Blues Rock band Crojayn conquer Leaving Cert to release sophomore EP

Crojayn, a young four-piece blues rock band from Cork City, have launched their second EP Sun House in ‘An Spailpín Fánach’, Cork today, September 15.

The National top the Irish Charts

Sleep Well Beast tops the charts on its opening week.

Film Review: IT

"You'll float too" with this masterful adaption of Stephen King's classic horror story.

Kygo collaboration with U2 finally drops

Norwegian DJ Kygo has remixed U2's new single 'You're The Best Thing About Me'.

Hot Press Track of the Day: The Burma release new single 'Sucker For Stars'

One of our 'Hot For 2017' bands, Cork-based The Burma have premiered their new track with Hot Press today.

Newstalk has suspended George Hook

Following controversial comments he made about rape, George Hook has been suspended by his employers.

Hot Press journalist makes moving pleas for HSE to provide immediate care for autistic son in Facebook video

Adrienne Murphy has made a moving video asking for the HSE to take action against her family's "brutalising" living conditions.

The Secret Things release cover of PJ Harvey's 'Down By The Water' for transgender charity

L.A. based rock trio The Secret Things are set to release a new music video & perform a concert benefiting LGBTQ non-profits ‘It Gets Better Project’, ‘TransLatina Coalition’, and ‘TeenLine’

12 Shortlisted NI Albums Announced For The Northern Ireland Music Prize

Twelve albums have been shortlisted for the Northern Ireland Music Prize In Association With Blue Moon 2017.

Hot Press Track of the Day: Warsaw Radio debut new single 'Whispers'

Ahead of its release on Octoer 27, Warsaw Radio gave us a first listen of their stunning new single 'Whispers'.

'It just fucking breaks my heart' - Dave Grohl talks rock suicides, divided America and new Foo's album in the new Hot Press

Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl fronts the cover of the newest issue of Hot Press!

Hot Press Track of the Day: Session Motts premiere new single 'Back in the Day'

Dublin's best named trio give an exclusive listen of their new single 'Back in the Day', which will be released on September 15.

Rusangano Family announce Irish tour this winter, with some exciting support acts

The hip-hop trio will be making their way to Dublin, Galway, Limerick and Cork this November and December.

Fans will now have to wait even longer to seeing Star Wars: Episode XI following Abrams announcement

The Last Jedi may only be a few months away, but fans will have to wait even longer to see the final instalment of the current Star Wars trilogy.

The Corrs are back with new album Jupiter Calling

Produced by the legendary T-Bone Burnet, The Corrs' new album will be released on November 10th on East West Records.

WATCH: Radiohead release video for 'Lift', featuring Thom Yorke stuck in a lift

The video was recently shot for the band's recently released OKNOTOK collection, but the song dates back to 1997.

NO ENCORE announce live show for Whelan's

Overhead, The Albatross, Daithí and Elaine Mai will perform at the special live recording of the Irish music podcast on September 28, as part of the inaugural Dublin Podcast Festival.

Mary Coughlan walks out of Newstalk over George Hook comments about rape

The backlash against George Hook continues to mount, days after he made his controversial remarks about rape victims.

National Library to launch ‘Photo Detectives’ exhibition

The National Library of Ireland (NLI)’s National Photographic Archive will launch ‘Photo Detectives’, its first community-sourced exhibition of photographs and stories, at 12:30pm tomorrow, Wednesday, 13th September at the National Photographic Archive, Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2. The exhibition will be officially launched by Sabina Higgins.

Hot Press Track of the Day: Rackhouse Pilfer's 'Lost in a Feeling'

The Irish-Americana & alt-Country folk band have released the new single from their forthcoming album Solar Lunar.

RTÉ returns to Dublin Castle for free open-air concert at Culture Night 2017

Following the success of last year’s centenary special, Culture Night with RTÉ returns to Dublin Castle with a free three-hour open-air concert which will be broadcast live on Arena on RTÉ Radio 1 from 7-10pm on Friday 22nd September.

Sounds from a Safe Harbour about to set sail

Sounds from a Safe Harbour returns to Cork City this weekend, bringing music, dance, visual art and conversation, to over 60 venues across Leeside. We spoke to Bryce Dessner of The National, one of the event curators, about the festival.

Saint Sister to open for The National at Cork Opera House this weekend

Sounds from a Safe Harbour comes to Cork this weekend and truly some of the finest Irish and international acts are scheduled to perform in the city.

