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

Opening with her debut single 'Fair Play', R&B singer-songwriter Lucy McWilliams was joined by Malaki (who will perform his own Lockdown Session this evening) and producer/collaborator Matthew Harris.

Easing into her set with two astonishing covers – Jorja Smith's 'On My Mind' and Cleo Sol's 'Why Don't You' – she amped up the energy with a stunning unreleased original called 'Circles'. McWilliams showcased her incredible vocal control with another cover, this time of Cory Henry's arrangement of Gnarls Barkley's 'Crazy'.

Signing off with her latest single, 'RUNAWAY,' McWilliams and co. truly delivered one of the more memorable Lockdown Sessions.

Watch the fiery performance back below, and check out Malaki tonight.

 

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Watch Malaki tonight, September 4, 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 exciting upcoming acts on the Y&E Series below – with even more to be announced soon!

Saturday, September 5: STEO WALL
Having been praised by the legendary likes of Damien Dempsey, Luka Bloom and Christy Moore, Dublin singer-songwriter Steo Wall has established himself as one of the country's most thrilling talents – drawing from both Irish folk and Dublin hip-hop. He recently returned with his powerful new single 'My People'.

Sunday, September 6: NNIC
Blending neo-soul with electronic influences, Nnic has built up an impressive live profile with a series of lauded headliners and support slots for the likes of Hozier and Wyvern Lingo. She recently teamed up with Uly and R.Kitt on 'Not Too Late', in support of the Irish Refugee Council.