Since experimental folk artist Joshua Burnside released his award-winning debut album EPHRATA in 2017, he has used post-punk and electronic recording methods to push the boundaries of the genre. His highly anticipated sophomore album, Into The Depths Of Hell, was released last week – so naturally, we had to have him on the Y&E Series.

Opening with 'Noa Mercier', a track about the fictional lover of a real giant from Co. Down, Burnside highlighted the stunning acoustic aspects of Into The Depths. He moved into the more upbeat 'War On Everything', before playing 'The Only Thing I Fear' and 'Whiskey Whiskey' in his stripped-back set. Closing with 'Nothing For Ye' – "a song about being skint" – Burnside certainly gave a memorable performance.

Watch the stream below, and check out the rest of this week's lineup!

 

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Watch JC Stewart tonight, September 10, as part of the Hot Press Lockdown Sessions' The Y&E Series, supported by the Department of Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht – live on the Hot Press Instagram (@hotpressmagazine) at 9pm.

September 11: NATHAN MAC
A compelling new presence on the homegrown indie-pop scene, former circus performer Nathan Mac has launched his career with the first two instalments of his Start Of Something Blue project – which is set to feature over 24 collaborators, including musicians, photographers, illustrators, directors, performers and more.

September 12: EVANS JUNIOR
Tipped as one of our 'Hot For 2019' acts, Nigerian-born artist Evans Junior has emerged as one of the most compelling talents in the Irish hip-hop boom. Following the release of his acclaimed Organised Mess project in 2019, he continues to build up his ever-growing following with 'Know Better', 'Party' and 'Long Run'.

September 13: CHERYM
Since bursting onto the scene with their 2018 release 'Take It Back', Derry pop-punk trio Cherym have won fans everywhere from Belfast to Berlin. As well as plenty of airplay from the BBC and RTÉ, the band picked up the Oh Yeah Contender Award at the NI Music Prize last year.