Lisa Hannigan talks Bowie, Brexit, her art and repealing the 8th in the new Hot Press

Due on August 19, her At Swim album is an absolute pearler...

In the new Hot Press: Lisa Hannigan

As one of Ireland's true musical gems unveils her career-defining third album, everything from the album's gestation to David Bowie, Paul Simon and repealing the 8th are up for discussion in our new issue

Lisa Hannigan At Swim Album Review

IRISH STAR DELIVERS HER BEST ALBUM YET

LISTEN: Lisa Hannigan previews her new album, At Swim, with 'Prayer For The Dying'

Due in August, it's produced by The National's Aaron Dessner

Steve Earle, Prince, Lisa Hannigan, Sam Beam & Radiohead star in Free Music Friday

There's also quality fare from Brian Wilson, Major Lazer, Neon Wolf & Amanda Palmer

The Unthanks, Lisa Hannigan and more for Clonmel Junction Festival

Mitchelstown Caves included in the venues set to host outstanding line-up

Lisa Hannigan, Dimitri From Paris & The Sugarhill Gang among Interlude star turns

The urban Dublin festival has moved to an earlier June slot

Lisa Hannigan showcases her new album with extensive Irish tour

She's hitting the road in June

Lisa Hannigan, John Banville & Roddy Doyle among Electric Picnic Literary Tent stars

The Stradbally weekender is getting extremely close!

Line-up for The Lismore Suite announced

Prelude to Sounds From A Safe Harbour to include Lisa Hannigan and Bryce and Aaron Dessner

LISTEN: Lisa Hannigan collaborates with Ritual & Glen Hansard + joins Damien Rice on new soundtrack

We have to say Ms. H is sounding darn good!

Electric Picnic unveils Mindfield line-up

Another year of stirring debate, lively discussion and all manner of brainstorming action is on the cards in Stradbally, as the plans for the Mindfield at the year's Electric Picnic have been unveiled

Dave Gilmour, Lisa Hannigan for Borris Festival

There’s an impressive sprinkling of musicians lined up for this coming weekend’s Borris House Festival of Writing and Ideas taking place in Borris, Co Carlow.

Killkenny Trad Fest 2015

Kilkenny Tradfest 2015. Sunday 15 March. Sweeney's Men, John Spillane, Ronan O Snodaigh, Soundings with Lisa Hannigan & Dylan Haskins and guests Willie Duggan, Tomm Moore, Richie Egan & Andy Irvine

Soundings: Holy Trinity to feature in Spoken Word Festival

Special event will welcome a bevy of special guests

Lisa Hannigan releases charity Christmas song

Her version of 'The Christmas Waltz' is in aid of the Dublin Simon Community.

Turning Pirate confirm NYE party lineup

Lisa Hannigan, Richie Egan, Booka Brass Band and many more to ring in the New Year

Lisa Hannigan, Damien Dempsey & The Riptide Movement star on charity Xmas LP

All proceeds are going to mental health charity Aware

Lisa Hannigan checks in with Hot Press

The chanteuse has updated us on news of an album, her movie work and more

Record Story Day fever grips Ireland

With International Record Store Day this Saturday (April 19) there is an array of events happening around the country to appeal to both the general music fan and the avid record collector.

Lisa Hannigan talks writing process for third album

A late 2014/early 2015 release is the aim at present.

Lisa Hannigan & Paul Noonan among Mix Tape NYE stars

The Irish stars will be out in force on New Year’s Eve as the Turning Pirate posse stage another of their fabulous Mix Tape parties in Vicar St.

Lisa Hannigan among those mourning JJ Cale's death

Lisa Hannigan is among the musicianly admirers paying tribute to JJ Cale who died yesterday after suffering a heart attack in California.

Coughlan's Music Festival tickets on sale tomorrow

Lisa Hannigan, Wallis Bird and Cathy Davey among the headliners at Cork music festival. Tickets go on sale tomorrow...

Lisa Hannigan to headline Cork festival

Coughlan's Bar will play host an intimate festival this September..

