In the new dual-cover issue: A special tribute to Glen Hansard – and Gurriers come out shouting in our Student Special

As the Irish music community continues to come to terms with the loss of Glen Hansard, we're bringing you a powerful new cover, and a special tribute to an all-time great...

In our tribute, we revisit a classic 2012 interview from the Hot Press archives – and hear further tributes from friends and collaborators, who share their memories of the Irish music icon.

Glen Hansard at Dublin's Vicar Street in 2016. Credit: Kathrin Baumbach

As part of this unmissable new Student Special Issue, we're also proud to present a second cover, starring Gurriers.

Ahead of the release of their brilliant new opus Nobody’s Coming To Save You, the Dublin five-piece discuss the album’s fascinating array of musical and literary influences, political upheaval, the apocalyptic tenor of the times, and more, with a rapt Will Russell.

Gurriers. Copyright Saoirse McAllorum/hotpress.com

Elsewhere in the new issue:

With colleges around the country throwing open their gates once again, we're bringing you a must-read Student Special – featuring guides, tips, recommendations and more, to help you make the most of this exciting new chapter.

As Irish Music Month returns, we're giving you an exciting insight into what this brilliant initiative of Hot Press and the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland involves – featuring contributions from some of the many fantastic acts who have taken part over the years...

Dublin's Gilla Band discuss incorporating techno influences on their barnstorming new album Pugnello, being compared to The Velvet Underground, and the musical they almost wrote about Michael Owen.

Gilla Band. Credit: El Hardwick

Award-winning author Donal Ryan discusses his latest novel Where Are The Kings, his ideal of manhood, and why he's had enough of Irish literature flogging Ireland.

Having met at BRIT School, Man/Woman/Chainsaw have just released Cannonball, an album which goes from the proverbial whisper to a scream. They talk happy accidents, screamo Bee Gees covers, regrettable swearing incidents and lots more...

Man/Woman/Chainsaw. Credit: Charlie & Charlie

In a particularly stacked film section, Paul Nolan talks to legendary director Ridley Scott about his new post-apocalyptic thriller The Dog Stars, and also meets the movie's stars Jacob Elordi and Josh Brolin.

Plus, Roe McDermott discusses The Incomer with Domhnall Gleeson.

Jacob Elordi and Josh Brolin in The Dog Stars. Photo by Fabio Lovino. © 2026 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved

And that's just a taste of what you can expected from this essential new issue – en route to shops now, and available to order online below: