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Paloma Faith to play Dublin in 2018 and shares new details about her upcoming album

The English singer-songwriter will be playing Belfast's SSE Arena on Friday, March 23rd and Dublin's 3Arena on Saturday March 24th.

Elton John Urges Australians To Vote In Favour Of Same Sex Marriage

The Rocket Man singer, who is currently on tour Down Under, has taken to social media to write a poignant note about his experience of being a gay man in the closet married to a woman in an effort to urge Australians to vote in favour of same sex marriage in an upcoming referendum there.

Mongoose Release New Single from Forthcoming EP & Announce Irish Tour

Mongoose have just released the first single from their new EP entitled 'Four', which will be out on 4 November.

Dublin Gig Appears on Iron Maiden's New Live Album

Dublin is one of a dozen cities where Iron Maiden recorded songs for their new live album, which was two years in the making.

Putting Their Stamp On The City

Catching your eye from bus, Luas or on that daily commute, Ireland’s urban street art is being celebrated with a quartet of stamps being issued this week by An Post.

LISTEN: Miley Cyrus Drops New Song

The pop star has released a new track 'Week Without You' from her eagerly awaited new album, which is out on 29 September.

David Rooney offers original artwork as prize ahead of his Dolmen Theatre show tonight

Showcasing songs from his debut album, Bound Together, David Rooney will be performing with keyboard player Jay Wilson in the Dolmen Theatre, Dublin tonight (September 21st) at 8pm.

Live Report: Red Hot Chili Peppers at the 3 Arena, Dublin

After illness forced the Red Hot Chili Peppers to reschedule their two sold-out shows in Dublin’s 3Arena from December 2016 to September 2017, the mood ahead of Wednesday's performance was one of rapt exhilaration.

Flo McSweeney, Carmel McCreagh, Fiachra Trench to play jazz classics and more in Dublin this weekend

Dublin Jazz Presents: Love... and All That Jazz will see the trio join up in Bagots Hutton Live, Dublin on Saturday, September 23rd.

Aidan Gillen to play Dave Allen in new biopic on the Irish comedian

Dave Allen at Peace will also star Game of Thrones's Conleth Hill, Father Ted's Pauline McLynn and stand-up comic, Tommy Tiernan as Allen's father.

Una Keane kickstarts her Irish tour this evening in Dublin

Her 'As I Wake, Still I Dream' autumn tour will begin at Arthur's, Thomas Street, Dublin at 9pm tonight (September 20).

Broadcasting Legend Jimmy Magee Has Passed Away

The national treasure died last night at the age of 82 after a long illness.

Actions Of Aung San Suu Kyi "Deplorable"

The politician who was the Lord Mayor of Dublin when Suu Kyi was first awarded the Freedom of Dublin in 2000 has slammed the iconic figure's handling of the Rohinga crisis as "deplorable" and called on her to allow UN investigators into Rakhine State.

David Bowie Event To Be Streamed Live

The upcoming release of the David Bowie 'A New Career In A New Town (1977-1982)' box set will be celebrated with an event at the world-famous Hansa Studios, Berlin on Tuesday 26 September at 8pm CEST (Central European Summer Time / GMT+2) which will be live-streamed via www.facebook.com/davidbowie.

Clonakilty International Guitar Festival starts tomorrow

Clonakilty International Guitar Festival kicks off tomorrow with music from Wallis Bird, Talos, Otherikin, John Spillane, Lankum, and many more. The festival runs until this Sunday across venues in Clonakilty with majority of the shows free of charge.

Motionless In White to play the Academy in Dublin this January, reveal details for their new album

The band will be performing at Dublin's Academy on Tuesday 16th of January.

Galantis announce show in the Olympia Theatre Dublin this February

Internationally acclaimed and Grammy-nominated artists Galantis’ announce they will return to Dublin to play a live show at The Olympia Theatre, Dublin onFebruary 19th. This follows the news of their highly anticipated new album, The Aviary.

Donald Glover says there should be a mixtape from him and Chance the Rapper

Despite announcing the end of his rap career, Glover says he better make a Childish Gambino collaboration with Chance the Rapper, or "a bunch of 14-year-olds will kick my ass.”

Listen: Morrissey has released his new single 'Spent the Day in Bed'

Ahead of his new album, Low in High School due out on November 17th, the former-Smiths singer has shared his latest single, 'Spent the Day in Bed'.

Foo Fighters Put Together Fun Short Film

The Hot Press cover stars have just put up on a social media a short fun film about the making of their brilliant new album, 'Concrete And Gold'

Linkin Park To Honour Chester Bennington With Special Gig

Chester Bennigton's band mates have decided to play together for a one-off special tribute concert to honour the late singer, who tragically took his own life back in July.

Catherine McGrath Drops New Song & Announces Tour Dates

Catherine McGrarth has just released the first single from her eagerly anticipated debut album due out in early 2018 and has confirmed that she will be playing at Vicar St in December as part of a UK and Ireland tour with Dan + Shay.

'Handmaids' appear outside the Dail ahead of the Dail Committee on the 8th Amendment's first meeting this Wednesday

A new photography exhibition about London's '00s Indie scene by Gregory Nolan to show at Fumbally Exchange

This Was Our Scene by Irish photographer Gregory Nolan will be showing at Fumbally Exchange, Dublin from 19th to 22nd of October 2017.

The Academic to perform at Vicar Street in November

After spending the majority of this year making waves in the US, Westmeath indie rockers The Academic return for what will be their first and only Irish headline show of 2017, at Vicar Street on November 4th.

Ibrahim Halawa has been acquitted of all charges

Halawa and his three sisters have been acquitted of all charges at their trial today in Cario's special anti-terrorism court.

Verdict is expected to be delivered today in the case of Ibrahim Halawa

The sentencing of the 21 year old Irish citizen and is expected to be delivered today after the trial was adjourned for the 25th time last month.

Watch: Björk has released a surreal video for her new single 'The Gate'

Serenading planet-like creatures with a flute and commanding kaleidoscopic orbs, her video for 'The Gate' was part of a special collaboration with artist Andrew Thomas Huang and Gucci desiger, Alessandro Michele.

The Coronas announce two Christmas shows at the Olympia, Dublin

The band will play in Dublin's Olympia on Tuesday 5th and Sunday 10th December.

Bono "Deeply Saddened" By Turn Of Events In St Louis

In the wake of the civil unrest in the US state that resulted in U2 cancelling their gig there on Saturday night, Bono has taken to social media to ask, "Is this 1968 or 2017?"

Ryan Gosling Hails Saoirse Ronan As The New Meryl Streep

The Hollywood heartthrob, who directed the Irish actress back in 2014 in his movie 'Lost River', has talked glowingly about his memories of working with Saoirse and reveals that he now wants to visit Ireland to hang out with her.

Emmys 2017: The Full Winners List & Other Talking Points

The TV shows 'Veep', 'Handmaid's Tale' and 'Big Little Lies' were the big winners at last night's 69th Primetime Emmy Awards...

Jack B Yeats' Collection To Go Under The Hammer At Sotheby’s

The Irish government is being urged to intervene to ensure that the Jack B Yeats’ papers due for auction remain in the country for the benefit of the Irish people.

U2 Concert Cancelled Over Safety Concerns

The band's legion of fans in St Louis' were left devastated after Saturday night's concert there was called off at the last minute. Local police said they weren't in a position to "provide the standard protection" required for the audience because of ongoing civil unrest in the city.

Jerry Fish will bring The Songs and Tall Tales of Jerry Fish to the Project Arts Centre for 2017 Dublin Fringe Festival

The Westport Arts Festival 2017 programme has been revealed

The festival will be taking place between September 27th and October 1st in Westport, Co. Mayo. With acts such as the Strypes, Jerry Fish and The Stunning set to perform, there will also be a host of theatre shows, visual arts exhibitions and family entertainment to take in too

Listen: The Killers sample Brian Eno on new track 'Some Kind of Love'

Ahead of the release of their fifth album, Wonderful, Wonderful, due out on September 22nd, the band have shared the Eno-inspired track.

David Lynch says a new series of Twin Peaks is possible, not probable

In his first public appearance since the finale of Twin Peaks: The Return, director David Lynch addressed the subject of a fourth season of the show.

MCD share important information for fans attending the Red Hot Chili Peppers concerts at 3 Arena in Dublin next week

18 people injured in London Underground subway attack, UK police calling it an act of terrorism

At 8.21am, London ambulances and emergency services were called to Parson's Green Station in the south-west area of the capital after a fire broke out on a London subway train during rush hour.

Listen: Bjork shares new single, 'The Gate'

'The Gate' is the first track off her upcoming "Tinder record", which will be released in November.

Flying Lotus has written the score for a new anime Blade Runner short

The short, titled Blade Runner Black Out 2022 is written and directed by Shinichiro Watanabe (Cowboy Bebop).

New Direct Flights Between Ireland & Canada

Air Canada has just announced that it will be operating new direct flights from Shannon to Toronto from June 2018.

Paddy Hanna Drops New Single & Announces Tour Dates

Dublin-based songwriter Paddy Hanna returns this week with his new single ‘Bad Boys’, a baroque cut of shimmering, intelligent pop.

Frank Carter Bravely Opens Up About Mental Health Problems

The frontman of the band Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes has taken to social media to explain that he’s been forced to cancel an upcoming tour because he is “fighting demons”.

Selena Gomez Opens Up About Secret Kidney Transplant

The American singer has taken to social media to reveal that her close friend made the “ultimate gift and sacrifice” by donating a kidney to help save her life.

Sampha Wins Mercury Prize

The shocked London musician said he thought he was "dreaming" when his name was read out as the winner of the much coveted £25,000 prize for best album at last night's awards ceremony.

REM to release Automatic For The People 25th Anniversary Edition this November

Due out on November 10th, the reissue will be released across a variety of formats, including 180gm vinyl, streaming and a four-disc Deluxe Edition.

Husker Du drummer, Grant Hart has died aged 56

The punk icon had been battling cancer in recent months.

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Hot Press spent some quality time with Sopranos star Frank Vincent in 2007

As the sad news of his death breaks, we remember Paul Nolan's encounter with the man who played Phil Leotardo...

Neil Lennon talks the All Ireland in the new issue of Hot Press

"My heart says Mayo, my head says Dublin!" says the staunch Armagh man...

Rob Kearney Chats About Injuries & His Passion For Cars In New Hot Press

The Irish rugby hero, who alongside Jamie Heaslip has just been ruled out of Leinster's Pro 14 fixtures against the Cheetahs and Southern Kings in South Africa, chats in the new Hot Press about how being injured is tough to handle.

Students Union Is Planning Major Campaign To Get Cuts In College Fees

President of the Union of Students, Michael Kerrigan has revealed to Hot Press that they're "planning a year-long campaign" with the aim of scuppering student loan schemes and to put the government under pressure to reduce college fees.

Renowned Author JP Donleavy Has Died

The Mullingar-based author, whose legion of fans included the likes of Johnny Depp who bought the rights to one of his classic novels, has passed away at the grand old age of 91.

Sopranos Actor Passes Away

Frank Vincent, who will be best remembered for playing mafia figures in the likes of 'Goodfellas' and 'Sopranos', has died at the age of 78.

Watch: Lana Del Rey shares sci-fi video for 'White Mustang'

Taken from her fourth album, Lust for Life, 'White Mustang' is the third track to be given a video so far.

LANKUM to release first album on Rough Trade records in October

The Dublin four-piece, who blend Traveller and Irish traditional music with American dance will release their second album Between the Earth on October 27th.

Watch: King Krule shares video for new single and tracklist for upcoming album

After announcing last week that his new album, The Ooz will arrive on October 12th, Archy Marshall has shared his new track 'Dum Surfer' with its zombie-inspired video.

Surprise as The Underground Railroad is not included on 2017 Man Booker Shortlist

The shortlist has startled many as the final six names did not include Zadie Smith and bookies favourite, Colson Whitehead whose sixth novel, The Underground Railroad has already earned him a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.

IFI to Host Rare Opportunity to View Peter Hutton’s Work in 16mm Film

Film lovers can experience a rare treat on Saturday September 23rd as celebrated experimental filmmaker Peter Hutton’s posthumous work will be screened in the Irish Film Institute in 16mm for the first time.

The first acts at eir Other Voices Festival 2017 confirmed, open call for new acts announced

Ahead of its return to Dingle, Co. Kerry this December, eir Other Voices Festival 2017 has officially announced the first acts on the line-up, while also launching an annual open call for new artists.

Shock At High Price For New iPhone

It's being hailed by Apple CEO Tim Cook as "the biggest leap forward" in mobile technology, but that didn't stop social media going into near total meltdown last night at the new iPhone X's exorbitant price.

Sinead O'Connor Discusses Mental Health Problems with Dr Phil

The troubled troubadour has revealed how she believes recording new music would do her a world of good...

Lady Gaga Opens Up About Chronic Illness

The superstar reveals in a new documentary that she suffers from a serious condition known as fibromyalgia.

#WelcomeToTheNorthside Returns with Free U2 Tribute show

It's never going to be "better than the real thing", but U2 fans won't want to miss the opportunity to party away in the company of some really good U2 tribute acts at a special two night event being organised at The Church Bar venue in Dublin later this month.

Quirky Musical Opens in Dublin

As part of the Dublin Fringe Festival, a new show about a fictitious band – which is billed as part gig, part interview – is being staged at the Smock Alley Theatre Boys School. Entitled ‘Gladys and The Gutter Stars’, the show runs from tonight until 17 September.

Watch Esperanza Spalding make her new record via livestream

The jazz virtuoso will be broadcasting the creation of her new album over the next three days.

Netflix set to release documentary about Jim Carrey's method acting for Man on the Moon

Netflix have acquired the rights to Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond, a documentary which details Carrey's intensive method acting to prepare for the role of Andy Kaufman in the 1999 docudrama Man on the Moon.

Watch: The trailer for James Franco's Tommy Wiseau biopic, The Disaster Artist has landed

Retelling the making-of story behind the one of the greatest bad movies, The Room, the much anticipated first official trailer for Franco's The Disaster Artist is upon us at last.

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club to release new album in January, share first single

The Californian rock trio's eighth studio album, Wrong Creatures will be released on January 12th 2018.

Watch: Harry Styles takes on Fleetwood Mac in Live Lounge cover

Sigrid to perform at the Academy, Dublin in March

The Norwegian singer-songwriter has announced that she will be playing Dublin's Academy on Friday 23rd of March.

Scottish Band Take Pride In U2 Covers Album

It'll be a "sort of homecoming" when the band December launch their album of imaginative U2 covers in Dublin later this month.

Watch: Matt Damon shrinks to save the world in new trailer for Downsizing

Matt Damon, Kristen Wiig, Christoph Waltz and Jason Sudeikis star in this new satirical sci-fi comedy directed by Alexander Payne (The Descendants, Sideways).

TV Soap Star's Daughter Found Dead At Music Festival

The 25-year-old daughter of Holby City and Coronation Street star, John Michie was tragically found dead yesterday in mysterious circumstances in woods beside the 'Bestival' music festival in the UK.

University Rankings Highlights Need For Greater Emphasis On Research

Trinity College Dublin has moved back inside the top 200 ranked universities, according to the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

Kelly Clarkson Is Back With New Album & Book

Not content with just bringing out a new album, the Grammy award-winning songwriter has also penned a book that is due to hit the shelves at the end of October.

Colm Toibin, Angeline Ball, Patrick Bergin & Ingrid Craigie On The Abbey Stage

Following the sell-out success of 2016’s Josephine Hart Poetry Hour at the Abbey Theatre, some popular faces from the Irish acting world will be reading poetry by W.H. Auden at the national theatre on 17 September.

Mavis Staples brings a positive attitude to her politically charged new single, 'If All I Was Was Black'

The Chicago-born rhythm and blues singer tackles race on the single taken from her upcoming album of the same name.

Watch: trailer for new doc about guitar legend Eric Clapton

The film, Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars will be premiering this week at the Toronto Film Festival.

Listen: Van Morrison covers Count Basie and Jimmy Rushing for his new single

The Northern-Irish singer-songwriter has released a cover of 'Goin' to Chicago' for his 37th album, Roll with the Punches, which is due out on September 22nd.

Ed Sheeran isn't optimistic about the fate of his Game of Thrones character

Listen: Hudson Taylor share new single 'Feel it Again', announce Irish tour

The Dublin-duo have unveiled their new single, 'Feel It Again', which is taken from their upcoming EP.

George Hook offers "profound apology" for "totally inappropriate and unacceptable" rape comments

The Newstalk host opened Monday's broadcast of High Noon with a new statement, in which he expressed his regret for "perpetuating the stigma" around rape culture in Ireland.

The The to play their first live shows in sixteen years, announce new box set collection

After releasing their first new material last April, Matt Johnson and co. are set to make their live comeback in June, with two dates scheduled.

Garda Commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan Retires

Following a torrent of controversies, the Garda Commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan has decided that enough is enough. Objectively, her decision is not before its time…

Newstalk Issues Apology Over George Hook's Neanderthal Views On Rape

A storm of controversy exploded yesterday when George Hook blamed a 19 year old rape victim for what happened to her. His station Newstalk has now issued an unreserved apology...

Listen: The Horrors share new track 'Weighed Down' from upcoming album V

The London quintet have unveiled a third song from their fifth album V, which will be released on September 22nd.

Cyclists to demonstrate for approval of proposed Dublin bike path

Dublin Cycling Campaign is hosting a mass cycle along Dublin’s Quays to demonstrate support for a proposed segregated cycle route.

Listen: Charlotte Gainsbourg announces release of her seventh album and shares new single, 'Risk'

The French singer and actress will follow up 2010's IRM with Risk, which was co-written with Guy-Maunel de Homem-Christo of Daft Punk.

Happy Birthday, Aimee Mann!

The former Til Tuesday singer is celebrating her fifty-seventh birthday today, we're looking back on our interview with her from 2001.

Watch: Annie Mac at the Hot Press Chat Room, Electric Picnic 2017

Annie Mac drops the beat onstage and drops knowledge in this interview.

Watch: Phill Jupitus at the Hot Press Chat Room, Electric Picnic 2017

Check out this exclusive interview with the hilarious Phill Jupitus

Hard Working Class Heroes Conference 2017 schedule has been announced

This year's Hard Working Class Heroes Conference will be taking place at the Chocolate Factory on Kings Inn Street, Dublin between Thursday 28th and Saturday 30th of September.