NO ENCORE

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.

Greetings! NO ENCORE is a house reestablished as your OG Wrecking Crew finally reconvene.But that's not good enough, so there's a guest onboard for company.On the agenda; music's most scorching beef of the moment, the new album from one Father John Misty, a live report of his Dublin visit - and Broken Social Scene's own big night out in the capital - and plenty of new songs and so on...ACT ONE: Couple of Monday night gigs, why not.ACT TWO: Making sense of Pusha T and Drake, Censorship Corner, Rita Ora and Charli XCX in hot water and a small rant about busking.ACT THREE: Father John Misty. God's Favourite Customer. Reviewed.ACT FOUR: Songs of the Week with Pusha T, Maggie Rogers, The Internet, A$AP Rocky and the strange marriage of Underworld and Iggy Pop.EXIT MUSIC: Galants - 'In Vain' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are back in town as Dave returns to hosting duties and thus NO ENCORE is kinda-sorta almost complete again.On the agenda this week; the new Snow Patrol album, a ton of music news and new songs, and a downright strange performance from Craig.ACT ONE: Dave's big pop culture round-up.ACT TWO: Scott Hutchison remembered, important updates on Grimes, Arctic Monkeys and Chromatics, The Script do battle and arguably the best passive-aggression ever encountered on the show.ACT THREE: Snow Patrol return with Wildness; their first album in seven years. It's a brave, emotional journey; and that's just Dave.ACT FOUR: Songs of the Week ft Nine Inch Nails, Black Eyed Peas, Anderson .Paak, Disclosure and the BACKSTREET BOYS.EXIT MUSIC: Subplots - 'Unspeak' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Occasional guests are just hosts you haven’t met yet – hence roving reporter David Tapley and resident pun hun Zara Hedderman are entrusted with control of the NO ENCORE juggernaut this week. Colm is there too, mind, but he’s pretty easy going about things. A wildly divisive album takes centre stage, but there’s plenty more to talk about on this week’s rollicking ride through MusicLand…ACT ONE: Feastie Beasties, Ed's new 'stead, Whingy Lindsey and (finally) Ready Freddie – news like you’ve never heard before.ACT TWO: There’s downright anger over upright piano as Alex Turner and his Arctic Monkeys blast into a whole new orbit. The band’s new album, Tranquillity Base Hotel & Casino, is certainly a giant leap – but in which direction?ACT THREE: Just a Ty Segall guy, the kind that missed the Chromatics’ style, someone who can get down with Mitski’s wild side, and with Saint Sister’s vibe. André 3000 rolled in there too, you’ve got the stars of our songs this week; S-O-T-WACT FOUR: Our Beck-spert host provides a guide to the ever-evolving Mr. Hansen, ahead of his 3Arena date – find the crack playlist right here. EXIT MUSIC: Bouts | ‘Face Up' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boy Daithí grabs the driver’s seat with Andrea Cleary riding shotgun as Craig clings on to the roof rack, NO ENCORE unable to shake him loose.That's right, it's your classic super-sub situation as the absent Dave and Colm are duly filled in for, and they chose a busy week to miss out on.On this week's show; the intense power of Childish Gambino, the latest full-length from Jon Hopkins, a chat with Slow Skies as her new album takes flight, and all the other major goings on... the Eurovision, we talk about the Eurovision, okay?ACT ONE: Karen Sheridan of Slow Skies fame drops by to talk debut album Realign, which is out now and thus you should go check it out once this here podcast concludes.ACT TWO: DJ Khaled will not go down, Elon Musk and Grimes set the gossip columns ablaze, Donald Glover sets America ablaze, while Taylor Swift squashes one beef and extends another - it's the news.ACT THREE: Jon Hopkins is back to shatter minds and hearts with Singularity, but is that a good thing? Daithí certainly thinks so, anyway...ACT FOUR: Songs of the Week with Childish Gambino, Florence + The Machine, Skepta, Jungle and Jimmy Eat World.EXIT MUSIC: Slow Skies - 'Fire' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Hanners on his hollypops, Claire Beck climbs aboard the NO ENCORE frigate to keep Colm and Craig company. An album of provocative pop is under the microscope, the conversation inevitably goes West, and this week’s tracks get X-rated…ACT ONE: ‘Ye dismay, Drizzy in a tizzy, ABBA rebjörn, and acts' favourite axe-makers face axe – it’s the news, y’all! ACT TWO: Protests and parties sit side-by-side on Janelle Monae’s Dirty Computer – but is the multi-hyphenate pushing the right buttons?ACT THREE: How to describe the Songs of the Week? Like