In the new issue: Oasis star on the cover of Hot Press ahead of their Live '25 Croke Park shows

One of the most hotly anticipated rock reunions of all time is officially underway – and as Oasis prepare to take their Live '25 tour to Dublin's Croke Park for two sold-out nights, we're bringing you a special new issue of Hot Press, featuring the Gallagher brothers as our cover stars...

In a major, 14-page feature inside the new issue – out now – you'll find exclusive insights into the band's extraordinary saga, as we take a deep-dive into the Hot Press archives.

We hear Liam and Noel's incredible story in their own words – from compelling conversations with HP over the decades – taking in the drama, bust-ups, superstar encounters, wild adventures and Irish family links. And, of course, some truly unforgettable, generation-defining music.

Oasis. Credit: Big Brother Recordings

Elsewhere in the new issue:

As he releases his fourth studio album Hopefully! – and gears up for his November 3Arena show – Loyle Carner chats with Caroline Kelly about fatherhood, tapping into his childlike wonder, his love for Dublin, and why his latest LP sounds rockier than ever.

Loyle Carner at Fairview Park. Copyright Jason Doherty.

Dave Lofts – probably the only musician to have opened for both Wolf Alice and The Wolfe Tones – discusses mental health, his spell in the Irish Army, Shane MacGowan, and bleeding for your fans with Stuart Clark...

As they release their debut album Happy Tears, Kilkenny indie-house duo 49th & Main – one of the most exciting Irish acts of recent times – discuss remaining creative throughout illness, their early days in Canada, imposter syndrome, AI, and exploring nostalgia in music.

49th & Main

Marking the 20th anniversary of the death of the deeply influential singer and song collector Frank Harte, a special collection, When Adam Was In Paradise, has been re-released – curated by his daughter Orla, and engineered by Dónal Lunny. We speak to Orla about the album, and her father’s phenomenal legacy – and Lankum’s Ian Lynch tells us how Frank's work sent him "down into the rabbit hole of traditional song..."

Almost three-and-a-half years since Russia launched its unjust, immoral invasion of Ukraine, Carlisle rockers Hardwicke Circus recently became the first UK or Irish band to undertake a tour of the country – and their extraordinary odyssey offers a unique insight into Ukraine's courage and resilience.

Part of a new wave of women artists who are killing it in the UK, AZIYA also stunned last month at the Mallorca Live Festival – where she told us all about punk heroes, A- List admirers, the BRIT School, modelling adventures and wild London nights out...

AZIYA

Riccardo Dwyer meets Dublin businessman Gareth Sheridan, whose Nasdaq-listed company, Nutriband, is using innovation to tackle to the US opioid crisis. But as the CEO explains, his remarkable journey was often a bumpy one...

First up in our stacked film and TV section, Paul Nolan hears from director Zach Cregger about his hugely awaited mystery-horror, Weapons. Plus, Stuart Clark meets Welcome To Wrexham star Humphrey Ker.

Leading the way in our bumper books section, Tim MacGabhann talks about The Black Pool, which chronicles his heroin use and eventual recovery. Plus legendary producer Arthur Baker discusses his star-studded memoir, Looking For The Perfect Beat...

Hot Press was deeply saddened by the death last month of Lord Henry Mount Charles, the man who put Slane Castle – and by extension Ireland – on the rock ‘n’ roll map during the 1980s when he brought Thin Lizzy to the banks of the Boyne. It’s a trick he repeated on numerous occasions, as we recall in a special tribute to Henry…

Alex Cunningham, Lord Henry Mountcharles and Niall Stokes in March 2019. Copyright Miguel Ruiz

You can also look forward to interviews with Matt Benson, Bikôkô, JACOTÉNE, Avenue 68, Throwing Snow x Daragh Fleming, Aoife Dunne, and more – as well as unmissable Hot Press reviews, previews and news...

This Oasis cover is expected to be snatched up fast – so don't miss out! The new issue of Hot Press is in shops now – and is available to order online below: