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Broadcast \| Gallery	1 Jan 2011
Glen Hansard and Mark Geary, Cobalt Cafe	The Hot Press Newsdesk
January 29 saw Hansard and Geary come together for a Haiti fundraiser, with all proceeds going to Medecins Sans Frontieres’ Haiti Relief Mission.

Broadcast \| Gallery	1 Jan 2011
GUNS 'N'ROSES AT THE O2, DUBLIN	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Axl and co at their infamous jaunt on Dublin's northside...

Music \| News	10 Sep 2010
Imelda May Sells out in Seconds: Second Date Added	The Hot Press Newsdesk
There's just no stopping the Liberties' Belle

Music \| News	10 Sep 2010
Update: The National Sell Out All 3 Dates	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Band join Imelda May in selling out in seconds.


Music \| News	10 Sep 2010
The XX Top Irish Indie Chart	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Boost of Mercury Prize win easy to see.

Music \| News	10 Sep 2010
Peter Doran Album Launch Tonight	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Singer-songwriter to play hometown show.

Music \| News	10 Sep 2010
Imelda May Tops Irish Charts	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Singer also sees Love Tattoo return to Top 5

Music \| News	10 Sep 2010
Irish Charts: Villagers and The xx Get Mercury Bounce	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Imelda May the biggest winner of all though.

Music \| News	10 Sep 2010
Horslips Confirm Winter Tour Dates	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Dancehall Sweethearts are back on the road.

Music \| News	10 Sep 2010
Audio Re-Unite for Farewell Gig	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Hometown show last chance to say your goodbyes

Music \| News	10 Sep 2010
Win Tickets to an invite-only Villagers gig at The Workman's Club	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Answer our simple question to be in with a chance to win.

Politics \| Hog	10 Sep 2010
Warmonger or Peacebringer?	The Hot Press Newsdesk
So much has changed since the fall of the Berlin Wall. It underlines how much we have to learn from our European neighbours...

Music \| News	10 Sep 2010
Eric Clapton Announces Two Irish Dates in 2011	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Musician set to play Ireland in May

Music \| News	9 Sep 2010
Two Door Cinema Club Announce Olympia Headliner	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Band continue to ride a wave of success.

Music \| News	9 Sep 2010
New Additions to Harmonic Series 2010	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Titus Andronicus join Beach House and Midlake on lineup

Music \| Interview	9 Sep 2010
Rebel Yell	The Hot Press Newsdesk
From getting thrown out of Nick Cave’s trailer to performing to a single goat on the side of Mount Carrantuohill, musical funnymen LOS LANGEROS certainly know how to get themselves into a sticky situation.

Music \| News	9 Sep 2010
Four Unsigned Acts Make History on Hot Press Cover	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The bands join The Script on cover of new issue.

Music \| News	9 Sep 2010
Paddy Dunning: I know Michael Jackson was not a Paedophile	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Grouse Lodge and National Wax Museum owner tells Hot Press about his relationship with the troubled star and his future plans.

Music \| Report	9 Sep 2010
University Of Life	The Hot Press Newsdesk
In 2010, some 60,000 Irish young men and women will begin third level education.

Music \| News	9 Sep 2010
Only in Hot Press: Anne Sexton on Prostitution	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Hot Press columnist Anne Sexton broaches the thorny issue of sex for sale.

Music \| News	9 Sep 2010
Support Confirmed for Gorillaz Dublin Show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Group secures all-star line-up.

Music \| News	9 Sep 2010
Ryan Bingham announces intimate Dublin date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Alt-country singer-songwriter here in November.

Music \| News	9 Sep 2010
Drum Aficionados: John Bonham Tribute	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Special gig to commemorate drummer's death.

Music \| News	9 Sep 2010
Joe Pug Irish Tour Starts Saturday	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Five date Irish stopover begins in Belfast.

Music \| News	9 Sep 2010
Maud in Cahoots win Our Thurdays Final	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Maud in Cahoots scooped the big prize tonight in the Our Thursdays final showcase in Belfast.

Music \| News	8 Sep 2010
Christy Moore Included in New Irish Poetry Anthology	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Musician to appear alongside Seamus Heaney, Oscar Wilde and Jonathan Swift .

Music \| News	8 Sep 2010
Sweet Jane to Rock Dublin this Sunday	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Band to play new city centre venue.

Music \| News	8 Sep 2010
Herbie Hancock set for Grand Canal Theatre	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Veteran musician will play the Dublin venue in October.

Music \| News	8 Sep 2010
We Are Scientists to Attend The Academy	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Expect lots of chemistry at November show.

Music \| News	8 Sep 2010
Update: The Frames Add Two More December Dates	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Hansard and company extend their 20th anniversary celebrations

Music \| News	8 Sep 2010
New Kings of Leon Video Premieres Today	The Hot Press Newsdesk
First single from new album Come Around Sundown

	8 Sep 2010
Mudhoney confirms Irish Tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dates set for Cork, Dublin, Galway and Belfast

Music \| News	8 Sep 2010
Want to Hear the New Linkin Park Album in Full?	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Well now you can be one of the first people in Ireland to do so.

Music \| News	7 Sep 2010
Sean Needham Returns to Ireland	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Donegal native to tour new album in late September

Music \| News	7 Sep 2010
Jody Has A Hitlist to Play Halloween Hometown Headliner	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Band set for Academy showpiece

Music \| News	7 Sep 2010
The National Announce Olympia Theatre Performance	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Brooklyn band to follow up Electric Picnic performance with Dublin date.

Music \| News	7 Sep 2010
Foals Announce Dublin Date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Mercury Prize nominated band to play Olympia Theatre in November

Music \| News	7 Sep 2010
Caitlin Rose and Squarehead to support Deer Tick	The Hot Press Newsdesk
A taste of Nashville and Dublin for Whelan's show

Music \| News	7 Sep 2010
Linkin Park Pay Homage to Public Enemy	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Band admit that new album owes a lot Chuck D and co.

Music \| News	7 Sep 2010
Dogs Get Free Admission for Hounds Gig	The Hot Press Newsdesk
No woof justice for man's best friend at this gig.

Music \| News	7 Sep 2010
Imelda May Launches The Music Show 2010	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Liberties' belle took to the stage of the area's Parish Centre to answer questions from the general public.

Music \| News	7 Sep 2010
More Acts Announced for Temple House Festival	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Even more band lined up for the event which takes place this weekend.

Music \| News	7 Sep 2010
The Doobie Brothers: Date Change	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Gig moved from 3 to 2 November

Music \| News	7 Sep 2010
The xx win the 2010 Mercury Music Prize	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Villagers miss out on award.

Music \| News	6 Sep 2010
Tom Dunne & Joe Elliott among Emm Gryner album guests	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Gem And I is out on here on September 24.

Music \| News	6 Sep 2010
The Frames announce Dublin Olympia date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Your Christmas present problems have just been solved!

Music \| News	6 Sep 2010
UPDATE: Two Door Cinema Club announce pre-Christmas tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Picnic stars are playing Belfast, Dublin & Galway.

Music \| News	6 Sep 2010
UPDATE: Villagers to play Christmas shows	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're some of Conor O'Brien's biggest headlining dates yet.

Music \| News	6 Sep 2010
Kylie for the Dublin O2!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Yup, Ms. Minogue is playing two gigs here next March.

Music \| News	6 Sep 2010
Imelda May headlines the Dublin Olympia	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You'll also be able to watch her Chatroom @ Electric Picnic interview soon on hotpress.com.

Film Review \| Film	6 Sep 2010
CERTIFIED COPY	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Directed by Abbas Kiarostami. With Juliette Binoche, William Shimell, Jean- Claude Carrière.

Music Review \| Album	6 Sep 2010
Hogan	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Hotly-tipped Offaly band live up to their live promise

Music Review \| Album	6 Sep 2010
Los Langeros	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Leeside cow-punks deliver the goods

Music Review \| Album	6 Sep 2010
Perfume Genius	The Hot Press Newsdesk
BEAUTY GROWS IN THE DARKNESS OF SEATTLE ACT’S GLOOMY DEBUT

Music \| News	6 Sep 2010
Underworld for the RDS	The Hot Press Newsdesk
There's also a new album to get your choppers into.

Music Review \| Album	6 Sep 2010
Timber Timbre	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Canadian songsmith ‘does’ a bon iver

Music Review \| Album	6 Sep 2010
FURTHER ADVENTURES IN HI-FI FOR KEVIN BARNES’ TROUPE	The Hot Press Newsdesk
For the uninitiated, Of Montreal is essentially the wonderfully twisted vision of Kevin Barnes, undoubtedly one of modern music’s true innovators.

Hot Features \| Interview	6 Sep 2010
On the Hunt for Festival Fun	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Reginald D. Hunter tells Hot Press about his festival experiences – the good, the bad and the, em, swashbuckling.

Music \| News	5 Sep 2010
Day three begins at Stradbally	The Hot Press Newsdesk
We've got another impressive line-up at the Hot Press Chatroom for your enjoyment!

Music \| News	5 Sep 2010
Dublin Gospel Choir rock the Chatroom	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The group stopped in for an electrifying performance, which went down a storm!

Music \| News	5 Sep 2010
O Emperor confirmed for Chatroom interview	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Paul from the Waterford/Cork collective will also perform an acoustic set

Music \| News	5 Sep 2010
Dead Cat Bounce wrap up our Chatroom	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's been an amazing day here - now to hit the arena for some Massive Attack, National and UNKLE

Music \| News	4 Sep 2010
Heathers added to tomorrow's Picnic line-up	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The sister act will replace The Tallest Man On Earth in the Crawdaddy tent

Music \| News	4 Sep 2010
Stef pays homage to GaGa	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Mighty Stef played a few choons in our Chatroom - including a haunting rendition of Lady GaGa's 'Bad Romance'!

Music \| News	4 Sep 2010
Ding ding Round Two!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
There may have been a few "sun" showers this morning at Stradbally, but otherwise we feel a brilliant day coming on

Music \| News	4 Sep 2010
And So You Watched Them From.. up quite close actually!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Chris and Tony from And So I Watch You From Afar are our latest Chatroom alumni

Music \| News	4 Sep 2010
Dublin Gospel Choir for Chatroom	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The perfect antidote for hungover heads on Sunday!

Music \| News	4 Sep 2010
Ladies and Gentlemen: Leftfield!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The night is really just beginning here at Stradbally, but we're finishing up Saturday's Chatroom on a high...

Music \| News	3 Sep 2010
Free Sharon Corr downloads	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Sign up now to hear two new songs!

Music \| News	3 Sep 2010
Fight Like Apes new album debuts at top of Indie chart	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Coronas drop to the second spot, while there are other new entries from Phil Selway, Director and Papa Roach

Music \| News	3 Sep 2010
Fight Like Apes make serious dent in mainstream Album chart	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Picnic-bound outfit debut at number three while Katy Perry bags top spot.

Music \| News	3 Sep 2010
Meat Loaf announces Dublin & Belfast dates	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's nipping in before Christmas!

Music \| News	3 Sep 2010
Reformed 79Cortinaz to release album in 2011	The Hot Press Newsdesk
After splitting in 2008, the Carlow band band are back with new members and big plans.

Music \| News	3 Sep 2010
Ashleigh Flynn announces Irish dates	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Americana singer will cross the pond for three lives shows around the country

Music \| News	3 Sep 2010
Belfast Music Week announces its line-up	The Hot Press Newsdesk
There are gigs, seminars & panel discussions galore!

Music \| News	3 Sep 2010
Fight Like Apes announce Tripod date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're headlining there in November.

Music \| News	3 Sep 2010
Steve Lillywhite & Newton Faulkner join Music Show line-up	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Ace producer Steve Lillywhite and UK chart-topper Newton Faulkner are the latest major names to be confirmed for the Music Show, which takes place in the RDS Main Hall, Dublin on October 2 and 3.

Music \| News	3 Sep 2010
Twin Sister release two EPs today	The Hot Press Newsdesk
This will be the first physical release of the band's debut Vampires With Dreaming Kids, and the first UK/Ireland release of their recent Color Your Life EP.

Music \| News	2 Sep 2010
Guns N' Roses storm off stage at the O2	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Bottles were thrown at the band after their show started late.

Music \| News	2 Sep 2010
Kate Nash announces Irish tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Cavan outfit Sisters Lovers are among the supports.

Music \| News	2 Sep 2010
Atari Teenage Riot for Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
There's also a stonking new single to enjoy!

Music \| News	2 Sep 2010
eels join the Hot Press Chatroom @ Electric Picnic line-up	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Yup, E's dropping into us on Friday night!

Music \| News	2 Sep 2010
Bob Geldof Snr laid to rest	The Hot Press Newsdesk
There was a big turnout of music and entertainment industry folk at the funeral of Bob Geldof Snr, which took place on Tuesday in Glasthule.

Music \| News	2 Sep 2010
Northern acts line-up to play Oh Yeah sampler launch	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The quadruple-header takes place on September 16.

Hot Features \| Reports	2 Sep 2010
Where it's Chat	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The five things you must see at Mindfield (apart from the Hot Press Chatroom!)

Music \| News	2 Sep 2010
Hot Press Chatroom 2010 - Jerry Fish, The Mighty Stef & Beardyman just added!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
We're please to announced the initial timetable for the Hot Press Chatroom @ Electric Picnic.

Music \| News	2 Sep 2010
MCD issue statement after last night's ill-tempered Guns N' Roses show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The promoter and the O2 venue "wish to apologise for any inconvenience caused due to late running of the show"

Music \| News	2 Sep 2010
The Duke & The King join star-studded Sligo Live line-up	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Mary Chapin Carpenter, The Stranglers & Jerry Fish are also on the bill.

Music \| News	2 Sep 2010
Final EP ticket winner	The Hot Press Newsdesk
We've got one last pair to give away...

Music \| News	2 Sep 2010
New Villagers video	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The very fine 'That Day' has the luscious promo clip it deserves!

Music \| News	2 Sep 2010
Linkin Park confirmed for VMAs	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The rockers are the latest act added to the line-up.

Music \| News	1 Sep 2010
Oh Yeah release new Northern Irish sampler	The Hot Press Newsdesk
There's a gig to celebrate on September 16 in Belfast.

Music \| News	1 Sep 2010
The Wombats kick off the New Year in Ireland	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Scallydelic popsters are playing Belfast & Dublin.

Music \| News	1 Sep 2010
O Emperor line-up October tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The chaps will be plugging their Hither Thither album.

Music \| News	1 Sep 2010
UNKLE, Friendly Fires & ASIWYFA added to HP Chatroom @ Electric Picnic line-up	The Hot Press Newsdesk
We'll be open for Stradbally business on Friday!

Music \| News	1 Sep 2010
Rook and the Ravens - Irish date and new single	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Mancunians will play a Dublin date in October, to coincide with the release of 'Alpha'

Music \| News	1 Sep 2010
Full Electric Picnic stage times announced	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Friday can't come too soon!

Music \| News	1 Sep 2010
LCD Soundsystem to grace the Hot Press Chatroom @ Electric Picnic!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Mr. Murphy will be dropping into us on Saturday.

Music \| News	1 Sep 2010
New video from Sharon Corr	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The single is taken from upcoming album Dream Of You

Music \| News	1 Sep 2010
UPDATE: And the winner is...	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Congratulations to Olive Lyons who has claimed her tickets

Music \| News	31 Aug 2010
New trad album from Ó hUiginn	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The new album by uilleann-piper and whistle-player Brian Ó hUiginn will be called Tionchar/Influence

Music \| News	31 Aug 2010
Tony St. James & Ding Dong Denny O'Reilly are back!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The legendary twosome play a Dublin double-header on September 9.

Music \| News	31 Aug 2010
Free PVT mixes + album stream	The Hot Press Newsdesk
There's also a Workman's Club gig to look forward to!

Music \| News	31 Aug 2010
Seasick Steve to be honoured in Belfast	The Hot Press Newsdesk
A plaque commemorating his 2005 visit to the Open House Festival is to be unveiled.

Music \| News	31 Aug 2010
Stand by - another pair of EP tickets are about to be given away!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
We'll be announcing our next winner at 5pm - and they'll have 15 minutes to claim their tickets...

Music \| News	31 Aug 2010
UPDATE: Another day, another winner!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Congratulations to Sarah Emerson who has claimed her prize and is officially Stradbally bound!

Music \| News	30 Aug 2010
Alabama 3 for Dublin & Belfast	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Debauchery on a grand scale will doubtless ensue!

Music \| News	30 Aug 2010
The Sword announce Dublin show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The NWOAHM outfit crashland here in December.

Music \| News	30 Aug 2010
Stand announce single release date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's taken from latest album 100,000 Ways To Harvest Hope

Music \| News	30 Aug 2010
Avenged Sevenfold for the Olympia	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The American chart-toppers are over in November.

Music \| News	30 Aug 2010
Leviathan & Literary Stage Picnic timetables revealed	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Let the planning begin!

Music \| News	30 Aug 2010
Road Records farewell party line-up revealed	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Redneck Manifesto are topping the bill.

Music \| News	30 Aug 2010
Body & Soul announce Picnic stage times	The Hot Press Newsdesk
We suspect they're going to be rather busy at 10 o'clock on Friday night!

Music \| News	30 Aug 2010
Ham Sandwich play Derek Nally tribute show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The great man will be celebrated in October.

Music \| News	30 Aug 2010
Tower Records announce September in-store details	The Hot Press Newsdesk
There's some great free rock 'n' roll to be had!

Music \| News	30 Aug 2010
Tower Records announce September in-store details	The Hot Press Newsdesk
There's some great free rock 'n' roll to be had!

Music \| News	30 Aug 2010
And the winner is...	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Team Hot Press can now reveal the lucky winner of those golden Electric Picnic tickets...

Music \| News	27 Aug 2010
Junah to play at Twisted Pepper tomorrow	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The folk-rock band make their way to Middle Abbey Street

Music \| News	27 Aug 2010
Hansard rubbishes Swell Season split claim	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They've also arranged counseling for fans affected by last week's Saratoga tragedy.

Music \| News	27 Aug 2010
Our Thursdays finalists announced!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Hundreds of bands were whittled down to just four as the Our Thursdays competition reaches boiling point.

Music \| News	27 Aug 2010
Wilko Johnson plays Dublin pub gig	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The legendary guitarist is in the Leeson Lounge next month.

Music \| News	27 Aug 2010
Eminem tops the Irish Album chart again	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Coronas meanwhile remain Kings of the Indies

Music \| News	27 Aug 2010
Boosh man lines-up Irish tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Matt Berry is over for dates in November.

Music \| News	27 Aug 2010
Sinéad exclusive for Radio Nova 100FM	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Her upcoming interview with the Sindo's Barry Egan promises to ruffle a few feathers!

Music \| News	27 Aug 2010
Bob Geldof Snr. RIP	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Hot Press is very saddened to learn of the death of Bob Geldof Snr. who passed away yesterday morning in St. Vincent’s Hospital following a short illness. He was 96.

Music \| News	27 Aug 2010
Skibunny announce free Belfast barge show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can apply now to be on the guest-list.

Music \| News	26 Aug 2010
Amnesty activists arrested at U2 show in Moscow	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The band went on to play a blinder in the Luzhniki stadium.

Music \| News	26 Aug 2010
Thread Pulls announce album launch show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's taking place next month in The Workman's Club.

Music \| News	26 Aug 2010
The Dinah Brand announce album release	The Hot Press Newsdesk
I Can Walk Through is out here on October 4.

Music \| News	26 Aug 2010
Neil Hamburger headlines The Sugar Club	The Hot Press Newsdesk
A reminder that the Courtney Love, Mick Jagger and Madonna-baiting stand-up is on his way to Dublin!

Music \| News	26 Aug 2010
"Gerry was better than Gaybo"	The Hot Press Newsdesk
So says Today FM presenter Ian Dempsey in an exclusive interview with Hot Press, out today

Music \| News	26 Aug 2010
Republic of Loose, Damien Dempsey, Fight Like Apes & more for The Music Show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The RDS weekender is back in October

Music \| News	26 Aug 2010
Tokyo Police Club for the Academy	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Canadians have penciled in a November visit.

Music \| News	26 Aug 2010
Double A-side single release from Rum Shebeen	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The South Londoners are coming to an Electric Picnic near you!

Music \| News	26 Aug 2010
Irish beatboxer White Noise to perform at EP	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dubliner White Noise brings his outrageous orally orchestral offerings to Stradbally next weekend

Music \| News	25 Aug 2010
Harmonic series for Dublin!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Following the success of the Cork Marquee's Harmonic night this summer, a series of live music events will take place in Dublin over October and November

Music \| News	25 Aug 2010
How rude! Cee-lo sings 'Fuck You' and gets two million views	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Cee-lo’s upcoming single ‘Fuck You’ has become a viral hit, getting over two million views online.

Music \| News	25 Aug 2010
Dave Couse releases a new album	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Available this Autumn

Music \| News	25 Aug 2010
Dave Couse releases a new album	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Available this Autumn

Music \| News	25 Aug 2010
Klaxons announce Dublin date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The trio will play Tripod in November to celebrate the release of new album Surfing The Void

Music \| News	25 Aug 2010
And the band played on	The Hot Press Newsdesk
New benefit album marks the New Orleans disaster

Music \| News	25 Aug 2010
Want to know more about the Our Thursdays finalists?	The Hot Press Newsdesk
We've put together pics, info and even tracks from the lucky finalists, who'll soon battle it out to play on Arthur's Day...

Music \| News	25 Aug 2010
Sufjan Steven's latest album available for download	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The American singer-songwriter has put his latest album All Delighted People up on the web.

Music \| News	24 Aug 2010
Debut single from Palko	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Following the release of their debut album Dreamers earlier this year, Cork-based Palko will launch their debut single ‘Take Me Down’ tomorrow

Music \| News	24 Aug 2010
O Emperor announce Dublin headliner	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Waterford/Cork collective will play the Sugar Club in November

Music \| News	24 Aug 2010
Shane MacGowan and Sharon Shannon to headline this year’s Beamish Cork Folk Festival	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Irish icons will be performing in The Savoy on Friday October 1.

Music \| News	24 Aug 2010
The Flaws announce new single and album	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Constant Adventure is set for an October release

Music \| News	24 Aug 2010
What If Jason Derulo did an album signing in HMV Dundrum this Thursday?	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The R&B star comes to Dundrum Town Centre this Thursday - August 26 - to promote his self-titled album.

Music \| News	24 Aug 2010
ESB Picnic Power	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Cyclists will power the sustainable showers at this year's Electric Picnic - so don't forget to pack your bikini!

Music \| News	24 Aug 2010
New single from Alexandra Burke	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Live performance at the Grand Canal Theatre

Music \| News	24 Aug 2010
Metisse support Cork's Rescue Camden Project	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The county's Napoleonic fortress is being restored to its former glories.

Music \| News	24 Aug 2010
“We feel that death is following us,” says Tony Wright of And So I Watch You From Afar	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The musician has expressed shock and sadness at the recent deaths that occurred at Belgium’s Pukkelpop festival.

Music \| News	23 Aug 2010
Manics, David Gray & Biffy Clyro among Arthur's Day additions	The Hot Press Newsdesk
More tickets for all Arthur's Day shows go on sale tomorrow.

Music \| News	23 Aug 2010
Man killed at Swell Season concert named	The Hot Press Newsdesk
32-year-old Michael Pickels was facing possible jail term.

Music \| News	23 Aug 2010
Holy Fuck + The Walkmen confirm Irish dates	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Both outfits are over in November.

Music \| News	23 Aug 2010
James Vincent McMorrow signs American deal	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's allied himself to California's seriously cool Vagrant Records.

Music \| News	23 Aug 2010
Rodney Crowell & Iris Dement to play Johnny Keenan Banjo Festival exclusives	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The two Americana stars are over next month.

Music \| News	23 Aug 2010
Fight Like Apes - Live and Signing	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The band will promote the release of their new album with an appearance in HMV this week

Music \| News	23 Aug 2010
Last chance for bands and solo artists to bag a Tisch/Hot Press video	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The deadline for the current round is September 6.

Music \| News	23 Aug 2010
Therapy? confirm special Troublegum gig in Belfast	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're performing the whole album as part of the Belfast Festival.

Music \| News	23 Aug 2010
RTÉ Concert Orchestra added to Picnic line-up	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Electric Proms take place on the Sunday at Stradbally

Music \| News	23 Aug 2010
The Cast Of Cheers confirm Irish tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The band's star is firmly in the ascent!

Music \| News	20 Aug 2010
Arcade Fire announce second O2 date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Due to demand, the Canadians have confirmed a second Dublin December show

Music \| News	20 Aug 2010
Man dies by suicide at Swell Season gig in California	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Eyewitnesses report him jumping from the roof & landing on stage.

Music \| News	20 Aug 2010
The Swell Season issue suicide tragedy statement to Hot Press	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Glen and Marketa say they're "shocked and saddened."

Music \| News	20 Aug 2010
Fans talk about Swell Season tragedy	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Saratoga concert goers have been sharing their accounts with newsapers and online

Music \| News	20 Aug 2010
Yet another week of Indie chart glory for Coronas	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tony Was An Ex-Con remains at No.1, while Bon Iver, Arctic Monkeys and Animal Collective rear their beautiful heads as this week's re-entries!

Music \| News	20 Aug 2010
Eminem knocks Arcade Fire off the top spot	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The rapper's Recovery album is at the top of the Irish chart this week, with new entries from Iron Maiden, David Gray and The Saturdays

Music \| News	20 Aug 2010
UPDATE: Our Thursdays regional finalists confirmed	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Big Box, The Jordans and Heroes in Hiding join this lucky list of finalists, who will battle it out to play Arthur's Day!

Music \| News	20 Aug 2010
Think you got what it takes?	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Open Day at the Sound Training Centre

Music \| News	19 Aug 2010
Electric Body & Soul line-up revealed	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Omar Souleyman & our old mate John Cooper Clarke are both on the bill.

Music \| News	19 Aug 2010
New Dublin venue set to launch	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The 300-capacity Grand Social opens its doors on September 11.

Music \| News	19 Aug 2010
Hard Working Class Heroes bands announced	The Hot Press Newsdesk
We reckon it could be the strongest line-up yet!

Music \| News	19 Aug 2010
Enniscorthy gets the blues again!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The town will once again host the Blackstairs Blues Festival. Better still, admission to all pub gigs is free!

Music \| News	19 Aug 2010
Jim Kerr brings his new project to Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
LOST BOY AKA! play the Academy 2 in November.

Music \| News	19 Aug 2010
Sonic Youth legend headlines Clonakilty International Guitar Festival	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Yup, Lee Ranaldo is coming to West Cork!

Music \| News	19 Aug 2010
Ricky Warwick shoots video on top of Harland and Wolff crane	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It has to be said the view is pretty damn spectacular!

Music \| News	19 Aug 2010
Panther Queen welcomes you to the Jungle	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Irish band and EP act Vengeance and the Panther Queen rock out to Guns N' Roses.

Politics \| McCann	19 Aug 2010
A life of slime	The Hot Press Newsdesk
By naming his book after The Third Man – a novel famous for its magnificently slithery protaganist – Peter Mandelson demonstrates an acute grasp of his unpleasant role in the rise to power of Britain's New Labour

Music \| News	19 Aug 2010
Electric Picnic day breakdown	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Bring it on!

Music \| News	19 Aug 2010
Free Vasco Junior Album	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Limited time special offer

Music \| News	18 Aug 2010
Manic Street Preachers give away a new track	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It all bodes extremely well for their new album!

Music \| News	18 Aug 2010
Free Blind Pilots single download	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Louth quartet are also heading out on tour.

Music \| News	18 Aug 2010
SXSW 2011 taking showcase applications from now until November	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can now apply online for the South X Southwest in Austin, Texas - taking place in March 2011

Music Review \| Live	18 Aug 2010
Calvin Johnson, Patrick Kelleher, Stevie Appleby & Hipster Youth	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Secret gig proves to be a winner

Music \| Interview	18 Aug 2010
It's Not Easy Being Green	The Hot Press Newsdesk
With two day-glo hits under his belt, you might have pegged Professor Green as a purveyor of dumbed-down hip-hop for the Skins generation. Beneath the shiny exterior, however, is an artist who has clawed his way up from the mean streets of working-class Britain.

Music \| News	18 Aug 2010
Hector expected to take over the 2fm breakfast show as Jim-Jim quits	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Official confirmation is expected later today.

Music \| News	18 Aug 2010
Biggus Diccus give away their debut album	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The suitably muscular Twelve Inches Of Love can be downloaded here.

Music \| News	18 Aug 2010
Hector confirmed as new 2fm breakfast host	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He takes over the slot in October.

Music \| News	18 Aug 2010
Pierce Turner in chart-topping form	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The film The Other Guys, in which Irish singer-songwriter Pierce Turner sings a song in a bar with Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg, has hit the No. 1 at the box office in the USA.

Music \| News	18 Aug 2010
Thin Lizzy move Dublin date to the Olympia	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They've also pushed back the show till February.

Music \| News	18 Aug 2010
Grand Pocket Orchestra - album launch	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The quirky electro popsters will celebrate the release of The Ice Cream with a little help from Girls Names and Hipster Youth...

Music \| News	18 Aug 2010
New BATS video	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It cost diddly-squat and looks brilliant!

Music \| News	17 Aug 2010
The Holy Roman Army announce free Dublin gig	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's taking place this Saturday in the Twisted Pepper.

Music \| News	17 Aug 2010
Damien Dempsey plays intimate Dublin show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's appearing next month in The Workman's Club.

Music \| News	17 Aug 2010
Eoin Glackin and The Fitzafrenic to play the Button Factory	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Though the Summer Blowout may have been cancelled, never fear, you’ll still get to see some of the billed acts tomorrow night in the Button Factory.

Music \| News	17 Aug 2010
Belle & Sebastian reveal album artwork	The Hot Press Newsdesk
There's also a new promo clip to get excited about!

Music \| News	17 Aug 2010
Paddy Usher Band - share and share alike!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The boys recently lent their guitars to Joe Perry's sons, whose band Tab were supporting The Stone Temple Pilots in Dublin

Music \| News	17 Aug 2010
Brian Robertson headlines anniversary Vibe For Philo	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tickets go on sale this Friday.

Music \| News	17 Aug 2010
Mark Ronson Belfast bound	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The producer and DJ will play a free exclusive gig in Belfast next month

	17 Aug 2010
The Aftermath announce single release and tour dates	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The mod-pop band from the midlands announce the release of the title track from their second album Lost Possession.

Music \| News	16 Aug 2010
Plan B confirms Dublin date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can catch the London soulster early next year in the Olympia

Music \| News	16 Aug 2010
Mark Ronson plays free Belfast gig	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's part of the city's MTV Music Week

Music \| News	16 Aug 2010
Horslips drummer unveils new project	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Horslips founder and drummer Eamon Carr is set to launch a new project in tandem with musician/composer Daniel Figgis.

Music \| News	16 Aug 2010
Paul Gilbert announces Belfast show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The guitar god is over in November.

Music \| News	16 Aug 2010
'Live' Last Waltz adds Derry date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
After a spectacular re-enactment of The Band's swan-song documentary concert in Wexford last weekend, The 'Live' Last Waltz has now been confirmed for Derry as well as Dublin.

Music \| News	16 Aug 2010
The Brad Pitt Light Orchestra head out on tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's in support of their Lowering The Tone album.

Music \| News	16 Aug 2010
Roger Doyle premieres new work	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Irish contemporary composer Roger Doyle will unveil his latest composition The Room In The Tower during this year’s Absolut Fringe festival

Music \| News	16 Aug 2010
Jimmy Eat World for Belfast & Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Arizona outfit are over in November.

Music \| News	16 Aug 2010
Damien Jurado to play Whelan's	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Supported by Richard Swift, Damien Jurado comes to Whelan’s on September 24 to promote his ninth album Saint Bartlett.

Music \| News	16 Aug 2010
Adebisi Shank stream their new album	The Hot Press Newsdesk
We are liking it lots!

Music \| News	16 Aug 2010
Volunteers sought for Culture Night	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can sign up here.

Music \| News	16 Aug 2010
Digitalism announce Dublin DJ gig	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Germans are across in October.

Music \| News	16 Aug 2010
Guns N' Roses Irish gigs still on	The Hot Press Newsdesk
A Twitter message claiming otherwise has been exposed as a hoax.

Music \| News	16 Aug 2010
New Tricky video	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The fabulous 'Murder Weapon' now has an equally fine promo clip to go with it.

Music \| News	13 Aug 2010
Actor Tim Robbins plays Irish dates	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Yup, the Hollywood star has turned Americana musician.

Music \| News	13 Aug 2010
Fight Like Apes offer free Twitter track	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Go on, tweet yourself to 'Poached Eggs'!

Music \| News	13 Aug 2010
Arcade Fire announce Dublin O2 ticket details	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They go on sale on Friday August 20.

Music \| News	13 Aug 2010
John Lydon criticised for Israel stance at Irish boycott launch	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Valerie Flynn reports from yesterday's Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign event in Dublin.

Music \| News	13 Aug 2010
Carl Barat works with Neil Hannon	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The result is included on the Libertines man's solo album.

Music \| News	13 Aug 2010
Foals for the Hot Press Chatroom @ Electric Picnic	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The chaps will be joining us on September 3.

Music \| News	13 Aug 2010
Another week on top of Indie Chart for The Coronas	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The foursome have held on to the No. 1 spot, while Chicane, The Black Crowes and Cathal Coughlan join the chart

Music \| News	13 Aug 2010
Rock 'n Roll goes digital	The Hot Press Newsdesk
PJ Curtis' 1999 radio series The Roots of Rock 'n Roll is being repeated on RTÉ's digital channel Radio Choice each Friday morning until September 24.

Music \| News	13 Aug 2010
Arcade Fire at No. 1 for second week running in Irish Chart	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Suburbs has held onto the top spot, while there are re-entries from The National and Snow Patrol

Music \| News	13 Aug 2010
Free Cashier No. 9 stuff!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
All you have to do is email them.

Music \| News	13 Aug 2010
More additions to the Hot Press chatroom at EP	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The good news just keeps coming - we can now confirm that Imelda May, current cover stars Fight Like Apes, Cathy Davey and Stars will also be stopping by!

Music \| News	13 Aug 2010
US Governors caught bopping to Saw Doctors!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Two US State Governors were caught bopping last night at The Saw Doctors' concert in Washington DC at the 9.30 club.

Music \| News	13 Aug 2010
El Hombre Jokes - single launch night	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin funksters El Hombre Jokes release their new single 'Wake Up' today

Music \| News	13 Aug 2010
Ben Folds collaboration with Nick Hornby set for September release	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Lonely Avenue features music and vocals by Folds, and lyrics by his English novelist friend

Music \| News	13 Aug 2010
Sligo Live Sessions Line-up annonunced	The Hot Press Newsdesk
With ceilis, air-fiddle, artists and music, the festival will ensure that Sligo is live and kicking this October bank holiday weekend.

Music \| News	13 Aug 2010
Shock cancellation hits Dublin Festival - Summer Blowout Blown Out	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Summer Blowout has been cancelled.

Music \| News	12 Aug 2010
Free Two Door Cinema Club demo + documentary footage	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's all yours for the price of an email address!

Music \| News	12 Aug 2010
Fight Like Apes admit album title might get them arrested...	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Our gender bending cover stars talk blasphemy, fist fights, having musical Tourette's, and using the "c" word...

Music \| News	12 Aug 2010
Temple House Festival add more acts	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Bipolar Empire & Preachers Son are among those heading to Sligo.

Music \| News	12 Aug 2010
Coors Open House Festival MP3 giveaway	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They've 14 tracks for your download delectation!

Music \| News	12 Aug 2010
Eoghan Mac Aoidh R.I.P.	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Liberty Kings guitarist was killed yesterday in a car crash.

Music \| News	12 Aug 2010
Plugd Records is back	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Yup, the legendary Cork shop has found new premises.

Music \| News	12 Aug 2010
Free Biggus Diccus album download	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Irish rock has never been so cock before!

Music \| News	12 Aug 2010
Joe Brooks makes Dublin debut	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The internet sensation is playing The Academy 2.

Music \| News	12 Aug 2010
Tiga heads Electric Picnic Little Big Tent line-up	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Juan Atkins is also on the Stradbally bill.

Music \| News	11 Aug 2010
Quinn to preview debut album	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin singer-songwriter Aisling Quinn will preview her debut album Let The Games Begin on August 27

Music \| News	11 Aug 2010
A Belfast day has come for Duke Special	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Duke Special to perform at the last night of The Proms classical music festival.

Music \| News	11 Aug 2010
Robert Plant announces second Irish date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The singer will now play Belfast, as well as his original Dublin show

Music \| News	11 Aug 2010
The Hurt Locker wouldn't have won Oscars had it been directed by a man	The Hot Press Newsdesk
So says Bret Easton Ellis in an explosive Hot Press interview, where he also discusses the extreme violence in his work

Music \| News	11 Aug 2010
New album release for Peter Doran	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Upcoming tour announced.

Music \| News	11 Aug 2010
Marc Almond added to the Electric Picnic	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Soft Cell man is appearing as part of the THISISPOPBABY festivities.

Music \| News	11 Aug 2010
Brandon Flowers announces Academy Show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
As well as celebrating Arthur's Day in Dublin, the Killers frontman will also play an intimate solo gig the night before

Music \| News	11 Aug 2010
Bacardi B-Live announce Dublin event	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Headline duties are being taken care of by DJ A-Skillz.

Music \| News	11 Aug 2010
'Master of the Universe' announces Punk and Roll tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Aidan Walsh is to embark on a series of live dates with backing band Hooligan, as well as taking his own Punk and Roll Circus on tour.

Music \| News	11 Aug 2010
Arcade Fire confirm O2 date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The chart-topping Canadians play Dublin on December 5.

Music \| News	11 Aug 2010
Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign to launch 'Irish Artists Pledge to Boycott Israel' tomorrow	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The pledge will be launched in Temple Bar, with Christy Moore, Damien Dempsey and Donal Lunny among those who have already signed up

Music \| News	11 Aug 2010
Will Work For Milk	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Milk, Ireland's only LGBT music festival, is looking for volunteers from August 10 - 16.

Music \| News	10 Aug 2010
Dervish and friends - live pub session to be streamed	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Fans will be able to watch the Sligo session, and interact with both the band and other online viewers

Music \| News	10 Aug 2010
Lenny Henry announces Irish dates	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The comedian comes to Dublin and Belfast next year

Music \| News	10 Aug 2010
Elliot Minor to play The Academy	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The British pop-punk five-piece come to Dublin on Saturday September 25.

Music \| News	10 Aug 2010
DJ Shadow returns to Ireland	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The legendary mix master will bring his audio visual extravaganza to Dublin, Cork and Galway

Music \| News	10 Aug 2010
R.S.A.G. for Dingle show this month	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The multi-talented drummer will perform in Kerry as part of the Beo Binn sessions

Music \| News	10 Aug 2010
New album on the way from Deerhunter	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Halcyon Digest is set for release at the end of September

Music \| News	9 Aug 2010
The Temper Trap announce October dates	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're playing Belfast & Dublin

Music \| News	9 Aug 2010
New single from El Hombre Jokes	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Clearly not a superstitious bunch, The Dubliners release 'Wake Up' this Friday the 13!

Music \| News	9 Aug 2010
Indie'Go Festival cancelled on its second day	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The plug was pulled on Saturday afternoon.

Music \| News	9 Aug 2010
Sean Penn movie starts shooting next week in Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
This Must Be The Place's cast also includes Bono's daughter.

Music \| News	9 Aug 2010
Mighty Stef - festival dates and new single	The Hot Press Newsdesk
As well as playing two major UK summer festivals, the Mighty one will also be releasing a free celebratory single

Music \| News	9 Aug 2010
New EP and live dates from Hamlet Sweeney	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Dubliner will be promoting his debut The Powerscourt Tapes

Music \| News	7 Aug 2010
U2 debut three new songs in Turin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
That new album mightn't be too far away!

Music \| News	7 Aug 2010
WORLD EXCLUSIVE: U2 album before the end of the year?	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Hot Press talks to Paul McGuinness minutes after their Turin show.

Music \| News	7 Aug 2010
Ash release second A-Z album	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The chaps are also getting seriously smoochy on their new single!

Music \| News	7 Aug 2010
Cathal Coughlan album artwork & preview clips	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Rancho Tetrahedron is out on Monday.

Music \| News	6 Aug 2010
UB40 play special Signing Off dates	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Belfast, Dublin & Castlebar are in for a nostalgia-fest.

Music \| News	6 Aug 2010
Imelda May confirms single release	The Hot Press Newsdesk
We are seriously loving the cover!

Music \| News	6 Aug 2010
Maximo man announces solo album plans	The Hot Press Newsdesk
There's a free track to download.

Music \| News	6 Aug 2010
Burning Man film receives Dublin screening	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can see Dust Devils next Thursday in The Sugar Club

Music \| News	6 Aug 2010
Arrested Development announce Dublin stop-off	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The rap legends are playing The Button Factory.

Music \| News	6 Aug 2010
Coronas Third week at the top	The Hot Press Newsdesk
New entry from Best Coast, while Temper Trap remain in the top 20 for their 51st week

Music \| News	6 Aug 2010
Arcade Fire top the Irish album chart	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Suburbs has knocked Jedward off their perch.

Music \| News	6 Aug 2010
Michael Crowley RIP	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Hot Press has been greatly saddened to hear of the death of Michael Crowley, who passed away last night.

Music \| News	6 Aug 2010
Michael Eavis wants U2 for Glasto 2011	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Hopefully it'll be second time lucky for the band.

Music \| News	6 Aug 2010
Introducing the very wonderful The Count & Sinden!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
There's a free download for your weekend delectation.

Music \| News	5 Aug 2010
Mice Parade play October shows	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The indie-minded New Yorkers are in Belfast and Dublin.

Music \| News	5 Aug 2010
Eastwood Guitars introduces the new Airline Electric Mandola	The Hot Press Newsdesk
This is the third in a series of new stringed instruments from Eastwood, which includes the Airline FOLKSTAR Resonator, Airline UKULELE and the upcoming Eastwood Electric TENOR Guitar.

Music \| News	5 Aug 2010
Harlem announce Dublin headliner	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Truth be told we're just as excited about catching support band Yeh Deadlies.

Music \| News	5 Aug 2010
The Bangles for Vicar St.	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Yup, you're in for a night of perfect pop-ery!

Music \| News	5 Aug 2010
Final rounds in 'Our Thursdays' competition	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Galway and Northern Ireland will host their finals on August 12

Music \| News	5 Aug 2010
RTÉ TV announces its autumn schedule	The Hot Press Newsdesk
A new series of Under Ether and a Bob Geldof Live Aid docudrama are among the musical treats.

Music \| News	5 Aug 2010
Alexandra Burke plays the Grand Canal Theatre	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The X Factor star also has a new single out.

Music \| News	5 Aug 2010
Estel link-up with Stooges man	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Steve Mackay is joining the Dublin avant-gardists for their Irish tour.

Music \| News	5 Aug 2010
Adebisi Shank tweet fans to a new track	The Hot Press Newsdesk
No, that's not a typo!

Music \| News	5 Aug 2010
Who will open the Cosby stage?	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Final of the 'Laois Bands for Electric Picnic' Competition.

Music \| News	5 Aug 2010
Irish singers impacting in Nashville	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Marian Bradfield and Siobhan O’Brien have recorded a duet version of the old country classic ‘I’m Not Over You’ with the Irish Posse in Nashville.

Music \| News	5 Aug 2010
Paranoid Visions throw album launch party	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They've also a load of records coming out on their F.O.A.D. Musick label.

Music \| News	5 Aug 2010
More acts confirmed for The Workman's Club	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Fionn Regan & Humanzi are both bound for Dublin 2.

Music \| News	4 Aug 2010
Steve Gadd plays The Helix	The Hot Press Newsdesk
After volcano-related hold-ups, the legendary paradiddler is finally on his way to Dublin.

Music \| News	4 Aug 2010
Janelle Monáe leads Electric Picnic additions	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The equally fabulous Neon Indian have also joined the September 3 to 5 line-up.

Music \| News	4 Aug 2010
Metal bands flock to Ireland	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Shrinebuilder, Watain & Volbeat all have gigs coming up here.

Music \| News	4 Aug 2010
Dead Cat Bounce announce Vicar St. show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Easily offended Westlife fans should take a wide berth!

Music \| News	4 Aug 2010
Merger creates major new Irish distribution company	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Indi Entertainment is looking to work with both labels & independent acts.

Music \| News	4 Aug 2010
Local Natives for Whelan's	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can catch them in November.

Music \| News	4 Aug 2010
Fight Like Apes bring Midnight Mass to Tower!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
As part of this special 2fm programme, the Apes will launch their second album The Body of Christ and the Legs of Tina Turner

Music \| News	3 Aug 2010
Gothic glamourpuss Viktoria Modesta has her first date with Dublin this Saturday	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The London-based singer will appear in the Vaults

Music \| News	3 Aug 2010
Irish singer tops the UK singles chart	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Siva Kaneswaran has achieved the feat with boy band The Wanted.

Music \| News	3 Aug 2010
Darwin Deez announces Irish visit	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Cork & Dublin are the cities confirmed so far.

Music \| News	3 Aug 2010
Cathy Davey heads out on Irish tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
She's going nationwide in October.

Music \| News	3 Aug 2010
Southern Tenant Folk Union announce Irish tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
If you like Mumford & Sons, you'll love these!

Music \| News	3 Aug 2010
Tinie Tempah returns to Ireland	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Having conquered Oxegen, he's now playing Dublin and Belfast headliners.

Music \| News	30 Jul 2010
Frantic Jack crack charts	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The single 'Hold On' by Edenderry five-piece Frantic Jack single has crashed into the Irish charts at No. 9, the only independent release to enter the charts this week

Music \| News	30 Jul 2010
UPDATE: Frightened Rabbit announce Irish dates	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Selkirk band are treating fans to an early Christmas present.

Music \| News	30 Jul 2010
LadyDoll for Crawdaddy - 'Pick for the Picnic' contest	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The lucky winners of the competition will play at this year's Electric Picnic

Music \| News	30 Jul 2010
An Evening With - Billy Roche	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The playright and actor will be doing a selection of readings next Thursday, August 5

Music \| News	30 Jul 2010
Indiependence Days	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Check out the full line-up for the Indiependence Festival this weekend.

Music \| News	30 Jul 2010
Gorillaz stream Damascus gig audio	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Hopefully this will keep you going until they play their rescheduled O2 date in November.

Music \| News	30 Jul 2010
Creating a hullapalooza	The Hot Press Newsdesk
All you need to know about the Castle Palooza Festival.

Music \| News	30 Jul 2010
Going Down South	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Check out the cracking line-up for this Saturday's Cork x Southwest Festival

Music \| News	30 Jul 2010
The Coronas hold on to Indie chart top spot	The Hot Press Newsdesk
While the Dubs are still on top, there are new entries from Brian Kennedy and The Magic Numbers

Music \| News	30 Jul 2010
Jedward remain top of album chart	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's the Hot Press cover stars' second week at number one.

Music \| News	30 Jul 2010
Campbell for Canada festival & US concerts	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Rostrevor-based folk singer Fil Campbell is off to Canada to appear at the Celtic College and Celtic Roots Festival in Ontario.

Music \| News	30 Jul 2010
The Walkmen preview their Lisbon album	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can download 'Stranded' here!

Music \| News	30 Jul 2010
Therapy? confirm Cork brace	The Hot Press Newsdesk
One hopes they'll do the decent thing and add some more Irish dates.

Music \| News	29 Jul 2010
'Play at Palooza' winners announced	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Thanks to everyone who voted, and congrats to the the two lucky acts, who will play this weekend at the Castle Palooza festival!

Music \| News	29 Jul 2010
Former Placebo man returns	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Steve Hewitt's Love Amongst Ruin play Dublin in November.

Music \| News	29 Jul 2010
Jason Byrne announces Vicar St date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Dublin comedian will tickle your funny bones in October

Music \| News	29 Jul 2010
Electric Picnic announces Mindfield line-up	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Ryan Tubridy, Mike Scott, Irvine Welsh & Howard Marks are among the attractions.

Music \| News	29 Jul 2010
Week Three In Guinness Battle Of The Bands	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Our Thursdays Competition Updated

Music \| News	29 Jul 2010
The Great Rock Vs Pop showdown begins!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
One Hot Press - two covers. It's Gary Lightbody Vs Jedward - and YOU decide who wins...

Music \| News	29 Jul 2010
Ashcroft will "never say never" to Verve reunion	The Hot Press Newsdesk
In an exclusive interview in today's Hot Press, Richard Ashcroft tells us about his new solo project, talks about 9/11 falling on his birthday and doesn't rule out a Verve reunion...

Music Review \| Live	29 Jul 2010
Live at the Festival of World Cultures	The Hot Press Newsdesk
An ambient and haunting performance from the Icelandic group

Music \| News	29 Jul 2010
Shaz Oye for Slane, RTÉ and her missing album!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin singer-songwriter Shaz Oye is due to play Live at Boyles in Slane on Thursday, August 5.

Music \| News	29 Jul 2010
It's all go for Tupelo...	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The bluegrass band have been added to the EP line-up, as well as making it through to the Our Thursdays finals

Music \| News	29 Jul 2010
Jedward - for or against?	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Love them or loathe them, you certainly can't ignore our cover co-stars...

Music \| News	29 Jul 2010
Rob Smith plays Whelans	The Hot Press Newsdesk
New album The Juliana Field is set for release

Music \| News	28 Jul 2010
Handsome Family announce summer tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The pair will be promoting their latest release Honey Moon

Music \| News	28 Jul 2010
Offset 2010 coming to the Grand Canal Theatre in October	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tickets are now on sale for the three-day design event which features speakers from all areas of visual arts including graphic design, photography and illustration.

Music \| News	28 Jul 2010
The Looks and Kid Karate for Twister Pepper	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Looks launch their new double a-side single 'Enemies/Romeo' this Thursday

Music \| News	28 Jul 2010
Sunflower for Haiti	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Hillsborough's Sunflower Fest are donating all profits of its August festival to Haitian Earthquake Victim Relief.

Music \| News	28 Jul 2010
Let's go Demented	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Demented Fest is coming to The Pint in Dublin for two days of all-ages musical mayhem, featuring performances from the Heathers.

Music \| News	28 Jul 2010
Brandon Flowers added to Arthurs' Day Line up.	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tickets on sale July 29.

Music \| News	28 Jul 2010
Free t-shirt and drumsticks when you purchase any Zildjian cast cymbal!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Yamaha Music G.m.b.H (UK) have just announced this enticing offer

Music \| Report	28 Jul 2010
Folk That: X-It Strategy	The Hot Press Newsdesk
At first glance, 2XM’s shoe-string operation may seem a strange way of introducing audiences to digital radio. But there’s a lot to be said for it

Music \| News	28 Jul 2010
Paddy Usher Band for Our Thursdays competition	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Fresh from a stint at last weekend's Knockanstockan festival, the boys will now compete for the chance to play on Arthur's Day

Music \| News	27 Jul 2010
The Coronas add second Christmas Olympia show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Due to demand, the Dublin foursome will now also play December 11 as well as their original show the previous night

Music \| News	27 Jul 2010
Tommy Tiernan announced as support for Michael McIntyre	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's a comedy overload as the Irish comedian joins McIntyre for his upcoming August 19 show

Music \| News	27 Jul 2010
Oldcastle prepares for festival fun!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Le Chéile festival takes place this weekend in the Meath town

Music \| News	27 Jul 2010
Mount Kimbie announce Dublin date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Londoners will cross the pond for an October appearance in Dublin

Music \| News	27 Jul 2010
Greg Dulli announces Irish dates of solo tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Greg Dulli, of Afghan Wigs and Twilight Singers, has launched his first solo tour and is playing four dates in Ireland this October.

Music \| News	27 Jul 2010
Second album on its way from Adebisi Shank	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Wexford men are back with follow up to last year's excellent debut

Music \| News	27 Jul 2010
30 Seconds to Mars extend their upcoming tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The darlings of the Hot Press Signing Tent are on the up and up...

Music \| News	26 Jul 2010
New social networking site for bands launches	The Hot Press Newsdesk
MyTuneRox is signing on with a Battle of the Bands competition

Music \| News	26 Jul 2010
Neil Hamburger plays The Sugar Club	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The rock 'n' roll-inclined anti-comedian is over in September.

Music \| News	26 Jul 2010
Glenn Hughes confirms The Village	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Voice of Rock is over in October.

Music \| News	26 Jul 2010
Waterford dance duo score UK club hit	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Blumenkraft are outgunning the likes of Kylie.

Music \| News	26 Jul 2010
Turner adds dates before he goes	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Pierce Turner has added three new dates before he heads back to Manhattan to continue working on a talking book and his new album

Music \| News	26 Jul 2010
33rd Ballyshannon Folk and Traditional Music Festival kicks off this weekend	The Hot Press Newsdesk
A host of performers including Kíla and Lúnasa will appear at the Donegal event

Music \| News	24 Jul 2010
10 dead at German techno festival	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Many more people attending the Love Parade have been injured.

Music \| News	23 Jul 2010
Snow Patrol, The Swell Season & Lisa Hannigan pay tribute to John Martyn	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're all appearing on a new covers album.

Music \| News	23 Jul 2010
The Coronas remain top of the Irish indie chart	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Villagers are snapping hard at their heels!

Music \| News	23 Jul 2010
Gorillaz reschedule O2 show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can now catch them in November.

Music \| News	23 Jul 2010
Sopranos target Dunboyne!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin soprano Sarah Bass will join fellow soprano Rebecca Rodgers for a concert of classical and popular favourites

Music \| News	23 Jul 2010
Jedward top the Irish album chart	The Hot Press Newsdesk
There's also good news for Professor Green, The Coronas & Villagers

Music \| News	22 Jul 2010
Chromeo play the Tripod	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're bringing the equally wonderful Midnight Juggernauts with them.

Music \| News	22 Jul 2010
Avenged Sevenfold album playback	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Irish fans can hear the band's new album in full this Sunday in two Dublin locations

	22 Jul 2010
Busy boy, The Mighty Stef	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Mighty Stef is to rock two big UK festivals this summer.

Music \| News	22 Jul 2010
Feel the rhythm in Co. Meath	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Get ready for Le Cheile Arts and Music Festival

Music \| News	22 Jul 2010
Sinéad O'Connor marries Steve Cooney	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The singer also has a new album on the way.

Music \| News	22 Jul 2010
Cyberfest line-up announced	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Natty Wailer & Luke's Anger are among the headliners

Music \| News	22 Jul 2010
Our Thursdays round 2 TONIGHT	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Ireland's hottest new talent competes in the second round of Guinness Our Thursdays gigs

Music \| News	22 Jul 2010
The Aftermath & Bipolar Empire play free as part of Bandstand Live	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Catch them next month in Dun Laoghaire.

Music \| News	22 Jul 2010
Sharon Corr's debut a Warner's priority	The Hot Press Newsdesk
As had been widely rumoured, Sharon Corr's debut solo album is to be released worldwide by Warners.

Music \| Report	22 Jul 2010
Vote for Your Band!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Cast your vote now to get your favourite band playing live at Castle Palooza

Music \| News	21 Jul 2010
Jedward announce extra date in Drogheda	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Jedward are to play in the TLT Concert Hall and Theatre on Saturday August 7.

Music \| News	21 Jul 2010
Babybeef announces album release date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The official launch party is in the Twisted Pepper.

Music \| News	21 Jul 2010
Fighting With Wire ready to rock Glasgowbury	The Hot Press Newsdesk
‘We’ve never been more excited" says the rock group from Derry

Music \| News	21 Jul 2010
Belle and Sebastian announce Irish shows	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Catch them in Belfast and Dublin.

Music \| News	21 Jul 2010
BLACK DAISY singer for Paula Yates role	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Lesley-Ann Halvey, the Limerick frontwoman with Black Daisy and Ireland’s Eurovision 2009 representative, has been cast as Bob Geldof ’s late wife, Paula Yates, in a major BBC film production When Bob Met Harvey which commemorates the 25th anniversary of Live Aid.

Music \| News	21 Jul 2010
More Electric Picnic additions	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Laura Marling & Robyn are among the new reasons to head for Stradbally!

Music \| News	21 Jul 2010
Free show for Michael McIntyre fans.	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Funnyman McIntyre plays Olympia

Music \| News	21 Jul 2010
New Divine Comedy video	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Mr. Hannon is in suitably jolly form!

Music \| News	21 Jul 2010
Mt. Desolation announce Irish shows	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tired Pony aren't the only alt. country supergroup vying for your affections!

	21 Jul 2010
Tupelo play Whelans	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	21 Jul 2010
World exclusive: Gary Lightbody reveals working title of next Snow Patrol album	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The opus may or may not be called Unfortunately For You, This Is No Bloodless Coup.

	21 Jul 2010
Aswad join Indie'Go line-up	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The reggae veterans are on their way to Carlow.

Music \| News	21 Jul 2010
Eleanor McEvoy to release new album	The Hot Press Newsdesk
I’d Rather Go Blonde hits the racks in September.

Music \| News	21 Jul 2010
The Minutes confirm album release	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Marcata is out on October 4.

Music \| News	21 Jul 2010
Steve Winwood for Cork & Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's bringing his unfeasibly large back catalogue with him.

Music \| News	21 Jul 2010
Black Daisy singer for Paula Yates role	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Lesley-Ann Halvey has been cast as Bob Geldof's late wife in a major BBC film production

Music \| News	20 Jul 2010
Duke Special to play in Oh Yeah this Friday	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Duke Special is playing a pre-Glasgowbury warm-up gig in the Oh Yeah Music Centre in Belfast this Friday, July 23.

Music \| News	20 Jul 2010
Trans 2010 finishes this weekend	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Gilles Peterson and Introducing close Belfast's Trans 2010 Festival.

Music \| News	20 Jul 2010
The xx favourites to win the Mercury Music Prize	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Villagers are the rank outsiders – which means loads of lovely lucre for us all when he wins!

Music \| News	20 Jul 2010
More acts added to the Therapy? tribute in Oh Yeah.	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Seven new acts have been added to the bill at Oh Yeah's Therapy? tribute night in Belfast on July 22.

Music \| News	20 Jul 2010
Goldfrapp announce Dublin date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're coming over in November.

Music \| News	20 Jul 2010
Ham Sandwich headline in Blanchardstown	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You'll be able to get a sneak preview of their new album.

Music \| News	20 Jul 2010
Glasgowbury stage times revealed	The Hot Press Newsdesk
There are some seriously tough choices to be made!

Music \| Report	20 Jul 2010
Red Bull Music Academy Radio - Jamie Lidell	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Jamie Lidell, live from Punchestown at Oxegen 2010

Music \| Report	20 Jul 2010
Red Bull Music Academy Radio - Robot Koch	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Robot Koch, live from Punchestown at Oxegen 2010

Music \| Report	20 Jul 2010
Red Bull Music Academy Radio - Cécile	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Céclie, live from Punchestown at Oxegen 2010

Music \| News	20 Jul 2010
Martin Clancy lands a place on the US Billboard Charts	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Martin Clancy has crossed from the indie world into the dance world and stormed onto the American Billboard Charts.

Music \| News	20 Jul 2010
Villagers nominated for the Mercury Music Prize	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Conor J. O'Brien has just got the nod in London!

	20 Jul 2010
Cork's Palko storm into King Kong semi-finals	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Palko beat off stiff competition last night to win the first heat of the King Kong Club band competition at The Village, Dublin, and are now through to the semi-finals on Thursday July 29.

Music \| News	20 Jul 2010
Lack of regulation in the transportation of musical instruments.	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Jim Higgins, Fine Gael MEP has condemned the lack of regulations regarding the transportation of musical instruments throughout Europe.

Music \| News	20 Jul 2010
Train announce Irish dates	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The San Franciscans are doing their radio-friendly thing in Dublin and Waterford.

Music \| News	19 Jul 2010
Pick of the Picnic's first showcase in Crawdaddy on Thursday	The Hot Press Newsdesk
POD's Pick of the Picnic competition is giving unsigned acts the opportunity to play a slot at Electric Picnic. With sixteen acts in total competing for the coveted prize, the first four shortlisted acts have been chosen, and will play at Crawdaddy on July 22.

Music \| News	19 Jul 2010
The Juliana Field tracklist revealed	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Rob Smith, the Dublin singer/songwriter and indie musician has revealed the artwork and tracklisting for his upcoming second album 'The Juliana Field'.

Music \| News	19 Jul 2010
Busy summer ahead for Sounds of System Breakdown	The Hot Press Newsdesk
As well as upcoming appearances at Castle Palooza and Indie-Pendence, the trio will compete in the Guinness Our Thursdays competition..

Music \| News	19 Jul 2010
Bull on the loose around Ireland	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin-based duo Bull Munro have a bundle of live gigs lined up (see below) before they unleash their debut single 'Late November' on August 9.

Music \| News	19 Jul 2010
Alabama 3 unplugged	The Hot Press Newsdesk
No leads attached: Alabama 3 at Crawdaddy

Music \| News	19 Jul 2010
Joshua Radin for The Academy	The Hot Press Newsdesk
One Night Only and Sarah Blasko are also playing the Dublin venue.

Music \| News	19 Jul 2010
U2 top touring rich list	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Injured backs aside, it's been a pretty good year for the boys!

Music \| News	19 Jul 2010
Sharon Corr confirms album release	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dream Of You is out in September.

Music \| News	19 Jul 2010
Ellie Goulding for the Tripod	The Hot Press Newsdesk
She's over in November.

Music \| News	19 Jul 2010
Ceili Culture line-up announced	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Kíla and Sharon Shannon are among the Temple Bar headliners.

Music \| News	19 Jul 2010
Lloyd Cole announces new album + Irish tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's playing four shows in October.

Music \| News	19 Jul 2010
Lowly Knights announce EP launch at Communion Belfast	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The band will play Belfast’s Black Box September 12 as part of Open House Festival

Music \| News	19 Jul 2010
Fyfe Dangerfield plays Dublin date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Guillemots singer is in The Academy.

Music \| News	19 Jul 2010
Guggenheim Grotto inspire play	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	19 Jul 2010
General Fiasco line up Irish tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The boys are going nationwide in October.

Music \| News	19 Jul 2010
Jimmy Carr adds extra dates for new show in The Olympia	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Having sold out two Olympia Theatre shows, Jimmy Carr has added a further two dates for his brand new show Laughter Therapy.

Music \| News	19 Jul 2010
Huge crowd for funeral of Derek Nally	The Hot Press Newsdesk
A huge crowd turned out today for the funeral of the music promoter, manager and booker Derek Nally, which took place this morning in St. Mary's Church in Drogheda.

Music \| News	19 Jul 2010
SOLD OUT - Mumford & Sons	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Mumford & Sons concert has sold out within 36 hours.

Music \| News	19 Jul 2010
Republic Of Loose come home to the Acadamy this autumn for residency	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Republic of Loose are to take up a four month live residency at the Academy.

Music \| News	19 Jul 2010
Donovan plays the Olympia	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The folk legend is also digitally re-releasing a large chunk of his back catalogue.

Music \| News	16 Jul 2010
Neil Hannon heads out on tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's playing an intimate series of dates in September & October.

Music \| News	16 Jul 2010
Turner gig to go ahead at Whelan's tonight	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Pierce Turner's Whelan's show will go ahead tonight (Friday), in the wake of promoter Derek Nally’s death yesterday.

Music \| News	16 Jul 2010
Exclusive: The Script confirm new album release	The Hot Press Newsdesk
We meet the band and get a world exclusive listen to songs from Science & Faith.

Broadcast \| Audio	16 Jul 2010
Northern Uproar!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
To celebrate this year's Glasgowbury festival, Hot Press presents this exclusive online compilation, bringing together some of the most exciting artists set to grace the County Derry festival.

Music \| News	16 Jul 2010
Hot Press announces Bob Dylan competition winner	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Pádraig Hanratty is the winner of our recent Bob Dylan competition - his live review is published in our new issue

Music \| News	16 Jul 2010
Coronas on top of Indie Chart this week	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Dubliners' Tony Was an Ex-Con is at the top spot, while there are new entries from M.I.A., The Coral and Arcade Fire

	15 Jul 2010
signing tent	The Hot Press Newsdesk


	15 Jul 2010
signing tent galleries	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	15 Jul 2010
Two exciting opportunities for Irish acts	The Hot Press Newsdesk
This is the chance for YOUR band/act to play at Castle Palooza festival, and to have a music video produced by the prestigious Tisch School of the Arts! Read on...

Music \| News	15 Jul 2010
Bono fit to resume touring	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Claw comes out of mothballs on August 6 in Turin.

Music \| News	15 Jul 2010
Johnny Flynn announces Irish tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's also giving away a free track.

Music \| News	15 Jul 2010
Rox "Obsessed with Anything Irish"	The Hot Press Newsdesk
British soul music’s saviour Rox has told Hot Press she’s “obsessed with anything Irish.” “Seriously,” she says, “I think Ireland is my favourite place in the world." My friends used to take me to the Irish Centre in London on nights out and I loved it so much. The music and the atmosphere was unreal.”

Music \| News	15 Jul 2010
Electric Picnic announces comedy line-up	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Mario Rosenstock & Reginald D. Hunter are among the headliners.

Music \| News	15 Jul 2010
Chief play debut Dublin headliner	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Domino recording artistes are in the Academy 2.

Music \| News	15 Jul 2010
Hot Press Man For Live Literary Interviews	The Hot Press Newsdesk
As part of a new 'In Conversation With …' series, Hot Press contributing editor and author Jackie Hayden will talk separately to two acclaimed creative writers at Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge, Co. Kildare on Saturday July 24, with Oisín McGann at 3pm and Hugo Hamilton at 8pm. The audience will also be invited to put their own questions to the authors.

Music \| News	15 Jul 2010
Adebisi Shank & The Cast Of Cheers for Galway gig	The Hot Press Newsdesk
And that's just the tip of the Strange Brew iceberg!

Music \| News	15 Jul 2010
Converse track gets new video	The Hot Press Newsdesk
'All Summer' looks as good as it sounds!

Music \| News	15 Jul 2010
Foo Fighters man tells Hot Press about working with Queen	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Foo Fighters sticksman Taylor Hawkins has cut a second LP, and he tells Hot Press how he tapped the spirit of the seventies and about working with members of his favourite band, Queen.

Music \| News	15 Jul 2010
DC Tempest announces shows in Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Rounding of their summer tour, the band will return home for gigs at Whelan’s and The Odessa Club.

Music \| News	15 Jul 2010
PVT for The Workman's Club	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Aussies are also offering a free taster from their new album.

Music \| News	15 Jul 2010
UPDATED: Tributes continue to pour in for the late Derek Nally	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Friends share their memories of promoter, manager and music business entrepreneur Derek Nally.

Music \| Report	14 Jul 2010
The Hot Press Signing Tent Galleries 2010	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Hot Press Signing Tent attracted some great Irish and international acts who stopped by to meet the fans and sign wellies, body parts and everything in between...

Music \| News	14 Jul 2010
Gogol Bordello for Olympia show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Irish gig goers were last been impressed by this energetic New York gypsy-punk outfit in the O2 last month supporting Rage Against the Machine. Now they return on Monday November 22 for a significant headline show of their own.

Music \| News	14 Jul 2010
Love Music Hate Racism celebrates one year in Ireland	The Hot Press Newsdesk
After an impressive first year of raising awareness, the LMHR team is putting on a one year anniversary bash at their new Dublin home, The Sweeney Mongrel, Dame Street this Friday, July 16.

Music \| News	14 Jul 2010
Alabama 3 set for Dingle	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Following their recent triumph at the Dylan concert at Thomond Park in Limerick, Alabama 3 play an acoustic and unplugged set at Hillgrove in Dingle, Co Kerry on Friday July 30.

Music \| News	14 Jul 2010
CAPRICE ON DRUGS: 'In My Industry Just About Everyone Dabbles."	The Hot Press Newsdesk
In the issue of Hot Press to be published on Thursday, July 15, TV's new Style Wars star Caprice talks frankly to Hot Press about her “goody-two-shoes” childhood, the perils of the modeling industry, the celebrity media, Courtney Love’s heroin habit, her lack of model friends and how she had to go to elaborate lengths to protect herself in Johannesburg.

Music \| News	14 Jul 2010
Two Door Cinema Club, Ash, Carly Connor & Heathers confirmed for Belsonic	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Festival season in Belfast has already gone well beyond the point of being an embarrassment of riches this year, so why not throw in some of the hottest homegrown talent for good measure!

Music \| News	14 Jul 2010
Bell X1 announce acoustic tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're going nationwide in November.

Music \| News	14 Jul 2010
Badly Drawn Boy tells Hot Press about Caroline Aherne	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Damon Gough – aka Badly Drawn Boy – has revealed to Hot Press how Caroline Aherne liberated him so he could make his just-finished new album.

Music \| News	14 Jul 2010
D12 throw surprise party tonight!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Eminem's right-hand men are in The Wright Venue

Music \| News	14 Jul 2010
Dublin's Road Records to close	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The deeply sad news from Dublin 2 is that Road Records is to permanently shut its doors.

Music \| News	14 Jul 2010
Scissor Sisters encounter homophobia at Landsdowne Road	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Interviewed in the latest issue of Hot Press about their new album Night Work, Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears talks about a run-in with a homophobic father backstage at Landsdowne Road.

Music \| News	14 Jul 2010
Arcade Fire Defend The 'Burbs	The Hot Press Newsdesk
With their sprawling 16-song third album The Suburbs on the way, Montreal’s Arcade Fire tell Hot Press how the suburbs of Montreal are so essential to their work.

Music \| News	14 Jul 2010
Preachers Son for Arthur's Gig	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Preachers Son, the band lead by Kila bassist Brian Hogan and Emmaline Duffy-Fallon, will play 'Our Thursdays with Guinness' this coming Thursday, July 15 in the South William, South William St, Dublin,with guests Tabby Callaghan on guitar and Joe Leech on bass.

Music \| News	14 Jul 2010
The Black Keys confirm Tripod date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Following a scintillating performance at Oxegen's main stage last Friday afternoon, the Ohio electric-blues duo will be returning to these shores for a Dublin date on October 27.

Music \| News	14 Jul 2010
Owl City postpone European Tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
As reported last month on hotpress.com the American electro-pop act was due to play a number of European dates this autumn including a show in Dublin.

Music \| News	14 Jul 2010
New Underpants for ASIWYFA!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
In the latest issue of Hot Press, Rory Friars from Belfast noiseniks And So I Watch You From Afar explains how the band reacted to news that they’d scooped the support slot on the Them Crooked Vultures tour.

Music \| News	13 Jul 2010
Sweet Jane for Galway and Dublin dates	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Following the long awaited release of their debut album Sugar for my Soul, and an stint at Oxegen, the band have announced two shows next week.

Music \| News	13 Jul 2010
Paolo Nutini confirms two Irish dates	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Following one of the best sing along performances on Oxegen's main stage at the weekend, this ever charming Scot has confirmed two dates in Castlebar and Killarney this September.

Music \| News	13 Jul 2010
Download free track from Janelle Monáe	The Hot Press Newsdesk
She has been causing a stir ever since the release of her first solo EP back in 2007, blending hip hop, rock, big band jazz, funk and everything between.

Music \| News	13 Jul 2010
Leading Lights Line Up For Our Thursdays	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Some of the brightest emerging bands in the country have been lined up for the Guinness 'Our Thursdays' series of gigs that launches in pubs all over Ireland on Thursday, Hot Press can confirm.

Music \| News	13 Jul 2010
Tupelo to play at Captains Live Tonight	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Blanchardstown is alive with the sound of music as Dublin band Tupelo take the stage at Captains Live tonight.

Music \| News	13 Jul 2010
The Doobie Brothers to play Dublin show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Iconic Bay area musicians are confirmed for a date in Dublin's Grand Canal Theatre.

Music \| News	13 Jul 2010
R.S.A.G. & The Minutes to kick off new Breed Sessions for Captains Live	The Hot Press Newsdesk
As line-ups go it's really starting to heat up - and we're only talking about the July line-up.

Music \| News	13 Jul 2010
Jedward for Letterkenny	The Hot Press Newsdesk
John and Edward will arrive direct from Planet Jedward to Xtra-vision Letterkenny next Thursday, July 22

Music \| News	12 Jul 2010
More acts announced for The Workman's Club	The Hot Press Newsdesk
We've also got a sneak peak at the Clarence Hotel's new neighbour.

Music \| News	12 Jul 2010
Guillery wants birthday invitation for Arthur's Day!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Singer-songwriter Lauren Guillery is calling on fans to help her score an invitation to play at the Guinness Festival in September

Music \| News	12 Jul 2010
Storyfold unveil new single	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Storyfold release their new single 'Behind Closed Doors' on July 23

Music \| News	12 Jul 2010
More acts added to Indiependence line-up	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Mitchelstown knees-up is just three weeks away!

Music \| News	12 Jul 2010
Theme Tune Boy - gig for Arthur	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Theme Tune Boy, aka Niall Quinn will play a solo gig at in Newcastlewest, Co Limerick this coming Thursday July 15

Music \| News	12 Jul 2010
LadyDoll to support O Emperor	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Cork band LadyDoll are to open for O Emperor next week in Galway's Roisin Dubh

Music \| News	11 Jul 2010
Oxegen Day 2: Our round-up	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The madness continued in the Hot Press Signing Tent, but we've got high hopes that 30 Seconds To Mars will draw the biggest crowd of the weekend!

Music \| News	10 Jul 2010
Saturday Timetable Round Up	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Reminder of today's timetables for all stages!

Music \| News	10 Jul 2010
Updated Hot Press Signing Tent times!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
We've also got the first of the Day Two live action

Music \| News	10 Jul 2010
Oxegen Day 1: How was it for us? It rocked!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It was finely managed mayhem from start to finish in the Hot Press Signing Tent, as thousands of you came to meet your Oxegen faves.

Music \| News	9 Jul 2010
Katy Perry holds onto No. 1 spot	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The California Gurl has topped the Irish mainstream charts for the third week in a row with her new single.

Music \| News	9 Jul 2010
Vampire Weekend's Rostam Batmanglij plays on new track	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can get it now for free.

Music \| News	9 Jul 2010
Eminem Holds Onto No.1 Spot	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Oxegen-bound Eminem has held onto the No.1 spot in the Irish album charts ahead of his appearance on the main stage on Sunday night.

Music \| News	9 Jul 2010
CODES added to Hot Press Signing Tent	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The electronic quartet are the latest addition to the bill, with a signing scheduled for later on today.

Music \| News	9 Jul 2010
Campers arrive for Oxegen 2010!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Gates opened yesterday as the first fans arrived for this year’s Oxegen Festival at Punchestown Racecourse.

Music \| News	9 Jul 2010
Cathy Davey Reclaims Indie No.1 Slot	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Cathy Davey has surged back to the top of the Irish indie charts with The Nameless.

Music \| News	9 Jul 2010
Oxegen travel update: The Blue Car Park is now full	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Fans are advised that the Blue Car park is now full. Anyone with red car park pass can continue to the red car park.

Music \| News	9 Jul 2010
Fight Like Apes confirm new single release	The Hot Press Newsdesk
‘Hoo Ha Henry’ will be available for download on August 20.

Music \| News	9 Jul 2010
Oxegen live review: Coronas and Andreya Triana	The Hot Press Newsdesk
On the Main Stage, an appearance by The Coronas captures the mood of the enthusiastic masses

Music \| News	9 Jul 2010
Razorlight confirmed as Summer Blowout headliners	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Donnybrook all-dayer takes place on August 18.

Music \| News	8 Jul 2010
Of Montreal announce Dublin date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're also giving away a new track.

Music \| News	8 Jul 2010
Durty nights promised for Dublin!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Durty Promotions have announced a brand new series of six weekly nights of live music, kicking off on July 16 at the Twisted Pepper

Music \| News	8 Jul 2010
Neil Hannon confirms Belfast dates	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can also watch him talking about his Bang Goes The Knighthood album.

Music \| News	8 Jul 2010
'FucK You All': Glen E. Friedman exhibition followed by Fugazi screening	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The legendary music photographer will attend the opening of his photo exhibition 'FucK You All' at the Lighthouse Cinema tonight, as part of the PhotoIreland festival.

Music \| News	8 Jul 2010
Master of the Universe returns!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Aidan Walsh, aka the Master of the Universe, is set to make a comeback with a new band, recording plans and live dates all scheduled for this year.

Music \| News	8 Jul 2010
First times announced for Hot Press Signing Tent at Oxegen	The Hot Press Newsdesk
We've got the confirmed times for Friday and Saturday at our Signing Tent, with Sunday's to follow shortly. Form an orderly queue please!

Music \| News	8 Jul 2010
Saw Doctors add two intimate Galway gigs	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Following four sell out shows in June, The Saw Doctors will play two more album showcase concerts in Galway this month, both at Upstairs at Kelly's, Bridge Street.

Music \| News	8 Jul 2010
Bill Bailey records new DVD at the O2	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's doing his musical stand-up comedy thing in September.

Music \| News	8 Jul 2010
General Fiasco get award nomination	The Hot Press Newsdesk
General Fiasco have been announced as one of the nominees for the Kerrang! Awards

Music \| News	8 Jul 2010
Darwin Deez added to Hot Press Signing Tent	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Brooklyn hipster Darwin Deez is the latest addition to our visitors!

Music \| News	8 Jul 2010
Hooligan announce tour dates	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Aidan Walsh’s new backing band Hooligan have announced an extensive tour in support of their new EP Punk Rockers And Hellraisers

Music \| News	7 Jul 2010
Robert Plant announces Olympia date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Percy is over in November.

Music \| News	7 Jul 2010
Warpaint play Crawdaddy	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can get a free download of one of the LA outfit's standouts.

Music \| News	7 Jul 2010
Adebisi Shank reveal new album title	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're also bracing at the bit to play live again.

Music \| News	7 Jul 2010
Bombay Bicycle Club & The Courteeners confirm Hot Press Signing Tent appearances	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You'll be able to meet both bands at Oxegen!

Music \| News	7 Jul 2010
Brendan Benson announces Irish tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Raconteurs co-founder, Brendan Benson will return to Ireland for a nationwide tour in September

Music \| News	7 Jul 2010
Free download and album details from Imelda May	The Hot Press Newsdesk
In exchange for signing up to her mailing list, you can get 'Sneaky Freak' free.

Music \| News	7 Jul 2010
Indie’Go World Music Festival announces extended line-up	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tickets for next month's County Carlow event are on sale now.

Music \| News	7 Jul 2010
Beat Carnival capers return to Glasgowbury!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The extravagant Beat Carnival will return to this year's Glasgowbury, with a trailer load of props and activities to get your creative juices flowing

Music \| News	7 Jul 2010
Arlo Guthrie announces Irish tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The folk legend is going nationwide in August.

Music \| News	7 Jul 2010
Damien Dempsey headlines Longford charity bash	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Helium 2010 is taking place on July 31.

Music \| News	7 Jul 2010
IFI to show Youssou N'Dour feature film	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The highest selling African artist of all time, N'Dour has collaborated with musical superstars like Bono, Neneh Cherry and Peter Gabriel.

Music \| News	7 Jul 2010
Dublin's Citywest complex goes into receivership	The Hot Press Newsdesk
There's no threat though to events already booked in.

Music \| News	6 Jul 2010
Hot Press Yearbook 2010 available now	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The 2010 edition of the Hot Press Yearbook is the biggest ever, running for the first time to a massive 332 pages!

Music \| News	6 Jul 2010
Huge turnout for the launch of the Hot Press Yearbook	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Rarely has a night so comprehensively rocked!

Music \| News	6 Jul 2010
Hipster Youth release debut album	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can listen to it here

Music \| News	6 Jul 2010
Fourth album and German tour for McLoughlin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Newry singer-songwriter Tony McLoughlin will release his fourth album Ride The Wind on August 2

Music \| News	6 Jul 2010
Tinie Tempah confirmed for the Hot Press Signing Tent	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can meet the grime man on Friday at Oxegen.

Music \| News	6 Jul 2010
Acts sought for Donegal showcase festival	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's happening next month in Letterkenny.

Music \| News	6 Jul 2010
Cades man joins Bipolar Empire	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Bipolar Empire have added a fourth member

Music \| News	5 Jul 2010
UPDATE: Yann Tiersen for Belfast & Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The French composer is playing in October.

Music \| News	5 Jul 2010
Maria Doyle Kennedy lands Dexter role	The Hot Press Newsdesk
She's playing an Irish nanny hired to look after the anti-hero's son.

Music \| News	5 Jul 2010
Fred, Frank & Walters, Jerry Fish & the Coronas for Cork Week 2010	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The bash at the Royal Cork Yacht Club is about more than just sailing, and this year the music line-up is better than ever.

Music \| News	5 Jul 2010
30 Seconds To Mars confirm Hot Press Signing Tent appearance	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You'll be able to meet them on Sunday afternoon.

Music \| News	5 Jul 2010
Kasabian & Florence among Belsonic additions	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're heading over in August.

Music \| News	5 Jul 2010
Tricky previews new single	The Hot Press Newsdesk
'Murder Weapon' features Italian-Irish singer Franky Riley.

Music \| News	5 Jul 2010
Line-up for Belfast's Open House festival confirmed	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Modest Mouse, Wilco, White Lies and Villagers are among those set to perform

Music \| News	5 Jul 2010
Nouveaunoise album sampler	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The brilliant Paraphrase Accolade is in the shops now.

Music \| News	5 Jul 2010
Bump! Muzik Festival takes place in Clare	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Marcus Intalex & Freeform Foundation are among the headliners.

Music \| News	2 Jul 2010
Garrett Wall Band return to Ireland	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Madrid-based Garrett Wall Band will return to Ireland this month for a series of live shows in support of new single '2 Hours Later'

Music \| News	2 Jul 2010
The Waterboys to headline at the Tall Ships Races 2011	The Hot Press Newsdesk
More big acts will be announced soon.

Music \| News	2 Jul 2010
The Waterboys to headline at the Tall Ships Races 2011	The Hot Press Newsdesk
More big acts will be announced soon.

Music \| News	2 Jul 2010
Therapy? release new version of The Crooked Timber	The Hot Press Newsdesk
There's also a live album on the way.

Music \| News	2 Jul 2010
Rapper Example tops the Indie Chart this week	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Londoner has pushed Villagers off the top spot, while there are re-entries from Groove Armada, The Prodigy and The XX..

Music \| News	2 Jul 2010
Paddy Casey and Fiona Melady for show tonight	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Casey, who first appeared on the scene way back in 1999, helped kick start an entire wave of singer-songwriters in the early part of the last decade.

Music \| News	2 Jul 2010
The Saw Doctors added to Oxegen line-up	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They've also made a straight down the line rock record.

Music \| News	2 Jul 2010
Eminem clocks up his second week at number one	The Hot Press Newsdesk
This time next week he'll be on his way to Oxegen!

Music \| News	2 Jul 2010
All-star band covers the Stones' Tattoo You	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's happening on July 17 in Crawdaddy.

Music \| News	2 Jul 2010
New Dublin venue to open in September	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Hot Press gets the first look at The Workman's Club.

Music \| News	2 Jul 2010
Jester release 'Sea Sew'	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Tipperary act are heading out on tour in celebration.

Music \| News	2 Jul 2010
Loudon Wainwright III for the Olympia	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's a family affair with Lucy Wainwright Roche supporting.

Music \| News	2 Jul 2010
Oxegen announce stage times	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can get them from their official website.

Music \| News	2 Jul 2010
Glenn Hughes announces one-off Irish show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Voice of Rock is Belfast-bound in October.

Music \| News	1 Jul 2010
Féile an Phobail bill announced	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Everlast & Michelle Shocked are among the headline attractions.

Music \| News	1 Jul 2010
Hard Working Class Heroes launched	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The showcase event is taking in some new venues this year.

Music \| News	1 Jul 2010
Propaganda to host official Oxegen 2010 pre-party	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Propaganda at the Academy this Saturday night is the place to be in the build up to Oxegen, which for anybody who needs reminding, kicks off on July 9.

Music \| News	1 Jul 2010
Junip, Deer Tick and Maps & Atlases confirm Whelan's shows	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're all heading over in October.

