Irish trad virtuoso Martin Hayes talks about his newest project, The Martin Hayes Quartet

Orchid Collective premiere video for new single 'L.A.Z.Y'

The Dublin band's newest single, which was released in October, was recorded with Declan Legge and features mixing credits from Grammy Award-winning producer Brian Malouf.

The Script to headline 2FM Xmas Ball in aid of ISPCC

RTÉ 2FM and MCD have announced the return of The 2FM Xmas Ball in aid of The ISPCC, which will take place at 3Arena on December 19, 2017.

First Look: Orchid Collective release video for new single 'L.A.Z.Y' tomorrow

Having unveiled the song last month, Orchid Collective have given us a teaser for 'L.A.Z.Y's music video, set to be released November 3.

Upcoming gigs at Munroe's Live

Shake off the November blues with good music in the cosy confines of Munroe's,Galway.

BREAKING: Gorillaz announce Malahide Castle gig

Gorillaz are coming to Dublin this June 9.

Rick O'Shea talks about making the move from 2fm to RTÉ Gold

Long-time 2fm presenter Rick O’Shea is making the move to RTÉ Gold. He talks about embracing the classics, his first embarrassing foray into music, and why the digital radio revolution is just beginning in Ireland. Interview: Peter McGoran

U2's Songs of Experience: Tracklist and album photos revealed

The tracklist appears to have been revealed, ahead of the album's release date early this December.

Live Report: The Martin Hayes Quartet at the National Concert Hall

Hot Press Track of the Day: Touts' new single 'Bombscare'

Sounding like the best thing in punk rock at the minute, Touts are the Derry-based three piece that you need in your life.

Kygo announces 3Arena date

Norwegian DJ Kygo has announced a show at the 3Arena for February.

Niall Horan enters the Irish Album Chart at #1 with debut solo album Flicker

The former One Direction singer outsold nearest competitor, Pink, by 3 to 1.

U2 charity tribute album The Joshua Tree - New Roots is out now

U2's masterpiece has been re-imagined by the cream of contemporary Irish talent.

Aine Cahill releases new single 'Blood Diamonds'

The Cavan singer has unveiled her newest single this morning, October 27.

Hot Press Track of the Day: Declan O'Rourke's 'Poor Boy's Shoes'

Declan O'Rourke's new album is out today, October 27.

Tears For Fears' Rule The World Tour coming to Dublin, with very special guest

The first leg of tour of Tears For Fears' tour will include a Dublin date this May.

Morrissey for 3Arena this February

The Smiths singer will perform at the 3Arena on February 20.

UCD students vote overwhelmingly to impeach SU President Katie Ascough

A huge majority of students have voted to impeach the current president, Katie Ascough.

WATCH: Trailer for new sweeping American epic drama Mudbound

Masterful filmmaker Dee Rees vividly captures the 1940s American South in the film Mudbound, based on the international bestselling novel by Hillary Jordan.

Award music documentary to air on Today FM

‘1977: The Year Irish Music Was Reborn’ will air on Today FM this Bank Holiday Monday.

Will Stratton announces Workman's show at The Vintage Room

The American singer-songwriter comes to Dublin this November.

Live Nation team up with Irish promoter to take control of legendary Isle of Wight festival

A joint venture between Denis Desmond, head of Gaiety Holdings in Ireland, and global music promoter Live Nation, has received the go-ahead to take control of the Isle of Wight (IoW) music festival.

Eminem teases new album Revival

Slim Shady appears to have launched an elaborate teaser campaign for his newest album.

Phil Coulter announces nationwide tour

Phil Coulter celebrates 52 years of music this year and embarks on a 27-date nationwide tour.

In the new Hot Press: The Definitive Story of The Waterboys

The legendary Irish/Scottish folk rock band are the new Hot Press cover stars.

Metropolis Festival: Stage Times, Sitemap & Afterparties

Metropolis returns this Bank Holiday Weekend! Here's the full breakdown of what's happening across the weekend.

Hot Press Tracks of the Day: 8 of the Best From Chic and Nile Rodgers

Ahead of their 3Arena show tonight, here's a rundown of some of Chic's greatest ever songs.

National Concert Hall among the main beneficiaries of capital funding boost

The Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys TD, has today announced additional capital funding in 2017 for cultural bodies totalling over €1 million. This ties in with Pillar 3 of the Creative Ireland programme on investing in our creative and cultural infrastructure.

Hot Press Track of the Day: Wolff's new single 'Freak Like Me'

Ahead of his show this Friday at the Sin É Dublin, here's the newest single from Johnny Stewart, aka Wolff.

Northern Ireland abortion law being challenged in High Court

Starting from today, Northern Ireland's strict abortion laws are to go under scrutiny from the UK's highest court. This case is being broadcast live.

Walk The Moon set for The Academy this April

Following the release of their new single, 'One Foot', Walk The Moon have announced a new album and a headline show in the Academy Dublin this April.

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard announce Dublin show

Australian psych-rock mouthful, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, are set to return to Dublin this February.

Gomez celebrates 20th Anniversary of Bring It On at Olympia Theatre

20 years on from their Mercury Prize-winning debut Bring It On, Gomez will perform a special show at The Olympia Theatre.

Bradley Walsh 'thrilled' to be starring in new Doctor Who

The Chase host is one of a number of cast announcements which have been made for the sci-fi show today.

Brian Fallon announces Belfast and Dublin shows with band The Howling Weather

New Jersey based singer-songwriter Brian Fallon has announced headline shows at The Limelight 1 and Olympia Theatre next March.

Flight of the Conchords tour coming to 3Arena

As part of their first headlining Irish and UK tour in seven years, Flight Of The Conchords are bringing their ingeniously named … Sing The Flight Of The Conchords tour to Dublin’s 3Arena this March.

New Year Festival announces Dublin 2017 programme, with Kodaline headlining

Now in its fourth year, New Year’s Festival Dublin has announced a new and exciting programme of events to ring in 2018.

Pink becomes first solo female artist to top the Irish Charts in 2017

Beautiful Trauma, the American singer-songwriter's first album in five years, is an instant hit with Irish fans.

Baroque pop group Elm talk about Hard Working Class Heroes and the emergence of a new sound

A year-long hiatus led to the renaissance of ELM, one of the freshest talents on the Irish music scene. The band lay their cards on the table as they talk about recent adventures, excursions in the States, and “killing each other to get the songs right”.

Hot Press meets one of Dublin's finest emerging acts, Fontaines

Everything about Fontaines is authentically Dublin, from the accents and the songs, to the passions and inspirations. They chat about punk, poetry, and embracing their own voice.

Hot Press Track of the Day: Saoirse Casey's 'Tiger'

The 20-year old Irish musician is fresh off the back of playing her first headliner at Whelan's last night.

Soulé releases video for new single 'What Do You Know'

Having already hit more than half a million plays on Spotify in just a few short weeks, the Balbriggan girl has finally released the visuals for new single 'What Do You You Know'.

Niall Horan adds second 3Arena show, releases debut album Flicker

On the same day that Niall Horan releases his debut album, the singer has penned in a second 3Arena show due to phenomenal demand.

Sam Smith announces headline show at 3Arena this March

The British soul singer will perform at the 3Arena this March.

Future Islands return to Dublin this summer

Future Islands and "a full line-up of special guests" will play at Donnybrook stadium, Dublin next June.

Hot Press Track of the Day: Jester's 'Little Run Down'

Ahead of their EP launch in Thurles this weekend, here's the latest single from Tipperary band Jester.

DJ Jazzy Jeff comes to Halo, Galway

DJ Jazzy will head to Galway this Saturday, October 21.

Live Report: J Cole runs riot at the 3Arena

Sorcha Richardson talks songwriting, touring with Imelda May, and returning home

Having straddled both sides of the Atlantic for nearly a decade, Irish singer-songwriter SORCHA RICHARDSON is back in Dublin for an extended stay. She tells PETER MCGORAN why it’s never been a better time to be home.

Lena Headey is the latest actress to share story of encounters with Harvey Weinstein

The Game of Thrones star is the latest actress to come forward with a story about the film executive, all of which have taken on a chilling pattern.

New one day festival brings together some of Ireland's hottest emerging acts

Inaugural Castlefest gig kicks off on October 28, with The Blizzards, Little Hours & Chasing Abbey all headlining

LISTEN: Elaine Mai releases new single 'When I Go'

Ahead of a brief tour around Ireland, Irish electronic musician Elaine Mai has released her new single 'When I Go'.

