Next up on the Hot Press Lockdown Sessions' Y&E Series, we're thrilled to present Meghan Ali – going live on the Hot Press Instagram at 7.30pm tonight!

Combining vibrant elements of blues and folk with a pop sensibility, Cork singer-songwriter Meghan Ali has captivated an ever-growing audience in Ireland, with her stunning singles. Following the success of 'Mystic Forest', released earlier this year, she returned this week with 'Whiskey Neat' – which explores the pressure and anxiety of living in a world in which we are expected to be switched on 24/7.

With the support of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, we've been able to shine a light on some of the best young and emerging talent that Ireland has to offer over the last year – with a brilliant selection of acts joining Hot Press on Instagram for special live-streamed performances.

Following the remarkable success of last year's Y&E Series – which featured 120 live acts, and an audience reach of over four million – the new edition launched at the end of March, with a dazzlingly diverse selection of artists set to join us over the days ahead.

Watch Meghan Ali on the Hot Press Lockdown Sessions' The Y&E Series, supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, TONIGHT – Thursday, May 6 – live on the Hot Press Instagram (@hotpressmagazine) at 7.30pm.

In the meantime, we're delighted to present our spectacular upcoming line-up for the Y&E Series – going live every night at 7.30pm:

• Friday, May 7: Megan O'Neill
• Saturday, May 8: Etaoin
• Sunday, May 9: DeCarteret