Brilliant Hot Press covers are just like buses – you wait a whole month for one, and then three come along at once. Or four, if you count our special flip-cover...

As part of our Triple Cover Special Issue, we're thrilled to present our iconic cover stars Blur, Ireland's Women's World Cup Squad, and the late, great Christy Dignam. You'll also find the brilliant Barbie on the flip-cover of each, in the run-up to the release of the summer's most eagerly anticipated film.

First up is Blur! Back with their latest masterwork, The Ballad Of Darren, the Britpop heroes talk reinvention, Irish memories, ’90s chaos, Elvis, The Pogues and a whole lot more...

With Ireland set to make their hotly awaited tournament debut, we preview the Women's World Cup – featuring analysis, predictions and exclusive interviews with Vera Pauw and more...

Few musicians have been as adored in their own country as Christy Dignam, the Aslan singer whose death last month prompted an avalanche of tributes. Hot Press offers up its own with a look back at his remarkable career – with a classic 1988 interview in which his Finglas roots shone through; and a previously unpublished 2019 chat with Christy that memorably reeled in the years...

Christy Dignam. Credit: Kathrin Baumbach

Barbie is glitter-bombing her way into cinemas this month. Roe McDermott explores the marketing, design, diverse casting and soundtrack set to make Greta Gerwig’s film the most fun movie of the year...

Elsewhere in the issue:

After scoring her first No.1 album with The Good Witch, West Sussex star Maisie Peters discusses Joan Didion, her favourite Irish artists, and being on the roster of Ed Sheeran’s record label...

As they continue to make history on both the Irish and UK charts, Dublin duo Belters Only talk openly about success, loss, pressure, friendship, their frustrations with the city’s nightlife, and writing and producing Jazzy's hit 'Giving Me'.

Belters Only. Copyright Miguel Ruiz.

Thirteen years on since Republic Of Loose released their last album, former frontman Mik Pyro returns with his powerful debut solo LP, Exit Pyro. He talks hip-hop, folk, family, Rory Gallagher, and Catholic self-loathing...

Leicester star Mahalia has curated a soulful second album, filled with epic collaborations and silky smooth vocals. We sat down with the singer-songwriter to grill her on SZA, iconic R&B moments, calling out powerful people and more...

Black Mirror has returned with another batch of zeitgeist-defining dystopian tales. Paul Nolan meets creator Charlie Brooker, and stars Kate Mara and Josh Hartnett, to discuss the show’s hotly anticipated sixth series...

Lucinda Williams – one of the greatest rock n’ roll song writers and record makers there is – has just released the appropriately titled Stories From A Rock N Roll Heart. It’s a strong recovery from a run of luck that would have knocked anyone down. “You write down some lines and that turns into a song,” she tells Pat Carty...

Lucinda Williams at Vicar Street. January 25th, 2023. Copyright Abigail Ring/ hotpress.com

And that's just for starters! Much more awaits you in the new issue of Hot Press – including interviews, previews, reviews, news and more. So don't miss out! Take your pick of our Triple Cover Special stars – in shops now, and available to order online below...