Counting Crows And Alison Krauss Confirmed For BluesFest 2018

US stars join Robert Plant, Van Morrison, John Fogerty, Steve Miller and more on line-up for annual festival at 3Arena, Dublin

Kanye and Kid Cudi take second spot on Irish Album Charts

The latest collaborative effort from the pair, Kids See Ghosts, fails to stop The Greatest Showman soundtrack hitting the top spot.

Death Cab For Cutie announce Olympia Theatre show

The tour announcement coincidences with news of Death Cab for Cutie's ninth studio album, Thank You for Today, which is out on August 17.

Stuart Bailie talks Trouble Songs, music's place in the conflict, and why it's place has never fully been recognised

Stuart Bailie talks about his new book Trouble Songs, a compelling examination of the role music played during the Northern Irish conflict. Interview: Peter McGoran

Hot Press Track of the Day and Exclusive: Gareth Dunlop 'Can't Stand Myself'

We had a listen of the newest release from Belfast man Gareth Dunlop, and it's an absolute cracker.

National Library launches policy on diversity and inclusion

This will be a special pilot project, which sees the National Library partnered with Creative Ireland.

Reproductive Rights In Ireland - The Fight Heads Up North

Peter McGoran talks to Elaine Crory of the Alliance For Choice about their efforts to secure bodily autonomy for Northern Irish women.

EXIT Festival adds new acts

Sandy beaches, exquisite food and drinks, rich culture, great wine andddd...Oh yes, one of the top music festival in Europe. EXIT Festival has announced another cracking line-up for 2018.

David Byrne for 3Arena

David Byrne has announced a 3Arena date for October 2018.

Your Guide to the 2018 Irish Maritime Festival

The award-winning Irish Maritime festival returns this summer.

Hot Press Track(s) Of The Day and Album Premiere: The Mad Dalton's Open Season

Scots/Canadian musician Peter GW Sumadh has been marooned in Belfast for over a decade now, serving up a unique blend of alt-folk/Americana. He'll be releasing his debut LP Open Season this Friday, June 15, and Hot Press is giving you a first taste of it.

Danny Kirwan, former Fleetwood Mac guitarist, has died

Kirwan originally joined the band back in 1968 and played on five albums, before being fired after struggling with alcoholism.

Kanye West knocks The Greatest Showman from top of Irish Charts

The Chi-town rapper debuts at No. 1 on the Irish charts with his eighth album Ye.

New comedy night in Meltdown Cafe showcases finest emerging and established acts

Comedy booker (and occasional Hot Press photographer) Emily O'Callaghan has lined up a list of top calibre acts for the first instalment of an exciting new comedy series.

Celebrity Chef Anthony Bourdain Dead at 61

Anthony Bourdain, celebrity chef, TV personality and acclaimed writer, has died aged 61.

Wild Youth release summer-ready hit 'Can't Move On'

The latest release from the Dublin four-piece is an infectious return.

In The New Hot Press: Nile Rodgers Gears Up For Malahide Castle

Nile Rodgers graces the cover of Hot Press as he prepares to headline Malahide Castle this month.

Cathy Davey talks artistry, live music, and the My Love Horse Rescue

Acclaimed Irish artist Cathy Davey talks about her new live album, Bare Bones: Live At The Unitarian Church, her work at the My Lovely Horse Rescue with The Divine Comedy’s Neil Hannon, and why she’s utterly committed to honesty in her music.

Ray LaMontagne: On old wounds, healing, and his new album Part Of The Light

Ray LaMontagne talks about his angry younger years, learning to accept himself, and the making of Part Of The Light.

Snow Patrol debut at No.1 on Irish Album Charts

The Ed Sheeran/Greatest Showman oligarchy has finally been toppled, as Snow Patrol head straight to the top spot with new album Wildness.

Hot Press Track of the Day: Order Of The Mess 'Foolish Or Wise'

Cork/Italian rock duo Order Of The Mess have unleashed their new single 'Foolish Or Wise'.

Forbidden Fruit 2018: The Hot Press Speakeasy Returns

The Hot Press Speakeasy returns to Forbidden Fruit this year and will take place across all three days!

Lily Allen announces Dublin show

Lily Allen has announced a new show in Dublin as part of her 'No Shame Tour'.

Forbidden Fruit 2018: Hot Press meets Warpaint ahead of the festival

She may be performing with Warpaint at Forbidden Fruit this June, but Theresa Wayman has also just released her debut album Lovelaws, under the moniker of TT. She talks to Peter McGoran about balancing life in an indie rock band with a solo career.

Forbidden Fruit 2018: R&B artist Rhye talks touring, recording, and maintaining artistic freedom

Mike Milosh couldn’t be happier about returning to DUBLIN WITH his R&B project Rhye. He talks touring, recording, and artistic freedom with Peter McGoran.

Julian Gough and Irish science-fiction

Julian Gough’s new novel Connect is a philosophical tome wrapped up in a Tom Clancy-style thriller. The novelist talks to Peter McGoran about revolutionary technology, contemporary Irish writing, and the future of fiction.

Deadmau5 announces Belfast show at Telegraph Building

The legendary Canadian house producer is making a long-awaited return to Belfast.

President Michael D. Higgins champions new generation of young writers

At the presentation ceremony of Hot Press' Write Here, Write Now competition - where second and third level students received awards for their brilliant short stories - Michael D. Higgins praised a new generation of young writers, while also warning that creative writing was " under real threat" in the modern age.

In The New Hot Press: The War On Drugs & The Killers Light Up The Irish Summer

In our new flip cover issue, we'll be looking ahead to Forbidden Fruit Festival, as well as talking to The Killers about playing the RDS this June.

Ms Lauryn Hill announces 3Arena date

Ms. Lauryn Hill today announces a 3Arena date this Novembers for her World Tour, celebrating twenty years of her anthemic debut solo album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.

Shine to host FINAL event at Mandela Hall, with some very special guests

Annie Mac will be among the DJs performing at the final event in the iconic venue on July 28.

Derry Girls set to get Crystal Maze special

The cast of the hit Channel 4 show are set to put their game show skills to the test, as they join Richard Ayoade on the Crystal Maze this summer.

Barack and Michelle Obama sign Netflix deal

The former President and his wife have entered a multi-year agreement with Netflix to produce series and features for the company.

WATCH: The trailer for Dublin Old School is here!

Based on Emmet Kirwan's play of the same name, Dublin OldSchool looks set to light up Irish cinema this summer.

Ed Sheeran and Kendrick Lamar scoop multiple gongs at Billboard Music Awards

The ceremony for the Awards, held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, was hosted by Kelly Clarkson.

A Walk On The Northside: The Complex - providing an innovative space for artists

A Walk On The Northside: The Unique Klaw PoKē

Longitude adds some of Ireland's finest for 2018

33 new acts have been added to the festival line-up.

Love and Life With George Ezra

"I met my girlfriend towards the end of the last record. And that’s huge. For anybody, meeting somebody, it’ll turn your world upside-down. You’re overcome with this feeling – and yes, I’m aware that there’s maybe been one or two love songs written before now – but you want to sing honestly about it. And it was a beautiful thing to do, because it means that you’re confronting your feelings and reminding yourself of them regularly.”

Ciaran Lavery: On his new album Sweet Decay and the age of maturity

Folk singer Ciaran Lavery chats about his new album Sweet Decay, the challenges of songwriting, and why he might finally be reaching maturity.

Irish musicians and artists encourage men to vote YES

Bob Geldof, Tracey Thorn, Tom Dunne, Steve Walls, Nick Seymour and Sharon Horgan are encouraging men to stand by women and vote YES to repealing the 8th.

WATCH: The First Trailer for Bohemian Rhapsody

Having gone through some production hurdles in the past few years, Bohemian Rhapsody, the story of Queen, has finally got a trailer and a release date.

Ruby Sessions host special tribute night for Frightened Rabbits' Scott Hutchinson

The Ruby Sessions, which normally takes place on Tuesday nights in Doyle's bar, will take place this evening in commemoration of Scott Hutchinson, who passed away last week.

Album Review: KOD, J. Cole

Impressive effort from rap superstar.

Hot Press Track(s) of the Day: Mix & Fairbanks debut EP Bavarian Nights

Fresh off the back of performing with Hot Press as part our Jagermeister Ice Kuhl Series, Mix & Fairbanks have launched their 4-track debut EP.

In The New Hot Press: We look at the wonder and variety of Dublin's North Side

After 41 years of being southside softies, Hot Press has taken up residence at the top end of Capel Street, part of a historic neighbourhood where all forms of Dublin life can be found. We take a walk around the area...

Siobhan McSweeney talks about returning to her theatrical roots in Kevin Barry's new play

Having wowed us as Sister Michael in Derry Girls, SIOBHAN McSWEENEY is returning to her theatrical roots in author Kevin Barry’s first play, Autumn Royal.

Niall Horan with the RTE Orchestra to be broadcast this Saturday

Niall Horan with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra will be broadcast this Saturday, May 12th on RTÉ One at 6.55pm.

Dozens of musicians and actors pay respects to Frightened Rabbit singer Scott Hutchison

From James Vincent McMorrow to the Scottish First Minister, people have been paying tribute to Scott Hutchison, whose body was found this morning.

Premiere: Oliver Cole & Niamh Farrell duet on 'These City Lights' for Together For Yes

Irish singer-songwriters Oliver Cole and Hamsandwich's Niamh Farrell have lent their vocals to this heart-rending track, in aid of the Together For Yes movement.

Body found in search for Frightened Rabbit singer Scott Hutchinson

Police in Scotland have confirmed that a body has been found in the search for missing Frightened Rabbit singer Scott Hutchison.

Hot Press Track of the Day: Touts' 'Asleep'

Another firecracker from the men from the walled city.

In The New Hot Press: Lenny Abrahamson On Repealing the 8th

Filmmaker Lenny Abrahamson writes openly about how the#MeToo movement has allowed women, and men, to finally voice their opposition to the oppressive, harmful and archaic power dynamics that linger in our society. In Ireland, he writes, the Repeal movement is doing a similar thing, both for women and for society.

Exclusive: More Musicians, Artists and Politicians Join Forces In Call To Repeal The 8th

In the new issue of Hot Press, we present 100 Voices For Repeal, a fascinating production that runs across a whole 15 pages of the magazine. There are extraordinary contributions in there, including those from Lenny Abraham – director of the Oscar-winning film The Room; musician Carol Keogh; Game of Thrones star, Aidan Gillen; the ever wonderful Lisa Hannigan; singer Jerry Fish; actress and broadcaster Laura Whitmore – and many, many more. But that’s not all: the responses to our call keep pouring in...

In The New Hot Press: Taylor Swift, Snow Patrol and 100 Voices For Repeal

In the new Hot Press, in stores tomorrow (May 9), we consider the making of Taylor Swift ahead of her Croke Park appearance next month. Additionally, in our flip cover issue, we speak to Gary Lightbody about the return of Snow Patrol. We also speak to the artists who are saying YES to repealing thw 8th Amendment.

Delorentos: On reinvention, leaving a legacy, and their fantastic new album True Surrender

Since first landing onto the Irish scene back in 2002, critical acclaim tended to follow Delorentos everywhere they went. It was for this reason that – after recording an album’s worth of songs which they deemed mediocre – the band scrapped almost an entire body of work and started again from square one. Time, turbulence, mistakes and maturity were needed in order to perfect their fifth album (and career best), True Surrender. They tell Peter McGoran why they’re immeasurably proud of every step they’ve taken

RTÉ to launch RTÉ2+1

RTÉ has applied to the Broadcasting Authority Ireland for an RTÉ 2+1.

Delorentos debut at No. 1 on Irish Independent Charts

Probably their most accomplished album to date, it makes sense that True Surrender should top the charts.

Striking a new balance with Melvin Benn

From the success of the #MeToo movement to highlighting male-dominated line-ups, fans and festival organisers are finally waking up to the fact that women are vastly under-represented across the music industry. Melvin Benn, Managing Director of Festival Republic, is pioneering a new initiative called ReBalance, which he believes will contribute to fixing this endemic problem.

Write Here, Write Now Finalists Announced!

41 entries of Second and Third Level students from across the country were selected as the finalists for this year's Write Here, Write Now competition.

Leon Bridges adds second Olympia Theatre date

Leon Bridges has announced a second Olympia Theatre date this November, due to demand.

J. Cole tops Irish Album Charts

In a week where high profile rappers have been mired in controversy, J. Cole reigns supreme.

Vinyl Dublin announces Timetable

In The New Hot Press: Your Full 2018 Festival Guide

From Forbidden Fruit Festival all the way to Sligo Live, we're in for a busy festival season this summer. Hot Press provides a full guide and talks to some of the Irish acts who'll be lighting up fields and marquees across the country in 2018.

Hot Press Track of the Day: Mr. Castle 'Opportunity To Live'

'Opportunity To Live' is Hector Castle's debut single in Ireland.

Other Voices Presents: An interview with U2's Adam Clayton & Joshua Tree Tour 2017

U2’s Adam Clayton met up with Philip King (founder of Other Voices and director of the ‘Classic Albums - U2: The Joshua Tree’ documentary) last summer while the band were in Berlin for their The Joshua Tree Tour 2017 show at the city’s Olympic Stadium.

Once more, with feeling: Hudson Taylor and their journey so far

Having toured America, gained legions of fans and supported massive stadium acts at home in Ireland, folk-rock duo Hudson Taylor have come a long way since their days busking on Grafton Street. The Blackrock brothers tell us why their new stellar EP, Feel It Again, marks the start of their most exciting chapter yet.

Le Galaxie: On frantic studio energy, repealing the 8th and their stunning new album Pleasure

Le Galaxie, Ireland’s No. 1 dance act, are back with their long-awaited third album, Pleasure. They talk about frantic studio energy, a summer of festival headliners, repealing the 8th, and taking on former Fight Like Apes singer May Kay as their newest member.

Hot Press Track of the Day: Gavin Glass' 'Thirty Somethings'

Irish songwriter & producer Gavin Glass returns with his new single, 'Thirty Somethings', a song which he describes as "hitting you like an overdue notice".

Kurt Vile and the Violators set for Vicar St

As part of a of a series of headline shows in the UK and Ireland, Kurt Vile will play in Dublin this November.

John Oates announces Vicar Street date

One half of the classic Hall & Oates duo, John Oates is also a successful solo artist.

The Academic to support Rolling Stones at Croke Park

Massive news for the boys in Westmeath.

EXCLUSIVE: Live stream God Is An Astronaut's new album here

Hot Press got its hands on the glorious ninth album from post-rock outfit God Is An Astronaut, and we're streaming it here.

Arsene Wenger to leave Arsenal after 22 year tenure as manager

Arsène Wenger will leave Arsenal at the end of the 2017/2018 football season, bringing an end to one of the longest managing careers in modern history.

Louise O'Neill: On Almost Love, sexual politics, writing flawed characters

Having written the zeitgeist-defining Asking For It, Louise O’Neill’s latest novel, Almost Love, confirms her status as one of Ireland’s foremost contemporary authors. Photography: Miguel Ruiz

City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival returns this May!

The City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival will be back for its 17th year this May, featuring artists from across the world and attracting over 60,000 revellers over the course of the Bank Holiday weekend.

Hot Press Track of the Day: David Rooney & Blancke's 'Home'

As part of their ongoing collaboration for 'Sloe Sessions', David Rooney and Blancke have released their newest track together, 'Home'.

The Henry Girls have announced a new music and cultural residency for 2018

Following on from the success of last summer, Home With The Henry Girls will return to Donegal this summer.

All Together Now Festival announces a dozen new acts

Villagers, Yasiin Bey (FKA Mos Def), Lost Brothers and Maria Kelly have been added to the line-up of this stunning new festival.

Track of the Day: Heroes In Hiding premiere new single 'I Live For You'

Dublin based folk-rock band have done it again with their hook-heavy new single 'I Live For You'.

Jägermeister Ice Kühl Series continues in Limerick with Mix & Fairbanks, Sylk and Meghann Scully

Dolans, Limerick, on April 26.

Arctic Monkeys add second date

Due to phenomenal demand, Arctic Monkeys have added a second date at 3Arena.

Cliff Richard sues BBC over police raid coverage

Cliff Richard has today arrived at the High Court in London for his legal battle with the BBC.

Superorganism announce headline show at The Academy

Superorganism have announced a headline show at The Academy, Dublin this October.

Minister Josepha Madigan announces €1.2 billion for culture, heritage and language infrastructure

The investment will be part of Leo Varadkar's 'Project Ireland 2040' infrastructure overhaul, and will focus on renovating cultural institutions and digitising national collections.

This Must Be The Place - The importance of live music venues for Ireland's cultural and economic life

Creating thousands of jobs, generating millions for the economy, and propelling some of our best musicians onto the international stage – the live music business is an essential part of Ireland’s cultural and economic life. The time has come to stand up for it.

Snowing up in public: Hot Press speaks to Rejjie Snow

With his brilliant first album Dear Annie enjoying universal acclaim and even Elton John singing his praises, Rejjie Snow is one of the most exciting new Irish artists in aeons. The Dublin rapper talks about the long rise to the top, working with world-class producers, his take on Irish identity – and how he had to find himself before he could find the lyrics for his stellar debut.

Hot Press Track of the Day: Paul Alwright's 'All Love', featuring Maverick Sabre

The Dublin rapper teams up with Maverick Sabre for this soaring ode.

Hot Press Track of the Day: J Colleran's 'bERA'

The artist FKA Mmoths delves into power, strength and fragility in his newest single, which was released on Friday.

Live Review: Arcade Fire play a stunning set and end with Cranberries tribute

Album Review: 'Pleasure' from La Galaxie

The pleasure's all ours.

Trouble Songs - Music and Conflict in Northern Ireland book to be previewed at Belfast City Hall event

A major new book, telling the story of music and conflict in Northern Ireland since 1968, will be previewed at the British Council’s ‘Peace and Beyond’ conference opening and civic reception at Belfast City Hall on Tuesday 10 April.

David Gray to headline Today FM gig at Vicar St

Today FM have announced an exclusive Today FM gig two weeks from now.

Paul Alwright set for album launch in Workman's Club

Paul Alwright (FKA Lethal Dialect) is set to launch his new record, Hungry, at the Workman's Club on May 18.

Hot Press Track of the Day: Mango X MathMan & Melina Malone 'Heartbreaks & Promises'

Electronic neo-soul artist Melina Malone teams up with MC/producer duo Mango X Mathman for a truly incredible take on '90s gold.