We're delighted to present SON, aka Susan O'Neill, as our next act on the Hot Press Lockdown Sessions' Y&E Series – going live on the Hot Press Instagram at 8.30pm tonight!

A critically acclaimed performer and multi-instrumentalist, 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.

The new edition of 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 edition of the series, you can once again expect 40 brilliant acts to join Hot Press on Instagram for special live-streamed performances, thanks to the support of the Department of Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht.

With the immediate future of the live music industry remaining uncertain in the face of the global Covid-19 pandemic, the Y&E Series aims to support Ireland's remarkable new generation of artists by delivering 40 paid gigs to 40 acts over 40 days.

Watch SON tonight, September 22, 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 8.30pm.

Take a look at the upcoming line-up below:

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.