NO ENCORE

The year is 2019 AD and Earth’s population has been decimated to the point where there’s no one left to assume NE hosting duties bar Craig Fitzpatrick. We’d say may God have mercy on our souls if it wasn’t already clear he had completely forsaken us. But wait, who’s that in the distance? Yes, it’s Captain Fiddle himself ready to save the day! With Daithí back onboard, we’ve another two-man power trip through what was a jam-packed week in the world of music. But first: Daithí reminisces about how he could have been Ireland’s answer to Tony Hawk, Craig talks about stumbling into a very quiet, very serious gig at just the wrong time, and the boys can’t contain themselves: yes, there is Game Of Thrones chat, but it’s sequestered in its own section bookended by cats singing the theme tune so you can easily skip.ACT ONECHVRCHES under threat from a loathsome bunch of fans, Kevin Abstract on a treadmill for 10 hours and Coachella blamed for a massive herpes outbreak, Oh, and Jaden Smith’s set to play an alternate reality version of Kanye West. It’s the news.ACT TWOFear not, we have your Dave Hanratty fix. Our man sat down with The Murder Capital and drew on all his reserves of journalistic patience and nous to wring something interesting from it. Fascinating listening.ACT THREEIn Songs Of The Week, Taylor Swift enlists Panic! At The Disco’s Brendon Urie as part of her reDisneyfication. And plunges us into a deep existential funk. Can the return of Stormzy and Japanese Breakfast lift our spirits?ACT FOURThe immensely talented Aldous Harding got us super hyped for her third LP with the release of lead single ‘The Barrel’ earlier this year. Does Designer live up to our expectations? EXIT MUSICNealo ft God Knows & Innrspace – ‘Questions’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE is back on a two-man vibe with another packed deep dive into the realm of all things music.There's a chat with SOAK as she releases new album Grim Town, thoughts on Kanye's Sunday Service, Dave versus the national broadcaster, and the hotly-anticipated comeback from Vampire Weekend...ACT ONE: Dave talks Avengers: Endgame, gets into a social media ruck, and generally defends the honour of critics. Again.ACT TWO: The boys mull over the news happenings, from David Byrne's job offer to what bands should be avoided for security purposes.ACT THREE: SOAK is back with Grim Town, her excellent sophomore effort. She sits down with Dave to discuss what went into the album's construction, mental health, problematic lyrics, and why her career is something of a happy accident.ACT FOUR: Songs of the Week with FKA twigs, Better Oblivion Community Center, and an all-star team-up in honour of Game of Thrones.ACT FIVE: There's a week to go before Vampire Weekend release Father of the Bride, their first album in six years. But dammit, Dave and Craig can wait no longer...EXIT MUSIC: Le Boom x Æ MAK | 'Dancing Bug' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deep breaths.NO ENCORE's movies-and-music spin-off continues apace as NO POPCORN hits up an intensely grim venue to catch a punk band as they do their utmost to survive the night against a ruthless, murderous pack of neo-Nazis.Yep, it's Green Room, and it's really fucking intense...Is this the best horror of the decade? Is the violence impactful or gratuitous?Patrick Stewart; stunt casting or inspired genius? And which one of the lads has a terrifying on-the-road story of their very own? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The only way to make a Good Friday even better - the latest episode of your beloved NO ENCORE podcast.It's good on other days, too. This week, the boys welcome God Knows into the studio for a long-awaited, in-depth conversation.Elsewhere, there's some Fontaines fallout, a Coachella blitz, the new Anderson .Paak album, and a strangely lethargic Daithí for some unknown reason.ACT ONE: Dave is very bored by something that he wrote about. Don't ever say he's not self-aware.ACT TWO: Rusangano Family man God Knows on growth, success, giving back, mental health, and why he's determined to fight for the best version of himself.ACT THREE: In the news; Coachella, Frank Ocean, and Keanu Reeves. Also, Dave goes to bat for a band that needs more love, at least according to him.ACT FOUR: New and Improved Songs of the Week ft. Mark Ronson, Lykke Li, BTS, and Madonna.ACT FIVE: Anderson. Paak didn't take long to follow up the uneven Oxnard. Does Ventura bring him back to form?EXIT MUSIC: Kobina | 'Does It' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave indulges himself in all kinds of ways following the success of his Picture This expedition. Craig and Daithí look on, concerned.Elsewhere on NO ENCORE this week - Sarah Corcoran of Pillow Queens stops by to chat their new single and upcoming tour with SOAK, bold fashion choices, cinema etiquette and whether or not the whole punk thing really is kicking off.Speaking of, there's hype-aplenty about Dublin noiseniks Fontaines D.C. and their debut album - but is it any good?ACT ONE: Dave upsets everyone.ACT TWO: The Beatles ride again, 25 years of Kurt Cobain not being a murder victim, and MySpace is back! Kind of.ACT THREE: Sarah Pillow Queens in conversation.ACT FOUR: The new and improved Songs of the Week.ACT FIVE: Fontaines D.C. are your new punk rock indie kings. Let's talk about it.EXIT MUSIC: God Knows | 'Crown' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE at the movies returns with a double bill.First up, Dave Hanratty and David Higgins ingest about as much of yawn-some Motley Crüe tribute The Dirt as they can stomach.The main event, however, looks at the life and times of the explosive N.W.A. as F. Gary Gray's 2015 effort Straight Outta Compton comes into focus.Does the movie do a good job of highlighting the cultural impact of N.W.A.?Was the casting on point?Did we need the parade of cameos?Is Paul Giamatti wearing a wig?And how does that F. Gary Gray filmography hold up?All that and much more discussed... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A very special guest hits up NO ENCORE HQ this week with an important purpose.Dave reports on an epic, life-changing journey. Daithí played his part. Craig did not. Elsewhere, the boys look at Billie Eilish's debut album and engage in questionable shopping etiquette.ACT ONE: Yes, Dave actually did that. Five nights of it, no less. Hear the whole gory story and do bail over to JOE to read more about it.ACT TWO: News as Leo V Taoiseach indulges in pop perks, Green Day embrace their feminine side, Skrillex fends off pests and KFC annoy everyone while boosting their brand.ACT THREE: Songs of the Week with Modest Mouse, Khalid, Ariana Grande and Victoria Monét, The Drums, and Rosalía.ACT FOUR: Much hype about Billie Eilish these past few months, some of it emanating from this very show. Can her debut possibly live up to expectations?EXIT MUSIC: Damsel | 'Head Hums' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig flees to Spain like an exiled lord as Dave and Daithí hold down the NO ENCORE fort.There's an in-depth look at Drake's 3Arena takeover, a chat with Rushes as he releases his debut EP, and Dave's grand return to school amongst plenty more.ACT ONE: Daithí does Drake as Dave buries himself in The Dirt.ACT TWO: Scott Walker RIP, Bo-Raps gets the scissors, Dr. Dre has social media remorse and the holograms are back to haunt us - it's the news.ACT THREE: Cork producer Rushes has just dropped his debut Glimpse EP. He joins the boys to discuss his process, working with Diffusion Lab, choosing a different path and retaining a sense of mystery.ACT FOUR: Songs of the Week with Flume, Tame Impala, Sky Ferreira, Marina, and Logic.ACT FIVE: Avant-garde outfit and critical darlings These New Puritans are back with their first album in six years. Dave didn't like the last one, so that bodes well, right?EXIT MUSIC: Bouts x Kobina | 'Love's Lost Landings, Pt. 2' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The best damn music podcast in town returns with reports of great live music and violently theatrical happenings, a lively chat with Soulé and some good old-fashioned emo wanderings. ACT ONE: Live correspondence from Anderson .Paak's Dublin visit, as well as a recap of Daithí's exciting birthday.ACT TWO: Little Green Cars switch off their respective engines, MySpace somehow makes headlines in 2019, George Ezra goes through the legal mill, and Bohemian Rhapsody keeps on upsetting people - it's the NEWS.ACT THREE: Soulé is making waves with her new Love Cycle EP but it turns out that she's just as adept at the culinary arts. A quite wild conversation ensues.ACT FOUR: Deeply influential emo proves too much for Daithí to deal with, leaving Dave and Craig to play some American Football.ACT FIVE: Songs of the Week unites Two Door Cinema Club, Weyes Blood, Saudade, The Head and the Heart and Iggy Azalea.EXIT MUSIC: The Claque | 'Stray' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE's deep dive into the world of music-related cinema continues with the epic, the bizarre, the hilarious, the tragic, the essential Metallica: Some Kind of Monster.Dave Hanratty and David Higgins sit down to try and make sense of one of the most compelling music documentaries in the game. Why did Metallica agree to make this? Who are the heroes and villains of the piece? And how are we feeling about St. Anger 16 years later? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE returns as Dave, Daithí and Craig welcome Molly Sterling for a chat, provide further dispatches from the RTÉ Choice Music Prize, and muse on bathing etiquette.ACT ONE: NO POPCORN #002 incoming, but what band 'Hurt' Dave this week?ACT TWO: The boys got their vox pop on at the Choice - hear some immediate hot takes from Nialler9, The Point of Everything, Tony Clayton-Lea and Zara Hedderman.ACT THREE: News, and plenty of it.ACT FOUR: Rising artist Molly Sterling is enjoying a dark and challenging rebirth. She opens up on a difficult breakthrough and an exciting new direction.ACT FIVE: Songs of the Week.ACT SIX: Foals have unleashed part one of their latest voyage. Can long-time sceptic Dave finally be won over?EXIT MUSIC: Anna Mullarkey | 'Sometimes' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A pleasure to welcome musical force of nature, Other Voices presenter and all-round legend Mary-Kate Geraghty to the co-hosting hot seat. Fun is had, cans are cracked, and there’s also room for more serious discussion in a newsworthy week for all things music.ACT ONEDave regales us with tales of his jaunt to London for a Billie Eilish gig (he saw a Union Jack cushion, basically). His hotel was two doors down from the venue, but how close was it to Shattered Dreams Parkway? We find out. We also have an early pow-wow about Solange’s When I Get Home. It’s a mood of an album and so is Craig, apparently. ACT TWOTime-travelling hijinks prior to, and live from, the Choice Music Prize.ACT THREEWith the world having lost the iconic and beloved Keith Flint, we pay tribute. Closer to home, we parse the Twitter storm whipped up by Ed Power’s stinging Wyvern Lingo comments. From there, it’s all Brian May raging against the media machine, cloud macchiatos with Ariana Grande and Kanye West’s Sunday service.ACT FOURSongs Of The Week sees the Jonas Brothers giving us a dose of purity ring pop nostalgia, Mac DeMarco angering Mitski fans while appealing to Mary-Kate, and more.ACT FIVEShe’s been on the cusp of pop stardom for some time, so has rising Norwegian artist Sigrid capitalised with her long-playing debut? Sucker Punch is our Album Of The Week.EXIT MUSICParticipant – ‘Medicine’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, players, to NO ENCORE #154.Jafaris drops in with just days to go until his debut album hits the world, an old friend makes his mark, and the gang try to solve the conundrum that is Andrew Hozier-Byrne.ACT ONE: Icelandic awkwardness, Massive Attack-soundtracked weirdness, and Academy Award-uselessness - it's the preamble.ACT TWO: The boys cop what a mess they've made of this week's news section much too late, so hopefully that top 10 saves the day.ACT THREE: Jafaris is on the rise. Debut album Stride is imminent. He opens up on his faith, his drive, his artistry, realising potential, and why Los Angeles provides its own unique inspiration.ACT FOUR: Time to enter the Wasteland, Baby! as lapsed fans and sceptics unite to hurl themselves headfirst into Hozier's sophomore long form offering.ACT FIVE: SOTW w/ Big Thief, Kojaque, P!nk, Hatchie, and Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever.EXIT MUSIC: King Pallas | 'The Dead' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for your beloved NO ENCORE music podcast to take a deep dive into the world of cinema.NO POPCORN is our new semi-regular look at a film that boasts a certain music-themed flavour; be it a biopic, a musical or something that just has a musician in it for five minutes or less.And what better way to kick things off than by breaking down the Academy Award-winning Bohemian Rhapsody?OG NE host Dave Hanratty is joined by David 'Higgs' Higgins as they try to make sense of what is, and we're being charitable enough here, a complete mess.How did this film win all those awards? What the hell is going on with the editing? How does Aidan Gillen keep getting work? Is Rami Malek's performance actually any good? What's with all the outright lies?All those questions and more are answered as NO POPCORN's maiden voyage takes hold... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You'd know Colm was gone, given that it's time for THE LONGEST EPISODE OF NO ENCORE TO DATE.But hey, that's what happens when you welcome Tebi Rex to the studio for a long, intimate chat. Throw the return of Daithí as he ably breaks down The Gloaming's new album and an in-depth review of an awards show that nobody cares for and, well, yeah, this one's epic.ACT ONE: Dave and Daithí's Valentine's Night report (they went to Maggie Rogers), Daithí cheats on NO ENCORE, Dave enjoys a flying visit to Output Belfast and more.ACT TWO: Brit Awards, gender disparity and a bench in honour of late Eazy-E; it's the news.ACT THREE: Matt and Max of rising Maynooth hip hop outfit Tebi Rex take over as Cillian Murphy is firmly put on blast.ACT FOUR: Songs of the Week with Jenny Lewis, Lizzo, Tierra Whack, Mango x Mathman and Aldous Harding.ACT FIVE: The regal tones of The Gloaming come into focus as they drop their third record. Can Dave and Craig finally learn to love their heritage?EXIT MUSIC: Host - 'Taste of Your Love' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we make a shock decision to cover an electro-industrial album rather than the latest long-player from the biggest pop star on the planet… And then can’t help discussing new Ariana Grande in-depth at the top of the show anyway. Elsewhere, Craig didn’t really watch the Grammys but has opinions on it and Dave’s been hanging out in the media section of a church.ACT ONEYep, so Craig won’t be attending a Ryan Adams gig anytime soon. We discuss the awful New York Times revelations about the alt-country star. In brighter news, 21 Savage has been released from the clutches of the dastardly ICE and a famous London venue takes Daithi’s side in the whole ’should stage times be released?’ debate.ACT TWOWe’re joined by rising Dublin rapper Nealo for a chat about swapping hardcore for hip hop, inspirational dog walking, existential crises and why music sounds better when it’s the unvarnished truth.ACT THREEHas Dave come around to Otherkin? Can Jessie Ware put a foot wrong? Have we all been sleeping on Mini Mansions? All these questions and more answered in Songs Of The Week.ACT FOUR“This album was designed to be played at a high volume. Please do your best.” We did indeed do our best with HEALTH’s fourth… So is VOL. 4 :: SLAVES OF FEAR worth the potential earache?EXIT MUSICRoyal Yellow – ‘Aruba’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roll up, roll up - NO ENCORE returns with the two-man power trip that is David William Hanratty and Craig Fitzpatrick for yet more music-related chatter.There's an interview with Talos man Eoin French as he releases excellent new album Far Out Dust, the fallout of Maroon 5's appointment with the Super Bowl and the return of Beirut.ACT ONE: The preamble features a difficult week for both Dave and Craig and another tease for the upcoming NO POPCORN.ACT TWO: An ever-busy news section - Castlepalooza on festival hiatus, a positive Billy Corgan story for once, yet more Fyre Festival fallout and Dave reads some fan mail.ACT THREE: Eoin French of Talos fame talks new album Far Out Dust, mythical tales of rowdy gigs, embracing the majesty of pop music and whether or not he forgives Dave for his role in last year's Choice Music Prize.ACT FOUR: Songs of the Week with a LEGO Movie amalgamation, Empire of the Sun's glittering comeback, Alex Gough's laid-back drawl, Interpol's surprising energy and the naked politics of Pet Shop Boys.ACT FIVE: Craig's mate Zach Condon aka Beirut is back with his fifth album Gallipoli, which provokes an emotional reaction from the boys - but of what nature?EXIT MUSIC: Fat Pablo - 'Shambala' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Luke Kelly’s gigantic disembodied head now scaring tourists on Sheriff Street, your NO ENCORE trio are across the Liffey keeping the great man’s passion for music alive. By trading Bros one-liners. We’ve seen the incredible After The Screaming Stops doc and are ready to talk conkers, rectangles, street sweepers and superstition. Elsewhere, Ben Howard leaves Dave and Daithi scratching their heads and professional wrestling keeps Dave up all night.ACT ONEAs the shortlist for Irish Song of the Year is revealed, we debate the merits of that particular Choice Music Prize accolade. Also on the news agenda? A Harry Styles face tattoo shows how standom is only getting scarier, the Fyre Festival fallout ain’t done yet, and rogue “artists” have been hijacking Spotify (we’re looking at you, Bono).ACT TWOJ Cole makes his much-hyped, horn-heavy 2019 bow, Ryan Adams rages against the weather, Billie Eilish captivates with a tale of the monster under your bed... Just a taster of Songs Of The Week. With added Idris Elba. ACT THREEBackstreet’s back, alright? The “Rolling Stones of pop” recently celebrating 25 years in the game and they’ve added some electro-pop moves to their DNA. We gave the new studio album from The Backstreet Boys a helluva lotta spins and our reaction to one track in particular will SHOCK YOU. EXT MUSICJAFARIS - ‘TIME’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sri Lanka’s loss is podcasting’s gain as Daithi makes his glorious return. Elsewhere in a week of shake-ups, Dave gets his hosting privileges revoked. But who is this mysterious “Michael Encore” getting Craig’s name wrong? We’ll never know. In completely unrelated news, Michael Fry also offers up his hottest musical takes.ACT ONEWould you rather be stuck on a flight with Azealia Banks or a bunch of Irish trad musicians? What will be cooking in the “Larry’s Kitchen” section of the U2 visitor centre? Who are you muting on Spotify? Unsatisfactorily answering all of these questions – it’s the news!ACT TWOVampire Weekend are back, back, BACK! Ariana Grande, Sigrid, Foals and Hozier are the other artists having the GALL to release new material at the same time in our Songs Of The Week.ACT THREEAn open debate on the myriad merits of James Blake’s fourth album. The artist has already slated Pitchfork’s review of Assume Form (their low score couldn’t have anything to do with him calling them out “for their toxic masculinity”, could it?). What will he make of the NE crew’s take? More importantly, what will YOU? EXIT MUSIC DENISE CHALIA - ‘COPPER BULLET’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are the gods of hellfire and we bring you… Fyre (the review)! Dave’s seen the festival disaster doc that everyone’s talking about, while Craig wants to know just how ground-breaking THAT treadmill was at The 1975 gig last week. And that’s just scratching the surface of a bumper two-man pow wow…ACT ONEHow many records does it take to top the Billboard chart in 2019? How can Toto bless the rains if they’re playing in a desert? Has Gary Barlow fallen out of love with the art of autographing? All these questions and more answered as we peruse the news.ACT TWOThe Killers activate ‘protest mode’, The Cranberries tug at our heartstrings and Gesaffelstein gets that Big Abel co-sign as The Weeknd’s latest carnal lyrics spark outrage. It’s Songs Of The Week.ACT THREEWith our Corkonian emeritus Colm no longer on the show, the boys are safe to dissect the sophomore offering from Lost Under Heaven. After a debut packed with anthems to prepare you for the end of the world, the duo still have cataclysms on their minds. Did Love Hates What You Become have us in raptures or are Ellery and Ebony edging towards end times?EXIT MUSIC UPPBEAT - ‘PURPLE LIGHTS’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And then there were two… Plus two more! With Dave and Craig mourning a very-much-alive Colm and missing a very-much-in-Sri-Lanka Daithí, the esteemed and ever-entertaining Andrea Cleary and Fionnuala Jones endeavour to make NO ENCORE great again. And how.A jam-packed episode to kickstart the year, let’s goooooo…..ACT ONE: News in 2019: R. Kelly is officially a monster, Axl Rose is officially a cartoon, Jonny Greenwood is Marty Funkhouser and Kate Bush is still cool. She’s always been cool. Plus, who’s gonna win the Choice Music Prize?ACT TWO: It’s the return of Westlife – with a little help from Ed Sheeran. Shakespeare comparisons ensue. Can Sharon Van Etten, D’Angelo, Dermot Kennedy and Noname restore Craig’s sanity in Songs Of The Week?ACT THREE: Her music famously made Pharrell get all misty-eyed on camera, but can Maggie Rogers deliver on the promise with her major label debut? We run the rule over Heard It In A Past Life.EXIT MUSIC: KILNAMANA – ‘Kill The Kool’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The end of a busy 2018 and an era as the gang bid a fond farewell to more than just the year in music as the very best long-players come into focus.If you've heard the Songs of the Year episode you'll know what we're doing with the format. If not, listen on to the NO ENCORE tribute to MTV's 120 Minutes and rejoice in our debate.Once again we would like to say a huge thank you to all of our listeners this year.We're a fiercely independent punk band of a show and your support is invaluable. Please spread the good word and we'll be back in your ear canals in January! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colm and Daithí welcome Totally Irish host John Barker to the presenter’s chair this week, as both Dave and Craig get a head start on the Christmas shopping. They miss a cracker, too; Paul Noonan drops by for a chat, the long-awaited LP of Earl Sweatshirt gets the once over, and there’s a big old bundle of news and views to sort through.ACT ONE: The venerable J. Barker Esq. takes the reins as conversation swings from Daithí’s mystical Dingle experience, Colm’s 1975 past and the Longitude line-up to how Katy Perry is putting that annual (i.e. June-to-June) paypack to use.ACT TWO: The wonderful Paul Noonan drops by to discuss 20 years of Bell X1, solo projects, and Marxism at the mixing desk.ACT THREE: Earl Sweatshirt has returned – but he’s not hanging around. A 25 minute sprint of melancholic hip-hop, Some Rap Songs is up for discussion – shit we like, or not worth leaving the house for?ACT FOUR: Dance-country, electro-emo and R’n’Funk – yeah, it’s a wild one for Songs Of The Week.EXIT MUSIC: Squarehead – ‘Always On’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She's back! Zara Hedderman on that co-host beat for what turns out to be quite a charged episode.NO ENCORE also welcomes 3/5 of SPIES as they celebrate the long-awaited release of debut album Constancy, which is great so do go check it out. And then there's the new 1975 record...ACT ONE: Zara discovers the Rocky franchise.ACT TWO: A heavy enough news section.ACT THREE: The 1975' A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships has been called "the millennial answer to OK Computer" but perhaps there's something more sinister at play. It gets heated as the team examine what is sure to go down as one of the year's most divisive releases.ACT FOUR: Them SPIES boys in the house.ACT FIVE: Songs of the Week with Grimes, Jeff Tweedy, Kelly Rowland, Versatile and the mysterious yet familiar Los Unidades.EXIT MUSIC: Delorentos - 'Be Here Christmas Time' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a Bailey Rae kinda day as the full NO ENCORE complement are reunited for the first time in who-knows-how-long. The new album from Anderson .Paak is up for discussion, as is the wisdom of sharing stage times before gigs. Throw in Snoop getting a well-deserved honour, Dan Brown getting a long-overdue mention, and Colm's primer on German post-war schmaltz pop, and you've got one helluva fun time.ACT ONE: Dave is right. There's conversation about the M.I.A. documentary, online defense of The Strypes and #aGoodNightsSleep, but 'Dave is right' is basically what it comes down to.ACT TWO: The news of the week includes a Dogg on a Walk, posh banjo-pluckers overshooting the mark, and U2 making bank. Also, Forbes revamp the Gregorian calendar, and there's a slightly premature Christmas gift guide. Tis (almost) the season, after all...ACT THREE: Anderson .Paak is one of music's hottest properties – and the last in his beach trilogy, Oxnard, is in the line of fire this week. Will it be warmly received, or has the sun set on Dre’s new favourite son's day in the sun?ACT FOUR: Irish hip-hop. Canadian blandness. A superstar collaboration. Bloody Dido. There’s quite the grab bag lined up for Songs Of The Week. And that’s without even mentioning Papa Roach.EXIT MUSIC: Talos, ‘See Me’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Man, it's a hot one as NO ENCORE turns up the heat in the studio to run the rule over the new Muse album, the demise of The Strypes and Steve McQueen's lauded heist thriller Widows.Elsewhere, the boys welcome Proper Micro NV as he launches debut album Dormant Boy.ACT ONE: A brief quiz update and an important interview to check out.ACT TWO: The Strypes RIP and Dave digs yet another grave for himself, the incredible story of the little metal band that apparently couldn't, Lorde causing bother and plenty of other news.ACT THREE: Limerick experimentalist Proper Micro NV in conversation.ACT FOUR: Muse return with Simulation Theory but it is worth the deep dive?ACT FIVE: Songs of the Week with Sade, Anderson .Paak, Earl Sweatshirt, Hozier and Kendrick Lamar. Plus, Dave & Daithí Film Review Corner.EXIT MUSIC: Proper Micro NV - 'Call Me What You Want' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legitimate rock royalty makes an appearance this week, as Dave pulls up a pew alongside the inimitable Julian Casablancas. There's also a surprise album, a song to redefine the break-up anthem, and Daithí's deep dive into the world of semi-cyborg internet pop sensations. Yeah, it's been quite the seven days...ACT ONE: Colm is afforded the welcome deserved by a man turning up for one show a month, and the rock'n'roll extravaganza that is U2 at 3Arena gets the critical once-over.ACT TWO: You know him from The Strokes, The Voidz, and now, as Dave Hanratty's mate. Complete with fancy production values, it's an interview with Julian Casablancas.ACT THREE: Spice Girls. Scuzz. Sprockets. And The Riptide Movement cleaning coastal regions. Seriously, what a time to be alive. It's the news!ACT FOUR: He's one of raps brightest stars - and this week shared one of the year's least expected albums. Vince Staples caught us off guard with FM, but are the lads tuned into the same frequency?ACT FIVE: Ariana Grande made all manner of headlines this weekend. David Gray did not. They both make the Song of the Week cut though, complete with experimental post-rock, android pop, and a posthumous release - don't ever say the lads are predictable...EXIT MUSIC: Subplots, ‘To A Fault’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Because Daithí sometimes makes chill house music and he got spooked by a new horror film.The best gags are the ones you have to explain, right? Another packed NO ENCORE sees ace photographer Ruth Medjber stop by for a chat ahead of her new exhibition. Meanwhile, the guys reflect on elections, gigs and scary movies...ACT ONE: The real reason why Michael D. Higgins retained the Presidency and reviews of The Voidz and Metropolis. Plus, details of the NO ENCORE Quiz of the Year~!ACT TWO: The news takes in the passing of John Reynolds, a vicious burial of Post Malone, why Pharrell isn't 'Happy' and a couple of other items, too.ACT THREE: Ruth Medjber has been down the front at gigs for the past 10 years, capturing some of the strongest imagery in a demanding and competitive field.Ahead of her forthcoming exhibition at the Fumbally Exchange in Dublin, she tells the guys all about touring with Arcade Fire, only getting 30 seconds to shoot Beyoncé and what inspired her to get into this fascinating game.ACT FOUR: A special double review as the boys take on Thom Yorke's soundtrack to the Suspiria remake while also running the rule over the film itself.ACT FIVE: Songs of the Week with the return of Slipknot and four other songs that Dave couldn't possibly care as much about.EXIT MUSIC: Maria Somerville - 'Eyes Don't Say It' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She's back.A marathon episode of NO ENCORE welcomes the returning Zara Hedderman, rising Dublin dance duo Le Boom, the new album from Robyn and about 10 different gig reviews.ACT ONE: The gang run the rule over live turns from Jon Hopkins, Stephen Malkmus, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Saint Sister, Bloc Party, Dermot Kennedy and David Byrne. Phew.ACT TWO: News!ACT THREE: Christy Leech and Aimie Mallon, alias Le Boom, stop by for a chat in honour of the release of their new single, 'Animal'.ACT FOUR: Robyn returns with Honey, but was it worth the long wait?ACT FIVE: Songs of the Week with Beach House, The Good, The Bad & The Queen, Julia Holter, Empress Of and Craig's mate Beirut.EXIT MUSIC: Blue Niall - 'Rainbow' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With their Workmans Club exploits done and dusted (until December’s annual quiz, that is), the fearless foursome are back in NO ENCORE Towers for another jaunt through planet music. There’s UFOs, killer dolls and even an interview with Stephen bloody Malkmus, so let’s dive right in, eh?ACT ONE: Picture This inexplicably popular, Fleetwood Mac having a dispute, and Tom deLonge’s investigation into alien life is looking inadvisable – so far so normal then. But the boys greeting the comeback of Winamp with glee? The news just got a lot more interesting…ACT TWO: Six years after his last full-length effort, Matthew Dear returns with Bunny. Will our hosts be hopping on the bandwagon, or is the producer living on burrowed time?ACT THREE: An eclectic grab-bag provides for an exciting Songs of the Week; The Prodigy and Ho99o9 bring the fire, Dermot Kennedy the power, RTJ spit venom, Friendly Fires are heaven-bound and Sampha is, quite simply, a beautiful boy.ACT FOUR: Craig wags chins with all-round nice guy Stephen Malkmus, discussing Drake, social media, and – hilariously – not mentioning Pavement once.EXIT MUSIC: Daithí ft. Tandem Felix, ‘Lavender’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE goes live again with a grand return to The Workman's Club in the heart of Dublin city on a wistful autumnal Sunday night.The boys were joined by Paddy Hanna, Christian Tierney and Lilla Vargen on a lively evening, all of which you may enjoy right now...ACT ONE: Dave and Daithí review Oscar hopeful A Star is Born.ACT TWO: Paddy Hanna clambers aboard the couch for a chat before bringing the house down with a few old standards.ACT THREE: Music news in review aka why presidential hopefuls should probably just avoid pop culture commentary altogether.ACT FOUR: Photographer to the stars Christian Tierney takes us through his fascinating whirlwind story to date.ACT FIVE: Songs of the Week with Boyzone, Charli XCX, Anderson .Paak, Sigrid and Dave's fascination with The Blair Witch Project.ACT SIX: Lilla Vargen closes the night out in style.NO ENCORE returns to the Workman's Club on Wednesday December 19 for the NO ENCORE Quiz of the Year. Get involved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With just over a week until NO ENCORE gets its live show on at The Workmans Club – grab your tickets here if you haven’t done so yet – the fab four are in fine fettle for another run through the burning issues of the week. From over-enthusiastic two-stepping to an Anglo-American union more horrifying than anything Galloway could have envisaged, there’s lots to discuss, so let’s not dilly-dally with this introduction any further, yeah?ACT ONE: A rare peek at Chic, pain at Shania Twain, and a steaming cup of Korn in the morn’ – it’s the news…ACT TWO: Just the six years after announcing it, Tha Carter V has landed. Lil Wayne’s claim to the title of “the greatest rapper alive” hasn’t seemed too strong in recent times – does his twelfth (yeah, twelfth) studio album change that?ACT THREE: It was going to take a lot to knock Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper off the “odd couple” perch this week…and then in rocked Olly Murs and Snoop Dogg! Collaborator-less efforts from SOAK, Art Brut and Sharon von Etten round out the Songs of the Week.EXIT MUSIC: Lilla Vargen, ‘Believe Me’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Decent pun title, that.NO ENCORE is thrilled to welcome the great Conor O'Brien of Villagers fame to the show this week as he discusses new album The Art of Pretending to Swim, Twin Peaks and a whole lot more.Elsewhere, the legendary Fionnuala Jones returns on co-host duties amidst a typically raucous episode that is absolutely packed with reviews and news.Don't forget; NO ENCORE returns to The Workman's Club on Sunday October 14th as part of the Dublin Podcast Festival. Tickets HERE ACT ONE: Live show announcements and reviews of Mitski and Arctic Monkeys in the live arena.ACT TWO: So much news including the return of Westlife and Dave's take on the new Netflix documentary on Quincy Jones.ACT THREE: Conor O'Brien of Villagers in conversation.ACT FOUR: Suede bring the album of the week in the form of The Blue Hour.ACT FIVE: Songs of the Week with Chris Cornell, Sufjan Stevens, Mini Mansions, Mumford & Sons and Danny Brown.EXIT MUSIC: We Had Zillions - 'Endless' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four revellers happy to be out of the spirit-dampening storm, the boys are back on the NO ENCORE beat once again. They're not alone, either, as Conall and John of We Cut Corners drop by to discuss their new album Imposters. Elsewhere there's a massive Irish album to discuss, some blasts from the past with new tracks, and Colm almost dying from a fit of laughter - let's crack on...ACT ONE: Kevin Sharkey's bid bites the dust, the economic pressures of music in Dublin are illustrated once again, and the fourteen horsemen of the popocalypse are on the ride - it's the news...ACT TWO: Two men who make Dave Grohl seem like a galloping bell-end, the We Cut Corners boys pull up a seat to chat new album, old habits, and what they'd play on The O.C. if The Bait Shop came calling/it was 2005.ACT THREE: The lads sink their teeth into a record bound to cause a splash - but has Conor O'Brien produced another masterstroke as Villagers return with The Art Of Pretending To Swim?ACT FOUR: Remember The Ting Tings? Yes?! Well you're going to bloody love Songs of the Week then. Also, for the record, featuring Smashing Pumpkins, Health, All Tvvins, and "Avril Lavigne".EXIT MUSIC: Roisin Murphy, 'Jacuzzi Rollercoaster' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joyous scenes in NO ENCORE HQ as the status quo officially changes forevermore.And then the Hozier video takes centre stage and it all gets a bit upsetting.Elsewhere, the great David Kitt drops by for an in-depth chat as he releases his brand new Like Lightning EP - out now on All City Records - and the boys pour cold water all over The Blaze.ACT ONE: Yet another big announcement.ACT TWO: Hozier is back and everyone's lost the run of themselves. Including him.ACT THREE: The news section finds the team reflecting on the sad and sudden passing of Mac Miller, Paramore make a progressive stance and Fall Out Boy come under righteous fire.ACT FOUR: David Kitt in conversation talking his latest work, New Jackson and his plans for the future as Dublin continues to become a difficult place for artists to prosper.ACT FIVE: Podcast favourites The Blaze have dropped debut album Dancehall. Gotta be great, right?ACT SIX: Songs of the Week with Rostam, Lana Del Rey, Dua Lipa and Kanye West.EXIT MUSIC: David Kitt - 'Your Blues' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in the cosy confines of NO ENCORE Towers - complete with Craig for good measure - the boys are back in business. From plagued planes and useless eulogies to the rise of the Swedish far right, there's plenty to discuss so let's get crackin'...ACT ONE: Vanilla Ice struggles to keep his cool, Aretha Franklin's funeral gets weird, and Paul McCartney gets deep - it's the news!ACT TWO: Big Red Machine, the nebulous project from Justin Vernon and Aaron Dessner, has finally taken the form of an album. The question, though, is whether it's any good.ACT THREE: THEY'RE BACK! Yes, if you've spent the past few years thinking "gosh, it's a bit quiet without Razorlight around" then boy are you going to enjoy our songs of the week. Thom Yorke, Yak, and Bun B's collab with Run The Jewels also feature - but that hardly matters really, does it?EXIT MUSIC: We Cut Corners, 'Laughing Maniacally' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With more pep in their step than could reasonably be expected after two days of relentless hijinks, our brave NO ENCORE boys kicked off Sunday’s programme at the Ah Hear stage, right at the heart of Electric Picnic.Dave, Colm and supersub Daithí – with a cameo from the wonderful MayKay – manned the mics for a joyfully raucous episode that was declared best podcast of the weekend by The Irish Times, and that’s the paper of record, don’t ya know…ACT ONE: The weekend’s proceedings are pored over in the company of late arrival MayKay – from the vivacity of Versatile to the B.O.R.E. of N.E.R.D.ACT TWO: Colm arrives from news from afar; an Ed Sheeran alteration, a Michael Jackson impersonation, a Metallica libation, and more for good measure…ACT THREE: The rule is run over the new releases of the week. Fall Out Boy turn the clock back, Muse look to the future, and Soulé reaffirms that she’s very much of the now – Liam Payne and Nao also chip in with their latest efforts.EXIT MUSIC: The Blaze - 'FACES' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the last NO ENCORE before the festival hiatus is shattered and there's a superstar guest on board in the form of the quite excellent Saint Sister.Morgan MacIntyre and Gemma Doherty release their long-awaited debut album on October 5, with a headline show in the Olympia Theatre the following week. Don't miss out.ACT ONE: A busy preamble.ACT TWO: Saint Sister in conversation.ACT THREE: MTV VMAs, Nicki Minaj defending her honour, Lana Del Rey in political hot water and a trio of strange tales; it's the news.ACT FOUR: Ariana Grande is back and poised to make a major statement with Sweetener. Does she?ACT FIVE: Songs of the Week ft. Disclosure, Soft Cell, Lost Under Heaven, Wild Nothing and We Were Promised Jetpacks.EXIT MUSIC: Saint Sister - 'Twin Peaks' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE returns on a two-man power trip as Dave and Colm hold the music world to ransom.There's another big announcement, a special guest who brought his guitar for company, and a metric ton of news and songs to battle through...ACT ONE: The festival hiatus is over.ACT TWO: Lots of news.ACT THREE: Reborn troubadour A. Smyth invades the studio for some chat and a tune.ACT FOUR: Jake Shears has gone for the self-titled approach with his debut album. Does the music itself have more imagination?ACT FIVE: Songs of the Week with Big Red Machine, Cloud Nothings, Cat Power, RuthAnne and Pale Waves.EXIT MUSIC: A. Smyth | 'Second Moon' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greetings.NO ENCORE returns with almost as much TV and movie talk as music talk, so maybe we need to look at what this podcast actually is. For now, dive on in to a packed and lively hour...ACT ONE: Cinema trips, drunken escapades and a reminder that we are back in The Workman's Club on Sunday October 14 as part of the Dublin Podcast Festival.ACT TWO: A wild news agenda featuring a terrible song's rebirth, the generous grocery ways of Ludacris and Mozza's manager massacring an already-dead publication.ACT THREE: A deep dive into Travis Scott's Astroworld.ACT FOUR: Songs of the Week with The Dodos, Jape, Aphex Twin, You Me At Six and Matthew Dear.EXIT MUSIC: Eoin O'Neill - 'Woe Mine' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That's where we'll be.For now, NO ENCORE is studio-bound for another deep dive into the music world.ACT ONE: An announcement.ACT TWO: David Kitt's lament, financial joy for Calvin Harris, label struggles for Sky Ferreira, an important Quincy Jones update and the majestic versatility of Disturbed.ACT THREE: All Saints are back with new album Testament. The boys testify accordingly.ACT FOUR: SOTW with Robyn, Enrique Iglesias, Tom Morello, Miguel and Anna Calvi.EXIT MUSIC: Spies - 'Ho Chi Minh' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE is back back back as the boy Daithí returns to talk up his new double A-side singles, which are both excellent and you should go check them out.First up, the latest edition of the most raucous music show in all the land...ACT ONE: The demise of Eamon Dunphy, the joy of Mission: Impossible and the tender heart of Daithí O'Dronai.ACT TWO: News as Dave rages against the celebrity priesthood, ticket touts find their days numbered, and the Mercury Prize nominations are unveiled.ACT THREE: The Internet's Hive Mind is our album of the week.ACT FOUR: Songs of the Week with Zayn, The 1975, Pond, The Prodigy and Fucked Up.EXIT MUSIC: Daithí ft. Paul Noonan - 'Take The Wheel' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE reunited as Colm finally returns from his travels to tell us all about Paul Simon in the form of a gig review and a Listening Guide.But first, the boys bid a tearful farewell to the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Dave shares a tale of strip club remorse and Kanye West finds an unlikely ally.ACT ONE: Your standard preamble, for the most part.ACT TWO: News with Pussy Riot's latest protest, some fresh mental health perspective, Craig on Kanye, and some booze news, Get the Spotify playlist here.ACT THREE: Paul Simon has enjoyed a long career, and now he faces the ultimate test - the famous NO ENCORE Listening Guide.ACT FOUR: Songs of the Week with Norah Jones, Mary J. Blige, Suede, Ciara and Animal Collective.EXIT MUSIC: Æ MAK - 'Love Flush' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE returns to set the music world to rights. There's a birthday, a guest co-host, arguably too much football chatter for a music podcast, and the new album from Deafheaven up for review so let's get right to it... ACT ONE: A difficult gig and the WORLD CUP. ACT TWO: Lots of news including Stormzy's new venture, Rage Against the Machine's latest battle and the delirious joy of Justin Bieber. ACT THREE: Deafheaven's Ordinary Corrupt Human Love in review. ACT FOUR: Songs of the Week with Childish Gambino, RAYE, Christine and the Queens, Justin Timberlake and John Grant. EXIT MUSIC: Will de Burca - 'Electric Light' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE is a man down as Colm flounces off to hang out with his impending in-laws.That leaves Dave and Craig to welcome the returning Fionnuala Jones, she of Daily Edge, Goldenplec and hailing from The Big Town with a Hill fame.On this week's agenda; the new Drake album and why it's such an intimidating proposition, some World Cup and Love Island chatter, and the hottest studio there ever was.ACT ONE: Preamble in the form of TV reviews for some reason.ACT TWO: The news looks at Fyre Festival, an outlandish Mark Hoppus claim and a collection of accounts from musicians detailing their struggles with the industry and its effect on their well-being.ACT THREE: The gang enter the void to take on Drake and his colossal Scorpion.ACT FOUR: Songs of the Week with The Blaze, Charli XCX, James Vincent McMorrow, Orbital and the artist formerly known as East India Youth.EXIT MUSIC: Carlo Magliocco - 'Mark The Map' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The studio is almost literally on fire as Dave and Daithi touch down following a European jaunt and just make the podcast in time to explore another wild week in music.NO ENCORE wouldn't be complete without Craig or Colm, either, so it's good that they're present, also.On the agenda; Nine Inch Nails live report and album review, Childish Gambino under fire, Nick Cave weirdness, Drake excessiveness, Kanye Kanye-ness and general podcast wackiness.ACT ONE: The usual preamble catch-up of the boys and their respective lives.ACT TWO: News, and plenty of it.ACT THREE: Nine Inch Nails, their live prowess and Bad Witch reviewed.ACT FOUR: Songs of the Week with OneRepublic, Code Orange, Gorillaz, Chic and the union of Sheryl Crow and Annie Clark. No, not St. Vincent. Annie Clark.EXIT MUSIC: Proper Micro NV - 'Dot Dot Dot' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave, Colm and Craig are back once again and getting used to this whole 'all three guys present for the same episode' schtick, so maybe that'll catch on if we're very lucky.A packed episode of NO ENCORE takes a look at the huge and highly grim news story that rocked the music world and beyond. Meanwhile, the boys sidestep two major album releases to shine a light on one of the most inventive and daring pop records of the year.ACT ONE: Reviews of gigs that Dave didn't attend.ACT TWO: The death of XXXTentacion and a most contentious fallout, YouTube makes waves, drill music is targeted once again and Akon looks to clean up his act.ACT THREE: SOPHIE's debut album is here, and with it the NO ENCORE verdict.ACT FOUR: Songs of the Week with Paul McCartney, The Mountain Goats, Jay Rock, SZA, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj and Garth Brooks. Yes, him.EXIT MUSIC: Rushes - 'Wave' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE returns to its sole OG Trio format for the first time in two months somehow, as Craig wraps up his hectic college run, Colm keeps time like a boss and Dave gets excited about the World Cup.On the pod this week; a sad and sudden passing, an important new album from Kanye West and Kid Cudi, a typically wild news agenda and a handful of hot new tunes to assess.ACT ONE: Craig Fitzpatrick, now officially a Master.ACT TWO: Nile Rodgers remembered, Ariana Grande celebrated, Jeremy Corbyn embarrassed, 30-year-olds questioned and Eminem under fire.ACT THREE: Kids See Ghosts sometimes.ACT FOUR: Songs of the Week with Interpol, Spritualized, Smashing Pumpkins, We Cut Corners and Villagers.EXIT MUSIC: Silverbacks - 'Dunkirk' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the release of excellent new album Hungry, Paul Alwright sits down with the NO ENCORE boys for an in-depth chat.Paul discusses his latest record and gives an insight into his creative process, while also looking at his passion for science, his burgeoning acting career and what's next up in that department, and how he feels about his place amongst the wider rap, hip-hop and spoken word community in Dublin and beyond.Hungry is available now on Spotify, Apple Music and your local record store. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE returns to review a Kanye West album for the very first time, and what an album to start with.Elsewhere, there's live recaps of Forbidden Fruit and Nick Cave - who also gets his very own Listening Guide - some brief metal discussion, a bizarre Taylor Swift-related list and various other nonsense.ACT ONE: It's the preamble bit.ACT TWO: Happy Birthday to the most misunderstood snare drum in all of music.ACT THREE: Kanye West and his most divisive album to date.ACT FOUR: 10 tracks by Nick Cave worthy of your ears.ACT FIVE: Songs of the Week featuring Maroon 5, Cardi B, Charli XCX, The 1975, Esya and Gorillaz.EXIT MUSIC: Bicurious - 'Sleep' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.