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NO ENCORE returns after a week off, and there's plenty of energy in the studio despite an alarming lack of decent music news in the world. No matter, as we finally welcome the great Joe Panama back to the show, who brings us a quick sequel in the form of a fresh list of headline-making and head-scratching controversies in music. Also - don't miss the latest episode of the NO ENCORE Album Club over on Patreon.com/noencore right now - new episode coming next weekend! ACT ONE (7:06): Adam goes to Berlin, Dave wraps up the Eurovision talk hopefully forever, Bono makes confusing statements about Coldplay, and is life just too loud nowadays? It's the news. ACT TWO (38:45): Top 5 Bizarre Music Controversies II. -Follow Joe Panama on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Well if it isn't our old friend, the LEITMOTIF. Kind of amazing we haven't done this one before so fair play to debuting guest co-host Seán Connolly - a man you may know from online broadcasting behemoth The TRY Channel, where he puts in a Herculean shift both in front of and behind the camera - for suggesting it. But what is a leitmotif? Why, it's a musical theme associated with a character in media such as films, television, and video games, of course. As such, the boys duel it out accordingly, shouting out their favourite individual pop culture signatures from the rooftops. Beforehand, a busy news section awaits. Also waiting for you - our latest episode of the NO ENCORE Album Club. Head on over to Patreon.com/noencore to sign up and listen. ACT ONE (3:03): Steve Albini RIP, Kendrick vs Drake goes into overdrive, Macklemore continues to be a hero, and the 'Bambie Thug and Eurovision' debate finally arrives at its inevitable conclusion - it's the news. ACT TWO (40:28): Top 5 Leitmotifs. -Follow Seán Connolly on Instagram / XWatch The TRY Channel on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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NO ENCORE is here, fresh off the back of a 'chapeau' from the Irish Times, extra controller in-hand, ready to enter split-screen mode, as Dave Hanratty is joined by his faithful Sonic Architect Adam who will solo speed-run some of the best licensed soundtracks the gaming sphere has to offer. (And by speed-run, we mean carefully dissect and discuss, of course).All of that, as well as the latest news in the world of music on this week's ep, so press the start button and let's load up.Don't forget, you can get this and every new NO ENCORE episode 24 hours early and ad-free, AND additional bonus audio content by signing up to Patreon.com/NOENCORE.ACT ONE (2:54): Electric Picnic line-up underwhelms, Kendrick fires back at Drake, Taylor Swift is officially on the curriculum, and coming to Brazil proves problematic for Iron Maiden – it's the news.ACT TWO (40:48): Top 5 Licensed Video Game Soundtracks-Follow Sonic Architect Adam on InstagramFollow NO ENCORE on InstagramHow Rockstar changed the tune of video game soundtracksGamer's Little Playground YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for the final pre-summer edition of Before The ENCORE, where we aim to direct sunshine in the form of music industry conversations straight into your ears so you can put on the sunglasses of knowledge and wear them with pride.This month, Sonic Architect Adam is joined by producer and violinist formerly based in Dublin, now London, Molly Mansukhani. You might be familiar with her work alongside Kayleigh Noble, JaXson, Tara Devi, V-Sensei or from her time spent in Diffusion Lab as an intern under former-guest Chris Bubenzer before going freelance.In this episode, Adam and Molly talk about what it is to be a producer, the skills involved, the highlights, the learnings and the many twists and turns they both had to take before realising that production was the final destination, as well as a chance meeting at the RTÉ Choice Music Prize just gone that catalysed this recording.*If you'd like to get this episode and all NO ENCORE episodes a full 24 hours earlier and ad-free, check us out over on Patreon here.*-Follow Molly Mansukhani on InstagramListen to all episodes of Before The ENCORE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE is back with a trip into the world of music-themed fakery... in the form of real songs written for fictional purposes. 'Solo artist of the written word' Sarah McKenna Barry joins Dave and Adam this week, with songs and musical numbers penned exclusively to reside in the world of film and TV on the agenda. And, following on from our Taylor Swift bonus episode, there's still no escaping music's newest billionaire. Don't forget, you can get this and every new NO ENCORE episode 24 hours early and ad-free, AND additional bonus audio content by signing up to Patreon.com/NOENCORE.ACT ONE (3:46): Swift-based fallout, Bambie Thug doubles down on Eurovision participation, Fontaines D.C. definitely aren't nu-metal now, and let's not stalk celebrities - it's the news. ACT TWO (39:22): Top 5 Fictional Songs-Follow Sarah McKenna Barry on InstagramVideo Essay: The [Queer] Politics of Eurovision Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a special bonus episode of NO ENCORE in honour of Taylor Swift releasing 11th studio album The Tortured Poets Department and everyone having an online meltdown about it. One such major talking point emerged via American publication Paste Magazine, which opted to withhold the name of the writer when publishing its review of The Tortured Poets Department. The move provoked a lively reaction and a lot of debate, from critics, commentators, and hardcore Swifties alike.On this episode, Dave Hanratty speaks with Paste's Music Editor Matt Mitchell to learn about what went into the decision-making process, and hear Matt's take on the state of music criticism in 2024, particularly with regard to the online hardcore fan bases that seek to police it. Dave also sits down with Clare Martin, Assistant Comedy Editor at Paste, who reviewed Taylor Swift's Lover album in 2019 and subsequently received threats of violence because of it. Clare reflects on her experience, and gives her thoughts on Paste's call to anonymise their latest critique of the biggest name in music today. Don't forget, you can get this and every new NO ENCORE episode 24 hours early and ad-free, AND additional bonus audio content by signing up to Patreon.com/NOENCORE.-Paste Magazine's WebsiteFollow Matt Mitchell on XFollow Clare Martin on XView Paste Magazine's Tweet about The Tortured Poet's Department reviewRead Paste Magazine's review of Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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NO ENCORE goes Hollywood once more as Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam go to the cinemathèque, take in the previews, and then leave before the film starts. It's a celebration of the most arresting needle drops featured in movie trailers - blockbuster events and arthouse affairs inclusive. Elsewhere, a quiet week leads to a pretty one-sided news section. At least Dave now knows how to correctly pronounce 'Coachella', if nothing else...Don't miss the next episode of the NO ENCORE Album Club, releasing this Sunday exclusively for Patrons - sign up @ patreon.com/noencore today! ACT ONE (9:40): The last word on the J. Cole climbdown, Grimes has a nightmare at Coachella, Spotify goes full TikTok, and Courtney Love does Courtney Love things - it's the news. ACT TWO (35:56): Top 5 Songs Used In Movie Trailers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cody Rhodes may have finished his story, but it's a fresh chapter in the NO ENCORE saga this week as 'The Donegal Dynamo' Hugh Carr makes his podcast return. Hugh is just back from a trip to Philadelphia - the "best week of his life", apparently - where he took in many live professional wrestling shows, including the Granddaddy of Them All, the Showcase of the Immortals; WrestleMania. In that infectious spirit, this week's Top 5 concerns the history of that humble grappling event, specifically the many live music performances that have taken place under its stadium-sized roof. And oh boy, have there been some shockers. We tasked Hugh with giving us a mix of the good and the bad, but it seems that only the most headline-making terrible ones came to his mind. Enjoy? Hit up our Patreon for exclusive access to bonus content including the debut episode of the NO ENCORE Album Club, out now! ACT ONE (5:35): Dave gives his verdict on the new Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross film score, J. Cole loses all credibility in record time, Chechnya has a speeding problem, St. Vincent makes a valid point, The Libertines and The Doors finally unite kinda-sorta, and can we stop being weird about Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson? It's this week's music news. ACT TWO (52:35): Hugh recaps his Philly jaunt, before laying the smack down on his Top 5 Bad WrestleMania Music Performances. -Follow Hugh Carr on Twitter/XFollow Hugh Carr on TikTokFollow Hugh Carr on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Here comes a feeling you thought you'd forgotten - Dave Hanratty and Craig Fitzpatrick, teaming up to co-host NO ENCORE once again! Sonic Architect Adam looking on, beaming with pride, of course. Craig returns to the fold in honour of the brand new Vampire Weekend album Only God Was Above Us, as he details his career-spanning choice cuts from the New York City faithful. Before that, we've got a busy news section and the reveal of our new Patreon-exclusive project.Don't forget, you can get this and every new NO ENCORE episode 24 hours early and ad-free, AND additional bonus audio content by signing up to Patreon.com/noencoreACT ONE: The preamble in which we ramble - Dave nods to a classic movie score before responding to some listener criticism, while Adam introduces the NO ENCORE Album Club.ACT TWO (13:50): Eurovision participants reject boycott calls, 40 years of song lyrics go under the microscope, Calvin Harris battles critics and jet lag, Shakira arrives late to the Barbie party, Laura Dern endorses Taylor Swift, and a rare find just may provoke Craig's interest.ACT THREE (45:03): Top 5 Vampire Weekend Songs. -Follow Craig Fitzpatrick on Instagram / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Freshly returned from Rome following his marathon heroics, news correspondent and NO ENCORE regular Richard Chambers is back with another batch of pop belters for all to enjoy. The turn of the 2010s is under the musical microscope this week, as the boys explore the most ear-catching songs of the era - warning: parameters may vary as to what constitutes a 'banger' and what even qualifies as 'a good song'. Elsewhere, Dave derails the news section, much to Adam's bemusement and Richard's annoyance.Don't forget, you can get this and every new NO ENCORE episode 24 hours early and ad-free by signing up to Patreon.com/noencoreACT ONE (8:00): Kendrick Lamar, Drake and J. Cole battle it out, the Joker sequel takes jukebox shape, a Bruce Springsteen biopic may have its man, a long-ago Simpsons gag finally pays off, Journey ascend to even greater heights, and Coldplay find themselves caught up in a colourful football-themed vortex. ACT TWO (39:14) : Top 5 Pop Bangers of the Early 2010s.-Follow Richard Chambers on Instagram / Twitter / TikTokListen to The Group Chat PodcastRichard's Running Playlist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Before The ENCORE, the limited-run that all the music industry podcast collectors immediately order on the last Monday of every month.Speaking of, if vinyl (or assorted physical musical release formats) are your thing, or you're an artist more about what is involved in getting a record pressed, this is the episode for you. This month, Sonic Architect Adam is joined by Peter Jones of Rotator Vinyl; a physical release broker based in Dublin, Ireland, who specialises in small press runs and independent releases across vinyl, CD and cassette tape.Listen to Adam and Peter chat about the process of getting a pressing done from end-to-end, as well as the current "vinyl revival" and, of course, nerd out over their favourite types of pressings. All of that and much more in this month's edition.*If you'd like to get this episode and all NO ENCORE episodes a full 24 hours earlier and ad-free, check us out over on Patreon here.*-Visit Rotator's WebsiteVisit Advance Records' WebstoreFollow Peter on LinkedIn / InstagramListen to all episodes of Before The ENCORE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Salut! NO ENCORE is in celebratory mood this week as Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam hail an act worthy of being named after a spiral galaxy - the one and only M83. Michael Pope, former frontman for Irish electronica titans Le Galaxie, is on-hand to list his favourite songs from the acclaimed French outfit. Don't forget, you can get this and every new NO ENCORE episode 24 hours early and ad-free by signing up to Patreon.com/noencoreACT ONE (7:53): Pour one out for the inventor of karaoke, FKA Twigs helps resurrect The Crow, a new Nine Inch Nails ranking catches Dave's eye, a redemptive troubadour just can't catch a break, as does a strange songwriting course.ACT TWO (39:28): Top 5 M83 Songs-M83 PlaylistDave's Drowned In Sound Piece on M83Ian Cohen's Pitchfork Piece on M83 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the most patriotic week of the year and we're barely talking about it, because that's how we roll. The actions of Irish artists dominate the news section, though. Speaking of, Julie Hough of HAVVK fame returns in honour of new album To Fall Asleep, which is out RIGHT NOW. Plus - some songs we don't feel all that great about listening to anymore. Don't forget, you can get this and every new NO ENCORE episode 24 hours early and ad-free by signing up to Patreon.com/noencoreACT ONE: HAVVK have released a new album - let's hear all about it.ACT TWO (23:45): Lankum win the RTE Choice Music Prize, Irish acts pull out of SXSW, Billie Eilish has more Oscars than Martin Scorsese, and Kurt Russell sets the Hateful Eight guitar-smash record straight.ACT THREE (1:06:51): Top 5 Songs That Are Now Ruined-Buy To Fall Asleep by HAVVK on Bandcamp.Richard Chambers' Rome Marathon For Women's Aid donation link.SNL Sketch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rejoice! Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam Shanahan are joined in-studio by Luke Daly and David Prendergast of Overhead, The Albatross. The band have just released emotive new single 'Your Last Breath' and we're going to talk all about it, oh yes. Elsewhere on this episode, there's time for an ultra-brief news section before we get to our shouts for standout spoken word samples in songs. Spoiler - all of them are from movies. Don't forget, you can get this and every new NO ENCORE episode 24 hours early and ad-free by signing up to Patreon.com/noencoreACT ONE (3:49): A super-brief news section. ACT TWO (7:56): Overhead, The Albatross in conversation. ACT THREE (54:00): Top 5 Spoken Word Samples. -Listen to Overhead, The Albatross on Bandcamp / Spotify / Apple MusicDonate to Lajee Center Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Won't someone please think of the children? It's time to go full Helen Lovejoy as NO ENCORE examines some of the most eyebrow-raising controversies in music history.From immediately-outdated censorship to divine proclamations to mystifying monikers, Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam Shanahan shine a quizzical light on scandals gone by.Don't forget, you can get this and every new NO ENCORE episode 24 hours early and ad-free by signing up to Patreon.com/noencore ACT ONE (4:48): Another busy news week takes in Kneecap and the Belfast punk-rap trio's defiant Late Late Show demonstration, classic rock-themed holograms, questionable statues, and morbid memorabilia.ACT TWO (36:03): Top 5 Bizarre Music Controversies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's 2024 and the last Monday of February, which means we're back in the world of the music industry and taking a look behind the scenes all over again! This edition of Before The ENCORE, I had the pleasure and privilege to sit down opposite Chris Bubenzer, producer extraordinaire and one half of Diffusion Lab. Chris has an extensive discography and is one of the main figures in production responsible for the sea change in sound in Irish music back in the mid-2010s with artists like Soulé, Jafaris, Valarie Rose, whoisdays & Sweetlemondae.We chat about our roots, moving in different directions, different production styles and how all of those things interact with each other in this episode.If you'd like to get this episode and all NO ENCORE episodes a full 24 hours earlier and ad-free, check us out over on Patreon here-Follow Chris on InstagramVisit Chris' websiteCheck out The PlaygroundCheck out Diffusion Lab Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's get divisive. NO ENCORE returns with a sequel as Dave Hanratty, Sonic Architect Adam, and returning guest co-host Zara Hedderman join forces to discuss the musical acts that simply do not do it for them. Before that, we've got the usual mix of news and general life ramblings to enjoy - and don't forget you can get this and every new NO ENCORE episode 24 hours early and ad-free by signing up to Patreon.com/noencore ACT ONE (3:14): Irish Women in DISharmony, Ridley Scott is 'Staying Alive', The Eagles go legal, True Detective: Night Country takes the needle-drop piss, and Dave's worst cinematic nightmare comes true - it's the week in music news. ACT TWO (42:25): Top 5 Acts We Just Don't Get - The Sequel~!-Follow Zara Hedderman on Instagram & Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Broadcast after the fact from Sector 7G in the heart of beautiful Springfield, it's NO ENCORE~! Recorded on the most momentous night of the romantic year, Dave Hanratty, Sonic Architect Adam, and Mark O'Brien of Enemies and Royal Yellow fame show some love to the first family of animation by listing off their shouts for the finest musical exploits of... The Simpsons. Before that, we've got plenty of news to catch up on, and some cinema trips, too. ACT ONE: Dave and Adam went, separately, to the cinematheque. Whatever happened to basic etiquette? ACT TWO (14:13): This week's music news takes in everything from Brian May's ego to Roisin Murphy's defiance to - but of course - Taylor Swift winning the Super Bowl all by herself.ACT THREE (46:34): Top 5 Simpsons Songs.-Enemies on BandcampRoyal Yellow on Bandcamp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dreams... and nightmares. For what is a dream, and what is a nightmare? And how do they musically manifest? Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam intend to find that out, alongside Kieran McGuinness of Delorentos, and now Driven Snow, fame. Driven Snow, made up of Kieran and former Republic of Loose member Emily Aylmer, release their debut album A Kind of Dreaming this Friday, 9 February.And so there's no better time to drag Kieran into NO ENCORE HQ for a deep meaningful conversation about his new and highly personal musical union and a great deal more besides. ACT ONE: Dave recovers from being called out by a listener by quickly moving the spotlight onto all things Driven Snow - get the album, go to the gigs, and listen to our interview, won't you? ACT TWO (29:05): The 2024 Grammy Awards dominate this week's music news, but there's still time for the Internet to throw Irish hero Ayo Edebiri under the bus, and for Kerrang TV to leave a mark on our alternative music-loving hearts. ACT THREE (1:07:47): Top 5 Songs About Dreams (Kieran) and Nightmares (Dave). -Buy 'A Kind Of Dreaming' by Driven Snow on BandcampSee Driven Snow Live @ Whelans, Dublin on 16 + 17 FebruarySee Driven Snow Live @ Winthrop Ave, Cork 22 March Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE is back for a brand new season and we've got an entire month of music - and some movies - to talk about. Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam Shanahan run the critical rule over multiple news items including the possible demise of Pitchfork, the inexplicable presence of the Mean Girls remake, the equally baffling popularity of Saltburn, the contenders for this year's RTÉ Choice Music Prize, the positive and negatives of Eurovision 2024, and Donald Trump's new favourite band. If you want early access to NO ENCORE, hit us up on Patreon @ patreon.com/noencore - episodes will land in the Patreon feed on Thursdays, 24 hours before the usual Friday drop.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was the best of times, it was the…. Nope, that’s it!THE BEST OF NO ENCORE 2023 is upon us. Join Sonic Architect Adam as he takes you through plenty of laughs and great moments from Dave Hanratty and co. throughout the year from the show-proper. Nothing but good vibes for your ears before the close of another wonderful year of programming for you, dear listener, at NO ENCORE. Thanks for spending your Friday mornings (or whatever listening schedule you partake in) with us. We’re off for a break to recharge the batteries and come back stronger than ever in 2024. Until then, enjoy the highlight reel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heroes. Villains. Regrettable PR disasters. Unavoidable phenomena. And our shouts for our favourite music of 2023. It's the year in review, with plenty of awards to hand out - some more coveted than others. It's longer than Oppenheimer yet shorter than Killers of the Flower Moon. Truly, we went the distance.It is our Christmas gift to you, dear listener. Much love!