Roe McDermott speaks to two of the finest Irish actors in the new issue of Hot Press. Best known for his brilliant performance as Moriarty in hit TV ...

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 ...

Titled Extra Ordinary, filming is due to take place in Tullamore, Kildare and Dublin. With one of the most hit-or-miss plots out there at the moment in Irish television, Extra ...

'Opportunity To Live' is Hector Castle's debut single in Ireland. A rock and blues artist who decided to fuse all his diverse elements for a pop-rock ...

As the Repeal referendum comes into view, the No campaign's unscrupulous tactics have become apparent; Facebook still haven't addressed the ...

U2’s Adam Clayton met up with Philip King (founder of Other Voices and director of the ‘Classic Albums - U2: The Joshua Tree’ documentary) ...

His wife Kim Kardashian once broke the internet by balancing a champagne glass on her gigantic rear end (very inspiring), and it looks liker her husband Kanye is set to do the same thing, ...

David Keenan embraces the inaugural It Takes A Village Festival 2018, as part of his Irish tour. I am the first one awake I am the first one to rise ...

The Northern Irish trad merchants are on support duties as Ed heads to Dublin, Belfast, Cork & Galway Northern Irish trad merchants Beoga have been added to the bill for Ed Sheeran’s ...

In a major Hot Press Interview, the former Master of the National Maternity Hospital, Peter Boylan – who was a key witness in inquiry into the tragic ...

Not ones to disagree with as many as 400,000 Irish fans, Hot Press gained exclusive insight into Ed Sheeran’s incredible career, ahead of his ...

The British Rock Icons unleash a new round of raucous, retro-active complete collections, starting with 'Volume One' box set on both LP and CD, ...

Good Time Merchants Get It Right. Dream Brother: Pat Carty. Say what you like about The Hot Sprockets but they always look like they’re having a good time, surely the main reason ...

Hot Press reviews the latest from Cruachan. There is an array of metal bands across the globe that utilise celtic themes, imagery and costumes to aid in personification of their desired ...

David Kitt returned to releasing an album under his given name in March of this year with Yous. 'Like Lightning' is among the top picks from his latest LP. 'Like Lightning', ...

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 ...

Jim Daly has had a varied life – and a varied career to match. A publican, music promoter, foster parent, and now Minister for Mental Health, he ...

So Kanye dropped the bomb on us last week that he is about to drop two new albums, one being a collaboration with Kid Cudi, but Rihanna is hot on his tail! ...

The next Nighthawks at the Cobalt will be on Saturday May 26th and it's set to be a big ole'whale of a night full of music, comedy and poetry Save the date and make sure you get your tickets ...

Dead Heads are in for a real treat with the band confirming that they are continuing their reissue series with a timely 50th anniversary of this seminal ...

Aine Cahill played an intimate and gripping gig at Smock Alley Theatre on April 20th. Support was from the brilliant Hvmmingbyrd.

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE have revealed the official music video for ‘Over It’, the first single from forthcoming opus, ‘Gravity’. ‘Gravity’- due for release on 29 June ...

The news that some Ulster Bank customers have again been impacted by an IT failure at the bank is a cause of serious concern and the Central Bank must now conduct a comprehensive review ...

It looks like The Rolling Stones will be heading straight to a recording studio once the current tour is wrapped up. Mick Jagger has revealed that he's writing new songs at the moment ...

Good news for Mary Black fans - her ongoing tour will now resume again this weekend after a recent illness forced her to cancel a string of gigs recently. She was described at the time ...

Sector must be regulated to support those recovering from addiction and guide those who need help with gambling. The gambling regulation in Ireland ...

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions called on RTE this morning to reject a proposal to remove the National Symphony Orchestra from the national broadcaster ...

The legendary guitarist discusses his brilliant soundtrack for Netflix’s latest cult smash, all-star live jams with Gorillaz, and his groundbreaking ...

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 ...

4th year Film & TV student Emma Casey instigated and directed a new music video for Corona's single 'Gut Feeling', which was released last year Student ...

The US singer-songwriter and musician released his new record 'Year Of The Tiger' in March. The lead vocalist and guitarist for Alter Bridge will play Belfast's Limelight 1 theatre ...

Belfast based band Gnarkats will release an Arvo Party remix of their very popular single Enigma which came out on March 26th. Gnarkats released ...

A world renowned Mecca for music and football, Manchester is one of England’s most popular destinations. Edwin McFee guides you through its must-visit spots. Where exactly ...

Rising star Sean Clancy talks about his first feature Locus of Control, shot for €800. ‘The Shining meets a FAS Course’ is an odd way ...

The rapper has recently returned to Twitter giving us daily explosions into the self-titled genius's mind, but has he just confirmed he's going to run for President? Last week Kanye ...

Mayo designer Deirdre Duffy wants to give a hug to those who need it with her beautiful handwoven pieces. Designer Deirdre Duffy grew up in and has now returned to Claremorris, Co. Mayo, ...

New acts have been added to the line up for 2018's Castlepalooza. On the Ballroom stage, the new acts are Ailie Blunnie, Bodies, Dowry, EHCO, Elaine Mai, Girlfriend, Lets Set Sail, ...

Production is yet to begin on Quentin Tarantino's latest film starring heartthrob Leonardo DiCaprio, but the director and actor have been causing ...

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

24-year-old Grime MC Stormzy has been nominated for two Ivor Novello award for his 2017 debut album 'Gang Signs and Prayer'. Stormzy, born Michael Omari, has been nominated under ...

This week RTE is running a special programme called The Big Picture from today until Thursday, covering the dark corners of Youth Mental Health in this country and informing viewers ...

It is very hard to get a conviction in a rape case. This is one of the reasons why there is a widespread belief that many accusations of rape are false. ...

Grammy Award-winning artist/producer duo The Chainsmokers have released their new track “Somebody” featuring Drew Love of buzzy R&B duo THEY. today via Disruptor Records ...

Dua Lipa, who was a recent Hot Press cover star, performed the song 'One Kiss' with Calvin Harris live on The Graham Norton Show last weekend. The video footage has now been officially ...

"I’m queer. not bi, not straight," the singer has announced. In a serious of Tweets since deleted, the star decided to open up to her fans about her sexuality. She wrote: "I’m ...

Speaking at a public meeting on repealing the 8th amendment on Monday night in Castleknock, former Tánaiste and Labour TD for Dublin West Joan ...

The Labour Party will host the first in a series of roundtable discussions in Dublin today as part of a nationwide project to draft and publish a new ...

"It's not meant to be," says the singer of her decision to pull the plug on a planned tour. She had planned to start gigging next Month, but those plans have now been scuppered. Making ...

In a moving message, the DJ's family has thanked fans and fellow musicians for the overwhelming messages of love and support. "We are so grateful for everyone who loved Tim’s music ...

Presenters Lynette Fay and Stephen McCauley are fronting the campaign which will seek out applicants hoping to join the two presenters on BBC Northern ...

Hilarious 'Love Island' narrator Iain Stirling is back from his duties with the ITV2 production with his very own tour 'You Okay Hun X', being performed ...

Massive news for the boys in Westmeath. The Academic have been announced as the support act for The Rolling Stones when they play at Croke Park on May 17. Hand-picked by The Rolling ...

In a revealing interview, conducted with The Guardian, the Canadian singer appeared to voice support for the US President. Her full interview ...

Hot Press got its hands on the glorious ninth album from post-rock outfit God Is An Astronaut, and we're streaming it here. Since forming 16 years ago, the Wicklow-based trio ...

We have been waiting a long time but the rapper has finally announced that on June 1st, he will release a new solo album of 7 tracks, followed quickly by his second album, a collaboration ...

California rockers Incubus have announced two Irish shows - The Ulster Hall in Belfast on September 10 and Bord Gais Energy Theatre on September - their first Irish shows in over three ...

Prior to her upcoming gig at Malahide Castle with LCD Sound System on 5 June, Swedish songwriter Lykke Li has just released her new single “deep end” and an additional track “hard ...

Labour Party Justice Spokesperson Seán Sherlock has reiterated that his party supports and will seek to set the digital age of consent at 16, Labour ...

Streaming giants Netflix has announced the launch date for upcoming drama, 'Safe', starring Michael C Hall of 'Dexter' and 'Six Feet Under' fame After his teenage daughter goes missing, ...

Jan O’Sullivan has referred the removal of Labour Party posters on the Referendum to Repeal the Eighth to the Gardaí in Limerick City. This comes as Deputy O’Sullivan obtained ...

The removal of the Maser Repeal the 8th mural at the Project Arts Centre is being described as an "affront to democracy and freedom of expression". ...

Paying tribute, Verne Troyer's Austin Power co-star Mike Meyers said: "Verne was the consummate professional and a beacon of positivity for those of us who had the honor of working ...

Joe and Steve Wall discuss The Stunning's Twice Around The World remake/remodel, and life back on the road, and back in the day. Interview: Pat Carty. Perennial live arse ...

Swedish DJ Avicii, real name Tim Bergling, died at age 28 on Friday, April 20. According to AP, the EDM sensation was found dead in Oman. His publicist, Diana Baron said in a statement ...

STUART CLARK looks forward to the vinyl lovers’ Christmas with some help from Otherkin and Run The Jewels, plus the pick of this year’s Record ...

She had one of 2017’s break-out smashes with ‘Finders Keepers’. Now, with her biggest tour yet up-and-coming, Mabel is set to sweep all before her. The singer talks about her ...

When not acting as a servant of the Party Gods, ANDREW WK can be found inspiring a generation of young Americans who are increasingly standing up to Trump. Stuart Clark gets a lesson ...

Irish star Moe Dunford’s latest film, Michael Inside, is a powerful exploration of the failings of the Irish prison system. Anyone who has seen ...

The largest selection of Record Story Day stock in Munster, as well as some amazing in-store gigs. What's not to like? Now into their third year of ...

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. ...