Having toured America, gained legions of fans and supported massive stadium acts at home in Ireland, Hudson Taylor have come a long way since their days of busking on Grafton Street. The Blackrock brothers talk to Hot Press about why their stellar new EP, Feel It Again, marks the start of their most exciting chapter yet.

Elsewhere in the issue, Irish broadcaster, actress and model Laura Whitmore pens a searingly open account of sexism in the work/social space and the need for female empowerment; she writes about the #metoo movement, her own personal experiences, and why the routine abuse of women must stop.

On the music features front, Peter McGoran meets with Ireland's No. 1 dance act Le Galaxie, who talk about frantic studio energy, a summer of festivals, repealing the 8th, and taking on former Fight Like Apes singer May Kay as their newest member.

Paul Nolan meets with Graham Coxon, and the legendary guitarist discusses his brilliant soundtrack for Netflix's latest cult smash, all-star live jams with Gorillaz, and his groundbreaking adventures with Blur.

Irish metal icons Primordial stop by the Hot Press offices to discuss the group's huge international following, how he feels they've overcome the conservatism of the domestic music scene, and why he lives for the bands ferocious live performances.

Elsewhere in the magazine, we meets with Cork novelist Louise O'Neill for the book interview. Having written the zeitgeist-defining Asking For It, Louise's latest novel, Almost Love, confirms her status as one of Ireland's foremost contemporary authors.

In our film section, Roe McDermott meets Moe Dunford, the star of acclaimed Irish film Michael Inside, who talks about its powerful exploration of the failings of the Irish prison system.

On top of all that, we also have interviews with the likes of Andrew MK, Keywestand Mabel as well as all the usual previews, reviews and news that you'd expect from Hot Press, including coverage of the newest releases from The Hot Sprockets, David Byrne, Manic Street Preachers and more.