In our new issue of Hot Press (out today, Thursday June 5), we meet legendary singer, actor and screenwriter Nick Cave. The Aussie star chats candidly about his latest album, the excellent Push The Sky Away, and reveals how he's looking forward to catching up with his oul pal Shane MacGowan at Body & Soul fest!

This flip cover also gives Dublin singer Katie Laffan her 'Big Break'; the 17-year-old won our recent competition, run in association with ALCATEL ONE TOUCH, and as such - graces the new cover alongside Mr. Cave!

Elsewhere, we catch up with punk icon John Lydon, who waxes lyrical on everything from religion and his decision not to boycott China, to his love of the Stone Roses and of course - Father Ted.

We also speak to Dublin act Kodaline, LA crooner Miguel, Waterford band O Emperor, and Irish director Neil Jordan.

Over in Critical Mass meanwhile, we've reviewed albums by Mount Kimbie, Beady Eye, Alice In Chains, Austra and Bell X1, and live performances from Forbidden Fruit, Blur, Iron & Wine and A$AP Rocky...

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