Following the launch of our first Rapid Fire Q&A last week – with Hurray For The Riff Raff on the Hot Press YouTube channel – we're thrilled to present the new instalment in the series, starring James Vincent McMorrow.

In the video, recorded from the Phoenix Park in Dublin, where James reveals he spent much of lockdown, the Dublin artist opens up about his inspirations, his prized possession, his favourite teacher and more – with plenty of surprising revelations along the way.

With mentions of Lisa Hannigan (his favourite Irish artist), Garth Brooks (his first ever concert), Jeff Buckley, Deftones, Justin Timberlake, Pharrell Williams, Kevin Gates, and Regina Spektor, this Rapid Fire Q&A offers a brilliant insight into the mind of one of Ireland's top talents.

This is the second video in a major series of Rapid Fire Q&As coming up over the weeks ahead. You can also look forward to videos from Pete Doherty, Griff, Bronagh Gallagher, THUMPER and more...

Watch James Vincent McMorrow answering our Rapid Fire questions below:

James Vincent McMorrow's new album, The Less I Knew, is out June 24. He plays 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin (today, April 20); The Limelight, Belfast (21); and Live At The Big Top, Limerick (22). See more live dates here.