Hot Press Magazine

12/10/2025

AI makes a killing – in more ways than one. And the bottom line is that if we don’t stop its cynical exploitation by the people who brought you Surveillance Capitalism, then we are embarked on an accelerating race to the bottom

https://www.hotpress.com/opinion/the-end-is-nigh-ai-killing-23112483

11/10/2025

Bob Geldof on KNEECAP: "People are still getting upset by a bunch of herberts larging it and carrying on. That’s exactly what rock ‘n’ roll is there to do"

https://www.hotpress.com/music/bob-geldof-on-kneecap-23112168

11/10/2025

Special Report: Bohemian Football Club Women's Squad - Making Giant Strides

To find out what they’re putting in the water around Dalymount Park, Paul O'Mahony talks with the team’s new manager, Alban Hysa, and to members of the Bohs squad:

https://www.hotpress.com/lifestyle-sports/special-report-bohemian-fc-womens-squad-making-giant-strides-23112416

10/10/2025

The Edge has been announced as the co-founder of Oath, a new soil regeneration company.

'As a songwriter, you're trained to recognise a great melody, a great idea when you hear it,' said The Edge of his investment.

10/10/2025

From 31 Oct - 3 Nov, Dublin comes alive (or dead) with a vibrant celebration of culture – Dublin City Council's Bram Stoker Festival. This year sees a special Irish premiere of Kwaidan, combining theatre, cinema and music for an unmissable experience.

From 31 October- 3 November, Dublin City will come alive (or dead) with a vibrant, spooky celebration of culture – The Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Fest...

10/10/2025

Listen to our favourite new Irish songs of this week!

https://www.hotpress.com/music/new-irish-songs-to-hear-this-week-229-23112039

Featuring: The Altered Hours, MayKay, 7th Obi, Jamie Duffy Music, Obskür x Omar+, Muireann Bradley, Frowning hours, Micah Music, Roving Crows, Further Line, StrawMan, November Dog, Shayne Ward, Liam Foody, Allie Sherlock, Christopher Hockey, Tayyls, Lucy Robinson, Bantum, Empty Spaces, CHERYM x Uninvited, RuthAnne, AC3, The Fynches, David Keenan, Gareth Quinn Redmond, Stray Planets, Shimmer Boy, Aislinn Logan, Elle Leon Gallagher, Helen O'Shea Music, Ways Of Seeing, Little Known and Darren Kiely Music!

Check out some of our favourite Irish releases from the week below

10/10/2025

Following an acclaimed run of summer gigs, Villagers have announced a one-off Windmill Live show in Dublin on October 30.

To be in with a chance of securing complimentary tickets to the eagerly anticipated show, fill out the form below...

To be in with a chance of securing complimentary tickets to the eagerly anticipated show, fill out the form below...

10/10/2025

New Irish Music just dropped! 🎧

Click the link in bio for full playlist📲

Featuring:


📸 David Keenan - Perry Ogden / The Altered Hours - / RuthAnne - Abigail Ring/ Allie Sherlock - Oscar Ryan / The Fynches - Adrian O’Connell /

10/10/2025

Telekura, Vaticanjail and Nuxsense announced for Tilt monthly showcase in partnership with Ticketmaster

The 35th Tilt showcase will take place on Wednesday, October 22 at The Button Factory.

10/10/2025

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been announced as the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize for 2025.

The Nobel Committee chairman described the Venezuelan opposition leader as, 'A woman who keeps the flame of democracy burning amidst a growing darkness.'

10/10/2025

"John Prine was politically involved, a genius, and still loved people – which is a hard thing to balance."

in 1946, the beloved and deeply influential singer-songwriter John Prine was born

Revisit Pat Carty's tribute, as well as special reflections from Phoebe Bridgers and Gerry Cinnamon

On this day in 1946, John Prine was born in Maywood, Illinois. To mark the occasion, we're revisiting Pat Carty's tribute to the beloved and deeply influenti...

10/10/2025

FILM OF THE WEEK: I Swear - Reviewed by Roe McDermott

Dramedy about Tourette's campaigner is illuminating, tender and important