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE returns for the final regular episode of the year and we've got a blockbuster guest in the wonderful and the amazing Fionnuala Jones.It's a lively one as the pair clash over modern-day list-based etiquette and consider their shouts for the very best and very worst songs that hit number one at Christmas but aren't actually about the festive season.ACT ONE (3:08): Dave has an almighty rant and Fionnuala matches him every step of the way, we wrap on Spotify Wrapped, Taylor Swift is TIME Magazine's Person Of The Year 2023, KISS live on(!), and Tom Petty proves that he is a Rockstar in life and death – it's the news!ACT TWO (23:46): Top 5 Non-Christmas Christmas Number Ones (Best & Worst)-Follow Fionnuala Jones on Instagram / TikTok Listen to Flop CultureListen to Bandwagons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE travels to the wilds of County Clare (actually very peaceful, to be honest) for one week only as Dave Hanratty interrupts his time off to jump into a different studio – with the blessing from afar of Sonic Architect Adam, of course. Local boy Daithí returns to the podcast, with his faithful drummer and operations manager Alex Ridley for company. With their powers combined, the trio boot up and download accordingly as they get into the intriguing world of diegetic music in video games. But what does all that mean, you ask? Essentially, any time music is actually in a scene rather than scoring it - something a character interacts with, creates, or is aware of. Yes, it's going to get very nerdy on this episode. ACT ONE: Catching up with all things occurring in the world of Daithí O'Dronaí. ACT TWO (9:08): A rare live music opportunity sees Dave break out the gig calculator, Sabrina Carpenter offends the devout, Metallica take the blood money, Kiss Korner returns in dramatic fashion, The Hives plot world domination, and Eminem goes digital - it's the news. ACT THREE (36:36): Top 5 Diegetic Video Game Music.-Visit Daithí's websiteFollow Daithí on Instagram // Twitter/XFollow Alex Ridley on InstagramBuy Tickets to Daithí & Elaine Mai's Improv Show @ The Workmans ClubVisit The Beekeepers websiteVisit Common Threads website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sonic Architect Adam Shanahan returns to his Before The ENCORE hot-seat to chat to multi-instrumentalist and touring musician Caoimhe Hopkinson for a brisk November edition. You may know Caoimhe from her co-writes with April, or from touring most recently with Ailbhe Reddy, Pauline Scanlon and the Grammy-nominated Alison Russell, among many others.In this episode, Caoimhe takes us through how to stay grounded on a larger-scale tour, walking the line of a creative endeavour being your main source of income, and personal projects close to her heart away from the hustle and bustle of the stage.As always, Before The ENCORE will return next month on the last Monday of December for a final foray into the weird and wonderful world of music industry professionals for 2023.-Follow Caoimhe on Instagram Purchase tickets to Transatlantic Women @ National Concert Hall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fire up your iPod Nano - or Classic, if you had such a thing - as we turn the clock back to an era where the tunes were huge, the clubs were hopping, and... to be honest I kind of hate myself for writing that sentence. The music was REALLY GOOD, is what I'm getting at. Ace newsman, author, podcaster, runner, and friend Richard Chambers returns to NO ENCORE HQ to keep Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam company on a beautifully nostalgic, endlessly energetic journey. There's also room for film criticism, concert etiquette, and plenty of news. And a mention for Richard's upcoming marathon in support of Women's Aid - you can donate right here. ACT ONE: Some fun meandering chat about the Andre 3000 album, Richard's visit to the cinema for the Taylor Swift concert movie, and his jaunt to the 3Arena for an intriguing Belters Only experience. ACT TWO (15:34): News! Hall & Oates are out of touch, Formula 1 gets another superstar boost, Kid Rock and Donald Trump join forces, and Christmas songs make their early mark. Bonus - Dave and Richard review The Killer and its musical component parts.ACT THREE (42:48): Top 5 Pop Bangers of the Late 2000s.-Follow Richard Chambers on X // Instagram // TikTokSupport Richard's fundraiser for Women's AidListen to The Group Chat Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nostalgia is a funny thing, dear listener, in that it's really quite an intimately individual feeling and thus your definition of a nostalgic soundtrack will likely differ from ours but you should nonetheless hopefully enjoy our wistful main event this week. Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam are joined by the brilliant Naoise Roo, who has just released her excellent new album Emotionally Magnificent. Listen to it immediately and often.The record- and its thematically perfect title - are up for discussion before we hit our famous news section and then reckon with the best movie soundtracks of our wayward teenage years.ACT ONE: Naoise Roo in conversation. ACT TWO (32:46): Andre 3000 is back in eyebrow-raising instrumental form and thus we simply must explore his filmography, Robbie Williams reveals the biggest regret of his career, Taylor Swift asks you to keep your gifts at arm's length, and Dave's beloved Slipknot upset the fan base again - it's the news. ACT THREE (1:02:50): Top 5 Movie Soundtracks That Fuel Our Nostalgic Brains. -Stream Emotionally Magnificent on SpotifyFollow Naoise Roo on InstagramOrder vinyl + buy gig tickets via Naoise Roo's LinkTree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Sophomore SZN for NO ENCORE as emotive Dublin rapper Nealo returns to the studio to give us a taste of November Medicine, his long-awaited new record which releases on Friday, 17 November.Nealo is also on-hand to provide us with a guide to the very best Irish hip-hop as part of this week's main event. Before that, we have plenty of wild and exciting news from the world of music, and an in-depth conversation on how Nealo came to construct his not-so-difficult second album.ACT ONE: Nealo talks November Medicine, his process, his personal life and more.ACT TWO (30:04): Machine Gun Kelly (MGK to his friends) invades Adam's beloved world of Formula 1, David Guetta swears he is 4 Real, Fightstar make their glorious return, and Paul McCartney explodes and fucking dies?!ACT THREE (57:01): Top 5 Irish Hip-Hop-Follow Nealo on Instagram / X / TikTokPreorder November MedicineListen to Nealo on Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE welcomes back a prodigal son this week as the glorious booming tones of Colm O'Regan return to the hallowed co-host microphone. Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam strap in for a Colm-selected Top 5; one that deals in unavoidable finality yet soars in triumphant legacy. Before that, a stacked news section considers the implications of mixing the World's Favourite Band Ever with AI, and a wildly unexpected yet thoroughly welcome music-and-movies collision. ACT ONE (2:17): The Beatles are back, baby! Kinda. This week's headlines also find room for Kneecap and their Michael Fassbender-shaped cinematic jaunt, Dave's much-missed Ozzfest days, the merits and morals of prison memorabilia, and more. ACT TWO (31:18): Top 5 Final Albums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before The ENCORE returns with season 2's sophomore offering in the form of Wexford's finest Alex O'Keeffe.Alex is a producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, and I have the great fortune of saying he is also a close collaborator of mine across several projects. While Alex's career as a producer is relatively recent, only going back a couple of years, his vast discography is all-the-more impressive for it sporting names such as Bobbi Arlo, Fia Moon, Sistra, Maria Petrisor, Melina Malone, Rushes and many many more.We dive head-first into our old recording techniques from our teens to music education and its importance and to "legends of the game" in this one that we recorded a while back. I hope you enjoy!Before The ENCORE will return on the last Monday of every month, so catch us again in November.-Sonic Architect Adam-Visit Alex's WebsiteFollow Alex on InstagramAll episodes of Before The ENCORE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Halloween!Time for some terrifying audio as NO ENCORE revisits the endless goldmine that is cinematic horror music. Dave Hanratty is joined in studio by the wonderfully loquacious storyteller that is Paddy Hanna, a man of many musical projects, and a hardcore horror enthusiast to boot. Together the pair conjure up the most audacious, and the most spine-tingling sounds from the world of horror cinema.-Listen to Paddy Hanna hereListen to Autre Monde hereSupport Autre Monde / Paddy Hanna on BandcampFollow Paddy Hanna on InstagramFollow Autre Monde on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which David Tapley takes a stroll to the NO ENCORE studio. There is, in fact, a new sheriff in town, and he's here to lay down the law on a certain plucky quartet from Dublin. Dave Hanratty is also present to rain down even harder blows on everyone's favourite spherical enthusiasts.  On the agenda this week - the brand new album from Tandem Felix, and everything you ever wanted or needed to know about Bono and his U2 brethren. It's time to assess the greatest and the most disastrous of the U2 canon, with a Tapley-shaped twist to boot.There's a New Sheriff in Town by Tandem Felix is out now, so pick up the vinyl and book a ticket to an upcoming gig. All details on the episode and via the handy links below. ACT ONE: Shooting the breeze with David Tapley. ACT TWO (18:35): Some talk on U2 jinxing Ireland's Rugby Heroes and Bono's invoking of the Israel/Palestine conflict before we approach our main event.ACT THREE (38:05): Top 5 U2 Songs - Best (Tapley) and Worst (Hanratty).-Follow David Tapley on InstagramFollow Tandem Felix on Instagram // Twitter/X Purchase There's a New Sheriff in Town on Bandcamp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight we're all going to be Rock and Roll Stars - it's time to finally put Oasis under the microscope, for better and for much, much worse.The glorious Hugh Carr returns to NO ENCORE HQ for all kinds of frivolity - he picked this Top 5 and he's damn-well going to defend this band to the hilt, despite Dave Hanratty's repeated misgivings.ACT ONE (5:30): Ed Sheeran confirms a morbid rumour, Bono goes on a ramble, professional wrestling once again gets a mention, Creed do a Taylor Swift, and Oasis set us up nicely for our main event.ACT TWO (31:08): Top 5 Oasis Songs (Best & Worst)-Follow Hugh Carr on Twitter/XFollow Hugh Carr on TikTokFollow Hugh Carr on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Come one, come all, to the greatest rap battle of the 21st century - Rudi Kinsella finally making his NO ENCORE debut!It's less of a battle & more of a friendly chat with old friends. Sonic Architect Adam is our referee, though, should we need him. So strap in for the greatest and, let's be fair, one or two ridiculous examples of the humble musical smackdown of choice; the diss track.ACT ONE (5:09): The Tories have spoken and their favourite musical act has been revealed, Taylor Swift and the NFL's union rolls on, a great Robbie Williams track remembered, Matty Healy apologises again, and a bizarre tale that proves that life is not so "easy" after all.ACT TWO (35:08): Rock the mic, TOP 5 DISS TRACKS.-Follow Rudi Kinsella on Twitter/XFollow Rudi Kinsella on InstagramFollow Rudi Kinsella on TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Devotion and dedication take centre stage this week as the most passionate hardcores have their moment in the spotlight. Dave and Adam are joined by noted Swiftologist, viral TikTok sensation, acclaimed poet, and all-round pop heroine Alice Kiernan to dive head-first into the most intense fandoms in music. ACT ONE: Alice has a new song out by the name of 'Slowly Sinking Into You' - let's talk about that and her overall creative process.ACT TWO (16:35): News! Louise Redknapp is sound, Formula 1 goes musical, Adele fans are wild, and Taylor Swift takes over American Football.ACT THREE (40:53): Top 5 Intense Fandoms. No prizes for guessing number one.-Follow Alice Kiernan on InstagramFollow Alice Kiernan on TikTokStream "Slowly Sinking Into You" by Alice Kiernan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You read correctly, listener - NO ENCORE’s friendship with Rick Rubin has ENDED. We jest, of course, and who better than Sonic Architect Adam to highlight other masters of their craft in the same field as our beloved Rick?In this episode Adam joins Dave Hanratty to front a walk-through of producers that have had similar, sometimes even greater, cultural impact and influence on the world of music and what came after. And now that we’ve gotten this far, let’s do another take, just to see what happens. And maybe we’ll try to make sure we’re on-key with this one, yeah?ACT ONE (4:14): Dave & Adam recall the recent Enemies pop concert that they attended.ACT TWO: Ed Sheeran is outside your gaff, The Rolling Stones are back with a new album, proving they really do gather no moss and Tom DeLonge reflects on his Blink-182 comeback - it’s the news!ACT THREE (30:12): Top 5 Music Producers Not Named Rick Rubin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Dave Hanratty is joined by no other than film critic extraordinaire Brian Lloyd of Entertainment.ie and Ireland AM fame to embark on a journey into one of metal's many sub-genres for our TOP 5 THRASH METAL SONGS.As well as your weekly dose of music news, strap in for a loud one this week. See you in the pit.ACT ONE (5:15): A divisive musician's handwriting is called into question, Elon Musk and Grimes provide fresh irritation, Freddie Mercury's personal effects go under the hammer, and Olivia Rodrigo tells us just how rad she really is- it's the news!ACT TWO: (29:49): Top 5 Thrash Metal Songs-Follow Brian Lloyd on Twitter/XFollow Brian Lloyd on InstagramRead Brian Lloyd's work on Entertainment.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE returns following an impromptu unavoidable hiatus with a hopeful companion piece to the previous episode proper. Ace comedian and motion picture enthusiast Peter McGann joins Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam to highlight some standout musical moments in movies that otherwise have no real musical focus. Let us enter... THE MOVIE ZONE.ACT ONE: This week's news section is dedicated entirely to Electric Picnic 2023 - a festival none of us went to. ACT TWO (35:23): Top 5 Musical Scenes in Non-Musical Movies.-Follow Peter McGann on InstagramFollow Peter McGann on Twitter/XGreat Lad Tour tickets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Before The ENCORE Season 2!After nearly a whole year of a sabbatical, I'm delighted to be bringing you the first installment of the lastest BTE season, and with no other than Osazeejbass.Osazee is a bass player, session musician and musical director known best for his work with his three-piece Afrobeat ensemble Neubrí, but you may know him from his session work with Efé, Alicia Raye, Platain Papi or, in my case, Shiv.In this episode, we talk about what the role of a session musician is, what it's like to prepare a show for the 3Arena and the usual deep-dive into Osazee's beginnings in the world of music. Thanks for your patience with our sudden disruptions to scheduled programming, regular show will be back next week.-Sonic Architect Adam-Follow Osazeejbass on InstagramFollow NeuBrí on InstagramWatch NeuBrí on YouTubeGet tickets to NeuBrí @ The Button Factory, Nov 21st Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get your jazz hands ready... it's time to pay respects to the rollercoaster world of cinematic musical theatre! Ace pop culture journalist and broadcaster Jenn Gannon treads the boards this week as she and Dave Hanratty select their finest sonic shouts from movie musicals. All that... jazz (?) ...and a stacked news section, too. ACT ONE (5:56): Hozier versus AI, Noel Gallagher shows some vulnerability, Billy Porter goes after Harry Styles again, and The Weeknd says goodbye to featured artists - it's the news. ACT TWO (32:20): Top 5 Movie Musical Moments.-Follow Jenn Gannon on Twitter/XFollow Jenn Gannon on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Turn it ALL THE WAY UP. It's time to take it to the next level with floor-filling, sky-scraping, European club-friendly mayhem.NO ENCORE dives into the deeply euphoric world of Eurodance as the perpetually pulsating Hugh Carr makes his glorious return to the co-host microphone. ACT ONE (5:19): The news section makes its long overdue return with festivals, Ed Sheeran, Corey Taylor, the original iPod, and two very irritating people all in the mix. ACT TWO (34:13): Top 5 EURODANCE.-Follow Hugh Carr on Twitter/XFollow Hugh Carr on TikTokFollow Hugh Carr on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Make 'em laugh. NO ENCORE returns with a spring in its step as we pratfall, clown-style, head-first into the labyrinthine world of music-themed comedy.Dave Hanratty admits that he's something of a sceptic when it comes to this most theatrical realm. Luckily, he has called on ace social media sensation Michael Fry to navigate the up-tempo terrain. Michael is well-regarded for his own forays into music-focused sketch comedy, not least with his array of one-man indie band stylings. There are many aspects to the comedy and music collision, however, and Michael just so happens to be deeply fascinated by such methods. And so he takes us on a side-splitting journey on this particularly melodic episode...--Follow Michael Fry on TwitterFollow Michael Fry on InstagramBuy Tickets to An Evening with Michael Fry and Killian Sundermann at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Ireland and the world is in mourning following the tragic passing of Sinéad O'Connor. A truly singular artist and a generational talent, she broke barriers as both musician and activist. Her passing at the age of 56 is devastating, and it really does feel like we've lost something, and indeed someone, of tremendous value and substance.On this episode of NO ENCORE, Dave Hanratty is joined by music journalist and musicologist Andrea Cleary, Virgin Media News Correspondent Richard Chambers, and Julie Hough of HAVVK and Pixie Cut Rhythm Orchestra; all of whom offer their individual reflection and perspective, and what Sinéad O'Connor means to them. Rest in power, and rest in peace, Sinéad.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're delighted to welcome one of our favourite acts onto NO ENCORE this week – the resurrected force of blistering math-rock nature that is... Enemies!A beloved, inventive staple on the independent Irish music scene for the guts of a decade until their disbandment in 2016, the Wicklow quartet were synonymous with a thriving sonic landscape that included contemporaries such as Adebisi Shank, Squarehead, BATS, Not Squares and other fiercely creative cult favourites. Across their run, Enemies would release three records – 2010's breakthrough debut We've Been Talking, 2013's searching Embark, Embrace, and 2016's farewell record Valuables. 2023 brought news of an unexpected but welcome reunion for the original foursome of Lewis Jackson, Mark O'Brien, Eoin Whitfield, and Oisin Trench. And so it is that we are thrilled to sit down with Lewis and Mark to deep-dive into the entire Enemies story to date. From mythical house parties and wide-eyed airport-based delusion, to deeply personal demands and unavoidable fractures, to touring the farthest-flung places on the world map and back, to a rebirth that was far from a guarantee – we've been talking, indeed. -Follow Enemies on InstagramFollow Enemies on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pack your sunglasses – we're going on an adventure. Travel is a major theme this week in honour of our special guest co-host Caoi de Barra. You will of course know Caoi as one-third of the acclaimed Wyvern Lingo. With that project currently on hiatus, Caoi has been exceedingly busy, both with her own solo work – new single 'Treehouse' is out now – and as a touring drummer with the great Wallis Bird, and rising Canadian artist Allison Russell. Based in Berlin these days, Caoi has returned home for her 'Scooter Tour of Ireland' – the second such endeavour in travelling around Ireland on a trusty scooter from gig to gig, armed with just as many instruments as she can carry. Tickets and dates for the tour are available here.On this episode, Caoi takes us through all of the above, before we tackle our favourite songs about or inspired by travelling from place to place. ACT ONE: Scooter tours, Glastonbury bucket list moments, self-perception amidst a tricky industry, life in Berlin, and so much more – Caoi de Barra in conversation.ACT TWO (45:04): Top 5 Travel Songs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's get animated. NO ENCORE returns with another vivacious take on the world of music. This week, Dave Hanratty is joined by Max Zanga of Tebi Rex and Filmore! fame – or is he? Who knows, it's all very mysterious. On the agenda this week; those two aforementioned musical projects – again, we can't fully guarantee that Max actually is Filmore! but we'll talk about it nonetheless – and the very, very, VERY best in cartoon TV series theme songs. ACT ONE: Dave went to Interpol, Max went to Longitude, and Dave also went to the brand new Mission: Impossible movie. Reviews, innit. ACT TWO: Let's talk about Tebi Rex, and Filmore! New singles 'People Pleaser' and 'Ingrid's Song' are out now and you should go listen to both of those. ACT THREE (28:43): Adele wants you to stop throwing shit at musicians, Cardi B shares some wet-themed legal issues, and Taylor Swift madness continues apace. Seriously, it never stops. ACT FOUR (56:10): Top 5 Cartoon TV Themes.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.