The Coronas talk new album, worst gigs, and a festival-filled summer

Coronas frontman Danny O’Reilly lets us in on his best and worst festival experiences, and recalls his backstage encounters with Paul McCartney and Arcade Fire.

The Coronas confirm Live At The Marquee visit

Them and Elton are in town next June.

The Coronas announce Olympia Theatre date

The foursome pencil in a hometown gig in December

Danny O'Reilly, Nadine O'Regan & Hector join Today FM

Sadly, it's a Marconi House "goodbye" to Declan Meehan & Jim O'Neill

The Coronas frontman "shocked" to see his name in political ad

The campaign listed the singer’s name in conjunction with the concept of Irish artists being “shafted” by Irish radio

"The Gig" feat The Coronas, Gavin James, Ryan Sheridan & more

"The Gig” on Saturday 6th February in The Olympia Theatre presented by FM104 in conjunction with the ISPCC. Featuring The Coronas, Gavin James, Ryan Sheridan, Lethal Dialect, The Academic and Sample Answer.

The Coronas & Gavin James top FM104 charity bill

The Gig takes place next month in the Olympia

The Coronas, The Riptide Movement and Little Green Cars Live At 2FM Xmas Ball

A host of Ireland's top acts performed at 3arena on 23rd of December 2015. The Riptide Movement, The Coronas and Little Green Cars performed alongside the likes of Hozier, Gavin James, Hudson Taylor and Ryan Sheridan.

Flashback to Electric Picnic with The Coronas

It was a special weekend in Stradbally, but especially for the Dublin quartet. And, as per usual, Hot Press was in the thick of the action as the band made the Friday night their own

The Coronas to headline New Year's Eve countdown gig in 3Arena

Fayboy Slim also features on the late night party bill!

WATCH: The Coronas get covered in gunk in their new video...

... but still end up looking good!

WATCH: Hot Press meets The Coronas backstage at the Picnic

Danny & Knoxy were in top form after their Friday night belter

Hot Press joins The Coronas on stage at Electric Picnic!

We were snapping away as Danny & the boys played their amazing set

The Coronas added to Electric Picnic line-up

You can catch them on the Friday

WATCH: New Coronas video

Danny O'Reilly gets abducted in the promo for 'How This Goes'.

Long Way To The Top - Hot Press meets The Coronas

On their home turf, The Coronas are one of Ireland's biggest selling rock acts. Now, in an in-depth interview, singer Danny O’Reilly and guitarist Dave McPhillips reveal how the band had to move to London to broaden their horizons. And on a more personal note, Danny talks about his past romance with Laura Whitmore – and how splitting up with the MTV presenter became the inspiration for many of the songs on the new LP, The Long Way...

The Coronas to headline Jingle Bell Ball

Spin 1038's Opium Rooms celebration to be headed up by hometown heroes

The Coronas achieve highest Irish chart entry

The Long Way is at No. 2, just beneath pop behemoth One Direction.

The Coronas say new LP 'is definitely a break-up album'

Danny O'Reilly admits his band were a "good support group" when he split from Laura Whitmore.

The Coronas line up in-store appearances

Next weekend will be a busy one for the Dublin boys

The Coronas 'The Long Way' - Album Review

THE CORONAS’ MAJOR LABEL DEBUT IS BURSTING WITH AMBITION.

The Coronas & Christy Moore confirm Cork Marquee shows

Both acts are bound for the People's Republic next summer.

Watch: New video from The Coronas

'Just Like That' is the first cut from their forthcoming album

The Coronas confirm 3Arena date

Massive hometown show announced for February.

WATCH: The Coronas announce new album

The Coronas treat fans to a tour of Eastcote, the studio where they’ve been beavering away on their new album, The Long Way.

Photo gallery: The Coronas live in The Big Top

The Coronas stormed the Galway Arts Festival and we've got the pics to prove it.

The Coronas playing The Galway Arts Festival Big Top

One of the highlights of the Galway Arts Festival - a packed show by The Coronas at The Galway Arts Festival Big Top, 19 July 2014, photographed exclusively by Jack Knox.

The Coronas sign to Island

With a major deal inked, the Dublin band are now label mates with U2, Snow Patrol and more in the greater Universal Music family.

Out and About @ The Coronas Part 2

The Coronas, Friday 27th June - Summer Nights at Royal Hospital Kilmainham. Special guest The Riptide Movement.

You On The Cover Of Hot Press @ The Coronas

You On The Cover Of Hot Press at The Coronas, Friday 27th June - Summer Nights at Royal Hospital Kilmainham. Special guest The Riptide Movement

In Photos: The Coronas @ Royal Hospital Kilmainham

Check out an amazing gallery of pictures from a sold-out homecoming spectacular...

The Coronas & The Riptide Movement, Kilmainham

The Coronas & The Riptide Movement, Friday 27th June - Summer Nights at Royal Hospital Kilmainham. Special guests The Riptide Movement and DaithÌ.

Guinness Storehouse announce Paddy's Day plans

A four day extravaganza of the best Irish music, food and sport.

The Coronas for Royal Hospital Kilmainham

They play the Dublin venue next summer.

The Coronas return to Live At The Marquee

Dublin band set for Cork summertime gig in 2014.

The Coronas add second Dublin date

One last chance to catch them in 2013...

The Coronas replace Jessie J for Justin Timberlake gig

The Irish band step into the support slot breach tonight.

The Coronas confirmed for Féile an Phobail

West Belfast turns musical this August.

Barretstown Inspirations concert

Barretstown Inspirations concert at the Olympia Theatre, Dublin, 12th April 2013

The Coronas add second Cork date

They'll now play a second Live At The Marquee Show...

The Coronas added to Benicássim 2013

The Coronas are among a trio of Irish acts that will be heading to the Spanish festival in July...

The Coronas (The O2, Dublin)

Friday 14th December 2012, saw the Dublin four-piece play their biggest headlining show to date. The O2 in Dublin, was sold out and the atmosphere was electric. Rowan Stokes reports from the North Wall.

The Coronas Just Announced For Cork

The Dublin band have just been added to the already impressive summer line-up at The Marquee...

Win! Exclusive Coronas tickets

The band are playing an invite-only gig on December 12, and we've got passes to give away...

Coronas added to bill for Indiependence 2012

The Dubliners added to Indiependence Music & Arts Festival line-up.

Trinity Ball 2012

It was Ball Gowns and Tuxes all round as the annual Trinity Ball took place over the weekend with last minute additions The Coronas among a host of acts who entertained the masses

The Coronas to play Trinity Ball

Marina & The Diamonds has been forced to pull out of the event.

The Coronas to headline Dublin's O2

The show's not happening till December but tickets will be snapped up this Friday.

Watch: Danny O'Reilly's WholeWorldBand track

You can collaborate with the track from The Coronas star at The Music Show.

The Coronas lead Live at The Marquee additions

Olly Murs and Dara O'Briain also set to hit Cork...

Get Closer To The Coronas Evening

Jameson in association with Hot Press Get Closer To THE CORONAS exclusive evening with the band in Odessa Club, Dublin

The Coronas, live at The Odessa Club

Danny and the boys treated a select few to a secret gig, courtesy of Hot Press.

The Coronas, live at The Olympia

Dublin band go down a storm with adoring fans.

The Coronas live at The Olympia

Closer To You

Dreamy third record is The Coronas' best yet.

The Coronas add another Olympia date

The Dublin band sets a venue record with a sixth Christmas show.

Danny: Champion Of The World

The Coronas are on the march. Having spent six weeks in LA working with studio guru Tony Hoffer on their third album Closer to You, they are about to embark on a campaign for world domination that will take them right through next year. So what is it that makes the band tick? In a remarklably revealing interview, Ireland’s most down-to-earth frontman Danny O’Reilly tells Roe McDermott about the making of The Coronas’ masterpiece, why he’d never go solo, working with his mammy – and how a certain blonde beauty has stolen his heart.

The Coronas Album Launch

Dame Lane was the venue for the launch of Dublin faves third opus

The Coronas set for Dublin instore

They'll be at Tower Records tomorrow for their new album launch.

Last chance to win an evening with The Coronas

The Dublin band wants to play for YOU!

Addicted To Progress

Coronas add extra Olympia Christmas dates

Due to demand, the Dublin band have added a fourth and fifth show.

Coronas for Cork

They'll play a pre-Christmas show at the Savoy Theatre.

New additions to the Music Show Line-up

The Coronas & Aslan are leading the live stage charge, with The Answer just confirmed.

New Coronas single on the way

'Addicted To Progress' will arrive one week before their as-yet-untitled third album hits the shelves.

The Coronas announce extra Xmas date

The band will now play the Olympia on December 8

Doing it for the kids

FORGET WESTLIFE OR THE SCRIPT. THERE'S THOSE THAT SAY THE CORONAS ARE IRELAND’S NUMBER ONE HEARTHROBS. WITH A HUGELY SUCCESSFUL 12 MONTHS BEHIND THEM, THE STARS OF OUR CHRISTMAS COVER SHOOT TALK ABOUT THE TEMPTATIONS OF GROUPIES, THE COUNTRY’S ECONOMIC COLLAPSE AND THE FRIENDSHIP THAT HAS HELPED SPUR THEM TOWARDS THE BIG TIME.

Power cut forces The Coronas to abandon Olympia gig

The show is being re-staged next Tuesday.

'Big Night of Irish Rock' heads to Killarney

The Coronas, Delorentos, O Emperor and Ham Sandwich will all perform live

The Coronas and Tinie Tempah set to support The Script

The two acts will be special guests at July's Aviva show

The Coronas pick up IMRO No. 1 Award

Tony Was An Ex-Con continues to win friends and influence people.

The Coronas add third Christmas Olympia show

Due to demand, the Dubliners have added a third appearance to their upcoming December stint

Independence Festival

As they say, it’s all in the details.

Yet another week of Indie chart glory for Coronas

Tony Was An Ex-Con remains at No.1, while Bon Iver, Arctic Monkeys and Animal Collective rear their beautiful heads as this week's re-entries!

Another week on top of Indie Chart for The Coronas

The foursome have held on to the No. 1 spot, while Chicane, The Black Crowes and Cathal Coughlan join the chart

Coronas Third week at the top

New entry from Best Coast, while Temper Trap remain in the top 20 for their 51st week

The Coronas hold on to Indie chart top spot

While the Dubs are still on top, there are new entries from Brian Kennedy and The Magic Numbers

The Coronas add second Christmas Olympia show

Due to demand, the Dublin foursome will now also play December 11 as well as their original show the previous night

The Coronas remain top of the Irish indie chart

Villagers are snapping hard at their heels!

Coronas on top of Indie Chart this week

The Dubliners' Tony Was an Ex-Con is at the top spot, while there are new entries from M.I.A., The Coral and Arcade Fire

The Coronas Win Video Awards

Band pick up two gongs.

The Noisettes, The Coronas & The Hoosiers play Cork

They're all on the same Savoy bill.

New Coronas single

The Coronas are to release 'Far From Here' as the second single from their Meteor Awards-nominated album Tony Was An Ex-Con.

The Coronas announce Olympia Theatre show

The Dublin foursome will play December 10th 2010

The Coronas announce 3 Academy shows

The band will play on the 7th, 8th and 9th of January following their sold out Olympia show.

Tony was an ex-con

Champion Irish band move up the gears

The Coronas debut at number 3

Danny O'Reilly has also got his mitts on Rory Gallagher's favourite guitar!

The Coronas release new video

Dublin group unveil 'Listen Dear'.

The Coronas in the Hot Press Signing Tent 09

The Coronas lads pay us a visit to sign a record number of t-shirts, shorts, bags, body parts... and one paper plate.

EXCLUSIVE: Coronas name new album

In an interview today at the Hot Press Signing Tent, The Coronas revealed details of their new album, which they just finalised the name for.

The Coronas announce Academy show

Their second album is also on its way.

The Coronas and Ruth-Anne added to FM104’s The Gig

Dublin’s music station FM104 have announced that The Coronas and Ruth-Anne have been added to the bill for their Help a Dublin Child ‘The Gig’ this April.

The Coronas play The Academy

The Dublin outfit have also bagged UK and Japanese deals.

Winning Acts for Oxjam CD announced

Hot Press can now reveal the winning bands who will appear on the Oxjam CD alongside The Coronas, The Stunning, Dave Geraghty and more. Drum roll please...

First acts announced for Oxjam CD

The Coronas are among the top acts who have already been announced for the Oxjam CD. And Hot Press are giving your band the chance to appear alongside them...!

The Coronas for Christmas show

Ahead of this weekend's Main Stage Oxegen show, Dublin lads The Coronas have announced a December date at the Olympia Theatre.

The Olympia marks the retirement of John Brogan

Declan O'Rourke, Rebecca Storm and The Coronas are just some of the acts confirmed for the John Brogan Farewell Show in the Olympia this September.

2fm 2moro 2our live at The Village, Dublin

The Coronas headline the 2fm 2moro 2our line-up, but are ultimately overshadowed by fellow Dubliners Boss Volenti.

2moro never knows

In just two years the 2fm 2moro 2our has grown into a high-profile showcase for Ireland's best new talent. Ahead of the latest jaunt, the featured acts tell Colm Russell what it means to them.

New bands announced for 2FM 2moro 2our

Eleven bands have been chosen as special guests on the 2FM 2moro 2our.

Their shine has come

Indie pretty-boys The Coronas aspire to be taken seriously as artists. They chat about their plans for breaking big abroad and explain why they're not the Irish Busted.

The Coronas to headline NSMA Dubin regional final

The Coronas have been announced as the headline act at the Dublin regional finals of the National Student Music Awards.

Coronas to headline 2fm 2moro 2our

The Coronas (pictured), Boss Volenti and Juno Falls have been announced as the acts for the fourth 2fm 2moro 2our.

The Coronas to release new single

The Coronas release their latest single this week, and add a host of live dates across the country.

The Coronas announce another headline show

Fresh from two sell-out appearances just before Christmas, Dublin's Coronas have just announced their biggest show to date.

The Coronas add second Dublin date

The Coronas have added a second pre-Christmas date in the capital due to huge demand.

State of independence

A fresh generation of bands is tearing up the rule book and redefining what it means to be Irish. To celebrate this new wave of talent, we catch up with the best of them.

People In Need charity gig at The Village, Dublin

The Coronas bring the biggest fanbase and perform against it, but at the moment they aren’t doing anything that Razorlight and the Kooks don’t do.

The Coronas announce Christmas show

Popular quartet get ready to shine in Dublin.

The Coronas announce Dublin instore

The Coronas have announced a signing appearance and live performance in HMV Dublin.

The Coronas confirm tour details

Following on from the release of Heroes & Ghosts, The Coronas announce Irish dates

The Coronas announce Village concert

Dublin indie-rockers The Coronas are to play Dublin's The Village in September.

The Coronas announce gig to launch single

The Coronas have announced two new tour dates to promote their upcoming single ‘The Talk’.

Deision Time

Proof that sometimes band competitions can be a good thing, Dublin’s The Coronas walked off with the Jack Daniels JD Set a while back and the confidence boost it’s given them is clear. ‘Decision Time’ is a fine debut, a record that sets its own agenda from the off and doesn’t let itself be hurried into showing its hand.