As Bono releases his powerful memoir, Surrender, the new issue of Hot Press – in shops now! – features an extra special cover...

We dug into the archives and found this marvellous shot of the U2 man himself, sporting a Hot Press Readers’ Poll 'Kiss Me Quick’ Award from 1980.

Inside the issue, in a mischievously funny and revealing Q&A, Bono discusses the creation of the book, his relationship with his father, activism, Ali, religion, and more.

Plus: an exclusive extract from Surrender – setting the scene for the controversial Pop album.

And – we retrieve the handwritten text of a Bono-penned article dating back to 1980, from the Hot Press archives!

Elsewhere in the issue...

Acclaimed composer Bill Whelan discusses his new book The Road To Riverdance, in which he writes with fierce honesty about his remarkable, and sometimes troubled, personal and musical journey...

With Graham Norton having just published his latest novel, the witty and compelling Forever Home, Hot Press turns the tables on the superstar talk-show host for a deep dive on his life and career. Up for discussion are fame, mortality, politics, social media, Queen Elizabeth’s death and Tom Cruise...

Irish superstars Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell talk to Roe McDermott about their critically adored new movie, Martin McDonagh’s dark comedy-drama The Banshees Of Inisherin...

Hollywood star Florence Pugh, director Sebastian Lelio and writer Emma Donoghue discuss The Wonder, a gripping psychological thriller set in 19th century Ireland...

As The Mary Wallopers release their long-awaited self-titled debut album, brothers Charles and Andrew Hendy get vocal about the Church, the border, the roots of their rowdiness, and capturing their famed live energy in the studio...

Fresh from touring with Olivia Rodrigo, and basking in the success of procrastination anthem ‘Lazy,’ alt-pop singer-songwriter Baby Queen reflects on her Gen Z super-fans, being part of Netflix’s Heartstopper and dealing with writer’s block....

Pat Carty runs the rule over Bob Dylan's latest literary offering, The Philosophy of Modern Song – the maestro's first book of new writing in 18 years...

Ireland is enjoying a massive spirits renaissance with distillers old and new cleaning up at international awards ceremonies. Meet the distillers, and find loads of great drink ideas, in our Irish Distilling Special...

And that's just for starters! You can also expect all the latest and greatest reviews, previews and news – plus even more interviews!

So don't miss out – pick up a copy of this special issue of Hot Press in shops now, or order online below: