Moody cover shots were the order of the day back in 1989. Check out Enya (moody in a field), Def Leppard (moody on a beach) Elvis Costello (moody with a guitar), and Madonna (moody and scantily clad); with the moody trophy going to Jim Kerr (moody in the wilderness).

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And the prize for most unexpected cover star goes to.... Margaret Thatcher. No, really! And we've got The Pogues, Rory Gallagher, Nanci Griffith, Keith Richards, Fleetwood Mac and Zig and Zag, interviewed by Mr Graham Linehan!

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HP celebrates 10 years in print! Cover stars include the weird (Anne Doyle and Pope John Paul – although not together, obviously) and the wonderful (U2, Bryan Ferry, Elvis, Madonna and The Boss).

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The great and the good where out in force for a rockin' night with live performances by The Flaws, Talulah Does The Hula and Vengeance And The Panther Queen

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The band that are trying to make prog-rock (and Queen) cool again returned to Dublin and played a storming set at The O2

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The launch of Concern's 'Dear President Obama' book which compiles the best entrants to the writing competition which ran in association with Hot Press Magazine. For more on the launch click here

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A look back at this years covers to date featuring Barak Obama, Lady Gaga, U2, The Script, AC/DC and more

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Artist impression of the proposed new venue for Tipperary

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Billy Joe and co. make a triumphant return to Ireland and we were ringside for all the action

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26th June 2009 Noooooooooo.  It’s true. Today is our last ‘cast. We’re off for the summer with our friends from Justice Thumbs - hitching our way around Ireland for charity. The Justice guys join us on the show to tell us more, Brian shares his new girl-gazing game called 20/20 and we also look forward to the [...] Related posts:

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19th June 2009 We’re all foxy and flirty this week and worried things might be going too far.  After all, when does a friendship between two guys become a bromance? With gay being the new straight is this OK? Dara and Brian ease it out. Also in studio, the band supporting Elliot Minor next week, Fox Avenue.  [...] Related posts:

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12th July 2009 What have you acomplished with your life? One guy has set the world record for self pleasuring and we have the story! In studio are this years Oxegen stars Home Star Runner who we last saw supporting Fall Out Boy and they fall big time for our “burger” scam. And we find out [...] Related posts:

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On our new cover, we capture the meeting of Irish music industry outsiders Laura Izibor and Mundy. And now we've got special video footage documenting their success. We catch Laura back at her school in Dublin, while Mundy's off walking his dogs in the wilds of Ireland.

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Check out the latest batch of videos produced by the budding directorial talent at the Tisch School of Arts in New York....

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Following their round-table interview at the annual Hot Press Summit, some of Ireland's top musical celebrities tell us about their 2008...

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All the thrills and spills from the Hot Press Chat Room at Electric Picnic 2008 ...

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As The Blizzards prepare to release album number two, presented for your pleasure is the video for new single 'Trust Me I'm A Doctor'.

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Currently on tour in support of The Kooks, Brighton fivepiece The Rivers play some exclusive live tracks for hotpress.com

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The video for the new single from the forthcoming album VOL IV: Johnny Pyro and the Dance of Evil

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LA electropop duo Uh Huh Her talk to hotpress.com ahead of their recent Dublin gig, and explain why they consider themselves 'a baby band'.

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Check out StarLittleThing's Scott Altman-directed video for their new single 'This Is My Life'.

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The Dirty Epics' debut album is on the way - check out the first single 'The Cure', plus a remix and video!

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Check out the latest video from the Eyebrowy crew for the Bright New Sounds competition...

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Black Francis' chaotic St. Stephen's Green appearance is quickly becoming the stuff of legend. See what he had to say to Hot Press' Roisin Dwyer and Elaine Hughes beforehand.

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Have a listen to our exclusive playlist of some of our favourite Northern acts who are appearing on July 25 at the small but massive Glasgowbury festival in Draperstown, County Derry.

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Have a listen to The Last Tycoons' lead single from their upcoming debut album, due out this September.

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Hot Press – in association with Cork 96Fm – introduce a prime selection of juicy cuts from nine of Cork's finest acts.

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Check out the new Super Extra Bonus Party track – the first cut from their album Night Horses, with special guest vocalist Cadence Weapon.

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We've gone red, white and blue for the new issue of Hot Press, with a tonne of special US-inspired content and to celebrate we've got Ani DiFranco's commemorative song November 4 to listen to here.

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