Culture
06 Jun 24

In the new issue: Doja Cat, blk. and Becky Hill star in our Longitude Three-Cover Special

The new issue of Hot Press features Doja Cat, Becky Hill, blk., Jazzy, James Vincent McMorrow, Paul Weller, Kevin Barry, Aurora, Geek Girl, Joan Collins TD, the Beach Boys documentary, Obskür, Daire, Silver Branch, Fräulein and more...

As we gear up for an epic weekend of Longitude action, we're thrilled to present a brand new issue of Hot Press, featuring a special triple whammy of covers – starring Doja Cat, blk. and Becky Hill!

First up, with Doja Cat set to perform a hotly anticipated headlining set, Will Russell explores the pop superstar's thrilling trajectory. Then, we talk to Irish dance maestro blk. about his global DJing adventures – while Lucy O'Toole meets dance-pop queen Becky Hill.

As part of our Longitude Special, you can also expect interviews with even more of the acts on the star-studded line-up, including Jazzy, Obskür, and Daire. Plus, we round up all the unmissable action at Marlay Park, ahead of the big weekend...

Jazzy. Copyright Miguel Ruiz.

Elsewhere in the issue:

On the eve of the release his seventh album Wide Open, Horses, James Vincent McMorrow discusses formative years, major highs, rocky lows and his remarkable creative process, as he guides Will Russell through his extraordinary life in music...

The iconic Paul Weller discusses his latest album, the brilliant 66, which features lyrical contributions from the likes of Noel Gallagher, Bobby Gillespie and more...

If it’s a psychedelic trip through the American frontier you’re after, look no further than Kevin Barry's new “western with a Cork accent”, The Heart In Winter. He talks psilocybin, brothels, messy bedroom practices, culture war bollocks, trigger warnings and lots more with Stuart Clark...

Norwegian pop star Aurora on how her new album, What Happened To The Heart?, addresses the tumultuous times we live in...

Aurora

Elected to the Dáil three times since 2011, Joan Collins has campaigned consistently against policies that put markets before people. But there is precious little in the public domain that would explain what really drives her. It is, we thought, time to find out…

Director Frank Marshall, and band members Mike Love and Bruce Johnston, discuss the new Disney+ documentary on one of the most successful and influential groups of all time, The Beach Boys...

And that's just for starters! You'll also find interviews with Richard Hawley, Wallows, Paul Casey, Silver Branch, Ro Yourell, Fräulein, Geek Girl and many more – plus all the essential reviews, previews and news...