The lockdown sessions' Y&E series have returned in full swing, kicking off with Lilla Vargen! With Spotify streams in their millions, and a tour with Dermot Kennedy under her belt, the Ballymena-born singer-songwriter is poised for superstardom.

Vargen gave a stellar performance, opening with 'Solitary' and moving right into her hit single 'Cold'. She also played an acoustic piano cover of 'Fix You' by Coldplay, before breaking out her guitar for a song.

Watch the full video below, and check out the rest of this week's line up.

 

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Watch Eve Belle tonight, November 2, as part of the Hot Press Lockdown Sessions' The Y&E Series, supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media – live on the Hot Press Instagram (@hotpressmagazine) at 7.30pm.

Monday, November 2: EVE BELLE
Donegal singer-songwriter Eve Belle has built up an enviable reputation with a string of acclaimed releases and opening slots for her Rubyworks labelmates Hozier and Wyvern Lingo. She released her debut album, In Between Moments, in October.

Tuesday, November 3: AILSHA
Dublin-based composer and singer-songwriter Ailsha draws influence from traditional Irish, romantic classical, electronic and heavy metal music to forge her own unique cinematic sound.

Wednesday, November 4: MARTIN MCDONNELL
Initially honing his craft busking on the streets of Dublin, Martin McDonnell has built up an impressive international following in recent months with a string of acclaimed singles – plus a viral busking moment featuring Hozier.