music Show, the largest event of its kind to be staged in Ireland, will be launched this Wednesday Afternoon, August 26 by THE SCRIPT, at a secret location in the centre of Dublin.

Music \| News	21 Aug 2009
The Blizzards & Laura Izibor join Cois Fharraige line-up	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Mullingar's finest have also scored a major label UK deal.

Music \| News	21 Aug 2009
First Hot Press Chatroom acts announced	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Bell X1, Damien Dempsey & Dinosaur Jr. are among those meeting their public at the Electric Picnic.

Music \| News	21 Aug 2009
Deep Purple man for the National Concert Hall	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Jon Lord is reviving the epic Concerto for Group and Orchestra.

Music \| News	21 Aug 2009
Snow Patrol cover INXS	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's for the latest Late Night Tales mix, which Gary and Tom are curating.

Music Review \| Album	21 Aug 2009
Pilfershire Lane	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Batty Busch goes proggy, sings like a moggy.

Music \| News	21 Aug 2009
Tom Dunne one of the big JNLR winners	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's grown the Newstalk morning show audience by 53%

Music \| News	21 Aug 2009
Christy Moore & Luka Bloom play joint gig!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's happening next month in County Cork.

Music \| News	20 Aug 2009
Josh Ritter announces club tour.	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's bringing The Love Canon String Band with him.

Music \| News	20 Aug 2009
Punk festival takes place in Offaly	The Hot Press Newsdesk
UK veterans The Partisans top the bill.

Music \| News	20 Aug 2009
Colm Lynch confirms album launch gig	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's bringing a load of his mates with him!

Music \| News	20 Aug 2009
New radio listening figures released	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Radio 1 dominate nationally, while South East Radio, KCLR 96FM, Galway Bay FM, WLR FM, Radio Kerry, Highland Radio & i102-104FM will all be popping corks!

Music \| News	19 Aug 2009
Clive Barnes Music for major Hollywood Film	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Irish songwriter and blues guitarist Clive Barnes will have his music used throughout the forthcoming Hollywood film Gospel Hill.

Music \| News	19 Aug 2009
Rory Gallagher statue sketch revealed	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Guitarist's memorial to be unveiled in June 2010

Music \| News	19 Aug 2009
Snow Patrol announce Christmas shows with a difference	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Also expect to hear a few Reindeer Section tunes!

Music \| News	19 Aug 2009
Speech Debelle announces Irish shows	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Mercury Music Prize nominee is in Belfast & Dublin.

Music \| News	19 Aug 2009
Elbow to be publically interviewed in Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's happening next month as part of the Absolut Fringe festival.

Music \| News	19 Aug 2009
More Electric Picnic additions	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Passion Pitt, The Hacker and David Kitt are among those joining the bill.

Music \| News	19 Aug 2009
Imelda May added to the Music Show line-up	The Hot Press Newsdesk
She's playing on the Live Stage at the RDS.

Music \| News	18 Aug 2009
Sweet Savage support Motorhead	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Belfast metallers also have a new album in the can.

Music \| News	18 Aug 2009
Poptopia! line-up at the Electric Picnic announced	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dark Room Notes, Neosupervital & Miss Panti are among those doing it for the kitsch!

Music \| News	18 Aug 2009
Yellowman confirms Dublin gig	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The dancehall star is in The Button Factory.

Music \| News	18 Aug 2009
SHARON CORR THE BIGGEST CLIMBER IN UK AIRPLAY	The Hot Press Newsdesk
'It's Not A Dream' is shaping up to be a huge hit.

Music \| News	18 Aug 2009
Peter Bjorn & John play the Dublin Tripod.	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Ask nicely and they might treat you to a Europe cover!

Music \| News	18 Aug 2009
Latest Shred Yr Face line-up announced	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Espers, The Cave Singers and Woods are all bound for Dublin and Belfast.

Music \| News	18 Aug 2009
New Swell Season release date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They've made a taster from Strict Joy available online.

Music \| News	17 Aug 2009
DeadMau5 in for late night show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's taking place in October in the Dublin Academy.

Music \| News	17 Aug 2009
Giveamanakick The Bucket	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The HP-approved Limerick duo are sadly calling it a day.

Music \| News	17 Aug 2009
The Japanese Popstars release festival album	The Hot Press Newsdesk
We Just Are: Live is due in September.

Music \| News	17 Aug 2009
Streets' bassist diagnosed with Swine Flue	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Streets' have cancelled all gigs over the next few days, because the bassist Wayne Bennett has gone down with Swine Flu.

Music \| News	17 Aug 2009
The Radio link up with Jinx Lennon	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The fruits of their labours are out in a fortnight!

Music \| News	17 Aug 2009
The Mars Volta play Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can catch them in the Olympia before Chrimbo.

Music \| News	17 Aug 2009
U2 break Wembley record	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're also hoping to find post-360 Tour homes for The Claw.

Music \| News	17 Aug 2009
The Edge stars in new documentary	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It Might Get Loud also stars Jack White and Jimmy Page.

Music \| News	17 Aug 2009
Fanning moves back to 2fm	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Radio 1 also gets three new arts programmes as part of RTÉ radio's new autumn schedule.

Music \| News	17 Aug 2009
Y&T announce Irish dates	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The spandex 'n' bubbleperm revival starts here!

Music \| News	17 Aug 2009
Gomez headline The Academy	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're coming to Dublin in November armed with a cracking new record.

Music \| News	17 Aug 2009
Joe Bonamassa plots Irish tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Belfast, Dublin & Cork will all be thoroughly blues rocked.

Music \| News	16 Aug 2009
MAJOR NAMES ANNOUNCED FOR THE MUSIC SHOW	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The first batch of participants have been announced for the Music Show 2009, which takes place in the R.D.S. Main Hall on October 3 and 4.

Music \| News	14 Aug 2009
Hot Press Launch Campaign Encouraging Musicians To Shop Local	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Hot Press has launched a nationwide 'SHOP LOCAL' campaign to encourage Irish musicians to support their local musical instrument store.

Music \| News	14 Aug 2009
Music world mourns Les Paul	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Creator of iconic guitar passes away aged 94

Music \| News	14 Aug 2009
Floyd Soul and the Wolf, Unfanged Farewell Gig	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Farewell gig planned for the end of August

Music \| News	14 Aug 2009
Tyler injured - Aerosmith cancel tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Current tour cancelled after Steven Tyler falls off stage

Music \| News	14 Aug 2009
Van Zandt Exclusive on Dublin City FM	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin City FM's noise annoys to broadcast the second part of their exclusive interview with Steven Van Zandt

Music \| News	14 Aug 2009
Mael Mordha for the Academy 2	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Irish Metallers plan release gig for latest album

Music \| News	14 Aug 2009
Lauren Guillery pulls out of Eurocultured Festival	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Irish-based French singer-songwriter Lauren Guillery has cancelled her Eurocultured Festival performance.

Music \| News	14 Aug 2009
Steel Guitar Fest for Drogheda	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The 8th Irish Steel Guitar Festival returns to the Drogheda area in October.

Music \| News	14 Aug 2009
Musicians for Equality Announce Vicar St Gig	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Michele Ann Kelly and The Spikes are just two of the acts announced for the Musicians For Marriage Equality gig.

Music \| News	14 Aug 2009
Rednecks Go Live Again	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Redneck Manifesto return to Whelan's for their first live show in 15 months.

Music \| News	14 Aug 2009
DEAF Fundraiser at Meeting House Square	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Eat, drink and be merry at festival fundraiser

Music \| News	14 Aug 2009
Bruton says bankers should be prosecuted	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	14 Aug 2009
Jacko dominates charts, with Florence hot on his heels!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The latest charts show Michael Jackson with a staggering nine albums in the top 100.

Music \| News	13 Aug 2009
The XX confirmed for Electric Picnic	The Hot Press Newsdesk
We have an interview with the indie hotshots in our next issue.

Music \| News	13 Aug 2009
JLS for the O2	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Rising pop act confirm February date.

Music \| News	13 Aug 2009
Belsonic stage times announced	The Hot Press Newsdesk
There are also VIP tickets up for grabs.

Music \| News	13 Aug 2009
Smalltown America stage mega club night in Derry.	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They've also confirmed an all ages And So I Watch You From Afar gig in Dublin.

Music \| News	13 Aug 2009
Pat McCarthy In Ireland To Finish Bipolar Album	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The REM and Madonna man is recording in Offaly.

Music Review \| Live	13 Aug 2009
Indiependence Festival	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Aftermath’s Mick Cronin and Ellie from Heathers bring us a frontline report from this year’s Indiependence festial in Cork.

Music \| News	13 Aug 2009
Raygun on that video	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The pop-rockers are unrepentant about their Spinal Tap-style musings

Music \| News	13 Aug 2009
Tom Jones, Estelle & Kasabian confirmed for Guinness show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You'll be able to win tickets on hotpress.com.

Music \| News	13 Aug 2009
Acts Wanted For Latest Round Of Tisch Videos	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Hot Press is pleased to announce a nationwide search for Irish artists to have a music video directed and produced by film students from the Tisch School of Arts, NYU.

Music \| News	13 Aug 2009
Backstreet Boys play the Dublin O2	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The gig's happening in November.

Music \| News	13 Aug 2009
John Clarke to quit as Head of 2fm	The Hot Press Newsdesk
His tenure at the national broadcaster will end next year.

Music \| News	12 Aug 2009
Grouper and John Wiese for Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Two acts are confirmed as part of DEAF 2009

Music \| News	12 Aug 2009
Gary Lightbody in go-karting accident	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Snow Patrol singer broke a rib

Music \| News	12 Aug 2009
Former drug dealer Howard Marks to play Galway and Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
'Mr Nice' will be accompanying Happy Mondays guitarist Kav Sandhu.

Music \| News	12 Aug 2009
Punk singer in airport security alert	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Paranoid Visions' Aoife Destruction is detained by armed police.

Music \| News	11 Aug 2009
Toddla T to make Belfast debut	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Sheffield wunderkind will be joined by Duke Dumont at the Stiff Kitten

Music \| News	11 Aug 2009
NODZZZ and So Cow for Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Californian pop-rockers play Whelan's on September 25

Music \| News	10 Aug 2009
Willy Deville dies at age 55	The Hot Press Newsdesk
US punk singer-songwriter and all-round maverick Willy DeVille has died at the age of 55 in a New York hospital.

Music \| News	10 Aug 2009
Subplots release new video	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin trio unveil video for 'Call to Arms'

Music \| News	10 Aug 2009
The Lookalikes reunite for 30th birthday show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're playing the Button Factory next month.

Music \| News	10 Aug 2009
Tommy Reilly for Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
T4 Orange Unsigned Act winner confirms Twisted Pepper date.

Music \| News	10 Aug 2009
Director confirm Irish tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're running round the country in October.

Music \| News	10 Aug 2009
Moondance Festival cancelled	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The promoters are confident the Galway event will go ahead next year.

Music \| News	8 Aug 2009
U2 top box-office chart	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They've grossed over $40 million from five shows.

Music \| News	7 Aug 2009
The Prodigy invade Dublin and Belfast	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The seminal group will play the O2 and Odyssey in December.

Music \| News	7 Aug 2009
All Ireland Battle of the Bands is go.	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The first L.E. All Ireland Battle of the Bands gears up

Music \| News	7 Aug 2009
Mercury bounce for nominees	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Glasvegas, Friendly Fires and The Invisible the big beneficiaries

Music \| News	7 Aug 2009
The Script celebrate a year in the chart	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Meanwhile, U2's 14 album stranglehold on the Top 100 is broken.

Music \| News	7 Aug 2009
Willard Grant Conspiracy announce Irish tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Cork, Dundalk and Belfast are all on the itinerary.

Music \| News	6 Aug 2009
Corr breaks BBC	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Sharon Corr has made a major breakthrough with her debut single

Music \| News	6 Aug 2009
Charity gig in Twisted Pepper	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Robotnik to headline, in a show of philanthropy worthy of Bono himself

Music \| News	6 Aug 2009
Calvin Harris for the Academy	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Fresh from last week in Marlay Park, Harris hits Dublin again.

Music \| News	6 Aug 2009
Boyz Noize set sights on Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Alexander Ridha, aka Boyz Noize, will destroyz the Academy in October

Music \| News	6 Aug 2009
Insect Warfare plot Irish tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Texan group plan lightening assault across nation.

Music \| News	6 Aug 2009
Artane Band to release an album	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Croke Park staples will release on Spoke Records

Music \| News	6 Aug 2009
Pierce Turner to play Colfers, Carrig-on-Bannow	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Wexford man will rent a piano especially for the occasion

Music \| News	6 Aug 2009
Cois Fharraige acts announced	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Doves & The Zutons are among the heavy-hitters bound for Clare in September.

Music \| News	6 Aug 2009
Calvin Harris announces Dublin headliner	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's in November at The Academy.

Music \| News	5 Aug 2009
David Ford for The Sugar Club	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Singer Songwriter returns to Ireland for Dublin and Galway dates

Music \| News	5 Aug 2009
The Boxer Rebellion takes hold in Ireland	The Hot Press Newsdesk
London Alternative Rockers confirm Dublin and Belfast dates

Music \| News	4 Aug 2009
Mike Scott sets 20 Yeats poems to music	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Waterboys will perform the new material in the Abbey Theatre next March.

Music \| News	4 Aug 2009
Opeth to play Olympia Theatre	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Progressive Swedish Metallers confirm October date.

Music \| News	4 Aug 2009
Stillroom EP giveaway with local newspaper	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Fresh from a thumbs-up review in Hot Press Dublin rock band Stillroom are set to launch their EP on August 11.

Music \| News	4 Aug 2009
Fearghal McKee and Colm Hassett to play free Dublin gig	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The former Whipping Boys are now billed as Fearghal McKee and the Shitty Shit Shits

Music \| News	4 Aug 2009
Arctic Monkeys to release single through Oxfam	The Hot Press Newsdesk
'Crying Lightening' hits the shops on Friday, August 14

Music \| News	4 Aug 2009
White Lies to play Belfast	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The London indie-rockers have announced a December date

Music \| News	4 Aug 2009
Lemonheads announce Dublin dates	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Evan Dando rolls into Dublin on September 11 and Belfast the following night

Music \| News	4 Aug 2009
Recycling tent for Electric Picnic	The Hot Press Newsdesk
There'll be furniture made from old electrical goods, as well as phone-charging facilities for festival-goers.

Music \| News	4 Aug 2009
Mew confirm Dublin date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Nine Inch Nails-approved Danes are in The Academy

Music \| News	4 Aug 2009
Robotnik and Noise Control headline new all-dayer	The Hot Press Newsdesk
DubArtsFest takes place this month in Temple Bar.

Music \| News	4 Aug 2009
New Wallis Bird video	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The folk-pop singer's latest video is up on Youtube.

Music \| News	31 Jul 2009
Myp Et Jeep headline Limerick radio gig	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Herm and Laminate Reno are also on the Green & Live bill.

Music \| News	31 Jul 2009
Napalm Death headline new metal festival	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's taking place next month in Waterford

Music \| News	31 Jul 2009
David O'Doherty show in Whelan's	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The comedian/musician will record a live album this Monday night

Music \| News	30 Jul 2009
Thomas Dybdahl to support Handsome Furs Irish dates	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Norwegian singer songwriter Thomas Dybdahl has been confirmed as the main support for husband and wife duo Handsome Furs' Irish tour.

Music \| News	30 Jul 2009
Paul McLoone show to broadcast from Bruxelles	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Undertones frontman will host David Kitt, House of Cosy Cushions and Fight Like Apes.

Music \| News	30 Jul 2009
Belfast DJ attacked in Canada	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Despite suffering serious head injuries, Calibre still played his gig.

Music \| News	30 Jul 2009
Saxon men plot Irish tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Brace yourself for a night of unashamed NWOBHM nostalgia.

Music \| News	30 Jul 2009
Dawn Landes plays Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The alt. country star also has a new album awaiting Irish release.

Music \| News	30 Jul 2009
Arctic Monkeys LIVE HERE @ 9 PM Tonight	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Hot Press is delighted to be hosting the live Arctic Monkeys web transmission, which is taking place tonight at 9pm and finds them showcasing tracks from their sensational new Humbug album.

Music \| News	30 Jul 2009
Jack Penate announces dates	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's Dublin and Belfast-bound in October.

Music \| News	30 Jul 2009
More Electric Picnic acts announced	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They include a back in business Lamb.

Music \| News	30 Jul 2009
Cranberries reunion on the cards	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Guitarist Noel Hogan says he'd bet the band will get back together in the future.

Music \| News	29 Jul 2009
Lily Allen for The 02	The Hot Press Newsdesk
She plays her biggest Irish solo date this December.

Music \| News	29 Jul 2009
Electric Wizard set sights on Dublin and Belfast	The Hot Press Newsdesk
British Doom rockers to play first ever Irish dates in September.

Music \| News	29 Jul 2009
Three Irish authors on Booker long-list	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Colm Tóibín, William Trevor and first-time author Ed O'Loughlin are in the running for much sought-after literary prize.

Music \| News	29 Jul 2009
Wallis Bird to play instore at Road Records tomorrow	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Bird announces special Dublin appearance in support of New Boots album.

Music \| News	29 Jul 2009
Joe Gideon & The Shark announce Irish debut	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The critically acclaimed blues duo will play Dublin's Crawdaddy on September 23.

Music \| News	29 Jul 2009
Comedy gigs galore	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Jarlath Regan for the Sugar Club, Andrew Maxwell and Jason Byrne for Vicar Street.

Music \| News	29 Jul 2009
CSI: The Experience is coming to the Ambassador	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Love CSI? Now you can be Horatio Caine for a day...if that's your kind of thing...

Music \| News	28 Jul 2009
David Kitt for The River Sessions	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Kittser takes to the water for a seabound session on the River Shannon.

Music \| News	28 Jul 2009
New festival for Clontarf, Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Mighty Stef to headline Summersound

Music \| News	28 Jul 2009
Turner to perform entire album	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Pierce Turner is to perform his 2001 album 3 Minute World in its entirety for the time ever at The Courtyard Piano Bar in Leixlip, Co Kildare on Thursday July 30.

Music \| News	28 Jul 2009
The Script add final Killarney date to sold-out tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin trio The Script have announced a final INEC date to their string of dates in late August and early September.

Music \| News	28 Jul 2009
MTV shows off Oxegen highlights	The Hot Press Newsdesk
MTV are gearing up for a full recap of the Oxegen festival this weekend, with live footage galore.

Music \| News	28 Jul 2009
And So I Watch You From Afar to play Academy 2	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Northern Irish post-rock wizards will headline a date in Dublin's Academy 2.

Music \| News	28 Jul 2009
Jay Reatard for Whelan's	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Memphis punk plays here in November, with tickets on sale tomorrow.

Music \| News	28 Jul 2009
Hot Press writer Olaf Tyaransen speaks to Irvine Welsh	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Backstage during Primal Scream's set at the Galway Arts Festival, Olaf Tyaransen interviews Scottish author Irvine Welsh.

Music \| News	28 Jul 2009
The Blizzards announce Olympia show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
UPDATE: Pre-sale is on now!

Music \| News	28 Jul 2009
Toby Keith announces Dublin and Belfast dates	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The phenomenally successful American country singer will play the Olympia on November 12 and the Odyssey Arena on November 13.