Homage To Catalonia: Where to now for the separatists?

Following a divisive and independence referendum, which the Spanish Constitutional Court has deems void, Catalonia is entering a period of profound uncertainty. Peter McGoran speaks to British journalist Aine Doris, who has lived and worked in Barcelona for the past 15 years.

Hot Press Track of the Day: Conor Mason's 'Falls To Ground'

Hugely talented Derry man Conor Mason welcomes in autumn with his allegorical new track 'Falls To Ground'.

Hennessy Lost Fridays returns to the RHA Gallery this Friday, with Columbia Mills & Come On Live Long

RHA’s Hennessy Lost Friday returns for its final instalment of 2017 on Friday, October 20.

Zara Larsson's Olympia Theatre gig has been cancelled this evening

The Swedish singer was due to play her headline show at the Olympia Theatre, but had to cancel the gig because of Hurricane Ophelia.

Comedians, writers and friends react to death of Sean Hughes

The legendary comedian passed away this morning, with many prominent comedians voicing their respects.

Irish comedian Sean Hughes dies, aged 51

The comedian, who rose to fame in the '90s from appearances on Never Mind The Buzzcocks and his own sitcom Sean's Show, passed away this morning.

Hot Press Track of the Day: 1000 Beasts' 'Got This Feeling'

1000 Beasts are an alt-electro/pop project that collaborates with different artists on every release.

Irish composer releases incredible tribute version of Tom Petty's 'I Won't Back Down'

Composer and music producer Glen Austin conceived the rendition with his band, New Airs.

Hot Press Track of the Day: Rosborough's new single 'Burn Blue'

The Derry-based singer-songwriter has released his new single today.

Bryan Adams announces 3Arena date for the summer

Bryan Adams will embark on a UK & Ireland arena tour this summer, including a show at 3Arena, Dublin on 21 May 2018.

Green Day to release greatest hits album God's Favourite Band

Having released their last LP Revolution Radio, almost a year ago, Green Day have announced their next release: the humbly titled God’s Favorite Band Greatest Hits LP.

While accusations of assault continue to come out, Harvey Weinstein pleads for 'second chance'

ABC reports that Harvey Weinstein is hoping for a second chance after several women came forward with accusations of sexual assault and harassment over three decades.

Mary Stokes to perform at Cork Jazz Festival

Following her recent dynamic performances in The Sugar Club as guest vocalist with Whole Lotta Zepp, Mary Stokes takes her band to Cork for her annual appearance at the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival.

Former Irish Justice Minister calls for Egypt Ambassador to expelled until Ibrahim Halawa is released

A former Irish justice minister has called for Egypt's ambassador to be expelled from Dublin unless Ibrahim Halawa is released from a Cairo jail.

WATCH: Wyvern Lingo get political with their incredible video for 'Out Of My Hands'

Railing against the apathy and cynicism directed towards those who want a better world, Wyvern Lingo's newest single is a clever montage of archive film footage and modern day footage from Irish protests and from the refugee crisis engulfing Europe and the middle east.

Hot Press Track of the Day: Jealous of the Birds' 'Goji Berry Sunset'

As Other Voices heads North this October, we look at one of the most exciting artists coming out of Belfast.

Gary Barlow announces Irish dates for 2018

The former Take That star is coming to Ireland this May.

Overhead, The Albatross for intimate show at Workman's Club this Christmas

The five piece instrumental band will play an intimate show to stave off the Christmas blues.

Seal announces Olympia Theatre show for 2018

British soul legend Seal has announced tour dates for 2018 in support of his tenth studio album Standards, including a show at The Olympia Theatre.

In The New Hot Press: The Killers speak out on Trump, Vegas, Bono & Bowie

Back with their chart-topping fifth album, The Killers are Hot Press cover stars this fortnight!

Hot Press Track of the Day: Orchid Collective release new single 'L.A.Z.Y'

The Dublin band's newest release was recorded with Declan Legge and features mixing credits from Grammy Award-winning producer BrianMalouf.

Government's budget a 'disappointment' for the Arts sector, claims National Campaign for the Arts

The National Campaign for the Arts has expressed disappointment that Government rhetoric has not been translated into investment.

