Tom Vaughan-Lawlor: On Maze, the IRA, and landing Hollywood blockbuster roles

Despite landing him in hot political water, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor couldn’t be prouder of his starring role in IRA prison breakout film, Maze. Love/Hate, the superstar-studded Avengers: Infinity War and Ellen Page are also up for discussion as he meets Stuart Clark

Cranberries man Noel Hogan releases new Mono Band EP

You can bag yourself a copy of Numan's Voice now!

The Hot Press Interview: Neil Lennon talks Celtic, Hibs, sectarianism and rock'n'roll

NEIL LENNON is well-qualified to be a part of TV3’s Champions League team having masterminded Celtic’s legendary win against Barca. Heady Parkhead nights, Oasis, Irvine Welsh, Brendan Rodgers, sectarianism and his current manager’s gig at Hibernian are all on the agenda as he talks footie ‘n’ rock ‘n’roll with STUART CLARK.

Noel Gallagher announces Who Built The Moon? album release + Irish shows

He also takes aim at Liam in his biog!

Noel Gallagher keeps the brotherly feud going!

Liam is "now tolerated simply as a potential organ donor for his more talented sibling"...

Happy Birthday to The Boss!

As Bruce turns 68, we recall a close encounter of the Springsteen kind in Paris...

Mic Christopher album gets vinyl release on what would have been his 48th birthday

Read Hot Press' tribute to the legendary Bronx-born, Dublin-residing singer...

Neil Lennon talks Oasis, Celtic, Anthony Stokes, Irvine Welsh & Stiff Little Fingers in the new Hot Press!

Brace yourself for the mother of all rock 'n' footie interviews!

The Script talk Stormzy, Lemmy, Trump and their newly released album Freedom Child

“Good is the enemy of great,” says DANNY O’DONOGHUE as he explains how The Script have rebooted themselves with their new album, Freedom Child. Also on the agenda as he shares a sticky bun with STUART CLARK are David Bowie, Lemmy, Stormzy, Donald Trump and HRM, The Queen.

Hot Press meets the man behind hilarious Irish superhero spoof, The Middle Finger

SÉAMUS HANLY tells STUART CLARK how he begged, borrowed and possibly stole to make his superhero movie spoof, The Middle Finger, which has been picked up by low-budget gods, Troma Entertainment.

A Glove Supreme: Interview with The Drummer and the Keeper director Nick Kelly

The debut feature from Fat Lady Sings man Nick Kelly is a by turns funny and dark exploration of mental illness- and the science of penalty-saving!

Brilliant first night at the Irish Craft Beer Festival!

For obvious reasons, we didn't get to all 40-plus of the stands but here are a few recommended tipples to get you started, plus details of Friday's Hop Press Talks!

24-Hour Breitbarty People? What the far-right listen to

Having been told where to stick their Depeche Mode records by Dave Gahan, the alt-right has concocted its own fashwave movement, as well as enjoying some old-school white power punk and Confederate flag-waving country.

Ana Liffey Drug Project report 'highly productive' weekend at Electric Picnic

Festival organiser, Melvin Benn, has spoken to Hot Press about the possibility of drug testing at the event.

The Irish Craft Beer Festival starts on Thursday in the RDS

STUART CLARK previews the Atlantic-straddling array of breweries heading to Dublin 4 this weekend!

COUNTDOWN TO ELECTRIC PICNIC: John Connors on Cardboard Gangsters and diversity in Irish film

The Chatroom-bound John Connors talks Mayweather/McGregor, spudhead Irish families and the urgent need for more diversity in Irish film with Stuart Clark.

Hot Flavours: Our Tastes and Tipples of the Fortnight

Gin & Tonic sausages, North African lamb, Tibetan treats, Kíla and a lager loving Czech football team are all on this fortnight’s menu.

COUNTDOWN TO ELECTRIC PICNIC: We meet The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon

It’s all Bonaparte of the job (ouch!) as Neil Hannon talks to Stuart Clark about Glen Campbell, Bowie, pork life and The Divine Comedy’s Napoleonic conquests.

Garry Tallent, from the E Street Band, talks Jack White, Chuck Berry, and his first solo record

The National's Bryce Dessner talks about the Irish artists on their new album and bringing Bon Iver to Cork

Not content with bringing the rest of The National with him, Bryce Desssner has Lisa Hannigan and Justin Vernon lined-up for this year’s Sounds From A Safe Harbour extravaganza in Cork.

Hot Press talks to Bethany Black, star of new trans-themed film Tuesday Night

The Lancashire actress also talks about her parallel career as a stand-up, appearing in Doctor Who and why Donald J. Trump is Arsehole-In-Chief.

Hot Flavours: Our Tastes and Tipples of the Fortnight - Never Mind The Nutribollocks

Craft beer, Hong Kong chicken, Nepalese curries & dietary myth debunking are all on this fortnight’s menu.

Sanctuary director Len Collin talks disability perceptions and tackling the taboo

A brilliant new Irish film, Sanctuary, highlights the rights of people with intellectual disabilities to enjoy full sexual relationships. Director Len Collin talks to Stuart Clark about breaking the taboo, and his flatulent claim to EastEnders fame!

Valkyrien star Sven Nordin talks about the latest crime drama coming from Norway

A secret hospital in an old bomb shelter is the setting for Valkyrien, a dystopian nightmare of a thriller starring SVEN NORDIN who also talks to STUART CLARK about starring alongside John Lydon and Steve Van Zandt.

Hot Press Tastes and Tipples of the Fortnight - Up All Night To Get Bucky

Curious brews, Stiff Little Fingers & Malay street food are all on this fortnight’s menu.

The U2 Covers - No. 32: 'Love Bombing With U2'

Stuart Clark spoke to Bono back in 2004, when the singer was on fighting form following the release of How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb.

Hot Press meets the director behind gripping Irish crime drama Cardboard Gangsters

Few films have managed to grip, gouge and garrote the Irish imagination like Cardboard Gangsters, which confirms John Connors as one of our best actors. Writer and director Mark O’Connor talks to Stuart Clark about art imitating life – and vice versa! – in Darndale.

Longitude Special: Stormzy Profile and an Interview with his Manager, Tobe Onwuka

Kanye, Elton John, Robert Plant, Wiley and Jeremy Corbyn feature as Stormzy's friend and manager, Tobe Onwuka, reveals the inside story of how the Longitude headliner has become THE FIRST grime superstar.

Hot Press talks to the star of the new Dutch mob drama Black Widow

Our new favourite mob drama is Black Widow, a Dutch show starring Monic Hendrickx who gives yer’ Pacinos and De Niros a serious run for their money.

Steve Van Zandt talks about his journey with Bruce & the E Street Band and going solo once again

STEVE VAN ZANDT was busy helping Bruce record Darkness On The Edge Of Town when the first Hot Press came out. He recalls it's not always easy gestation, wishes us happy birthday and looks forward to his upcoming visit to Dublin with his Disciples Of Soul. Interview: STUART CLARK

Hot Flavours: Our Tastes and Tipples of the Fortnight

Stuart Clark brings you a 40th birthday feast of gin, beer, muffins, Hawaiian fish salad & spit-roasted hog.

Bowie Remembered: Angie Bowie reflects on the career of the rock legend for our 40th Anniversary

David Bowie has been an enduring presence throughout Hot Press’ 40 years on Planet Rock. We talk to his ex-wife, Angie, about the making of a legend and the documentary paying tribute to one of his closest musical allies, Mick Ronson.

Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beer Holder

Stuart Clark apologises to his arteries and discovers the joys of bacon donuts and beer!

We meet the woman behind IFTA-nominated drama Tomato Red

Several stars are born and pigs allowed to run amok in Tomato Red, Juanita Wilson’s IFTA-nominated journey into the dark, rust bucket heart of America.

Shine on you crazy diamond! The full Hot Press Interview with Kasabian's Tom Meighan

Never mind watching your Ps and Qs, Kasabian’s TOM MEIGHAN is a rock star of the old school who treats Stuart Clark to a 1000mph discourse on Serge, Bowie, Macca, Noel, Mani, The Ramones, mental health and lots, lots more!

Manic In The Streets: Manic Street Preachers look back on 30 years in the business

Having survived everything that’s been thrown at them, the Manic Street Preachers are having the time of their rock n’ roll lives. Their new documentary, upcoming album, Séamus Coleman, Richey Edwards and headlining at Indiependence are all on the menu as Nicky Wire talks to Stuart Clark...

There's A Chiller On The Loose: Actress Niamh Algar talks all things horror

An Irish film of immense scariness, Without Name showcases the abundant talents of NIAMH ALGAR who talks horror, historical epics and Scarlett Johansson with STUART CLARK.

Hot Flavours: Our Tastes and Tipples of the Fortnight

An international food festival is heading to Limerick, plus culinary adventures of the Dylan McGrath kind!

Remembering 'Fab' Vinny Hanley

As Tipp FM prepares to pay Easter Monday tribute to one of the Premier County's favourite sons, we recall his ZZ Top-playing MT-USA glory days...

Hot Flavours: Our Tastes and Tipples of the Fortnight

A new law allowing Irish breweries to sell beer in their own taprooms moved another step closer this month. Stuart Clark reports.

Quilty Pleasures: Stuart Clark meets pop duo Apella

Hot Flavours: Our Tastes and Tipples of the Fortnight

Musically inclined beer festivals, designer whiskey, sweet beet hummus & the GastroGays are all on this fortnight’s menu.

