NO ENCORE

There's a new sheriff in town, and his name is David Tapley. Lucan's finest makes his long-awaited return to NO ENCORE and the mood is buoyant, dear listener. Tandem Felix – that's Tapley's tremendous project, in case you were somehow unfamiliar – is back with a brand new song, and an incoming sophomore album. Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam grill him accordingly. Elsewhere, there's plenty of music news and a brand new, attention-grabbing Top 5 in the mix. ACT ONE (3:58): That aforementioned Tandem Felix grilling. ACT TWO (22:29): Glastonbury fallout dominates the week in music news, with Arctic Monkeys, Lewis Capaldi, Rina Sawayama, Elton John, and Lana Del Rey among the headline-making attractions.ACT THREE (1:07:27): Top 5 Spotlight Stealers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the post-quiz return to normality and business is... busy. Dave Hanratty is joined by Kieran McGuinness of Delorentos fame to discuss new project Driven Snow, in which Kieran has teamed up with his wife; former Republic of Loose member Emily Aylmer. Kieran shines some light on the musical union before he and Dave get into some notable news stories from the world and then, with some considerable squirming, present their shouts for the most obvious candidates for music that has aged like milk left out in the sun. ACT ONE: Dave went to see Pet Shop Boys, which somehow leads him to review a different gig from 12 years ago. Kieran. meanwhile, brings us into the world of Driven Snow. ACT TWO (19:44): News! Dave Fanning apologises for his comments about the late Christy Dignam, Noel Gallagher berates the reasonable expectations of concert-goers, and Trent Reznor gets emotional about the pop mastery of Dua Lipa. ACT THREE (52:38): Top 5 Songs That Aged Badly.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get your pen, get your paper, get your game face on – it's the return of the always lively, occasionally controversial NO ENCORE QUIZ~!A brand new champion will be crowned on this episode, with the famous NO ENCORE World Championship Belt – we really ought to get one of these made – up for grabs to the brave soul who triumphs this time around. Stepping up to the challenge are quiz enthusiasts and dear friends of the show Zara Hedderman and Mark Conroy. Nerves will be shredded. Loyalties will be tested. Disputes will be had. Questions will be answered. Six rounds await our contestants – and you, too, dear listener – with a couple of brand new themed engagements in the mix. So join intrepid quiz master Dave Hanratty as we unleash another gauntlet of music trivia, NO ENCORE–style... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hark, for a most demonic sound approaches – it's a brand new episode of NO ENCORE, don't you know. Dave Hanratty is joined by Julie Hawk of HAVVK and Pixie Cut Rhythm Orchestra fame. Julie also co-runs independent label VETA Music, and is a co-founder of dedicated artist organisation SelfMade. Most importantly, she shares Dave's belief that Hackers is the best film of all time. On this episode, the pair present their shouts for the best – and in some cases, the most tenuous – in supernatural songs, while also reckoning with the latest headlines from the world of music. ACT ONE (13:19): The latest 'Best Irish Albums Ever' list is upon us, Royal Blood face the music, and Matty Healy once more steals the spotlight – it's the news. ACT TWO (50:56): Top 5 Supernatural Songs.---Follow Julie on InstagramFollow HAVVK on InstagramFollow HAVVK on TwitterFollow SelfMade on InstagramFollow VETA Music on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're gonna make you a podcast you can't refuse. NO ENCORE returns with a star-studded episode as Dave Hanratty and special guest co-host Peter McGann run the rule over the very best in gangster movie music. From glorious needle drops to breathtaking original score work, the organised crime motion picture has boasted some genuinely incredible audio over the years – and we're happy to break the sacred code of omertà to deliver our favourites in this week's Top 5 face-off.If you're somehow unfamiliar with this week's co-host, Peter is a renowned Internet sensation funnyman hero type, and you can catch his Great Lad live stand-up show on tour this September at multiple venues across Ireland. Get your tickets at this here link. And now, on with our packed show...ACT ONE (10:11): Sonic Architect Adam gives us an in-person landfill indie update, Royal Blood throw a right royal strop, Matty Healy doubles down, and if you could only go and see Barbie or Oppenheimer, which would you choose? It's the week in music – and film – news.ACT TWO (43:37): Top 5 Mafia Movie MusicFollow Peter on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wake up, it's a beautiful morning! Time to get some restorative, life-affirming music into our bloodstream.News Champion Richard Chambers returns to the show and there's much to discuss, including the latest mania surrounding Taylor Swift, the sad passing of the legendary Tina Turner, and that aforementioned energy rush of music to kick-start your day. ACT ONE (5:45): Tina Turner remembered, Taylor Swift weirdness, Ed Sheeran reluctance, Donald Trump versus the Village People, and so much more - it's the week in music. ACT TWO (44:47): Top 5 Morning Kickstarters.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE goes Top of the Flops this week with an exciting crossover episode of sorts...The wonderful and amazing Fionnuala Jones – host of Flop Culture and Bandwagons among many other things – returns to the guest co-host microphone for a vivid and sometimes shocking deep-dive into the most noteworthy flops to ever do it from a music point of view.All that and plenty of news to get stuck into:ACT ONE (4:49): An incredible piece of music gets the respect it deserves, Fionnuala reflects on this year's Eurovision Song Contest, Taylor Swift's latest spiky missive, and why The Weeknd wants you ti give his new television show a chance – it's the newsACT TWO (34:05): TOP 5 MUSIC FLOPS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey, hope you like SHOUTY ANGSTY MEN. No, not Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam Shanahan, but rather the many frontmen that feature in this week's Top 5. It's time to get down to business with all things Midwest Emo - American, not Irish - and highlight the visceral diamonds of a deeply influential and beautifully noisy music scene. And who better to guide us through this emotive world than the force of nature that is debuting guest co-host Hugh Carr? ACT ONE: Let's introduce that man Hugh Carr. ACT TWO (7:14): Much to discuss - Bruce Springsteen rocks Dublin, Wild Youth prompt a fevered Eurovision Song Contest debate, Pusha T ruins Dave's week, Bad Bunny fires up Puerto Rico with his WWE heroics... it's the week in music news! ACT THREE (45:17): Top 5 Midwest Emo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE returns with a cinematic proposition - brand new Irish film Lakelands is in cinemas now, telling the story of a promising GAA footballer who suffers a life-changing injury and the difficult fallout that follows. Co-director, writer and producer Robert Higgins joins the show to discuss the making of the critically-acclaimed project, while NO ENCORE alumnus Daithí takes us behind the music of the original score he created for the film. Lakelands is playing in select Irish cinemas from Friday, 5 May. ACT ONE (4:17): Ed Sheeran in the dock yet again, Taylor Swift and Matty Healy provoke the gossip columns, Fall Out Boy get especially emotional, and Nick Cave endures some royal abuse - it's the week in music news. ACT TWO (27:33): The music and the making of Lakelands.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's grind some gears. NO ENCORE is back and so too is the force of nature that is Zara Hedderman. Zara joins Dave Hanratty this week to reveal some of the more irksome aspects about this beloved thing called music. Let's go...ACT ONE (8:30): Dave vows to pronounce things better from now on, Frank Ocean fallout continues, Matty Healy would like to make amends, one of Taylor Swift's employees is suitably impressed, and what beloved sub-genre is finally maybe possibly making a glorious comeback? It's the news! ACT TWO (31:17): Top 5 Music Pet Hates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He's back. NO ENCORE's proud Cork prodigal son returns to the microphone to provide razor-sharp support – welcome back, Colm O'Regan!Dave Hanratty is only delighted to be reunited with his boy, even if it is via the medium of a Zoom screen. The guys tackle a busy news section before getting to the main event – Colm's pick, no less. Let's talk about the most intriguing and show-stealing support acts we've seen over the years in the live arena, shall we? We shall!ACT ONE (4:55): Mark Sheehan of The Script RIP, Frank Ocean and Jai Paul make headlines at Coachella, a Lord of the Rings concert goes awry, good tidings on the Soundgarden front, and what's this about a 'lost' Oasis album? It's the news. ACT TWO (36:06): Top 5 Show-Stealing Support Acts.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE returns to your ears once more, this time joined by a very special guest co-host – the returning Ailbhe Reddy!The prolific singer-songwriter has just released sophomore album Endless Affair and is on the promotional trail – don't miss Ailbhe's upcoming double-header at Whelan's in Dublin on May 5th and 6th, or elsewhere if you can catch her.Ailbhe joined Dave Hanratty in-studio for a chat about her recent American jaunt, her new album, and performing on the Irish institution that is The Late Late Show. She also selected this week's Top 5 – all about movie needle drops. But what is a needle drop, you ask? Well, it's the moment in a movie when a song plays out of nowhere in a bid to create some kind of atmospheric tension or manipulate your emotions in some form or fashion. A genuinely impossible task to just nail down five of these each, but Dave and Ailbhe tried their very best. The results speak for themselves, hopefully... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New season, new era, new rules. Okay that last one isn't strictly true, I'm just quoting a Scream movie tagline. More on that kind of thing next week. For now, NO ENCORE returns with Dave Hanratty joined by guest co-host Mark Conroy, who brings a particularly heavy Top 5 subject with him – seriously, this episode goes to some unavoidably emotional places, so be warned. Elegies are the order of the day as the boys present their shouts for the standout musical numbers that honour those who have departed this mortal coil. And if that sounds a touch too heavy for your Easter weekend, they also find time to throw Ed Sheeran under the bus. The metaphorical bus. We wish him no major harm. Honest. ACT ONE (6:17): Ed Sheeran rubbishes the delicate art of music criticism, Dua Lipa boards the Barbie movie, Dave rants about the Barbie movie, Keanu Reeves shows love to one of his favourite bands, a former Red Hot Chili Pepper throws shade, James Hetfield pens his masterpiece, and just how much money does Diddy owe Sting? It's the news!ACT TWO (38:13): Top 5 Songs For The Dead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Okay, there's 'It's been a while' and then there's 'We haven't had a new one of these in a full year' – please welcome back the one, the only, NO POPCORN~!Fashionably late to an unacceptable degree, the 'Movies x Music' side project of NO ENCORE finally returns with a bang – it's time to talk all about TÁR. Dave Hanratty is joined by ace pop culture journalist Jenn Gannon and former Le Galaxie frontman Michael Pope to discuss the incredible orchestral psychological thriller union of director Todd Field and actor Cate Blanchett. A complex motion picture, and a pretty tremendous one. What does TÁR have to say about 'cancel culture'? What do we think of its much-discussed ending? Was Cate Blanchett being serious when she described this as a "potentially career-ending" role? And how does The Blair Witch Project fit in?All of this and much more is discussed in this very episode. Every NO POPCORN episode to date is available on Spotify here: https://tinyurl.com/y6m24m82  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Strap in, it's 2001; A Podcast Odyssey.Dave Hanratty is joined by the one-and-only Zara Hedderman to take a throwback look at the turn of the millennium, and the good, the bad and the ugly that music served up at the time. Why? Because of that new music documentary everyone is talking about, of course.Elsewhere, there's all the music news that's fit to podcast about, and Zara reveals some shocking truths about acts that you couldn't pay her to see live!ACT ONE (4:50): Music film shut-out at the Oscars, Slash gets into the slasher business, Liam Gallagher goes up in the world, and a twenty-two-year-old Meg White debate causes the Internet to melt down.ACT TWO (42:42): TOP 5 SONGS FROM THE YEAR 2001 (BEST & WORST). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thoughtful organic team-ups and shameless cash-grabs collide this week as the boys face off to determine the good and the bad of the humble supergroup. Dave Hanratty is here, as are Craig Fitzpatrick (yes, still) and Sonic Architect Adam. A supergroup in its own right, surely. And a super thank you to anyone who supports NO ENCORE on Patreon! For episode previews, playlists and bonus content hit up patreon.com/noencore today!ACT ONE (7:52): Glastonbury headliners provoke annoyance, Rolling Stone provokes The Weeknd, Jamie Lee Curtis provokes the nature of major concert planning - it's the news. ACT TWO (44:37): Donald Trump is directly responsible for one of our TOP 5 SUPERGROUPS~!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us, won't you, as we enter... THE YARL ZONE. Dave Hanratty and Craig Fitzpatrick put the music world to rights once more, with a keen focus on the phenomenon that is 'The Yarl' – in short, it's a style of slurring singing made famous by Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam and many others. In-depth... well, it's a killer Top 5.Elsewhere, we've got gig reports, lots of news, and Dave oversharing about his personal life. Truly, it wouldn't be like him...ACT ONE: Dave delivers the verdict on two very different live shows – an intimate Saturday night in the company of new Irish union Driven Snow, and a star-studded midweek engagement with Scottish kings Young Fathers. ACT TWO (21:04): Damon Albarn briefly ruins Craig's weekend, Pink makes a shaky case for her defence, Sean Dyche cops to his muso leanings, and more – it's the week in news.ACT THREE (50:01): Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrgggggh! It's our TOP 5 YARL ANTHEMS~! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are (still) back in town, baby! Gather around the wireless for another rip-roaring edition of NO ENCORE! It's a buoyant and busy affair, so let's get to it...ACT ONE (8:30): A stacked news section takes in Ed Sheeran's hot hot pivot, rugby atmosphere improvement, Liam Gallagher responding to Matty Healy, a bizarre mix-up involving Bring Me The Horizon, and much more.ACT TWO (49:25): Top 5 Bad Songs On Classic Albums.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following last week’s emotional bombshell, Craig Fitzpatrick and Dave Hanratty commit to a difficult future by refusing to share the same physical space – that’s right, it’s a Zoom-based episode. Unavoidable logistical circumstances or something more sinister? Who can say?In any event, there’s a lot to discuss this week. We’ve got respective cinema outings. We’ve got the musical element of the Super Bowl. We’ve got Matty Healy’s mission to get cancelled by his own loyal stan-base. And we’ve got some superb music for our latest Top 5 face-off. Meanwhile, we want to hear from YOU about the future of this very show. Feel free to drop a mail to [email protected] with any and all feedback, which is very much welcome. And we’re over on patreon.com/noencore if you can support what we do.ACT ONE: It’s the preamble in which we ramble – Craig reflects on his announcement and reports back from a romantic cinema jaunt. Dave, meanwhile, had some notable big-screen experiences of his own. ACT TWO (21:24): A busy news section takes in the sad passing of De La Soul icon Trugoy The Dove, Rihanna’s date with the Super Bowl, U2’s upcoming Las Vegas-set Larry Mullen-less endeavour, and Matty Healy podcast anxiety.ACT THREE (1:01:19): Top 5 Title Tracks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Tis the season, and both love and heartbreak are in the air as Dave Hanratty and Craig Fitzpatrick bring you the NO ENCORE guide to the break-up song.On a highly-emotional episode we also find time for some bone-chilling film reviews, break down the biggest headlines from this year's Grammy Awards, and try and make sense of a genuinely sad moment for the show.ACT ONE: Dave reveals why abstract lo-fi horror sensation Skinamarink gave him a sleepless night, and Craig has a big announcement.ACT TWO (17:56): Attempting to recover from that bombshell, the boys set about putting the music news world to rights. We've got Grammy's, we've got Steely Dan remorse and we've got cinema etiquette - Zara Larsson must be stopped, insists Dave.ACT THREE (58:21): TOP 5 BREAK-UP SONGS (BEST & WORST) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE returns!And what better way to roll back into the new season than with, yep - you guessed it, A QUIZ. Quizmaster Dave Hanratty presides over NO ENCORE Quiz Champion Craig Fitzpatrick while he defends his title against no other than friend-of-the-show and regular guest Zara Hedderman.A worthy opponent, indeed, but who will prevail? Only time will tell. Happy belated new year, dear listener, and welcome back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We did it. We completed 2022. Music-wise, at least. Dave Hanratty and Craig Fitzpatrick saddle up once more to deliver their shouts for the 10 Best Albums of 2022. We laughed, we cried, we loved, we learned, we listened.Thanks for lending us your ears throughout the year. Much love!ACT ONE (3:08): #10 through #6 in our long-player shouts.ACT TWO (33:47): The Top 5 is revealed and the great debate begins. What will be crowned the coveted NO ENCORE Album of the Year for 2022? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the penultimate NO ENCORE of the year! Dave Hanratty and Craig Fitzpatrick sit down in the company of Sonic Architect Adam for part one of our annual reflection corner.This year, we've scaled it back to 10 songs in a bid to really focus on the true gold, and also allow for the fact that we're not sure just how banner a year it was. But wait, come back! We have a brilliant list, trust us. And if you thought this meant you were being short-changed on the audio front... well, I mean, check that episode run-time.Thank you so much for being a supporter of the show in 2022. Hopefully you find a gem or two in this list, and don't disagree with us too much. Love ya. ACT ONE: It's the preamble in which we do indeed ramble, but we save the most important words of all for the late, great musical genius that was Angelo Badalamenti.ACT TWO (5:47): The preamble for the list commences! Honourable mentions, Adam's own personal shouts, and our feeling on the overall quality of 2022.ACT THREE (20:22): We run through numbers 10 through 6 on the big Songs of 2022 countdown.ACT FOUR (59:00): The great Top 5 debate gets underway – what will take the ultimate crown as our most favourite song of the year? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the first ever(!) NO ENCORE best-of clip show! Join Sonic Architect Adam Shanahan for 2 hours and 25 minutes of the best moments that NO ENCORE had to offer in 2022 as curated by us here at NO ENCORE HQ, friends of the show and you, the listener.Enjoy, & we'll see you very soon for our end-of-year lists - which will be arriving on the following dates:Friday 23rd December - BEST SONGS OF 2022Friday 30th December - BEST ALBUMS OF 2022Chat then!-Dave, Craig & Adam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE returns amidst illness and a hellacious World Cup schedule for the final 'regular' episode of 2022 before we get in the game for our End Of Year highlights package.For now, please enjoy an album review, a stacked news section and a Top 5 that sure does stand alone until we inevitably do a sequel as boy does this one warrant it.ACT ONE: Some quick #SpotifyWrapped discussion and dates for the aforementioned End Of Year episodes.ACT TWO (10:40): Christine McVie RIP, Larry Mullen Jr. provokes cause for concern amongst the U2 community, a quite frankly bizarre UB40 update, Bob Dylan in the dock, and Nick Cave's tattoo advice – it's this week's news.ACT THREE (36:56): Stormzy returns with third studio album This Is What I Mean. He's certainly very clear in his intentions, but does his most contemplative record yet go the distance?ACT FOUR (56:04): As the World Cup drama heats up, the boys try and remain composed just long enough to deliver their Top 5 Standalone Singles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the pod you've all been waiting for... That's right, it's Before The ENCORE and it's the final episode of 2022! I couldn't think of anyone better to share the stage with this month than my first visual-based guest in the music industry, Ruth Medjber. Ruth is a household name when it comes to music photography in Ireland and abroad, having toured with homegrown hero Hozier and Arcade Fire, covered Glastonbury Festival in 2022 for the BBC, as well as being published in internationally renowned music publications such as Kerrang!, NME & Rolling Stone.We speak about the linkage between audio and visual and the importance of that in a modern world, finding your tribe and how important that is for your creative stimulation, and her new radio show Spotlight on Dublin City FM; a showcase of Irish artists which also features some live performances, something that I feel has certainly disappeared on radio in more recent years.Thanks to all the BTE listeners for your incredible support this year, I'm so grateful for all of it and I hope to bring you an even better music industry deep-dive experience in 2023. -Sonic Architect Adam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sláinte! Raise your audio glasses (ears) as NO ENCORE returns for a boozy brunch affair. Dave Hanratty & Craig Fitzpatrick stumble into your path and corner you in the smoking area to chat about their favourite subject of all... why it's music, of course!So let's have a toast for the douchebags, let's have a toast for the podcast, it's a stacked broadcast so let's get going.ACT ONE: Bono Box slammed shut, Pusha T ruins Christmas, and just what does Cillian Murphy make of Harry Styles' acting chops?ACT TWO (10:33): Trent Reznor upsets Elon Musk, Swifties look to topple Ticketmaster and Machine Gun Kelly addresses the "rock community" - it's the newsACT THREE (37:59): Let's get trashed - non-alcoholic beverages are also encouraged, always drink responsibly - and say some things we might regret; it's TOP 5 SONGS ABOUT DRINKING (BEST & WORST) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a full NO ENCORE house and a packed schedule this week as Dave and Craig welcome top newsman Richard Chambers to the dance.On the agenda? The strange music of American politics, some big gig reviews, and an adrenaline-fuelled Top 5...ACT ONE: Richard reports back from a busy and musically intriguing Stateside jaunt, Dave hits up Converge in Berlin, Craig strolls the Pavement, and Adam checks in with Mr. Morale himself, Kendrick Lamar.ACT TWO (36:21): Nick Cave remains Kanye loyal, the Bono Box is opened, Lewis Capaldi is the King of Music, and why you won't see Rod Stewart in Qatar any time soon - it's the news.ACT THREE (1:04:49): Richard Chambers faces off against Dave and Craig in our Top 5 Songs That Reference Sport. Game on! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The dynamic duo of Craig and Zara welcome you into their whirlwind week of giggery, continental trips and girl group delights… and disasters.If you love the show and want to support our weekly endeavours, please consider hitting up Patreon.com/noencore. Every little bit helps! ACT ONE: With Dave doing Berlin, we’re free to wax lyrics about our night out with Bob Dylan - and call out Dave Fanning.ACT TWO (13:02): Paying tribute to Low’s Mimi Parker and, sadly, more, before Hall of Fame shenanigans and our beloved Bono get us smiling again.ACT THREE (41:00): Running the rule over Phoenix’s Alpha Zulu. Spoiler alert: Zara hates Craig’s favourite ever song from the Versailles band.ACT FOUR (53:09): Top 5 Best and Worst Girl Group Songs… just as soon as Zara gets her revenge on Craig with an impromptu quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Break out your best Letterman and/or leather jacket and grab the Brylcreem - it's time to turn the clock back to Dave's long-established favourite era of music - THE 1950s~!A packed episode of NO ENCORE features quite the throwback, alongside a typically stacked, probably somehow controversial news section. TURN IT UP!ACT ONE (7:42): A tumultuous news section takes in some big losses in the world of music, yet more essential Bono chat, and the nation's favourite song of all time?!ACT TWO (53:07): Top 5 Songs From The 1950's Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back listener! It's colder and darker this month for sure but I'm happy to say that this interview brought me a lot of warmth, and hopefully it does so for you as well.This month is a very special episode for me. I was fortunate enough to be able to sit down with the wonderful Philip Magee for this episode; a phenomenally prolific music producer and mix engineer but also a mentor and friend. Phil's discography speaks for itself, having produced & engineered for world-renowned international acts such as Kodaline & The Script, Miles Kane, Sisqo & Delta Goodrem, and having his foot firmly rooted at the beating heart of Irish music working with The Academic in the early stages of their career, as well as Gavin James, Westlife, The Coronas, True Tides, The Blizzards, and many, many, many more.When I first came up with the concept for this podcast, Phil was the first name I thought about and the reason being that I feel I truly wouldn't be doing what I'm doing today without him, his influence and his guidance. As well as hearing all about Phil's work ethic, his recording improvisation with dictaphones and VHS tapes, you'll also hear about my start and how I ended up moving away from a life as a band member towards becoming the producer and mix engineer I am today.Thanks as always and if you do love what we do here, kindly share it with a friend or consider signing up to our Patreon here for bonus content.Back in November - stay warm, everyone!