Music and movie magic abound this month, as we proudly present our special new flip-cover issue – starring Irish legends-in-the-making Amble, as well as the director and all-star cast of the acclaimed, genre-bending new thriller Sinners.

First up in the new issue (out now!) are Amble – who, with their debut Reverie album out next month, some massive Irish shows coming up, and Hozier taking them on tour with him in the States, are having the time of their musical lives right now. They sit down with Stuart Clark to talk celebrity admirers, pinch-me moments, making people cry, authenticity, and Adolescence...

Then, with the action-packed epic Sinners about to hit cinemas, Roe McDermott meets superstar director Ryan Coogler and all-star cast – including Michael B. Jordan – to discuss the highly anticipated new movie.

Elsewhere in the issue:

Resplendent in his The Simpsons Xmas jammies, Pete Doherty sits down to discuss his cracking new album Felt Better Alive, parenthood, religion, his burgeoning love affair with traditional Irish music and The Libertines’ holographic adventures.

Peter Doherty. Credit: Roger Sargent

As Elton John and Brandi Carlile launch their new album Who Believes In Angels?, they discuss family, friendship, studio temper tantrums and lots more.

Ahead of their upcoming Irish shows – and the release of the fantastic Make ‘em Laugh, Make ‘em Cry, Make ‘em Wait – Stereophonics frontman Kelly Jones chats about his myriad influences, David Bowie, and the Stones.

Three-and-a-half years on from her Mercury Prize-nominated Prioritise Pleasure, Self Esteem is back with the powerful A Complicated Woman. The artist also known as Rebecca Lucy Taylor reflects on success, self-doubt, and the current pop landscape with Lucy O'Toole.

Self Esteem

As he prepares to kick off his eagerly anticipated Beyond The Backyard Tour with a run of Irish shows, Castlederg-raised country star Gareth discusses going viral, and staying true to his roots.

With Ghost set to unleash the powers of hell on their new Skeletá album, mainman Tobias Forge talks to Stuart Clark about the band’s new spiritual leader Papa V Perpetua, his creative process, boozy days out in Dublin, saying “goodbye” to Ozzy and the geopolitical mess we’re in.

Ghost

Co. Down singer songwriter Ryan McMullan candidly discusses overcoming personal struggles on his stellar debut album Redesign, working with Ed Sheeran on his new EP, and the struggles of touring in the modern music industry.

In our stacked film & TV section, Paul Nolan hears from Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal about rip-roaring thriller sequel The Accountant 2; Diego Luna and his co-stars discuss the much anticipated return of Andor; and we look at the new season of The Last Of Us.

With festival season almost upon us, we bring you a selection of the best celebrations of music, food, comedy, literature, and whatever else you can fit under a marquee, in our Festival Special – featuring insights from Blossoms, Lemoncello, Hotgirl, and more...

Electric Picnic. Copyright Liam Murphy

And that's just a sample of what to expect! You can also look forward to interviews with Kyle Soller, Belfast Lord Mayor Micky Murray, Eoin McNamee, Tara Nome Doyle, Iona Zajac, Paddy Mulcahy, and many more – as well as unmissable reviews, news, and previews.

This special flip-cover special issue of Hot Press is in shops now – and is available to pre-order online below: