Friday night saw the captivating Dunx take over the Hot Press Instagram, as part of our ongoing Y&E Series.

Known for his behind the scenes work with Inhaler, Sorcha Richardson and U2; the Sydney-raised artist treated us to a stripped back and intimate performance, including an airing of his latest single 'I Land At Sea', from his home in Howth.

Opening his set with 'These Things Happen', a new yet to be released track, Dunx's performance featured some of his earlier releases such as 'One of Us', and last year's single 'Don't Gotta Be So Bad'. He also treated us to a cover version of 'Harvey' by Pillow Queens, citing them as 'one of my favourite Irish bands at the moment'.

Playing with just an electric guitar and effects pedal, Dunx's deeply resonant and instantly commanding voice was truly the highlight of his brief but powerful performance. It's easy to see how he is making his mark as one of the most captivating talents on this island right now.

Revisit Dunx's performance on the Y&E Series below – and watch the psychedelic video for his new single 'I Land At Sea' here:

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Here's some more of our upcoming acts this week:

Monday, August 23: PRiiCE

Initially rising to prominence as Sean & Conor Price, the acclaimed Irish duo are back with a brand new sound under a brand new moniker: PRiiCE. Exploring the line between indie-pop and hip-hop, the pair released their debut single 'Sunflower' last month – garnering international airplay, and coveted inclusions on Spotify editorial playlists like Fresh Finds: Pop and New Music Friday. Following the success of their debut track, they're back with 'Sweet Life' – offering a promising taste of what expect from their upcoming EP.

Tuesday, August 24: NÍV

Drawing influence from Irish folk music, as well as the legendary likes of Damien Rice, The Cranberries and Joni Mitchell, NÍV has rapidly become one of the country's most hotly tipped talents. The Kildare singer-songwriter sold-out her first Single Launch at The Workman's Club in Dublin for 'Silly Voices' last year, while her next single, 'Moonlight', clocked up nearly 18,000 streams on Spotify alone. Earlier this year, she returned with the poignant folk song 'Home'.

Watch the Hot Press Y&E Series performances every night live on the Hot Press Instagram (@hotpressmagazine) at 7.30pm – supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.

Keep an eye on hotpress.com and our social media platforms for more information...