Lisa Hannigan to feature on Nick Drake tribute

Hannigan features alongside Luluc, Scott Matthews, Teddy Thompson and more...

LISTEN! Lisa Hannigan sings Tom Waits

Check out the Meath singer's take on 'Martha', here...

ENCHANTING WAYS

From retiring homebird to wandering nomad, Lisa Hannigan has taken a bigger leap than most in 2012, trading her Dublin home of over a decade for the bright lights of… well, everywhere. Hot Press catches up with Ireland’s indie sweetheart to talk writing, rollercoasters and living out of a suitcase.

New Year’s Eve at Vicar St.

Lisa Hannigan, Richie Egan and Jerry Fish will all perform at the event...

Lisa Hannigan's magical evening captured

Moments from Lisa Hannigan and Cathy Davey's gig in the Iveagh Gardens captured...

Lisa Hannigan to support Glen Hansard

The two friends are hitting Europe.

New Single and Tour Plans for Lisa Hannigan

Lisa Hannigan has announced details of an upcoming tour supporting Richard Hawley and plans for the third single from her stunning sophomore record Passenger.

WATCH: Lisa, Glen and John Smith cover The Band

Check out the video of the trio running through 'The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down' below...

Lisa Hannigan & Cathy Davey for [PIAS] NITES

The Dublin event takes place later this month...

Liss Ard is back with a bang

Chic, Lisa Hannigan and Toots & The Maytals are heading south!

FREE MUSIC FRIDAY

Starring Lisa Hannigan, Lana Del Rey, Pennywise, Rufus Wainwright, Bon Iver, Bobby Womack, a Sex Pistols offspring and, at long last, the return of The National...

WATCH: Lisa Hannigan covers The Band

The singer performed 'The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down' in Amsterdam yesterday.

Lisa Hannigan and Other Lives for Iveagh Gardens

It will be the first of many [PIAS] NITES to come.

Lisa Hannigan for Dublin

Last Irish dates for the immediate future...

Lisa Hannigan confirmed for The Music Show

The singer will perform at this month's RDS event.

Choice Music Prize Event line-up announced

All ten nominees will perform...

Lisa Hannigan receives Number 1 Award

IMRO presented the singer-songwriter with the award today.

Lisa Hannigan for Vicar Street in 2012

She'll also join New Year's Eve festivities in Dublin.

Lisa Hannigan & James Vincent McMorrow for Dublin

The talented Irish artists will perform at the Button Factory in December.

Other Voices returns

Series ten airs from March...

Little Bird [Music video]

She Moves In Mysterious Ways

At just 30 years of age, Lisa Hannigan has gone from being Damien Rice’s sidekick to establishing herself as one of the most important new artists in contemporary Irish music. With the release of her second album, Passenger, she is set to take the world by storm. But behind the natural beauty is a remarkable woman who is beginning to reveal the depth of her mysteries…

Lisa Hannigan returns to Irish shores

The current Hot Press cover star will tour the country this December.

Lisa Hannigan is the new queen of the Irish charts

The current Hot Press cover star has dethroned Adele!

Full Irish album chart round-up

There's a new queen in town...

Watch: Lisa Hannigan live

The Meath songstress appeared on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno.

Passenger

Softly does it on album number two from county Meath songbird.

Free Lisa Hannigan download

Here’s a chance to get your hands on ‘A Sail’ for free ahead of the release of her second album Passenger.

Sneak preview of Lisa Hannigan's new album artwork

Passenger is out here on October 21.

The Body and Soul Gathering

Lisa Hannigan offers a typically delicate performance

Lisa Hannigan & James Vincent McMorrow top Mitchelstown bill

They're playing in a cave!

Lisa Hannigan

The Meath singer transfixes the audience with her stunning ethereal voice.

Ash, Stereo MCs, Lisa Hannigan and Whipping Boy all to perform at Temple House Festival

The Sligo event is shaping up to be pretty tasty!

Lisa Hannigan confirms Dublin show

The Whelan's pre-sale has already started.

Lisa Hannigan announces marathon Irish tour

It's no sleep 'til Newbridge as she previews her new album

Lisa Hannigan posts studio film

You can watch her recording her new album in Wales.

