A properly jam-packed issue this fortnight as we gear up for those big Marlay Park gigs by having a chinwag or three with the artists set to play in Rathfarnham.
Paolo Nutini opens up about dope, songwriting and his disappointment with the Scottish independence referendum result. Imelda May reveals how Nutini's dad is a big fan of her music and Gaz Coombes of Supergrass fame recalls being ogled by Belinda Carisle at the peak of Britpop.
Plus, Al Gibbs on Avicii, and previews of Rudimental and Alabama Shakes' appearances.
Keeping the big names coming, Ms Welch of Florence + The Machine reflects on going through the emotional grinder in the making of her new album How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful.
Elsewhere, we have chats with the insanely talented SOAK, the iconic Roisin Murphy, and excellent bands like Fight Likes Apes, Super Furry Animals and Young Wonder.
Marking the 20th anniversary of the sad passing of Rory Gallagher, a selection of Irish musicians and media figures reflect on his remarkable career.
As part of our extensive Global Drug Survey 2015 coverage, Stuart Clark sits down for a landmark interview with the new Minister for Drugs Strategy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, who suggests that the whole apparatus of anti-drug enforcement needs to be looked at afresh. We also have in-depth coverage and analysis of the survey.
Compiled in association with Hot Press, The Journal and Spin, the Irish findings confirm that recreational drug taking here is as widespread as ever, with cannabis still the country's illegal drug of choice with a 60.8% usage rate.
Add in chats with the likes of Johann Hari and our team of reviewers running the rule over new offerings from SOAK, Paul Weller, FFS and more, and you have a mighty fine new edition of Hot Press indeed!
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