Christina Aguilera and Natalie Prass stuck in a lift with Parquet Courts and Dirty Projectors, as Kanye chips in through the emergency radio. Or something along those lines…EXIT MUSIC: Talos | ‘Kansas’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE returns.It's a jam-packed episode as the boys welcome the resurrected Super Extra Bonus Party to the studio and tackle all of the exciting new happenings in the music world including A Perfect Circle's rather strange new offering.ACT ONE: The best damn Irish Times headline there ever was.ACT TWO: In the news - the tragic death of Avicii, the Prince estate might be up to no good, Massive Attack got loyalty and royalty inside their DNA, and how best to catch the Royal Wedding.ACT THREE: A Perfect Circle invite us to Eat The Elephant.ACT FOUR: Super Extra Bonus Party in conversation.ACT FIVE: SOTW with Anne-Marie, J. Cole, Fiona Apple, Lykke Li and Ariana Grande.EXIT MUSIC: A. Smyth | 'Coming Back To You' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Delorentos release fifth studio album proper True Surrender this Friday, but before that, Kieran McGuinness and Rónán Yourell take NO ENCORE behind the scenes of how the record came to be.It's been a long road for the band to get to this point, but in sticking to their guns and firmly remaining true to their ideals, they've crafted a terrific piece of work that reflects where they're at in their lives while deftly avoiding the expected clichés that could anchor such a project.Their NO ENCORE chat is suitably extensive, candid and engaging, so get involved...EXIT MUSIC: Delorentos | 'In The Moment'True Surrender is available on Friday April 27. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Morning, afternoon, good evening, whichever applies.The good ship NO ENCORE returns with something of a grab bag episode due to things changing on the fly during recording in exciting fashion. But don't worry, all will be explained and added value shall be present.ACT ONE: Hey, anyone catch Beyoncé at Coachella?ACT TWO: Kendrick Lamar takes home a Pulitzer, Kanye West returns to social media, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame causes some minor controversy, and Dave's nu metal past comes back to haunt him. Again.ACT THREE: Songs of the Week featuring Deafheaven, Florence + The Machine, Nicki Minaj, DJ Koze and Kid Cudi.EXIT MUSIC: Stardust | 'Music Sounds Better With You' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE is back back back and it's brought a fresh Listening Guide along for company.This time out, Craig takes a deep dive into all things Manic Street Preachers, before latest album Resistance Is Futile goes under the review-a-scope.Elsewhere, poor life decisions abound as Dave and Colm pull an all-nighter to take in WrestleMania, and the boys make their latest bold 'Sound of the Summer' claim.ACT ONE: Dave went to a gig that was so intense it had to be shut down, but there was still time for him to be publicly shamed.ACT TWO: News!ACT THREE: The Listening Guide goes all Manic Street Preachers.ACT FOUR: And for the sake of symmetry, the newest Manics album gets some in-depth discussion, too.ACT FIVE: Songs of the Week with Drake, Johnny Marr, Zayn, Friendly Fires, Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa.EXIT MUSIC: Meltybrains? | 'Horizon' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE returns to take on the music beast once again, but this time they've brought company in the form of pop-electro warriors Le Galaxie whose new album Pleasure is OUT NOW. Exciting.ACT ONE: All the talk in the world with Mick and Maykay of Le Galaxie fame.ACT TWO: News.ACT THREE: The Weeknd is back with a surprise new album and he might need some cheering up to be quite honest.ACT FOUR: Songs of the Week with Hatchie, Mike Shinoda, MØ, The Horrors and Ssion x Ariel Pink x Johnny Jewel.EXIT MUSIC: Le Galaxie | 'Day Of The Child' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colm back, Craig out, as the NO ENCORE vessel continues to power through choppy waters.All hail returning guest co-host David A. Tapley for bringing his laconic noise to proceedings once again - and do check out Tandem Felix's gig in the Workman's Club on Thursday April 5.Elsewhere, Aoife and Dan from Æ Mak drop by for a chat, Colm gets very excited about an all-star American football game, and Dave shakes off the cobwebs by hitting the live music beat.ACT ONE: Sigrid and Young Fathers' respective visits to Dublin get the roving reporter treatment, but no Phoenix, much to Colm's devastation.ACT TWO: News!ACT THREE: Æ Mak in conversation.ACT FOUR: The prolific Frankie Cosmos and her latest Vessel in review.ACT FIVE: Songs of the Week with Picture This, Girls Names, Spies, Thirty Seconds to Mars, A$AP Rocky and Panic! At The Disco. Quite the murderer's row, eh?EXIT MUSIC: Æ Mak - 'Glow' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colm breaks the band up this week as he absconds across the water for a wedding. Luckily, the good ship NO ENCORE stays afloat thanks to the presence of the returning Celina Murphy.On the agenda; some frankly ludicrous news stories (just how we like them, really), some intriguing new tunes and the new album fro- wait, no album review?!ACT ONE: Bloc Party headlining arena shows in 2018, Pitbull's trip to the United Nations, a royal engagement for Sting & Shaggy, YouTube's seduction technique and Facebook being bold.ACT TWO: The glorious NO ENCORE Listening Guide returns talking all things The Strokes.ACT THREE: Songs of the Week with Snow Patrol, Fangclub, Q-Tip, Demi Lovato, Sigrid, Snail Mail and X Factor sensation Matt Cardle.EXIT MUSIC: Sorcha Richardson - 'Can't We Pretend' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a podcast reunited as NO ENCORE hurl a kitchen sink at the wall and pack the studio.To that end, the boys welcome Paddy Hanna for a chat off the back of his quite fine Frankly I Mutate record, and Paddy springs an adorable surprise of his own.Elsewhere, is the new Young Fathers album any use? What's the deal with Julian Casablancas? Who's playing Electric Picnic? And is Dave even slightly more humble since his Choice Prize judging?ACT ONE: Running down that Picnic bill, trying to make sense of Julian Casablancas and why NO ENCORE isn't going to bow to Spotify's strange new demands.ACT TWO: Paddy Hanna and friend engage in important debate.ACT THREE: Young Fathers return with some Cocoa Sugar.ACT FOUR: Songs of the Week with Vince Staples, Simian Mobile Disco, Jon Hopkins, Beach House and Pearl Jam.EXIT MUSIC: The Minutes - 'Got My Love' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emerging from their respective snow-caves, blinking at the sun, Colm and Craig are back in studio. Dave, however, is otherwise engaged – busy crushing the dreams of nine hopefuls at the Choice Music Prize. Filling his pristine white shoes is Totally Irish head honcho and all-round good egg John Barker. The new LP from David Byrne, the surprise return of Sade, and the sad demise of two much-loved music institutions are all part of a jam-packed agenda, so let’s crack on…ACT ONE: Having each served time on the judges’ bench, the boys remember the fun, fights and free booze of Choice Prize nights past; Future Dave, meanwhile, checks with first hand news of Ships’ victory.ACT TWO: State no more, NME RIP – it’s not been a happy week as far as music journalism is concerned. Elsewhere, Vince Staples eyes the pipe and slippers; the Fred Durst/John Travolta collaboration we’ve all been waiting for is happening; and we’re converting our PRSAs into ODB.ACT THREE: David Byrne has titled his album American Utopia – but just how perfect can it be? Find out whether the former Talking Head has given us reason to be cheerful.ACT FOUR: DJ Khaled and some famous friends pimp their ride, Sade scratches a seven year itch, the .Paak is back, Lost Under Heaven resurface, and Chvrches call for National assistance – it’s Songs of the Week, yo!EXIT MUSIC: Zombie Picnic – ‘Anger In Storage (Denial Will Follow) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fierce mild out, eh?NO ENCORE battles through savage weather conditions to reach your ears, beloved listener, via the method of cross-internet communication technology.That's right; your intrepid hosts abandoned the studio and improvised thanks to the combined powers of Skype, Daithi, resident sonic architect Eve, red wine, Tiger beer and green tea.Enjoy, and do stay warm out there.ACT ONE: Dave reviews the latest chapter in the rise of Dermot Kennedy, and teases a very special upcoming podcast.ACT TWO: Barbara Streisand did something highly questionable, 50 Cent lied to us, Dua Lipa is in a spot of bother and music festivals are starting to get their acts together. It's the news.ACT THREE: Bray trio Wyvern Lingo are blazing a trail, but how does their debut album measure up?ACT FOUR: Songs of the Week with Janelle Monaé, The Blaze, Editors, Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Twin Shadow.EXIT MUSIC: Paddy Hanna - 'Toulouse The Kisser' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having turned the ripe old of age of 100, NO ENCORE returns to tackle a fresh musical agenda once more.David 'Higgs' Higgins returns in his capacity as guest pundit and knowledgable American sports fan, as the boys use their combined might to deliver the