Music \| News	28 Jul 2009
Mystery Jets play Dublin DJ set	The Hot Press Newsdesk
August 8 is the date for indie

Music \| News	28 Jul 2009
Bitches with Wolves for Marlay Park	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They replace Zane Lowe, who has pulled out due to illness.

Music \| News	27 Jul 2009
Boyzone bag Mark Ronson for new album	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	27 Jul 2009
Hotpress.com hosts live Arctic Monkeys web gig	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's happening this Thursday at 9pm.

Music \| News	25 Jul 2009
U2 triumph at Croke Park	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They came, they saw, they comprehensively rocked the gaff!

Music \| News	24 Jul 2009
Mastodon hoping for Marlay date with Gorham	The Hot Press Newsdesk
In an interview in the next issue of Hot Press, Mastodon’s Troy Sanders expresses his hope that the band’s Marlay Park gig will provide the opportunity for a stage union with legendary Thin Lizzy guitarist Scott Gorham.

Music \| News	24 Jul 2009
Michael Jackson tribute show comes to Ireland	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tito Jackson is taking care of MC duties.

Music \| News	24 Jul 2009
U2 stage times	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The chaps are on at 8.45pm.

Music \| News	24 Jul 2009
D.E.A.F. benefit gig	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's a seven act blow-out in Meeting House Square.

Music \| News	24 Jul 2009
Tower Records announce instores	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's going to be a very rock 'n' roll month in Wicklow Street.

Music \| News	23 Jul 2009
U2 join Rock And Roll Hall of Fame birthday bill	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The party's taking place in New York in October.

Music \| News	23 Jul 2009
Winners of the Play at Palooza Comp announced!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Killer Chloe will play the Saturday in Tullamore, while The Red Labels will rock out on Sunday!

Music \| News	23 Jul 2009
Oxegen 2010 dates revealed	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's not the only big thing happening that weekend!

Music \| News	23 Jul 2009
Alec Finn says De Dannan are not coming out of retirement	The Hot Press Newsdesk
A major row is brewing about the use of the name De Dannan – recently announced for a date at the World Fleadh. Alec Finn, one of the founder members of the group, has broken his silence to Hot Press, insisting that he is the registered owner of the name – and therefore that it cannot be used without his agreement.

Music \| News	22 Jul 2009
New Irish charity download site launches	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Minus Circus, Mark Geary and Luan Parle are among those supporting Music Box For Life.Com

Music \| News	22 Jul 2009
Joshua Radin for Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The American nu-folker is in The Academy.

Music \| News	22 Jul 2009
Florence & The Machine for Electric Picnic	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Florence & The Machine have been added to the bill for the Electric Picnic, which is where the Mercury Prize nominees made their Irish debut last summer.

Music \| News	22 Jul 2009
Billy Talent play Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're doing their punk rawk thing in the Olympia.

Music \| News	22 Jul 2009
Flat Lake Festival line-up announced	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Keith Allen, Shane MacGowan & Cillian Murphy are all Clones-bound next month.

Music \| News	22 Jul 2009
Guinness birthday gig line-ups announced	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Want to see David Gray, The Enemy, The Wombats, The Undertones & Lisa Hannigan on the same Dublin club bill? Step this way...

Music \| News	22 Jul 2009
Oxegen fan poll results announced	The Hot Press Newsdesk
MCD have released the results of their online Oxegen fan poll, which makes extremely good reading for Brandon Flowers and his pals.

Music \| News	21 Jul 2009
The Tweetest Thing	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Online postcards from The Edge!

Music \| News	21 Jul 2009
UPDATE: Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions add Dublin show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Ms. Sandoval is also lined up to appear on the new Massive Attack album.

Music \| News	21 Jul 2009
Lisa Hannigan nominated for Mercury Music Prize	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Kasabian and Florence And The Machine are early front-runners.

Music \| News	21 Jul 2009
Caterpillar Jones release new video