Song of Granite is Ireland’s Selection for Foreign Language Submission at the Academy Awards

WATCH: Rubberbandits release poignant video for new song about male suicide

The Rubberbandits have today released their new song 'Sonny', which tackles the problem of increased suicide rates in Ireland.

Hot Press Track of the Day: Rory Nellis premieres new single 'Friend Of A Friend'

One of the country's most compelling songwriting voices in the country, Belfast songsmith Rory Nellis has established himself as a very rare breed of artist with his wonderfully-woven brand of folktinged alt-pop which brims with extraordinary harmony and heart.

The Script edge out Picture This to top the Irish Charts

David Rooney To Play Dolmen Theatre

The singer songwriter, whose debut album was produced by Declan O’Rourke, will be backed by pianist Jay Wilson

Minister Naughten launches broadband plan connecting 115,000 regional homes and businesses

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten TD has unveiled plans to deliver world-class broadband network for regional Ireland

Hot Press Track of the Day: Basciville release new single 'Diving Hour' ahead of nationwide tour

Basciville have released their anticipated new single 'Diving Hour' ahead of their nationwide tour starting this September.

Student Special: Where to travel on budget

Whether it’s saving on air fares or choosing a cheap and cheerful destination, Peter McGoran brings you the top ways of seeing the globe on a student budget.

Judah & The Lion announce UK album release and two Olympia Theatre gigs

Following the UK release of their second studio album on October 27, Judah & The Lion will play two gigs at the Olympia Theatre in November.

Liam Gallagher's Belfast gig moved to SSE Arena

Hot Press Track of the Day: An exclusive listen to Hermitage Green's new single 'Lion's Share'

Irish folk-rockers Hermitage Green are back with their roaring new single, 'Lion's Share'.

George Michael single 'Fantasy', featuring Nile Rodgers, released posthumously

First recorded by the superstar in the late ‘80s, 'Fantasy' was intended to feature on George Michael’s second solo album, the multi-platinum, worldwide smash Listen Without Prejudice Vol.1.

Square Pegs to perform at Sin É this Friday, September 8

The lads will play homage to the sound of Chicago Blues, 50′s R&B, New Orleans Blues at Ormond Quay on Friday evening.

WATCH: St. Vincent discusses new album MASSEDUCTION live via Facebook

St. Vincent – aka Annie Clark - has announced her new album, ‘MASSEDUCTION,’ to be released October 13 on Loma Vista Recordings.

WATCH: The full-length trailer for upcoming Grace Jones documentary, featuring Olympia Theatre live footage

Bloodlight and Bami, gives us an insight into the Jamaican star's public and personal personas.

U2 release new single 'You're The Best Thing About Me' today

'You’re The Best Thing About Me', the first single from the band’s highly anticipated 14th studio album, Songs of Experience, is released today.

Hot Press Track of the Day: Cormac O Caoimh premieres new song 'Silence and Sound'

The highly acclaimed Cork singer-songwriter has debuted his new track with Hot Press.

Steely Dan concerts to go ahead despite Walter Becker's death

The Steely Dan concerts at 3Arena, Dublin will go ahead as scheduled on Saturday 28th October (sold-out) and an extra concert date on Monday 30th October, 2017.

On the road with JP Cooper

JP Cooper talks touring with The Script, overnight success, and why an Irish crowd gave him one of the best gigs of his life.

Holger Czukay, bassist with Can, dies aged 79

The bassist with the German krautrock band was found dead in his apartment this morning.

Electric Picnic boss Melvin Benn speaks about drug-testing facilities and improving gender equality at festivals

The Festival Republic Director took questions from the media this afternoon on the final day of Electric Picnic.

Elbow play special Other Voices gig

The Mancunians "floated on a tide of sweat" inside a heaving Other Voices hall.

Krystal Klear takes us through the Casa Bacardi Stage at Electric Picnic

Now in its 13th year at Electric Picnic, the Casa Bacardi stage has firmly established itself as the best locations in Stradbally to get you dancing. In preparation for the weekend, we got the man who's closing the Stage on Sunday night to talk us through it.

TV3 confirm Ireland's Got Talent at launch of new season

Lucy Kennedy will present the first season of the talent show, with Louis Walsh, Denise Van Outen, comedian Jason Byrne and RuPaul’s Drag Race star Michelle Visage as judges.

Cork tops list for 'Most Culturally Vibrant City' among 168 European cities

Dublin and Galway were also named among the best cities in Europe for culture and creativity.

Mastodon announce new EP after Game of Thrones cameo

Spoilers ahead.

COUNTDOWN TO ELECTRIC PICNIC: Hot Press chats with Annie Mac about gender equality and safe-testing at festivals

One of the biggest DJs in the world is returning to her home soil for EP this September. Hot Press caught up with Annie Mac for a candid chat about her recent projects, improving gender diversity at festivals – and why we need to get serious about safe drug-testing zones. Interview: Peter McGoran

Everything Everything announce Olympia Theatre show

Following the release of their fourth album A Fever Dream, Everything Everything have announced a UK and Ireland tour making a stop off at The Olympia Theatre, February 28.

COUNTDOWN TO ELECTRIC PICNIC: International ones to watch

Ten international acts to check out at Electric Picnic.

Sean Rooney premieres soulful debut single 'Everest High'

'Everest High' is the first single from Longford musician Sean Rooney.

Pixies Manager Joins Industry Line-up for Hard Working Class Heroes

Hard Working Class Heroes has just announced its final round of international industry delegates.

Web Summit founder discusses relationship with Taoiseach and homelessness problem in Dublin

Paddy Cosgrave, CEO of Irish tech company Web Summit, spoke about his support for the anti-corruption bill, his relationship with Leo Varadkar, and the exploitation of the homelessness problem at a press event this morning.

Robert Plant announces Bord Gais Energy Theatre show

The former Led Zepplin frontman will play two Irish dates this December.

Glen Hansard Live: ‘Oceans of Passion’ at Vicar Street

Time and time again, Glen Hansard has proved himself to be a folk troubadour who can win over crowds and give them a hell of a lot more than they bargained for. In a 3-hour set that went from glorious, crescendoing folk rock to concertina-led intimate Irish ballads, Hansard’s symphonic, many-faceted exploration of his career was a wonder to behold.

Countdown to Electric Picnic: The Hot Press Chatroom is back and better than ever

The famous couches are ready for the journey to Stradbally – and our guestlist is already looking rather tasty.

Robert Forster releases new book, announces Dublin Q & A next month

Australian singer-songwriter Robert Forster released his new book Grant & I on Monday, August 14.

Randy Newman announces two nights at Vicar Street next March

Randy Newman has confirmed a return to Dublin to play Vicar St in 2018 on Friday 9 & Saturday 10 March.

Countdown to Electric Picnic: The Hot Press Chatroom will once again be packed with special guests

Phil Jupitus, Annie Mac, The Strypes and John Connors are just some of the guests that we'll have on the Hot press sofa at Stradbally!

Muse lead the charge for Vital, Belfast next Wednesday

Muse will headline probably the best one-day rock line-up you're likely to see anywhere this year!

Exclusive: Irish singer David Keenan premieres new video 'James Dean'

The 23 year old Irish songwriter has premiered his new video 'James Dean' with Hot Press.

WATCH: Tom Vaughan-Lawlor stars in trailer for IRA prison escape drama Maze

Maze tells the story of the mass break out of 38 IRA prisoners from one of Northern Ireland's maximum security facilities.

For One Night Only...Irish spoof film The Middle Finger comes to Light House Cinema

Low on budget and high in laughs, don't miss one night only event.

Nile Rodgers hospitalised in Toronto

The Chic singer was scheduled to play at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre on Sunday night.

Fangclub enter the Irish Charts at No. 5 with stunning debut

Fangclub's blistering debut LP makes it into the top 10 on its opening week.

Fangclub break down their new album, as well as talking about supporting Twin Atlantic and Pixies

It may have been in the pipeline for three years, but FANGCLUB have finally released their self-titled debut album. The Dubliners tell PETER McGORAN about haunted recording studios, showing up the big labels, supporting the likes of Twin Atlantic and Pixies, and why they’re already gearing up for album No. 2.

Louise O'Neill talks about public and private responses to Asking For It

Louise O’Neill’s second novel, Asking For It, was seen by many as a watershed moment in the national conversation about sexual assault. She talks about public and private responses to the book, as well as the upcoming stage adaption, premiering in Cork next year.

'Rhinestone Cowboy' and 'Wichita Lineman' singer Glen Campbell dies aged 81

The American country singer has died at the age of 81.

Dublin-based singer Ryan Kelly releases new single 'G.O.N.E'

The young singer released his second single at the end of July.

And So I Watch You From Afar announce dates across Ireland this winter

The Belfast post-rockers return for four dates across Ireland in December.

LISTEN: Otherkin release new single 'Come On, Hello'

Ahead of the release of their debut album next month, Otherkin have shared their new single 'Come On, Hello'.

LISTEN: The War on Drugs release new single 'Pain'

The Philadelphia indie rock band have shared the latest single from their upcoming album A Deeper Understanding.

Newton Faulkner announces new album Hit The Ground Running and shares title track

The English folk-rock singer will release his sixth studio album in a month's time.

Aiken issue statement about fake tickets following ZZ Top and Brian Wilson concerts

Aiken were once again forced to issue a statement warning fans about buying tickets from secondary sites following problems at ZZ Top and Brian Wilson gigs last week.

Other Voices add exciting new acts for Electric Picnic

Talos, New Jackson, Jack O'Rourke, Ailbhe Reddy and more confirmed for Other Voices.

Bell X1's Paul Noonan announces solo dates this autumn

Bell X1's frontman will perform at several locations in Ireland throughout October and November, with special guest Maria Kelly.

Public Service Broadcasting headline the Body & Soul Stage at Electric Picnic

Electric Picnic is just under a month away and the Body and Soul stage have released their stage line-up for this year's festival.

Linkin Park have two albums in the Irish Top 10 following death of Chester Bennington

Linkin Park's resurgence in the charts comes under the most tragic of circumstances.

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon team up for new Boston-set crime drama

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are set to work together on a gritty new crime drama for American cable TV channel Showtime.

LISTEN: Belle and Sebastian release new single 'We Were Beautiful'

The stalwart Glasgow indie-rockers return with new single

LISTEN: Arcade Fire's new album Everything Now is out now

The Canadian band's fifth album has dropped today.

Sinéad O'Connor being sued by former manager for breach of contract

The singer's long-term manager, Fachtna Ó Ceallaigh, is reportedly suing her for €500,000.

Northern Irish writer Nick Laird examines violence and religion at home and abroad in new novel Modern Gods

In Nick Laird’s latest novel, Modern Gods, one of this generation's finest writers ventures into new territory to examine the stories we tell ourselves to deal with faith, love, grief and death. He talks about cults in the Pacific, the peculiarities of his home country, and why he’s never been afraid of causing offence. Interview Peter McGoran

Tash Sultana: On busking, touring, and why music keeps her going

Australian multi-instrumentalist Tash Sultana first shot to international stardom with her viral single ‘Jungle’ last year. She talks about the rigours of touring, her busking background, and recovering from drug-induced psychosis. Interview: Peter McGoran

Mundy announces 'Jelly Legs 21' tour this October

The Irish tour will coincide with the re-issuing of his debut album.

Arcade Fire return to Dublin in April!

Malahide Castle apparently wasn't enough for the French-Canadian rockers.

The Full Hot Press Interview with Eleanor McEvoy

Recently elected as the Chairperson for the Irish Music Rights Organisation, Eleanor McEvoy talks about her fears for the music industry, battling with the tech giants – and her new album, based on the work of the great songwriter and supporter of the United Irishmen, Thomas Moore.

The Strypes talk about their new album, worldwide touring, and tackling the music industry

Sharp-dressed young men The Strypes talk about the trials and tribulations of being in a rock band, joining the Hot Press’ 40th Anniversary celebrations, and stitching together their most accomplished album to date, the incredible Spitting Image. Peter McGoran joins the dots…

Tommy Tiernan announces new dates for Under The Influence Tour

From Athlone to Ballinsloe, Tommy Tiernan is bringing his tour all over Ireland this autumn.

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra flies the flag in China

The RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra will perform in China’s prestigious National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing in the venue’s final concert of its summer season on Sunday, July 23.

Julien Baker announces date at Whelan's

The Tennessee acoustic-blues musician will be heading to Dublin this November.

Longitude Saturday: A Weeknd To Remember

He was almost upstaged by All Tvvins – but The Weeknd delivered a performance to remember at Longitude yesterday.

Session Motts' lead singer Keeley Moss talks unsolved murders, the haunting past, and her passion for music

Keeley Moss, one of the driving forces behind hot new Dublin act Session Motts, talks about her fixation with the past, her passion for music, and how an unsolved murder case in Northern Ireland captivated all her attention.