From Despair To Where? - Keith Donald Recounts A Life in Music

A celebrated sax-player who’s worked with Christy Moore, Van Morrison and Rory Gallagher, Keith Donald's extraordinary one-man show recalls not just his musical exploits, but also his encounters with alcoholism, paramilitaries and the Irish Special Branch.

The Best Years of Our Lives: Director Daniel Gordon talks about his new George Best documentary

For many, George Best is the finest player to have ever pulled on a red or green jersey. Almost as devastating as his right-foot, though, were the demons that derailed his career. Both facets of his life are explored by Daniel Gordon in his All By Himself documentary.

Smells Like Green Spirit - The Full Robbie Henshaw Interview

No longer “the new Brian O’Driscoll”, ROBBIE HENSHAW is among the first names on the team-sheets for Leinster and Ireland – and also hopes to star for the Lions when they go to New Zealand this summer. The All Blacks, winning the Six Nations, music and dog-sitting are all on the agenda when Stuart Clark joins him on his and Jordi Murphy’s sofa.

Killer Designer Drugs Have Arrived in Ireland: State of the Nation Report

Stuart Clark looks at the new heroin-mimicking opiate linked to a recent Cork death, and separately, hears why fears about medically supervised injecting rooms being introduced here are unfounded.

Meet the new King of Nordic Noir, Stefan Ahnhem

He may look harmless, but former Wallander screenwriter STEFAN AHNHEM is as bloodthirsty as crime novelists get. The Scandi bestseller talks cockroaches, national stereotypes and Depeche

Six Nations: Robbie Henshaw on Ireland's chances this year

Ahead of Ireland's first Six Nations international with Scotland tomorrow, we chatted to Robbie Henshaw about the nation's prospects for the competition.

Margo Price talks country music, Snoop Dogg and jail time

Country’s next big thing is a Snoop-loving, Trump-hating former jailbird, whose burgeoning fan club includes Jack White. Stuart Clark meets the remarkable Margo Price.

Our Man In Havana - When Manic Street Preachers performed for Fidel Castro

Stuart Clark hopped a plane to Havana in February 2001 to see the Manic Street Preachers perform in front of Fidel Castro. Along with Nicky Wire and James Dean Bradfield, he recalls what was going down at the time in Cuba.

Stephen Kenny talks Dundalk success and the view from the dugout

Not content with making it three league titles in a row, Dundalk embarked on a history-making European campaign, which resulted in Ireland call-ups for two of their players. Manager Stephen Kenny talks team tactics and coruscating indie rock anthems with Stuart Clark.

Moment of Ruth - The Rise and Rise of Ruth Negga

Having captivated America with her co-starring role in Loving, Limerick actress Ruth Negga is among the bookies' favourite to win a Best Actress Oscar in February. Stuart Clark charts her dramatic rise.

An Interview With New Order's Peter Hook

From Glaswegian riots to internecine court battles, New Order's is one of the great rock'n'roll stories. Stuart Clark meet the man who spares no blushes telling it....

Drug Report: Altered States of America

It wasn’t just the execrable Donald Trump that tens of millions of Americans voted for, with marijuana referenda passed on both coasts.

President Michael D. Higgins pays tribute to Leonard Cohen

The pair previously met in Dublin

Marijuana joins Trump as Tuesday night's big winner in the US

Massachusetts, Nevada, Maine and California have all said "yes" to its recreational use.

Lisa Hannigan & Pixie Geldof lead the Other Voices 2016 charge

All The Small Things: An Interview with Harry Shearer

Dublin-bound with his singer wife Judith Owen, Harry Shearer talks This Is Spinal Tap, The Simpsons, Saturday Night Live and warmongering US presidential candidates with Stuart Clark who resists the temptation to stick a cucumber down his Y-fronts.

Together in Electro Dreams: An Interview with Wolfgang Flür

Part of the classic Kraftwerk line-up that wowed Bowie and kickstarted hip hop, the RDS-bound Wolfgang Flür is still making wonderfully innovative music.

The Battle for the Heart and Soul of Texas

Normally a Republican stronghold, Texas has become one of the fiercest Presidential battlegrounds, with Donald Trump's lead over Hillary Clinton rapidly dwindling. Alt-right talk show hosts, errant libertarians and Satan himself star in an election story worthy of the great Hunter S. himself.

New Alabama 3 album, Blues, out today

Brian Jones, Amy Winehouse, David Bowie & Lemmy are paid tribute to on the lead single

Inside the Box: Hate Expectations

Our man on the sofa, Stuart Clark, looks forward to Netflix’s new Ugly Betty-style comedy

Darkness on the Edge of Town

Bruce Springsteen has spent his whole life battling with depression.

Pussy Riot, Nada Surf, Pete Burns, Flaming Lips & John Prine star in Free Music Friday

Heroes In Hiding, Marc O'Reilly, Drive-By Truckers & Run The Jewels supply the back-up!

Definitely Mayo: Hot Press recalls its close encounters with Oasis

They may be the Kings Of Britpop, but Oasis’ roots lie firmly in Ireland. As the band’s Supersonic documentary hits the big-screen, Stuart Clark, relives the magical moments Hot Press has had with the Gallaghers.

Two Door Cinema Club, The Last Shadow Puppets & Alan Partridge star in Free Music Friday

Quality tuneage is also provided by Auxiliary Phoenix, Action Bronson & Flaming Lips

Ruth Negga appears on the Hollywood Reporter cover

Vogue are also tipping the Dubliner to become a Prada muse.

LISTEN: Alan Partridge blasts Noel Edmonds in his new book, Nomad

The North Norfolk Digital star is sparing no blushes as he puts his beloved Britain to rights.

The Stones, Dylan, Neil Young, We Cut Corners & Macca star in Free Music Friday (On A Monday!)

We've also side-orders of Hayley Bonar, Gucci Mane, Jack White & The Radio Dept.

The Stones, Dylan, Neil Young, We Cut Corners & Macca star in Free Music Friday (On A Monday!)

We've also side-orders of Hayley Bonar, Gucci Mane, Jack White & The Radio Dept.

Calling all promoters; Steve Van Zandt wants to play Dublin!

Bruce's right-hand man is getting his Disciples of Soul back together

WATCH: New Cronin single + upcoming Irish and UK dates

Waterboy Steve Wickham & Shane MacGowan both guest on the parent album

The best things Noel and Liam Gallagher have said to Hot Press!

As we get ready to unleash our Definitely Mayo (ouch!) retrospective, here are the chaps giving us exceedingly good quote...

WATCH: Carly Simon okays 'You're So Vain' to be used as anti-Trump attack ad

Saturday Night Live are also giving the American Mr. Pussy a hard time

Donal Lunny, John Spillane & Frankie Gavin among the folk royalty playing Magistorium

A new Dublin venue, on the site of the old McGonagles in Sth. Anne Street, will put a strong emphasis on Irish music

Billy Connolly announces Irish double

Belfast & Dublin are both in for visits next February.

Drake announces Dublin 3Arena show

The superstar rapper is over next February.

Kevin Barry, Lisa McInerney, John Kelly & Sinéad Gleeson to feature in Winter Papers

The seasonal annual will be hitting shelves before Christmas.

Sharon Horgan wins big at the IFTA TV Awards

Pat Kenny was the Lifetime Achievement recipient at last night's gala affair in Dublin.

Radio Ulster, Sean Moncrieff, RedFM and Radio Kerry among the big PPI Award winners

The four Hall of Fame inductees include Dave Fanning

Coldplay sell-out Croker; what other big acts could be on the way to Ireland?

AC/DC, Snow Patrol, Metallica, Leonard Cohen & U2 are some of the names being bandied around...

New rock 'n' rum joint opens in Rathmines

Jerry Fish is among the first acts to climb aboard The Bowery

Bruce Springsteen, Bon Iver, Lisa Hannigan, NOFX & Bruno Mars star in Free Music Friday

L7, The Ruts DC, James Vincent McMorrow & Neil Hannon are among the supporting cast!

Grainne Seoige launches diamond business in New York

The RTÉ star was in the Big Apple for International Bridal Fashion Week.

WATCH: Walking On Cars debut their 'Don't Mind Me' video

U2 fans might recognise the location!

LISTEN: Bell X1 premiere 'Fake Memory'

There's also an album, pop-up shop & free gig to look forward to next week!

U2 mock Donald Trump at San Francisco gig

U2 passed on a message to the Republican candidate from the Irish people...

WATCH: First trailer for the L7 documentary

Shirley Manson & Krist Novoselic are among those paying tribute to the riot grrrls

WATCH: Grimes debuts four new videos

They were recorded guerrilla-style on tour.

LISTEN: Lady Gaga premieres 'Million Reasons'

We've also got footage of her Dive Bar tour stop-off in Nashville.

Graham Lineman & Sharon Horgan commissioned to write Motherland series

Which is excellent news for the two million who tuned into the pilot!

DOWNLOAD: Bruce Springsteen talks Catholicism, Asbury Park & musical identity in radio interview

It's a must-listen for Boss fans!

Primal Scream announce Limerick gig

They're gracing the Big Top in November.

Planxty compile new retrospective

Between The Jigs And Reels includes a treasure trove of rarities.

Hot Press favourite Heron & Grey bags its first Michelin star

The intimate Blackrock restaurant was one of the Best Newcomers in our Best Of Dublin special