Live Report: Matthew Harris on the Hot Press Y&E Series

Having established himself as a remarkable force in Irish music through his collaborations with Malaki, Matthew Harris has stepped into the spotlight as a spectacular solo artist this year. Drawing influence from the likes of James Blake, Brockhampton and Arlo Parks, the Dublin-based artist also releases his production-based work under the moniker CHAMELEON – including a recent collaboration with Lucy McWilliams on 'YOU KNOW'.

Kicking things off with longtime collaborator Malaki, the multi-instrumentalist sang their unique version of Van Morrison's 'Someone Like You'.

Harris then played an unreleased track that is "hopefully [his] next single", before launching into a stunning cover of Paolo Nutini's 'Better Man'. His heartbreaking debut single 'A Difficult Winter' also had its live debut.

Watch the set back below.

 

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Friday, September 10: JESSICA HAMMOND

Fast becoming one of the brightest new voices in Irish music, Jessica Hammond has enjoyed a productive few months – with the release of two solo singles, 'Champagne' and 'Video Call', as well as a collaboration with Kyle Meehan, 'Guilty Of Your Love'. The latter track has already clocked up nearly 1.8 million streams on Spotify alone. The Belfast-based artist has also worked alongside some of the UK's top producers and writers, and has earned a coveted spot on the Paragon Records roster.

Saturday, September 11: CARRIE BAXTER

Waterford's Carrie Baxter has been widely tipped as one of the most thrilling emerging forces in Irish music, following the release of her soulful debut EP, Placebo, last year. Now, after a selection of acclaimed singles and collaborations, the London-based rising star is set to return with her follow-up EP, What Now, on October 22. 'Something In The Water', the first single from the eagerly anticipated anticipated project, is out now.

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