Hot Press Lockdown Sessions: Young and Emerging Series.

The series continues to shine a light on some of the best new and emerging talent that Ireland has to offer in 2020 as 40 acts join Hot Press on Instagram for live performances across 40 consecutive days.

Monday 20^th: Greywind
Formed by siblings Steph and Paul O'Sullivan from Killarney, Greywind are rapidly building up a reputation as one of the most compelling alternative rock acts in the country – with performances at the Isle of Wight Festival, Reading and Leeds Festival, Download Festival and Rock Am Ring under their belt, as well as a high-profile support slot for The Coronas at their sold-out show at the INEC in December.

Tuesday 21^st: Smoothboi Ezra
Tipped as one of the Hot Press ‘Hot For 2020' Irish acts, Smoothboi Ezra's stream-of-consciousness lyrics are simple, honest, and a breath of fresh air. The Co. Wicklow artist's music gained the attention of Irish promoters last year, leading to a gig supporting breakout country star Orville Peck and a headlining spot at Whelan's in December. The ukulele-backed Thinking of You has now amassed over a million-and-a-half streams on Spotify.

Wednesday 22^nd: Séamus Harty
Tralee's Séamus Harty has rapidly risen from teenage busking sensation to one of the country's most hotly tipped talents. Armed with a powerful voice that belies his young years, Séamus has kept busy during lockdown, recording in his make-shift studio and serenading his neighbours with performances outside his house – the videos of which have been shared widely online.

Thursday 23^rd: Robert Grace
A recent signee to Sony Music, singer-songwriter Robert Grace is on course for international stardom. Following a string of well-received releases, he shared his stunning new single, Fake Fine last month. The Kilkenny musician has proven a hit on TikTok too – having clocked up over one million likes on his videos.

Hot Press Lockdown Sessions: Young and Emerging Series, supported by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, is broadcast live at 7.30pm every night from Instagram @hotpressmagazine.