Bon Iver, Lisa Hannigan, Flying Lotus and Orbital all feature, as does the incredible Cork musician Eion French (AKA Talos) who gives us an in-depth interview.

Everything you need to know ahead of the three day event can be found in the latest issue, including who you should see, why you should be excited for the new "100% Irish Artists" stage, why the Comedy Stage is the best one yet, and, of course, an update on the longstanding Hot Press Speakeasy, which will once again welcome a host of the festival's top acts.

Elsewhere in the new issue, Olaf Tyaransen takes a stand with Damien Dempsey, who is getting set to release his seventh studio album Soulsun. He talk working with Imelda May and Dido, possible duets with Morrissey, and occasional battles with depression.

We also pay tribute to rock hero Chris Cornell, catch up with Blondie in Tribeca, and meet the star of Wonder Woman, Israeli actress Gal Gadot.

The Hot Press Interview this issue sees Jason O'Toole go one-on-one with SIPTU boss Jack O'Connor, who argues that the centre left needs to come together if it's to stand a chance against the rise of the right.

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