Stars turn out for Set birthday bash

They mightn't have won the "drive for five" but them Kilkenny people still know how to party!

Lisa Hannigan & The Chieftains guest on Herbie Hancock album

The Imagine Project is out next month.

Friends of the Earth

Environmental do-gooders Friends Of The Earth and promoters Turning Pirate combined forces on Earth Day, April 22 for “the mother of all gigs”.

FRIENDS OF THE EARTH CHARITY GIG

Lisa Hannigan, Mundy and Gavin Glass were some the artists who performed at the all star charity bash in Whelans

Lisa Hannigan to play Friends Of The Earth benefit

Mundy and Roesy are among those joining her for the Whelan's bash.

Lisa Hannigan confirmed for Snow Patrol concert

She will join Band of Horses and General Fiasco as special guests to Snow Patrol, at their Bangor show on June 5

Sea-Sew

Hannigan announces second Vicar St. show

Tickets go on sale on Monday.

Lisa Hannigan announces December dates

She's also heading out on tour in the States with David Gray.

Lisa Hannigan nominated for Mercury Music Prize

Kasabian and Florence And The Machine are early front-runners.

Lisa Hannigan moves up the UK charts

Her debut solo record, Sea Sew, has entered the UK album charts at number 58 since its release on Monday.

Lisa Hannigan confirms more Irish dates + Jools Holland

She's appearing on Later... this week with Mozzer and the New York Dolls.

The sew must go on

Her split with Damien Rice caused headlines around the music world. Now Lisa Hannigan is taking her first steps as a solo artist with a wonderfully ethereal debut album, Sea Sew. She talks to hot press about the end of her partnership with Rice, her hopes for the future and the influence of romantic entanglements on her powerfully feminine songwriting.

Reader's Poll Results

So, the polls are in, and we might as well rename the whole shebang Hannigan’s Ball!

Irish musicians play Gaza benefit

Neil Hannon and Lisa Hannigan head the Vicar St. line-up

Other Voices Line-up Announced

RTE Two have confirmed the line-up for the Other Voices recordings next month.

Hannigan Bags American Deal

Dave Matthews' ATO label has won the battle to release Lisa Hannigan's solo album in the States.

Lisa Hannigan announces Xmas show

Lisa Hannigan has announced her biggest headlining Irish show to date in Vicar St. in December.

Sea Sew

Damien Rice's former collaborator flourishes on solo debut.

Lisa Hannigan, Ham Sandwich, Blizzards for Tower birthday gigs

Tower Records have announced an extensive series of instore gigs to celebrate 15 years in Dublin.

Lisa Hannigan heads out on US tour, confirms album date

Lisa Hannigan has been “handpicked” by Jason Mraz to open for him on his upcoming American tour.

Lisa Hannigan, Mercury Rev for Kilkenny Arts

Following on from yesterday’s news that Spiritualized will be performing at Wired @ the Kilkenny Arts Festival, the rest of the line-up has been unveiled.

Lisa Hannigan Live At Cyprus Avenue

Captivating gig showcases Lisa's solo talents

Lisa Hannigan adds new tour dates

Lisa Hannigan has added another batch of dates to her already extensive Irish tour.

WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Lisa Hannigan Irish tour of small towns announced

The good people of Cloughanover, Co. Galway can count their lucky stars- Lisa Hannigan is coming to town!

Lisa Hannigan completes solo album

Lisa Hannigan is in celebratory mood this week after completing her debut solo album.

Two unique duets for Meteor Awards

Duetting pairs Lisa Hannigan (pictured) and Gary Lightbody as well as Sinead O'Connor and Republic Of Loose, are set to perform live together at the forthcoming Meteor Irish Music Awards.

Lisa Hannigan to play in Kerry

Lisa Hannigan is to make a rare solo appearance in Kerry this November.

Folk column: So long, Hannigan

Folk and trad news by Greg McAteer.

A&R scrum begins for Lisa Hannigan

After parting ways with Damien Rice, the race to sign Lisa Hannigan to a solo deal is well and truly on.