COVER STORY: The Full Picture This Interview

Drunken nights in Athy and sleepless nights in Nashville helped produce Picture This’ stunning debut album. They break down the stories behind their biggest songs, talk about being courted by super-producers in the States, and explain why they’re unashamedly proud of how far they’ve come. “We’re a fuckin’ great band,” they tell Peter McGoran.

Eminem destroys Trump with four minute freestyle for BET Awards

Marshall Mathers' bite is back, and he's got his sights on POTUS.

Terry Crews shares story of sexual assault following Harvey Weinstein revelations

Following multiple woman coming forward with stories of sexual assault by Hollywood executive Harvey Weinstein, Terry Crews has come forward with his own shocking story.

Don McLean announces 4 dates at Vicar St

The acclaimed singer-songwriter has announced that he will play 4 Nights at Dublin’s Vicar Street in May.

Pursued By Dogs release new track 'Whiskey Ruin', announce Whelan's gig

South Dublin electronic quartet Pursued by Dogs has shared their new single 'Whiskey Ruin', ahead of a Midnight Hour performance at Whelan's on Thursdaty, October 12.

British rapper Dave announces Academy show, releases new single 'Question Time'

The South London hip-hop artist will perform at The Green Room on November 24.

New Nile Rodgers documentary, How To Make It In The Music Business, airs on BBC

Nile Rodgers will take viewers through his musical legacy in a three-part series which will air on BBC4 this October.

WATCH: Marilyn Manson and Johnny Depp's descent into hell with new music video for 'SAY10'

Manson's latest single comes from his new album Heaven Upside Down.

Hot Press Track of the Day: Joseph J. Jones releases new single 'Crawl', embarks on Irish tour

Shot through with soul, 'Crawl' is the ferocious new track from British singer-songwriter Joseph J. Jones.

New Report from IMRO examines Contribution of Music to Film and TV Sectors in Ireland

The Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO) has published a report which examines the contribution of Irish music to the success of the film and television sectors in Ireland.

#MentalHealthWeek: Artist Joe Caslin, On Humanising The Conversation Around Mental Health

Artist Joe Caslin’s latest work aims to humanise those who are dealing with mental health crises. He explains why he wants to dismantle the stigma surrounding the issue.

Elbow announce 3Arena date this February

Elbow have announced their live return with a performance at 3Arena, Dublin this February 2018 with very special guest John Grant.

Hot Press Track of the Day: Ailbhe Reddy's 'The Tube'

Following a stand-out performance at Electric Picnic last month, Ailbhe Reddy released her new single on Friday, and it's been captivating us all weekend.

Investigative journalist Martin Dillon reflects on writing during the Troubles and his life on the edge

MARTIN DILLON has just released a fascinating new memoir, Crossing The Line: Life On The Edge. The Belfast-born investigative journalist talks about exposing State collusion during the Troubles, his brushes with death, upsetting Ted Heath and befriending Van Morrison.

Investigative journalist Martin Dillon reflects on writing during the Troubles and his life on the edge

MARTIN DILLON has just released a fascinating new memoir, Crossing The Line: Life On The Edge. The Belfast-born investigative journalist talks about exposing State collusion during the Troubles, his brushes with death, upsetting Ted Heath and befriending Van Morrison.

Wyvern Lingo address 8th Amendment with new single 'Out Of My Hands', announce headline gig for 2018

Wyvern Lingo release their most politicised song to date.

Denis O'Brien-owned radio group bans Irish Times journalists from appearing on air

Communicorp has banned Irish Times journalists from appearing on its shows, after the newspaper refused to apologise for, or to retract, an article by senior writer Fintan O'Toole, criticising one of hte company's stations, Newstalk.

Sound of Belfast Festival programme launched

The November festival will return for its fourth year, having been launched at the Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast yesterday afternoon.

IRISH PREMIERE: Malojian releases new album Let Your Weirdness Carry You Home

Hot on the heels of last year's This Is Nowhere, Stevie Scullion (Malojian) has today released new album Let Your Weirdness Carry You Home.

Full Statement: BARE in the Woods explain 2017 cancellation and promise festival in 2018

The organisers behind the festival, which was cancelled suddenly in 2017, have released a full statement clarifying their reasons and promising a new festival next year.

Josh Ritter: On making music, weathering storms, and returning to Ireland

With the release of his stellar new album, Gathering, Josh Ritter has reasserted his place in the pantheon of great American songwriters.