Music Review \| Track	1 Jul 2010
Dynamite	The Hot Press Newsdesk
On 'Dynamite', vocoder enthusiast Taio Cruz indulges in the tired and now sadly obligatory "ay-oh" refrain that graces every second r'n'b album. Elsewhere, it boasts a sizeable hook, but this is by far the worst tune on Brit rapper Cruz's patchy sophomore album Rokstarr, and twice as grating as harmless earlier hits like 'Dirty Picture' and 'Come On Girl'.

Music \| News	1 Jul 2010
Reel Band for JJ's	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Ben Reel Trio will play in JJ Smyths on Aungier Street, this Saturday

Music \| News	1 Jul 2010
Interpol announce Dublin after-show party	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Sam Fogarino will be manning the decks.

Music \| News	1 Jul 2010
RTÉ 2fm and 2XM up their game for Oxegen 2010	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Almost 30 hours of live music, full web coverage, interviews and a partnership in Hot Press's very own stage, means that RTÉ's flagship music station and its digital sister are unrivaled when it comes to festival coverage.

Music \| News	1 Jul 2010
Bruce Springsteen to reissue Darkness On the Edge of Town	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Boss will go one step further than other high-profile reissues in recent times, by selecting numerous outtakes and even re-recording passages.

Music \| News	1 Jul 2010
New video from Two Door Cinema Club	The Hot Press Newsdesk
'Come Back Home' is another great tune sure to be a big hit from the northerners

Music \| News	30 Jun 2010
Vote for Ham Sandwich to play Ben and Jerry's London bash	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The lads and lady have made the final selection to join the likes of Doves, Frightened Rabbit, Billy Bragg and Idlewild for the Ben and Jerry's Sundae Festival.

Music Review \| Album	30 Jun 2010
Rivers	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Voice and percussion, all else is superfluous

Music \| News	30 Jun 2010
Interpol anounce album details and tracklisting	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The self-titled follow up to 2007's Our Love To Admire will feature ten tracks including the already previewed 'Lights'.

Music \| News	30 Jun 2010
'Sunflower' festival in aid of Haiti relief fund	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The North's latest addition to the festival calendar will see the rock stylings of Pay*ola and Mojo Fury

Music \| News	30 Jun 2010
Electric Picnic additions	The Hot Press Newsdesk
More acts have been added to the Electric Picnic, which takes place between September 3 and 5.

Music \| News	30 Jun 2010
New single from Tipperary's finest	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Fresh from opening the main stage at Sea Sessions in Bundoran, Jester will release their new single 'Sea Saw' this Friday

Hot Features \| Travel	30 Jun 2010
12 Step Planet: Detroit	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	30 Jun 2010
Paul Heaton announces Irish tour dates	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The former front man of The Beautiful South and The Housemartins returns to Ireland to promote his second album Acid Country.

Music \| News	30 Jun 2010
The Band's Last Waltz goes to the opera!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The 'Live' Last Waltz, a spectacular re-enactment of The Band's swan-song documentary concert, will appear at The Wexford Opera House in August.

Music \| News	30 Jun 2010
Roy Harper confirmed to join Joanna Newsom	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He will join the bill for the Grand Canal Theatre show on September 14

Music \| News	30 Jun 2010
Bill Cullen's advice to jobless people to work for nothing - "absolute bull" says Dunne	The Hot Press Newsdesk
In a wide-ranging interview with Hot Press, businessman Ben Dunne also talks frankly about his notorious cocaine bust in Florida, delivers his verdict on legal highs, and offers his thoughts on Charlie Haughey’s greed...

Music \| News	30 Jun 2010
HWCH launch tonight	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Live bands, Bulmers Berry and chips? Not only is the Hard Working-class Heroes festival the Irish independent music industry's most telling barometer, it also knows how to throw a launch party!

Music \| News	29 Jun 2010
Fox Jaw Bounty Hunters - quickie tour & recording plans	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Limerick's Fox Jaw Bounty Hunters are to undertake a quick series of live gigs around the country to showcase new material

Music \| News	29 Jun 2010
Túcan and Clive Barnes join forces	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Masters of the acoustic guitar Túcan and award-winning Irish guitarist Clive Barnes are joining forces for a special show on July 9

Music \| News	29 Jun 2010
Ondine Scoops Golden Goblet for Best Cinematography at Shanghai Festival	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Neil Jordan's Ondine has won the Golden Goblet for Best Cinematography at the Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF).

Music \| News	29 Jun 2010
Waltons Guitar Festival lineup announced: Alec O'Leary and Deirdre Moynihan	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Waltons Guitar Festival of Ireland will take place from 22-25 July 2010.

Music \| News	29 Jun 2010
Waltons Guitar Festival lineup: Roland Dyens	The Hot Press Newsdesk
"Mr. Dyens is one of the finest guitarists active in any field of music, but beyond that he is one of the finest musicians we have today. There is no doubt that he is one of the most expressive classical guitarists of the modern era". Dave Walker Music.

Music \| News	29 Jun 2010
Waltons Guitar Festival lineup: Tango & Friends	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The true spirit of Argentine tango comes to the National Concerto Hall with dancers, bandoneon, voice and guitars.

Music \| News	29 Jun 2010
Waltons Guitar Festival lineup: John Feeley	The Hot Press Newsdesk
"John Feeley has a talent of a high order - he is a stylish player, an intelligent musician with technical security in plenty" (Classical Guitar magazine).

Music \| News	29 Jun 2010
Waltons Guitar Festival lineup: Andrew York	The Hot Press Newsdesk
"Andrew York's eclectic writing and playing constitute one of the hippest styles in American classical guitar... his writing projects levels of honesty, spirit and magnetism that are rare in contemporary guitar composition." Guitar Player magazine

Music \| News	29 Jun 2010
The Gaslight Anthem announce Irish shows	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The tattooed New Jersey rockers are playing Dublin & Belfast in November.

Music \| News	28 Jun 2010
Shakira comes to Ireland	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Columbian singer and hip-shaker extraordinare will visit Dublin and Belfast as part of her upcoming tour

Music \| News	28 Jun 2010
Football club back Jones' new single!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Cork City football club are enthusiastically getting behind the release of 'Rip It Up', the debut single by Cork-born solo artist Daniel Jones.

Music \| News	28 Jun 2010
The Edge joins Muse at Glasto	The Hot Press Newsdesk
'Where The Streets Have No Name' was comprehensively nailed!

Music \| News	28 Jun 2010
Ash announce Oxegen warm-up show in Belfast	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're playing the Oh Yeah Music Centre the day before heading to Punchestown.

Music \| News	28 Jun 2010
Midlake announce Dublin headliner	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're playing Vicar St. in November.

Film Review	28 Jun 2010
Macgruber	The Hot Press Newsdesk
MacGruber is awfully clever about being awfully dumb.

Music \| News	28 Jun 2010
Last Days Of Death Country win the Battle For Bob	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Limerick outfit will be supporting Dylan in Limerick on July 4

Film Review	28 Jun 2010
Collector	The Hot Press Newsdesk
as much as we treasure Jigsaw and his fiendish bear trap torture machines, the [Saw] franchise has displayed increasing signs of wear and tear since the fourth instalment.

Film Review	28 Jun 2010
Whatever Works	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Whatever Works is just too much information.

Film Review	28 Jun 2010
When in Rome	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Capably performed, serviceably scripted and fluffy as hell

Music \| News	28 Jun 2010
Rodrigo y Gabriela announce two Irish shows	The Hot Press Newsdesk
First 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, now Kilkenny and Thurles!

Music Review \| Live	28 Jun 2010
Paul McCartney	The Hot Press Newsdesk
So, that's Paul McCartney in 2010 - you could say he's got one or two good tunes.

Music Review \| Live	28 Jun 2010
Snow Patrol	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Where Snow Patrol go from here is anyone's guess, but for now, we'll let them enjoy the fact that they're currently (in Northern Ireland at least) bigger than U2. Bono'd better watch his back.

Film Review	28 Jun 2010
Please Give	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Someday, Nicole Holofcener is going to make a film that blows minds and sees her crowned the girl Woody Allen. Please Give is not that film

Film Review	28 Jun 2010
His & Hers	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Indigenous media outlets and theatre punters failed to give Once the support it deserved until after it landed an Oscar; let’s not make the same mistake twice. Go early and often.

Music \| News	28 Jun 2010
Original Kinks member dies	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Kinks co-founder and bassist Pete Quaife has died at the age of 66.

Music \| News	28 Jun 2010
Race to play Arthur's Day hots up	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The race to play on Arthur's Day, on September 23 this year, is getting hotter.

Music \| News	28 Jun 2010
Promoter blamed for Grace Jones cancellations	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The star's agent has issued an official statement.

Music \| News	25 Jun 2010
Stage Times for Harmonic - Live at the Marquee	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Grizzly Bear, Midlake, Camera Obscura and Villagers - its quite a line-up! Here are the stage times for tonight...

Music \| News	25 Jun 2010
Attack! Attack! announce Irish tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The metalcore merchants are in Cork, Dublin & Belfast.

Music \| News	25 Jun 2010
NEWSFLASH: Michael McIntyre tickets on sale NOW!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's confirmed two more Academy shows in August.

Music \| News	25 Jun 2010
Villagers back on top in Indie Chart	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Conor O'Brien has reclaimed his top spot crown, as last week's No. 1, Gaslight Anthem, drop to No. 7

Music \| News	25 Jun 2010
Ash offer free tracks to A to Z subscribers	The Hot Press Newsdesk
And they're popping in to the Hot Press Signing Tent at Oxegen!

Music \| News	25 Jun 2010
Jerry Fish & The Mudbug Club added to Le Chéile line-up	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's playing the Meath festival next month.

Music \| News	25 Jun 2010
Exclusive - the making of the Rory Gallagher statue	The Hot Press Newsdesk
A statue of the legendary Irish guitar maestro Rory Gallagher, who died in 1995, was unveiled in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal recently.

Music \| News	25 Jun 2010
Candi Staton added to Paloma Faith bill	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can catch them together in the Iveagh Gardens.

Music \| News	25 Jun 2010
Eminem tops the Irish album chart	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Katy Perry does the singles honours.

Music \| News	25 Jun 2010
Elton John for the O2	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Christmas gig features his old mucker Ray Cooper.

Music \| News	25 Jun 2010
Sea Sessions set for this weekend	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Grab your surfboard and head for the Bundoran beach, Sea Sessions kicks off tonight

Music \| News	25 Jun 2010
Cork's Midsummer Festival concludes this weekend	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Mick Flannery plays the Pavillion tonight

Music \| News	24 Jun 2010
Paramore to headline the O2	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Hayley Williams-fronted outfit are back in November.

Music \| News	24 Jun 2010
Mary Chapin Carpenter	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Early bird passes for the festival go on sale next week.

Music \| News	24 Jun 2010
Tower Live announces July line-up	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Some of the best things in rock 'n' roll life are free!

Music \| News	24 Jun 2010
The Divine Comedy play the Kilruddery Garden Party	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The very civilised affair takes place next month.

	24 Jun 2010
Damien Rice & Glen Hansard take part in Icelandic webcast	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Damo is also featured on a new Congo fundraising album.

Music \| News	24 Jun 2010
Temple Bar Gallery & Studios stage benefit night	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Jimmy Cake & Patrick Kelleher are among those playing.

Music \| News	24 Jun 2010
Free Clown Parlour album	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can download The Sum Of Sounds here!

Music \| News	24 Jun 2010
Two Door Cinema Club meet Prince Charles at Glasto	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They've let us have the photographic evidence to prove it!

Music \| News	23 Jun 2010
Kildare acts added to Oxegen bill	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Awake Young Soldiers & Funzo will be playing the Hot Press/Academy Stage.

Music \| News	23 Jun 2010
Download the new Interpol video	The Hot Press Newsdesk
'Lights' is available now in HD.

Music \| News	23 Jun 2010
Sweet Jane play free album launch shows	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're taking place on July 2 in Dublin.

Music \| News	23 Jun 2010
Sweet Jane play free album launch shows	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're taking place on July 2 in Dublin.

Music \| News	23 Jun 2010
Newsflash: Michael McIntyre announces Academy warm-up	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tickets are going on sale immediately!

Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
Godspeed You! Black Emperor play Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The cult Canadians are over in December.

Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
eels preview new track	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can download the first taster from their Tomorrow Morning album here!

Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
HUDSON MOHAWKE	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
Limerick acts compete for Bob Dylan support	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The fight to the rock 'n' roll death is taking place this Friday in Dolan's!

Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
Frank Sidebottom R.I.P.	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Artist Also Known As Chris Sievey has died in Manchester.

Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
The Wedding Present for Academy Show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Twenty-one years on from the release of Bizarro, the band will embark on a tour of Europe, North America and Japan playing the entire album live to celebrate this milestone.

Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
Movies shortlisted for ICCL Prize 2010	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
Dearbhla Glynn Takes ICCL Grand Prize	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dearbhla Glynn's Gaza: Post Operation Cast Lead has scooped the top prize in the ICCL Human Rights Film Awards 2010.

Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
SPACE DIMENSION CONTROLLER	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
COLM K	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
ANDREYA TRIANA	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
ILLUM SPHERE	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
CECILE	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
ROBOT KOCH	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
JACKMASTER	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
CHIPMUNK	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
TINE TEMPAH	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
GABRIELLA CILMI	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
DARWIN DEEZ	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
MEMORYHOUSE	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
THE CAPITALS	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
THE DRUMS	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
DIRTY PROJECTORS	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
WILD BEASTS	The Hot Press Newsdesk


	22 Jun 2010
ALEX METRIC	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
THE MINUTES	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
DELPHIC	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
JAMIE LIDELL	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
LOCAL NATIVES	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
PLANET PARADE	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
CHIPMUNK	The Hot Press Newsdesk


	22 Jun 2010
TINIE TEMPAH	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
GABRIELLA CILMI	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
DARWIN DEEZ	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
MEMORYHOUSE	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
THE CAPITALS	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
THE DRUMS	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
DIRTY PROJECTORS	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
WILD BEASTS	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
ALEX METRIC	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
THE MINUTES	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
2XM prepares to launch new punk radio show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Listeners should prepare themselves for the kaleidoscopic, mind-bending tones of VIP DJ Gaz Le Rock of Dublin band Mouthpiece, as RTÉ Radio prepare to officially launch The Loving Room Floor.

Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
THE DRUMS	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
DIRTY PROJECTORS	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
WILD BEASTS	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
ALEX METRIC	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
THE MINUTES	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
DELPHIC	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
JAMIE LIDELL	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
LOCAL NATIVES	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
PLANET PARADE	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
SPACE DIMENSION CONTROLLER	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
COLM K	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
ANDREYA TRIANA	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
ILLUM SPHERE	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
CECILE	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
ROBOT KOCH	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
JACKMASTER	The Hot Press Newsdesk


Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
O Emperor, The Aftermath, Miracle Bell and Vasco Junior for next Phantom First Friday	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The bands will play on Friday July 2 for Phantom's monthly outing, which has already boasted some impressive summer line-ups.

Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
Trans:Mission to showcase Belfast's brightest acts	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Headliners Psycatron, Not Squares, Pocket Billiards and Kowalski share the spotlight, with the best of up and coming Indie-rock, electronic and dance acts from Belfast and beyond...

Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
New Terri Hooley biography	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Hooleygan: Music, Mayhem, Good Vibrations will be with us in September

Music \| News	22 Jun 2010
John Cooper Clarke lines up September tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's playing seven dates nationwide.

Music \| News	21 Jun 2010
Duckworth Lewis Method for Olympia show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
You might think that Neil Hannon is a little too busy for his acclaimed side project, given the recent release of the Divine Comedy's tenth studio album...

Music \| News	21 Jun 2010
Change of date for Jakob Dylan's Dublin show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The date for the singer's Tripod show has been changed, due to his own scheduling issues

Music \| News	21 Jun 2010
Kate Nash announces Irish tour dates	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Ahead of a much anticipated appearance at Oxegen, the singer has announced a tour of Ireland in October

Music \| News	21 Jun 2010
ShamRock tribute music festival two weeks away	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Seventy acts on three stages will pay homage to rock n’ roll classics and more in the largest international tribute band fest ever

Music \| News	21 Jun 2010
Wintersleep to play Academy show	The Hot Press Newsdesk
After two years spent touring their last album Welcome to the Night Sky, Wintersleep return to Dublin this year with a new album and a new bag of tricks.

Music \| News	18 Jun 2010
The Gaslight Anthem top the Irish Indie chart	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Their new American Slang album replaces Villagers at the top of the chart

Music \| News	18 Jun 2010
Full programme announced for Festival of World Cultures	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Featuring over 800 artists from 33 countries in 180 events, the Festival, organized by Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council celebrates its 10th anniversary with its strongest line-up yet.

Music \| News	18 Jun 2010
Hug and Smile Month!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Drogheda business man Tommy Leddy is trying to give both his business and his customers a lift, and put a few bob back in everyone’s pocket at the same time.

Music \| News	18 Jun 2010
Roddy Doyle, Joseph O'Connor, Christy Moore, Dearbhle Crotty and more join fund raiser this Sunday	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The event named Ómós is in aid of One In Four and will be a night of readings and performances aimed at honoring victims of sexual violence in Ireland as well as emphasizing the theme of social responsibility.

Music \| News	18 Jun 2010
Sebastian Horsley: Dandy returns to Underworld	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Self-styled dandy, Byronic hedonist, and notorious English eccentric, Sebastian Horsley was found dead at his Soho flat yesterday.

Music \| News	18 Jun 2010
The Aftermath announce Irish summer shows	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Mullingar band plan to take a break from recording their sophomore album, with a series of shows across Ireland in June and July.

Music \| News	17 Jun 2010
Belfast's Planetlove line-up gets reverential	The Hot Press Newsdesk
This September, Belfast is going to be Run's house, as Run D.M.C.'s iconic Rev. Run himself heads up a line-up that boasts some of the world's finest dance and electronic artists.

Music \| News	17 Jun 2010
Cathal Coughlan confirms Dublin date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The greatest living Corkman also has a new album ready to roll.

Music \| News	17 Jun 2010
Duke Special and MayKay to lend voices to a gig with a difference	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The theatrical Belfast man and the Front woman with Ireland's favorite synth slingers Fight Like Apes will provide vocals for a night

Music \| News	17 Jun 2010
Phil Selway announces appearance at Electric Picnic	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Following the news that he will release his debut solo album, the Radiohead drummer has confirmed a number of UK dates as well as a trip to Stradbally this September.

Music \| News	17 Jun 2010
Wallis Bird announces Autumn tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The double Meteor Award winner will be bringing her abundant energy, fantastic band and songs from her second album 'New Boots' around Ireland this October.

Music \| News	16 Jun 2010
Dave Sitek of TV on The Radio to release solo album	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It will include collaborations from Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, rapper Theophilus London and TVOTR band mates Tunde Adebimpe and Kyp Malone

Music \| News	16 Jun 2010
Popical Island all-day bash this Saturday	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Dublin collective will roll out a full day's events to celebrate the release of their first compilation Popical Island #1

Music \| News	16 Jun 2010
Ryan Sheridan at The Academy	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Industry professionals and members of the media packed into the Dublin Academy last night to see new young Irish up-and-comer Ryan Sheridan.

Music \| News	16 Jun 2010
Live at the Marquee kicks off with metal stormer	The Hot Press Newsdesk
This year's Live at the Marquee kicked off with thrash titans Megadeth. Eric Egan reports for Hot Press...

Music \| News	16 Jun 2010
Israeli attack on flotilla like Bloody Sunday, says Adams	The Hot Press Newsdesk
In an exclusive interview with Hot Press, Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams says the news of the Israeli attack on the flotilla reminded him of Bloody Sunday, and he calls for the Irish government to expel the Israeli ambassador.

Music \| News	15 Jun 2010
Soulfly set for August dates in Ireland	The Hot Press Newsdesk
They’ll bring their brand of carnival-metal to both Dublin and Belfast

Music \| News	15 Jun 2010
Glasgowbury HMV instore gigs	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's onwards and upwards for the Northern festival, as they announce a unique aspect to their partnership with HMV.

Music \| News	15 Jun 2010
Badly Drawn Boy added to Galway Arts Festival	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Mercury award winner Badly Drawn Boy will take to the stage at the Radisson Live Lounge, adding to an already enticing musical line-up

Music \| News	15 Jun 2010
Irish produced hip hop single due for release	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The track, by US artist Young Swayzz, is produced by Wicklow native Dean Earls and will be out on June 18

Music \| News	15 Jun 2010
Mark Lanegan for twin Irish dates in August	The Hot Press Newsdesk
He will play shows in Dublin and Galway

Music \| News	15 Jun 2010
Irish band beat off stiff competition to play the 40th Glastonbury festival	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Cavan five piece Shouting at Planes will play at this year's festival having won a competition organised by Sandra Eavis, daughter of festival founder Michael Eavis

Music Review \| Album	15 Jun 2010
Barbara	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Thunderous post major-label debut from American post-punksters

Music \| News	15 Jun 2010
ASIWYFA report from Them Crooked Vultures tour	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Blogging for the BBC's Across The Line, guitarist Tony Wright reports back on the tour of a lifetime!

Music \| News	15 Jun 2010
Interpol announce details of new album	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The New Yorkers have revealed the release date for their fourth, self-titled, studio record

Music \| News	14 Jun 2010
Stars added to Picnic bill	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Canadians will be plugging their new album.

Music \| News	14 Jun 2010
Modest Mouse, Iron & Wine and White Lies among Belfast additions	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Open House Festival line-up has just got even better!

Music \| News	14 Jun 2010
Modest Mouse, Iron & Wine and White Lies among Belfast additions	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Open House Festival line-up has just got even better!

Music \| News	14 Jun 2010
Adebisi Shank, LaFaro, Iain Archer & more for Forfey Festival	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Fermanagh bash takes place between August 6 and 8.

Music \| News	14 Jun 2010
Tegan and Sara for Tower instore appearance	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Canadian duo will grace the shoppers in the store with their quirky presence at 2pm tomorrow

Music \| News	14 Jun 2010
Summer Rocks 3 Festival announced for Belfast	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The mini-festival of hard rock and metal takes place on June 17

Music \| Interview	14 Jun 2010
Gould Rush	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Twelve months ago, Herefordshire lass Ellie Goulding had little more than a few ravey blog posts to mark her success yet somehow, by the end of 2009, fame had put her in the hospital. Celina Murphy sits down with the most sought after woman in pop to talk reviews, hype and the day it all got too much

Music \| News	14 Jun 2010
MCD announce full Oxegen day and stage breakdown	The Hot Press Newsdesk
There are some seriously tough choices to be made!

Music Review \| Album	14 Jun 2010
Extra Wow	The Hot Press Newsdesk
almost as rubbish as the new MGMt Record

Music \| News	14 Jun 2010
First Hot Press Signing Tent Acts Announced	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's your chance to meet your favourite Oxegen acts.

Music \| News	14 Jun 2010
The Drums for Belfast & Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tickets go on sale this Friday

Music \| News	12 Jun 2010
Seven Days take Tiger Untamed crown	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Mullingar-based rockers Seven Days emerged victorious in the final of the Tiger Untamed band competition, held last night in the Annebrook Hotel

Music \| News	11 Jun 2010
Villagers, Cathy Davey and Divine Comedy still the top three in Indie chart	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Cathy Davey reclaims her No. 2 spot behind Villagers, and while there are no new entries, we see re-entries from the Prodigy and The XX...

Music \| News	11 Jun 2010
Ryan Sheridan wins Benicassim slot	The Hot Press Newsdesk
An Irishman has beaten off the opposition in an international competition to play the Benicasssim festival in Spain.

Music \| News	11 Jun 2010
Captain's live Independence weekend for July	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The event, at new venue Captain's Live in Blanchardstown, will feature Declan O'Rourke, CODES, The Chapters, and The Rags

Music \| News	11 Jun 2010
Birr Castle to host Astral Plains festival	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Cathy Davey, Oliver Cole, Delorentos, Roesy, Jaded Sun, Fred, O Emperor and The Amazing Few join headline act Paul Brady for this newcomer to the festival season.

Music \| News	10 Jun 2010
Horslips forced to pull out of Marquee date	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The legendary trad rockers have been forced to cancel their June outing at the 'Live at the Marquee' series, due to the sudden illness of Jim Lockhart.

Music \| News	10 Jun 2010
The Wailers, Terry Hall, Damien Dempsey, The Mighty Stef & NC Lawlor join Temple House line-up	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The acts join an eclectic host of Irish and international names for one of Ireland's newer outdoor gatherings, the Sony Ericsson Temple House Festival.

Music \| News	10 Jun 2010
Heineken Green Spheres add to already star-studded bill	The Hot Press Newsdesk
David Guetta, Calvin Harris and Mumford & Sons headline, and are now joined by an expanded line-up of Irish and international artists.

Music \| News	10 Jun 2010
Mudhoney to play Irish dates this Autumn	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin, Cork, Belfast and Galway will all get the Mudhoney treatment this October

Music \| News	10 Jun 2010
Out On A Limb return for another night in Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
OOAL artists Windings and Crayonsmith will be joined by Dublin's Squarehead as the Limerick label hits Dublin in June

Music \| News	10 Jun 2010
Mike Scott joins the ranks of guest radio DJs	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Waterboys mainman has already got one appearance under his belt on 2fm's Celebrity Sunday slot, which runs from 5pm to 7pm.

Music \| News	10 Jun 2010
Ryan Tubridy Confirmed as presenter for 9-11am slot on RTE 2fm	The Hot Press Newsdesk
After much speculation, RTE Radio today confirmed that popular broadcaster Ryan Tubridy will present RTE's flagship 9-11am slot. From late August, Ryan Tubridy will create a brand-new daily programme in a new morning slot.

Music \| News	10 Jun 2010
John Butler Trio return for second Irish outing of 2010	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Australians return to Ireland following an incredibly well received sold-out Olympia Theatre show in April

Music \| News	9 Jun 2010
Devo to feature in Futurama	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The art school rockers will make a cameo on the show's 100th episode

Music \| News	9 Jun 2010
Saving J - new video for single 'Venus'	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Check out the Kilkenny band's latest video - made by students at New York's Tisch Academy

Music \| News	9 Jun 2010
Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings return to Dublin	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The champions of authentic soul will appear at Tripod

Music \| News	9 Jun 2010
Adrian Crowley to play the Button Factory in July	The Hot Press Newsdesk
It may have taken five albums to get here, but in 2010, Adrian Crowley is right up there with the most loved and most revered homegrown songwriters this country has to offer.

Music \| News	9 Jun 2010
Daniel Lanois submitted to intensive care following accident	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Lanois, who has worked on seminal albums with U2, Bob Dylan and Neil Young among others, is in intensive care following a motorbike crash last weekend

Music \| News	9 Jun 2010
Grace Jones to play Irish shows	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The larger than life style icon and international diva will bring her dizzying on-stage antics and famous decadence to Ireland this July.

Music \| News	9 Jun 2010
Leanne Harte comes out as gay	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Leanne Harte, the talented singer and guitarist, has confirmed what many music industry insiders have known for some time and come out as a lesbian.

Music \| News	8 Jun 2010
RIP Stuart Cable	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The former Stereophonics drummer's death was announced yesterday aged 40, after his body was found at his home in South Wales early Monday morning.

Music \| News	8 Jun 2010
Chris Brown postpones Irish Dates	The Hot Press Newsdesk
For fans of this R'n'B star, it's been a bit of an up and down story over the last year and a bit...

Music \| News	8 Jun 2010
Planet Parade for Dublin gig this weekend	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Doctor Leaves and Henrietta Game will support the boys on June 12

Music \| News	8 Jun 2010
El Hombre Jokes - debut release reaches No. 2 on iTunes Rock Album Chart	The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin band El Hombre Jokes saw their debut release - 'Something's got to Give / Suicide Bomber' go to No.2 on the iTunes Rock Album chart over the weekend

Music \| News	8 Jun 2010
Richter Collective invades Le Cheile Festival!	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Dublin based independent label will take over the Creans Marquee stage, with a host of acts from the current roster set to perform

Music \| News	4 Jun 2010
Limited tickets available for Snow Patrol homecoming	The Hot Press Newsdesk
The band are easily the North's biggest export since the Titanic sailed from the mouth of the Lagan, and we are pleased to report that this ship will be arriving home in full grandeur.