Music
21 Sep 20

Live Report: Paj on the Hot Press Lockdown Sessions' Y&E Series

The new edition of the Hot Press Lockdown Sessions' Y&E Series continues, with the support of the Department of Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht.

Since the release of his debut single 'Friends Confused' last year, Paj has rapidly established himself as a captivatingly original emerging artist. Performing live from Dublin's Yellow Door Music Studios for the Y&E Series, he opened with a stunning new track, 'She's The Breath' – set to be released later this year.

The stripped-back set also included his latest single, 'Superman' – released last month as a collaborative track, featuring Uly, Rob de Boer, Zeenie Summers, Joe Furlong and Fiachra Kinder. Showcasing the many sides of his artistry, Paj closed the performance with a soulful rendition of Jimi Hendrix's 'Little Wing'.

Revisit Paj's performance on the Y&E Series, supported by the Department of Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht, below:

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Take a look at the upcoming line-up below:

Monday, September 21: SÍOMHA
Co. Clare singer-songwriter SÍOMHA has been widely tipped as a star-in-the-making. Her debut album, produced by Tyler Duncan (Vulfpeck, Theo Katzman) and supported through a Kickstarter campaign, is expected this year.

Tuesday, September 22: SUSAN O'NEILL
A critically acclaimed performer and multi-instrumentalist, Susan O'Neill aka SON has emerged as one of the country's brightest talents. She released her debut album, the acclaimed Found Myself Lost in 2017, and has collaborated extensively with the likes of Mick Flannery and Sharon Shannon.

Wednesday, September 23: LITTLE HOURS
Little Hours, aka Co. Donegal multi-instrumentalist John Doherty, released his self-titled debut EP in 2014 – featuring 'It's Still Love', which was nominated for the Choice Music Prize Song of the Year. After clocking up support slots for James Bay, Tim Baxter and Hudson Taylor, he released his debut album, Now The Lights Have Changed, last year.

Thursday, September 24: DELUSH
After four years of producing, writing and collaborating with established artists in Berlin, Leixlip-born singer Enda Gallery created his solo project, delush. He released his debut solo album, Journey To Zero, last month.

Friday, September 25: TOLU MAKAY
Since first dipping her toes into music by singing in church as a child, Tolü has fast become one of Ireland's most thrilling talents. Ahead of the release of her debut EP, BEING, in October, she shared her latest single, 'Don't Let Go, last month.

Each performance streams live on the Hot Press Instagram (@hotpressmagazine) at 8.30pm every night.