-Sonic Architect Adam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did somebody say 'stacked episode', did they?! Well, if you did, congratulations – welcome to an absolutely stacked episode.NO ENCORE is back with Dave Hanratty, Craig Fitzpatrick and eventual special guest Neil Dexter, here to unpack his excellent debut album I'll Be Ready and get involved in a vintage Top 5 scrum. We also have some music news and would you believe it; another album review. Wild scenes unfold.Your support is most welcome for this little independent podcast project we love – hit up patreon.com/noencore for bonus content if you feel inclined, and do please consider telling a friend about the show – you just can't beat that word-of-mouth love.ACT ONE (4:59): Gerry Adams possibly maybe allegedly inadvertently reveals some home truths while addressing the whole 'Bono IRA death threats' situation, Pitchfork readers have their perhaps predictable say, being married to a Beatle isn't all it's cracked up to be, and a fantastic James Bond theme is up for debate – it's the news.ACT TWO (21:09): Arctic Monkeys leave the cosmos and return to Earth, if not to their indie-rock roots. It's time to pop the hood and give The Car a thorough inspection.ACT THREE (42:49): Having magically materialised in-studio midway through the album review, the charming Neil Dexter takes us through debut album I'll Be Ready.ACT FOUR (1:00:08): Neil sticks around to face off against Dave and Craig's combined Top 5 – well, mostly Craig's as it turns out – as the boys consider the Top 5 Songs Intended For Other Artists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We go again. Dave Hanratty and Craig Fitzpatrick team up to debate the merits of love in a musical context. They also check in on Matty Healy's latest profound-or-otherwise declarations and consider the week in music news. It's NO ENCORE and it's here to brighten up your day.Also, we have a brand new episode of our recommendations corner NO AUX CORD out right now over on patreon.com/noencore if you'd like to sign up and support the show.ACT ONE (5:13): Little Simz triumphs at the Mercury Music Prize but should Harry Styles have even been allowed to participate? Phoebe Bridgers does a very Phoebe Bridgers thing. Bono reveals some troubling ghosts from the past. And the latest on the two Amy Winehouse biopics in production – it's the news.ACT TWO (24:12): The 1975 return with another chart-topping record in the form of Being Funny in a Foreign Language. Dave and Craig consider the record from a review perspective and weigh up the band's career to date.ACT THREE (43:52): Top 5 Songs With 'Love' in the Title.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the lads turn over a new(s) leaf, what better time to get acquainted with the impact of the written word on popular – or otherwise – music? That's right, it's the kind of Top 5 that would be right at home in a library... until things get much too noisy, of course.ACT ONE (3:30): Animal Collective fall prey to an increasingly difficult touring industry, Tom DeLonge rejoins his pop-punk family, Craig David says No! Selecta, Beyoncé takes on Right Said Fred, and some weird Wombles chatter – it's the news.ACT TWO (23:41): Top 5 Songs Inspired by Books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Turn up the heating (if you can afford it). Break out the long hot water bottle (if you have one). Stir that hot chocolate into oblivion (or gently, if you prefer). It's time to take a musical deep-dive into all things FREEZING COLD.Dave Hanratty and Craig Fitzpatrrick convene in the warm environs of Sonic Architect Adam HQ for another round of NO ENCORE. Let's go, baby!ACT ONE (6:59): Coolio and Loretta Lynn remembered. Roger Waters is a wanted man. Björk runs up that critical hill (once Dave and Adam have their say on the new Slipknot album, that is). Liam Gallagher defends THE KING. Dave Mustaine just wants to hear from his old buddy James. It's the news.ACT TWO (34:36): Top 5 Songs About THE COLD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following an unavoidable snafu or two last week, Dave Hanratty and Craig Fitzpatrick return and thus NO ENCORE is reborn anew~!We are indeed back, back, back with a stacked episode. We've got news. We've got a brand new contentious pop culture list. We've got OVERHEAD, THE ALBATROSS. And we've got a Top 5 dedicated to the hard-working souls of the world. Let's go...ACT ONE (4:06): Kanye West pays respects. Mel C sets the record straight. Rihanna gets ready to play ball. Nile Rodgers finally finds somewhere new to gig. Pitchfork has a new list. Dave muses upon the acting chops of one Harry Styles. It's the news!ACT TWO (25:45): Ireland's finest post-rock heroes Overhead, The Albatross have finally returned from the wilderness. Vinny Casey and Luke Daly sit down with the boys to talk about their comeback, new single 'L'appel du Vide', intrusive thoughts, getting 'match-fit' again, what filmmaker they would love to work with, and plenty more.ACT THREE (1:04:50): Clock in for our Top 5 Songs About Work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Return of The Mack by Mark Morrison plays intensely*Sonic Architect Adam here, in your feeds on a FRIDAY of all days! Why, I hear you ask? Well, unfortunately due to circumstances outside of all at NO ENCORE HQ's control, Dave and Craig have been unable to record this week. All is ok, don't worry, but in their place this week I've moved up my return to Before The ENCORE by a couple of days. Things will be back to normal next week, all going well!This episode spans borders. Well, county borders that is.For this month's recording, I got in my car and travelled to Limerick City, The 061 itself, to visit mastering engineer Richard Dowling. Richard's work spans decades and his client base is worldwide. His discography boasts some genuinely iconic songs, of which you will definitely know many. Don't believe me? See for yourself here.We sat down in his studio to discuss the whens, wheres, whys and everything else of what is still broadly considered a mysterious but entirely essential part of the music creation process. If you'd like to learn more about Richard, you can find all the info you need and more on wavmastering.com.Chat next month!-Sonic Architect Adam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The show loses Craig to a Roman holiday, but Dave returns from the wilds of Clare to deliver a high-octane, no-holds-barred, thrill-ride through the world of action movie music.He's joined by long-time friend of the show and ace pop-culture journalist Mark Conroy on an epic journey that also takes in an on-location chat with the one and only Daithí Ó Drónaí following the release of his emotive and sublime new record I'm Here Now which you can listen to here.All that and all the news that's fit to podcast.ACT ONE (4:56): This week's round-up of news includes Queen-related fallout, Taylor Swift's latest legal troubles, some surprising disharmony that met Garth Brooks upon his long-awiated return to Dublin, and a few words for Sam Fender, Britney Spears and Nick Cave.ACT TWO (32:54): Daithí takes us through his new album and what's next amidst a very fruitful time for the man.ACT THREE (1:07:13): KABOOM! Top 5 Action Movie Scores. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave, Craig and Adam join in-studio forces once more as NO ENCORE settles in for what turned out to be a rather stacked – and occasionally somewhat heated – episode.We've got a brand new, nocturnal-themed Top 5 and a host of huge music news stories to get through, so let's do it to it before it does it to us...If you love the show and want to support our weekly endeavours, please consider hitting up Patreon.com/noencore. Every little bit helps! ACT ONE (10:22): Closing the loop on the Arcade Fire situation as the guys ponder morality, individual responsibility and hypocrisy; debating the merits, emotions and hard truths that come with Foo Fighters' extravagant tribute to the late Taylor Hawkins; zeroing in on Harry Styles and SPITGATE; and a nicely scattershot Electric Picnic report – it's a busy week in news!ACT TWO (54:47): They say it changes when the sun goes down. Top 5 Songs About The Night takes the guys to dark, devastating and delirious places. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sure, the quiz extravaganza was last week but the big questions keep coming! A return to our regularly scheduled running order, as Dave brings Craig back down to earth following his heroics against Nialler9. Our Top 5 takes us through some wonderfully enquiring tunes, but before that there’s some major news to parse through...If you'd like to support this independent labour of love, please consider heading over to our dedicated Patreon page. Thanks for contributing/listening/just being you.ACT ONE (6:38): With Arcade Fire opening their tour across town as we record, we attempt to make sense of the recent Win Butler revelations. From there, we’re into altogether lighter territory with a ramble through the MTV VMAs, taking in an impressively convoluted red carpet romance along the way. As ever, that only scratches the surface of the news.ACT TWO (52:18): Keeping things quizzical, it’s our Top 5 Songs That Ask Questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh yes oh yes oh yes indeed - NO ENCORE IS BACK, BABY~! We missed you. It's time to celebrate in the time-honoured tradition - with a quiz.Craig Fitzpatrick defends his title - for the first time in 20 months, no less - against the one, the only, the Night Czar himself... Nialler9!Six rounds await the boys and also YOU of course, dear listener. Do play along wherever you happen to be listening... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are back in town aka Sonic Architect Adam's lovely studio. It's a hot summer night and the spirited strains of protest are bouncing off the walls – for better and for worse.That's right, it's time to examine the most powerful and the most misguided protest songs in existence – Craig on Best, Dave on Worst. All that and a packed news section – it's NO ENCORE and it's right here, right now!Stay tuned until the end of the show for an important announcement. Also, if you'd like to support this independent labour of love, please consider heading over to our dedicated Patreon page. Thank you, love you.ACT ONE (3:57): Mercury Prize noms, the TRUTH about One Direction, U2's new home, Eastenders is so fucking metal, the return of Pulp and a summer playlist you should avoid – it's the news.ACT TWO (37:54): Top 5 Protest Songs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

July is ending, the heat is ever-present and it's another Before The ENCORE! Twelfth episode means a year(!) of the show and I'm delighted to celebrate it with the first BTE panel discussion with Sheena Madden & David Wilkinson; two artist managers with an extensive background in the music industry.David manages pop acts Bobbi Arlo & Bradley Marshall at the early to intermediate stages of their development, whilst Sheena is currently managing a more established artist in Farah Elle. This gave us so much to discuss including where to set boundaries, the dynamic of management in a pandemic, carving out pathways for artist development and what it's like inside of a release cycle.Thanks for listening - if you haven't subscribed to NO ENCORE please consider doing so if you like what we do here. It's worth it I promise! We're also on Patreon if you would like to help support the show financially.Back next month!-Sonic Architect Adam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a vibe, guys.Ambient Chillax finally takes centre stage on NO ENCORE as Dave and Craig attempt to turn the heatwave down - waaaaaaay down - with some patient, repetitive, insistent chillout tracks.It's fun, though! Elsewhere - Craig's overdue Top Gun: Maverick review, Dave throws it back to some beloved Hot Press memories, and all the news that's fit to podcast.ACT ONE: Craig attends the cinema.ACT TWO (14:51): Roger Waters sounds off, David Crosby is an "unkind schmuck", important tattoo news, and how you can major in Harry Styles - it's the news!ACT THREE (44:24): Top 5 Ambient Chillax.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time.Channel ORANGE is 10 and NO ENCORE is ready, bolstered by a couple of birthdays of its own.Dave and Craig combine on a rare team-up Top 5 to celebrate Big Frank.Elsewhere, is Julian Casablancas in trouble? Is that just the vibe? And did Craig FINALLY see The Strokes?ACT ONE (3:24): Strokes chat, a wild Doja Cat / Stranger Things incident, Radiohead need to shut up and play the hits, Spotify makes moves, Paul Weller has something to say and more - it's the news.ACT TWO (37:54): We'll be thinkin' bout this list forever - it's our TOP 5 FRANK OCEAN SONGS, baby~! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for NO ENCORE to go out of this world. Whether it's getting lost in space, dialling up B-movie sentiment or searching the stars for meaning – the boys go to infinity and beyond with this week's main event list-based face-off.And also talk about some music news and Craig's beyond hopeful upcoming trip to Glasgow to see The Strokes.It's a new episode and it's happening right now. ACT ONE (9:18): Punch-up at The Eagles, Metallica get the Stranger Things treatment, Julian Casablancas says it's all good, Sky Ferreira's strange managerial past, and why you shouldn't troll Cardi B over music journalism – it's the news.ACT TWO (38:36): Top 5 Science Fiction Songs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back at it once more, Dave Hanratty and Craig Fitzpatrick set the music world to rights amidst a post-Glastonbury haze. Neither man made it to Worthy Farm and Dave, in fact, did his best to avoid the entire affair entirely – but Craig parked himself in front of the TV alongside a strange new friend. That's on the agenda, as is the first ever NO ENCORE sequel Top 5 as the boys deliver another round of their favourite ever live performances.We're on Patreon if you'd like to support the show – patreon.com/noencore for bonus episodes, previews and playlists. We're also on INSTAGRAM now so do give us a follow @noencoreshow, thank you.ACT ONE: The story of one man and his goldfish.ACT TWO (10:10): #Glasto highlights and lowlights, Chris Martin's rural wander, Bono's family values, Madonna vs Rufus, Billie Joe Armstrong's dramatic declaration, and a long-awaited return to KISS KORNER – it's the news.ACT THREE (46:57): Top 5 Live Performances: The Encore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before The ENCORE returns for the monthly music-industry deep-dive to bring you the voices from behind the scenes and shed a bit more light on what goes on to make things work the way they do.This month I'm joined by Michelle Whitehead. Michelle has worked in the music industry for over 10 years now, gaining experience across a whole number of roles including marketing & PR for Aiken Promotions, MCD & her own freelance world before recently taking up a role with Singular Artists. We talk about a range of things in this episode including club-nights (in particular, one I frequented many times), how to and when in your career to contact a PR agency, and all of the experiences that each of her roles in the industry brought. See you next month for more!-Sonic Architect Adam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who will Dave be joined by this week? Cravement, Prima Craig, Classic Craig? Maybe a mélange of the whole lot. The boys are back in town and on mic, as Dave Hanratty and Craig Fitzpatrick (along with Sonic Architect Adam Shanahan) resume normal service. Which means laughs, rambles, raw emotion and, yes, some music chat.If that sounds good, head on over to patreon.com/noencore if you'd like some bonus content.ACT ONE: It’s been over a month, so there’s a lot of catching up to do. A rollercoaster ride through Primavera, Covid battles and more.ACT TWO (11:28): The biggest music news, including Kate Bush giving a rare interview, Harry Styles being a “progressive Robbie”, Glasto chat and more. Plus, Pillow Queens’ Sarah Corcoran shares her mam’s verdict on Harry’s Dublin date. ACT THREE (46:06): In honour of Craig’s ordeal, we sample all the moods with our Top 5 Songs About Isolation. So shut the door and settle in… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh, we feel the need alright – the need for podcasting. NO ENCORE returns for another wild week amidst the world of music. Dave 'Maverick' Hanratty takes flight in the company of the returning Mark 'Iceman' O'Brien aka Royal Yellow, who deputises in Craig Fitzpatrick's absence. Yep, the boy Craig was struck down by illness but he's on the mend and will return next week.For now, messrs Hanratty and O'Brien have a news section, a festival review and a cinematic Top 5 to contend with.If you love NO ENCORE, please tell a friend! If you adore us, why not hit up our Patreon page? Every single little bit helps – patreon.com/noencore if you feel like getting involved.ACT ONE: It's a preamble ramble, baby. Mark's thesis honestly sounds awesome, does it not?ACT TWO (9:15): Mark reviews his Primavera Sound 2022 experience.ACT THREE (19:16): Julee Cruise RIP, Joker goes Gaga, Phoebe Bridgers branches out, Matt Bellamy wants a revolution, and Johnny is once again feeling Rotten – it's the news.ACT FOUR (36:18): Top 5 Movie Opening Credits Music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.