verdict on the debut album proper from Irish hip-hop hopeful Rejjie Snow.All that and the usual mayhem....ACT ONE: A final eulogy for Wild Beasts, some brief Brit Awards consideration and why the NBA have blood on their hands when it comes to the American national anthem.ACT TWO: News! Liam Gallagher, Frank Ocean, The National and Maynard James Keenan all did something worth discussing this week.ACT THREE: Rejjie Snow and Dear Annie go under the review microscope.ACT FOUR: Songs of the Week with Muse, Father John Misty, Woodes, A$AP Rocky, Gucci Mane, 21 Savage and David Byrne.EXIT MUSIC: Dowry (Éna Brennan) - 'In É' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE IS 100 EPISODES YOUNG!Thanks for all your support on this crazy podcasting journey thus far.Show notes lost to the sands of time and the emotions of the last-ever Irish Wild Beasts gig, but it's a packed episode so enjoy... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE returns to HeadStuff HQ with special guest Fionnuala Jones following last weekend's gallivanting about at the Quarter Block Party festival in Cork.On a busy, spirited agenda - Kendrick Lamar's triumphant visit to Dublin, Justin Timberlake's less heroic new album, and the podcast debut of Daphne & Celeste. Not in person, sadly, but maybe some day...ACT ONE: K-Dot conquered the 3Arena, and the gang were suitably impressed.ACT TWO: Noel Edmonds, Quincy Jones (again), David Bowie and Cher. It's the news.ACT THREE: The scariest woodland outing since The Blair Witch Project sees Justin Timberlake become a Man of the Woods. NO ENCORE rains down fire judgement upon him.ACT FOUR: Songs of the Week with Ought, Kate Nash, Albert Hammond Jr., Busta Rhymes (and friends) and, as promised, Daphne & Celeste.EXIT MUSIC: Laoise - 'Bother' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE finally goes to Colm's neck of the woods as the podcast touches down in Cork for the Quarter Block Party festival.A lively episode takes in everything from the new Franz Ferdinand album to Justin Timberlake's dodgy innuendo to Quincy Jones sounding off in eyebrow-raising fashion, while welcoming guests in the form of Tandem Felix and O Emperor.ACT ONE: Excitement and news, plus a rundown of this year's Choice Music Prize Song of the Year shortlist.ACT TWO: David Tapley plays a song.ACT THREE: David Tapley sticks around to cast judgement on other songs.ACT FOUR: The main trio rain down fire judgement on the new Franz Ferdinand offering.ACT FIVE: Phil from O Emperor pops by for a chat.EXIT MUSIC: O Emperor - 'Make It Rain' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE's resident Captain Fiddle Daithi returns to the show to recap an adventurous road trip on the Wild Atlantic Way before the boys get down to business as usual, and unusual as the case may be...ACT ONE: Road trips, metal gigs and nightclub rucks. It all happened.ACT TWO: A busy news agenda finds the gang discussing Kanye, Mark E. Smith, The Smiths, 50 Cent, Cardi B and Offset.ACT THREE: Fall Out Boy return with seventh studio album M A N I A, and you might wish they hadn't.ACT FOUR: Songs of the Week with Kylie Minogue, Drake, Example, Tinashe and the union, at last, of Sting and Shaggy.EXIT MUSIC: Maija Sofia - 'Flowers' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE returns for its most photogenic episode yet as the podcast welcomes two of Dublin’s best live music photographers ahead of an exciting new exhibition. That’s just one highlight of a packed show which also features the eighth album from veteran rockers Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. Have they finally paved new ground? Let’s find […]La entrada NO ENCORE #096 | The Curious Case of Colm O’Regan se publicó primero en Headstuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season three of NO ENCORE rolls on as Totally Dublin scribe and quiz champion Zara Hedderman makes her long-awaited return. Big week for Irish music as the RTÉ Choice Music Prize shortlist is unveiled, and the NO ENCORE hat trick is finally realised. Elsewhere, the gang look back on the winners to date, and try to make […]La entrada NO ENCORE #095 | Choose Your Weapon se publicó primero en Headstuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE SEASON THREE. Yes, that’s right, following a mammoth one episode off, NO ENCORE returns for its third season. Expect chaos, music news, anarchy, album reviews, tyranny, new song analysis and the heat death of the universe itself. We’re back~! ACT ONE: Bono says stupid things, Justin Timberlake is a Man of the Woods, […]La entrada NO ENCORE #094 | Hellscape Zumba Class se publicó primero en Headstuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So here we are, at the end of another year, the 2017th year… can you believe there have already be 2017 years on this planet? Amazing really. Anyway, what we have compiled here is the best of The HeadStuff Podcast Network 2017, short clips from a range of our shows. If something piques your fancy, […]La entrada Best of The HeadStuff Podcast Network 2017 se publicó primero en Headstuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve done the Songs of the Year, and now it’s time for THE TOP 20 ALBUMS OF 2017. NO ENCORE closes out season two by counting down the very best records of 2017. Thank you for all your support this year. Back for season three in January!La entrada NO ENCORE #093 | THE TOP 20 ALBUMS OF 2017 se publicó primero en Headstuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE returns to take the temperature of the Irish music scene past, with a typically intriguing, experimental and lively clutch of albums up for discussion. Joining hosts Dave Hanratty and Kieran McGuinness to talk all things 1995 are Jenn Gannon (The Irish Times), Shane Dunne of Cork spectacular Indiependence, and Cormac Parle of Irish indie heroes […]La entrada NO ENCORE: THE REVISIT | 1995 se publicó primero en Headstuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Listmas, one and all~! Yep, it’s that time of year again as the NO ENCORE wrecking crew run down the very best songs of the year. Let’s do this. The NO ENCORE Top 20 Songs of 2017La entrada NO ENCORE #092 | THE TOP 20 SONGS OF 2017 se publicó primero en Headstuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded before the dramatic events of the NO ENCORE Quiz of the Year, it’s the final episode of the podcast season before we get down to the business of deciding the top songs and albums of 2017. It’s a packed edition, with verdicts on new albums from U2 and Miguel, possibly the filthiest song ever […]La entrada NO ENCORE #091 | Podcast of Experience se publicó primero en Headstuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE: THE REVISIT turns back the clock yet again to assess Irish music past, discussing albums from Mary Black, Stano, The Pogues, Gilbert O’Sullivan and The 4 of Us. This time out it’s 1989 as Dave Hanratty and Kieran McGuinness are joined by Niamh Farrell of HamsandwicH, Caoimhe Barry of Wyvern Lingo, and the endlessly […]La entrada NO ENCORE: THE REVISIT | 1989 se publicó primero en Headstuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Christmas, it’s the podcast. NO ENCORE is back with an absolutely stuffed episode, so let’s act accordingly and see what’s going down in the music world, shall we? ACT ONE: Dave and Colm report back from Wolf Alice in the Olympia Theatre. ACT TWO: Dave, Colm and Craig report on this week’s news as […]La entrada NO ENCORE #090 | Björk In The Habit se publicó primero en Headstuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE returns to put the music world to rights with a full house and a packed episode. On the agenda; Morrissey, Coldplay, Wolf Parade, the NO ENCORE Quiz of the Year and a great deal more… ACT ONE: Dave goes to a gig and offends Coldplay fans in the space of one day. Plus, […]La entrada NO ENCORE #089 | The Creatrix Reloaded se publicó primero en Headstuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE returns to tackle this week’s musical happenings as Fionnuala Jones makes her grand debut alongside Dave and Colm, with Craig once again succumbing to the horrors of college work. With everything from impromptu gigs to the new Taylor Swift album up for discussion, it’s a busy one so let’s get to it… ACT […]La entrada NO ENCORE #088 | Taylor Made (A Divisive Album) se publicó primero en Headstuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE returns from a successful Galway encounter only to be met with a wild news agenda that honestly feels like we decided to make the whole thing up at the last minute. There’s also a report from Tandem Felix‘s triumphant return to the live scene, and the contemplative sophomore effort from Sam Smith to […]La entrada NO ENCORE #087 | Smith Outta Luck se publicó primero en Headstuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A particularly strong year for Irish music comes into focus as NO ENCORE gets stuck into 1991 as part of the ongoing Revisit project. Dave Hanratty and Kieran McGuinness are joined by Hot Press Deputy Editor Stuart Clark and Commissioning Editor Roisin Dwyer alongside writer, comedian and actor Shane Langan as the panel takes in two of the most acclaimed […]La entrada NO ENCORE: THE REVISIT | 1991 se publicó primero en Headstuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.