Live Report: Aoife Scott on the Hot Press Lockdown Sessions’ Y&E Series

Born into the legendary Black Family, award-winning artist Aoife Scott is steadily rising to the top of the traditional and folk music scene in Ireland. Her new album Homebird was released earlier this year.

Beginning her charismatic set with a beautiful song written for her newborn niece, 'Another Reason', Scott described how the birth of the new family member "became another reason for the sun to shine".

Accompanied by guitarist Andy Meaney and foster dog Belle, Scott segued into a track from the new album, 'Building Up and Tearing England Down', inspired by The Dubliners.

Written in April, the track 'Sweet October' was a hope for the autumn (despite the fact that Scott was unable to perform in Germany due to Covid-19), and remains an emotional ode to the season's restoration.

Finishing up with a rousing rendition of Fleetwood Mac's hit 'Everywhere', Aoife's voice and stage presence remain more captivating as ever.

Watch Aoife Scott's full performance from the Hot Press Lockdown Sessions’ Y&E Series below:

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The Y&E Series continues to shine a light on some of the best new and emerging talent that Ireland has to offer in 2020. Following the success of the previous two editions of the Y&E Series, you can once again expect 40 brilliant acts to join Hot Press on Instagram for special live-streamed performances.

Watch Johnny Bourke tonight, November 10, as part of the Hot Press Lockdown Sessions' The Y&E Series, supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media – live on the Hot Press Instagram (@hotpressmagazine) at 7.30pm.

Coming up next on the Y&E Series...

Wednesday, November 11: Johnny Bourke

Having already built up an ever-growing fanbase on the back of his irresistible, guitar-centred pop sound, Johnny Bourke releases his highly anticipated debut single, 'Can't Do Without', in July of this year.

Thursday, November 12: Zaska

Zaska is a supergroup of talent from across genres in the Irish music scene led by guitarist, songwriter, and producer Max Zaska. Max's guiding principles of community, positivity, and sustainability are central to his work with a changing lineup of players, that started with the band's original vocalist, Hozier.

Friday, November 13: Zaska

The young Northern Irish singer-songwriter is releasing his brand new EP, 'Hearts Get Broken Sometimes', this Friday after two years of preparation. He released his introductory track, 'Wildfire', in May 2019 and has been building up a fanbase since touring Ireland with his guitar ever since.