Inside the new flip-cover issue of Hot Press: Starring Bob Geldof and The Boomtown Rats – plus Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere

Two generation-transcending music icons are saluted in the brand new issue of Hot Press – with our front cover marking 50 years of The Boomtown Rats, and our special flip-cover celebrating the release of the highly anticipated Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere...

As one of the greatest bands to ever come out of this country ramp up their 50th birthday celebrations, Bob Geldof talks to Stuart Clark about The Boomtown Rats’ rock ‘n’ roll awakening, parachuting into London’s riotous punk scene and causing riots of their own; his friendship with Sinéad O’Connor; and why he feels a kinship with KNEECAP and Fontaines D.C.

Plus, he tells us why he considered running for the presidency and gives us his thoughts on Trump, Putin and Charlie Kirk.

The Boomtown Rats at All Together Now on August 3rd, 2025. Copyright Trevor McGrath/Hotpress.com

On our flip-cover, meanwhile, we dive into Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere – which chronicles the making of Bruce Springsteen's stripped-back '82 classic Nebraska – and hear from the feature film's director Scott Cooper and star Jeremy Allen White.

Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen in SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Elsewhere in the new issue:

Oscar-winning star Cillian Murphy and Little Simz discuss their stunning new drama Steve, in which a team of teachers attempt to mentor a group of troubled boys.

Steve. Cr. Robert Viglasky/Netflix © 2025.

After a mega few months of festival slots and big record deals, SPRINTS sit down with Riccardo Dwyer to discuss the politics, poetry and noise that formed their smashing sophomore album, All That Is Over.

The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon discusses his masterful new album Rainy Sunny Afternoon, soundtracking Hollywood smash Wonka, and collaborating with Robbie Williams.

Fresh from the release of their new album Altar, NewDad chat to Lucy O'Toole about identity, first holy communions, their "totally random" success in China, and flying the flag for Galway on the Coachella '26 line-up.

NewDad. Photo credit: Peter Eason Daniels.

With Bohemian FC's women's team having enjoyed a bumper year, including reaching the upcoming FAI Cup Final, Paul O'Mahony meets members of the team, plus manager Alban Hysa, to find out what they're putting in the water around Dalymount Park...

Irish pop juggernaut Gavin James discusses buying pubs, ancient accordions, and why he’s feeling so grateful on his new album Goldrush.

Having written for a variety of massive stars, including Niall Horan, One Direction and Britney Spears, RuthAnne has now penned a hugely compelling guide to navigating the industry, It’s Not Just A Song. She discusses both the book and her brilliant new album, The Moment.

Paul Nolan does a deep dive on Nine Inch Nails' brilliant score for Tron: Ares, which has added to the movie's buzz as one of the year's major cinematic events.

Ahead of the release of her debut solo album, Perrie, former Little Mix member Perrie Edwards chats about Dublin buskers, live orchestras, being a Katseye fangirl, and finding humour in chaos.

The cast of RTÉ comedy-drama The Walsh Sisters discuss bringing Marian Keyes’ much-loved novels to the screen.

The Walsh Sisters. Photo: Enda Bowe

Having previously made a TV documentary series about the Sophie Toscan du Plantier murder, Jim Sheridan is now hitting the big screen with his Re:creation imagining of what would have happened if chief suspect Ian Bailey had gone to trial here. Joined by co-writer David Merriman, he talks to Stuart Clark about the making of the movie, the new information they’ve uncovered and why he firmly believes Bailey is not guilty.

With their debut album, Tuesday Paper Club, and a busy run of Irish dates on the way, Scottish five-piece Brògeal discuss "reclaiming the culture", recording in the UK's most remote studio, and their love of Kilkee, Co. Clare.

At 61, Counting Crows’ frontman Adam Duritz is more content than ever, with a stable home life, a devoted partner and his best album in years, Butter Miracle: The Complete Sweets. Ahead of his band's 3Arena show this month, Duritz discusses art, love and Donald Trump.

Counting Crows' Adam Duritz

In this month's Frontlines section, artist and Dublin City Councillor Mannix Flynn discusses his exhibition ‘Nobody Could Hear The Music’, which highlights the dark history of the Artane Boys Band amid calls for them to change their name. We also sit down with UK-based Palestinian poet, author and activist Shahd Karaeen, who tells us about her Peace Is The Song events; her time in Cork; and how her work has been informed by both her childhood in East Jerusalem and her experiences as a domestic abuse survivor.

You'll also find fascinating interviews with Pale Waves, Niall McNamee, The Fynches, Madra Salach, Pebbledash, David Nihill, I Swear director Kirk Jones and star Robert Aramayo, and much more...

So don't miss out! Pick up your copy of the new flip-cover issue of Hot Press in shops this week, or order online below: