NO ENCORE

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.

Another one for the bad guys. Dave Hanratty is back from holidays but alas, Craig Fitzpatrick is still on official leave as he recovers from a quite dramatic and daunting Primavera experience. Luckily, we have NO ENCORE OG co-host Colm O'Regan on hand to step up to the microphone.On the agenda this week – a bumper news section covering the biggest recent headlines, plenty of holiday talk, and a suitably energetic Top 5 smackdown. If you love what we do, you can always support us over at patreon.com/noencore – every little helps!ACT ONE: Top Gun! Slipknot! Baseball! Dave reports back from Toronto. ACT TWO (7:52): The Strokes line their pockets after devastating Craig – who might just have a couple of things to say about that via the medium of a voice note – Queen unearth another gem, Liam Payne ruffles yet more feathers, Harry Styles is too iconic, Sam Fender is sorry, Kate Bush is reborn, and why Nickelback won't help you to victory.ACT THREE (47:48): Top 5 Goosebump-Inducing Sport Anthems Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Something a little different this week for you all, dear listeners!Dave & Craig are currently on opposite ends of the globe, so this week we bring to you our most-recent NO AUX CORD - our Patreon-exclusive recommends corner. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the format, Dave, Craig and myself sit down (usually on a Sunday, very chill vibes) and discuss five recent faves with some audio clips, as per the top 5 format on the weekly main show; and of course the usual chats.If you like what you hear, please consider joining us over on Patreon here. It’s only a small gesture - €5 a month- and a little goes a long way for us here, we would really appreciate it. We will be back next week with business as usual, but for now please enjoy this episode! Chat next week.-Sonic Architect Adam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The weather is getting warmer, the sun is shining, and May is coming to a close which means a new Before The ENCORE with yours truly, Sonic Architect Adam in the driving seat.This month, I sat down with MixedBySimba, a recording and mix engineer based in Dublin, who has a list of credits that would make any Irish rap & drill fan's head spin. Simba has worked with the likes of Offica, Sello, A92, Evans Junior, Tolu Makay, Belters Only and far too many more to list. In the episode we chat all about mixing, Simba's position as a key player in the Irish drill & rap scene & the modern ways of working for engineers.You can find a Spotify playlist of Before The ENCORE's entire discography here. Be sure to follow/subscribe to NO ENCORE wherever you get your podcasts as well to make sure you stay up-to-date with all the NO ENCORE universe has to offer.NO ENCORE is also on Patreon. If you like what we do and would like to financially support the show, you can do so here. Otherwise, please tell your friends about the show or share a link on your socials. A little goes a long way!'Til next month.-Sonic Architect Adam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Puts fingers in mouth and blows* Oi you, new NO ENCORE over here!Fresh from her Bureau De Change Song Contest victory, Fionnuala Jones joins Craig Fitzpatrick for pop music deep dives and a Top 5 that’s been two years in the making. While the cat (Dave) is away, we play Harry Styles’ latest album, lots of whistling audio, and… audio from Dave!Then once you’ve had your fill of the main show, head on over to patreon.com/noencore if you'd like some bonus content.ACT ONE: The glorious return of FJ, as Sonic Architect Adam Shanahan reminisces with her about their recent Eurovision-inspired live triumph and Craig wonders why he’s never invited to anything.ACT TWO (15:11): We traverse TikTok algorithms, marketing teams, phallic Icelandic museums and more on our hunt for the biggest news stories around.ACT THREE (41:04): Harry Styles invites us over to Harry’s House and we start nitpicking what he’s done with the place (ah it’s lovely, really).ACT FOUR (1:02:35): The Top 5 Songs With Whistling. Cheeky bangers and wistful odes to the fall of communism. In other words, worth the wait! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not since Donda landed has an album release given Dave Hanratty and Craig Fitzpatrick cause to completely clear the podcast decks and make it the primary focus of an episode… after we take a few moments to get on the phone with Keith Duffy, naturally.Kendrick Lamar is back and there’s a lot to unpack. Once you’ve immersed yourself in the main show critique and controversy, head on over to patreon.com/noencore if you'd like some bonus content.ACT ONE: Harry Styles has a new accent. Is that news? No, it’s something much more important.ACT TWO (7:29): Breaking Ivor Novello updates, a tribute to the legendary Vangelis, a visit to The Sergery and Keith Duffy lamenting his lost love: Ireland itself. Yes, it’s the news.ACT THREE (35:03): We’ve had seven days to digest Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers. It hasn’t been enough. But, as ever, we’ve got plenty to say. Work through it with us, won’t you? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming atcha like an overly earnest YouTube comment, it's NO ENCORE~!Dave Hanratty, Craig Fitzpatrick and Sonic Architect Adam sit apart but come together to discuss another busy week in the music world, review the big Arcade Fire 'comeback' album, and muse upon the nature of the sequel song.Bonus content available over @ patreon.com/noencore if you'd like to support our endeavours. ACT ONE: Dave gets out of Covid Jail just in time to attend a two-hour prog-metal extravaganza. TOOL return to Ireland after a long time away and Dave, ears still ringing, reports back accordingly. But he wasn't the only one on the gigging beat – Craig gets Spiritualized.ACT TWO (15:42): Will you surrender to the tale of Bono Vox? Is a Metallica show a good environment for a newborn? What games developer did Kanye West fail to level up with? Who is kicking off this year's Champions League final? And how does Win Butler really feel about his critics? It's the news.ACT THREE (31:57): Arcade Fire return with WE but what do WE think of it?ACT FOUR (52:47): Top 5 Sequel Songs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s in a name? More like ‘what’s in a podcast?’. Time for another NO ENCORE!Dave Hanratty and Craig Fitzpatrick lead a Festival of Questionable Nomenclature, reviewing the latest effort from Let’s Eat Grandma and tackling a suitably-themed Top 5. All with Sonic Architect Adam Shanahan keeping his mic “hot” (industry term) yet again. Join us for the japes. And sensitive analysis.Then once you’ve had your fill of the main show, head on over to patreon.com/noencore if you'd like some bonus content.ACT ONE: As Dave’s covid starts to subside, he grapples with an even greater foe – The Census Bloke. The usual ramble through our week of mishaps, then, until…ACT TWO (10:55): The biggest music news, including Dolly Parton’s Hall Of Fame fate, Rod The Mod pulling pints, vampires advising Machine Gun Kelly in the ways of blood-sucking protocol and more. ACT THREE (33:50): Let’s Eat Grandma elicit some strong feelings as we unpack their third album, Two Ribbons.ACT FOUR (58:13): Speaking of, it’s our Top 5 Worst Named Acts. Craig tries valiantly to keep the musical standard high, while Dave goes in gloriously two-footed. Dive in… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's very much a tale of three NO ENCORE co-hosts this week.One is spritely enough, post-Partridge.One is curiously under the weather, post-Sheeran.And the other is a Sonic Architect with a hot microphone.Together, they combine to bring you a stacked episode full of gig reviews, album appraisals and an especially killer Top 5.We also have a brand new episode of NO AUX CORD live for patrons right now – hit up patreon.com/noencore for our latest audio recommendations conclave!And now, on with the show...ACT ONE (4:50): Dave soldiers on to report back from ED SHEERAN LIVE, Craig details his simultaneous Sunday night out at Alan Partridge, Devo for Dolly, MGK makes further headlines, Harry Styles speaks sense, and Pusha T just wants peace – it's the news section!ACT TWO (32:55): Speaking of Push, he's got a new album and It's Almost Dry. Are we indeed looking at another masterpiece?ACT THREE (53:20): Top 5 Songs About Crimes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time really does fly, doesn't it? Yep, it's the last monday of the month and that means a new Before The ENCORE with me, Sonic Architect Adam, back in the hot seat doing what i love to do; talk music industry shop with some of the best and brightest the industry has to offer.This month I spoke with Adam Redmond who is a producer & songwriter from Dundrum in Dublin. He's best known for his work with Search Party Animal, milk., and Just Wondering and has very much coined a signature sound in the process. If you've listened to any of the aforementioned acts you'll know exactly what I mean.We sat down in my studio and spoke about the importance of knowing when to hand-off, writing processes, collaboration and producers' intuition. Don't forget that NO ENCORE is on Patreon, you can support us here. Any help is very much appreciated and helps us keep the lights on and grow the show.See you again next month!-Sonic Architect Adam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the podcast that's beyond parody – NO ENCORE is back!Dave Hanratty and Craig Fitzpatrick dive into the world of gentle piss-taking when it comes to various musical heroes.That's arguably every week on this show, but it's especially musical this time out. All that and all the news that's fit to pod – let's do this!New episode of NO AUX CORD imminent – get us over on patreon.com/noencore if you'd like some bonus content.ACT ONE (3:21): Ed Sheeran fever grips some of the nation, Liam Payne explains himself, Kanye and Kid Cudi are fighting, Slipknot upset Dave, and more – tis the news.ACT TWO (31:29): Top 5 Parody Songs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And a very GOOD FRIDAY to you, too, dearest listener.NO ENCORE returns in fittingly glowing fashion, or is that just Craig Fitzpatrick feeling the effects of an especially electric pop concert? Dave Hanratty will track down the truth.This week's agenda takes in a polarising preacherman, a piss-stained news section, and a cluster of inspiring individuals who give us hope that we can still make that industrial skiffle band dream a reality one day.If you love the show, maybe consider hitting us up at patreon.com/noencore for bonus content and our everlasting love.ACT ONE: Craig went to see Sparks but did sparks fly?!ACT TWO (6:22): Ed Sheeran gets the last word, Dave Mustaine revisits a high-profile political leak, celebrations are in the air, and move over James McCartney – it's the news.ACT THREE (23:33): Sometimes we love him, sometimes we merely tolerate him – Father John Misty is back to welcome Chloë and the Next 20th Century. Are we ready to join him?ACT FOUR (39:57): Top 5 Late Bloomers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We'd like to thank the academy.NO ENCORE is suited, booted and just having a nice time, really.Craig Fitzpatrick returns to the loving digital embrace of Dave Hanratty as the boys work overtime on their acceptance speeches – that's right; it's time to honour the wildest, weirdest and most unforgettable moments in music award show history.There's also a 73-minute Red Hot Chili Peppers album to contend with, and a hefty news section for company.Hit us up @ patreon.com/noencore for even more – new episode of NO AUX CORD coming soon!ACT ONE (3:50): As is tradition, nobody watched the Grammys, Ed Sheeran's legal drama concludes, and why you're unlikely to bump into Dave on a packed dance floor at 5.59am in the near future.ACT TWO (29:11): Red Hot Chili Peppers return to bring us Unlimited Love. Just how enamoured are we, though?ACT THREE (46:51): Top 5 Award Show Moments featuring maybe Dave's strongest shout for a number one in quite some time. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Day of Fools of April to you, dear listener!Craig Fitzpatrick has fled the building and possibly the country - the truth is we don't know. Frankly? We don't want to know.Dave Hanratty is joined by the rampaging force of nature that is Zara Hedderman.It's their first episode together in six months! And after this one - it just may be their last.On the agenda - the tragic passing of a rock legend, the violent shame of a Hollywood icon, the continued rise of a hip hop standout, and fools. Glorious fools.Hey if you love NO ENCORE, please consider supporting us on Patreon - hit up patreon.com/noencore for bonus content. And now, on with the show...ACT ONE (2:51): Taylor Hawkins RIP, Will Smith has a hell of a week, Liam Payne's words of wisdom, and why break-up songs are bad for your health.ACT TWO (32:17): Denzel Curry looks to find a new level on his new album. Dave and Zara try to meet him there.ACT THREE (47:47): Top 5 Songs About Fools ft. increasing tension. Enjoy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The sun sets on another month, but dawns on a new Before The ENCORE. Rejoice, rejoice dear listener.As always, I aim to unmask parts of the music industry and provide an insight into certain areas that may not get the most air-time in order to spread a bit of awareness about what drives the people in their roles and areas of expertise, how they got there and all the other fun stuff in between. This month, I pushed the boat out a little further into some personally uncharted waters and spoke with friend-of-the-show and regular super sub Zara Hedderman all about her life and times in the world of music journalism.As well as being a regular alumnus of NO ENCORE & RTÉ's Arena on Radio 1, Zara has bylines in The Thin Air, Loud and Quiet, Totally Dublin, The Quietus and many, many more. We discuss many things including a past blogger life, what makes an "important" artist and the ups-and-downs of being critical of the musical arts.You can find Zara's many musings on Twitter here.-Sonic Architect Adam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back at it again. Dave Hanratty and Craig Fitzpatrick reflect upon music itself this week in a shocking, twist-laden five-hou– Just kidding, it's around about the usual length. On the musical agenda this week – pop songs that proved revolutionary, a pop queen looking to cement her own iconic status, and all the usual fun and games from the news world.ACT ONE: Craig goes to the movies!ACT TWO (10:50): Arcade Fire release new music yet lose a member, Kid Rock does Kid Rock things, Aaron Lewis does Aaron Lewis things, Steely Dan versus Aimee Mann, and Beck looks back – it's the news section.ACT THREE (35:07): Once hailed as the future of music itself on this very show, Charli XCX has kind of underwhelmed us in recent times. Can her Crash course in contemporary pop restore the faith? ACT FOUR (51:51): Top 5 Game-Changing Pop Songs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Better late than never, eh?NO POPCORN finally returns to run the rule over the year 2021 from a cinematic point of view. Who will win the John Travolta Award for Most Curious Failure of a Performance? How about the Best Needle Drop in a movie? What of the films we simply could not find the strength to endure? And the ones we did indeed love?All these and more take centre stage on a feature-length episode.Oh, and there's some talk on The Batman beforehand, as a bonus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY, EVERYBODY~!Yes, it's been and gone for another year but Dave Hanratty and Craig Fitzpatrick convened on the big night to record this episode, sensibly avoiding the chaos beyond their respective four walls.Instead, a chaos of a different kind in the form of a busy week in music news and a Top 5 that takes in the magical highs and the frankly shocking lows of the Irish public's consensus taste in music prior to the year 2000.If you like the show, tell someone about it. If you adore the show, consider supporting us over @ patreon.com/noencore where bonus episodes and previews abound.ACT ONE: Dave has a strange but wholesome encounter in the gym.ACT TWO (11:04): Breaking and quite devastating Bono-shaped news, Dolly reckons she's not rock and roll enough, Robert Plant walks back the bulk of his career, Japanese Breakfast steals our hearts, Stevie Nicks does Stevie Nicks things, and Ed Sheeran remains firmly in the dock. ACT THREE (35:41): Top 5 Irish Number One Singles of the 20th Century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE 3:16 SAYS WE JUST PODCASTED YOUR EARS!Or something along those lines.We're back and raring to go with a Top 5 that veers from the angelic to the demonic, in a manner of speaking. There's also a news round-up that gets spectacularly derailed in vintage 'Dave talks about a film for a bit instead' fashion.Don't miss our latest episode of NO AUX CORD – and a killer playlist – over @ patreon.com/noencore right now.As for this week's madness...ACT ONE (3:55): Craig makes a friend on the train.ACT TWO (7:41): US Eurovision hype, Ed Sheeran's day in court, Corey Taylor's burial of Kanye West, Machine Gun Kelly's wedding plans and some important breaking news – it's the, er, news. ACT THREE (31:48): Top 5 Songs About Heroes (Craig) & Villains (David). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I know, I know, it's a week late, but despite my tardiness Before The ENCORE is back!This month I speak with my studio-mate Cormac Butler, producer extraordinaire, songwriter and mix engineer of Faction Records. Cormac has an extensive and wide-ranging discography from All Tvvins to James Vincent McMorrow to Sorcha Richardson to The Academic to Gavin James & The Coronas. We often chat among ourselves about our work and share some tips and insights with each other off-the-record so it's nice to finally have one of those chats we can share with you all. Til next month, dear listener!-Sonic Architect Adam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You gotta keep 'em separated. Or, in this case, bonded for life.NO ENCORE is back for another week and the boys Dave Hanratty and Craig Fitzpatrick have a lot to chew on despite sensationally not attending Irish music's biggest night. The RTÉ Choice Music Prize is still on the agenda, though. As is lots of other news and yet another Top 5 that throws at least one half of the team into existential disarray. And what is NO ENCORE if not existential dread persevering? If you adore what we bring you every week and would like to support this particular independent venture, you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/noencore – new episode of NO AUX CORD coming soon. Promise. ACT ONE: A preamble in which we ramble. More respect for Nine Inch Nails, please!ACT TWO (10:18): Choice Prize last-minute predictions and post-announcement reaction featuring our roving Sonic Architect, Russia get booted from the Eurovision, the Madonna film sounds like hard work, the Rolling Stones film that never was, Dave Grohl says Dave Grohl things, and Snoop Dogg runs away with his imagination – it's a busy week in music news.ACT THREE (52:37): Top 5 Musical Offspring – Dave on Best, Craig on Worst. What could possibly go wrong? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clench your fists and gaze skywards, it's time to shout, shout, let it all out.For those, dear listeners, are the things we podcast about.NO ENCORE screams back in triumphantly for another week with our personal tribute to the majesty of the power ballad.Well, maybe not everyone thinks power ballads are majestic. We'll have to wait and see. Or, rather, listen.ACT ONE: Dave goes viral, Craig misses that event entirely, and the boys ponder upsetting current events.ACT TWO (11:44): Mark Lanegan remembered, Britney Spears is ready to tell all, vinyl sure is expensive these days and Liam Gallagher makes some oddly diplomatic points – it's the news.ACT THREE (29:12): Rock on. It's time for our Top 5 Power Ballads~! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Long albums result in a long episode. Can't say we're not on-theme.Dave Hanratty and Craig Fitzpatrick battle through a heavy week and find all kinds of pockets of space in order to listen to an 80-minute Big Thief record for purposes of considered review, while also deep-diving into their shouts for the most notable protected long-players around.All that and thoughts on the current Kanye West discourse, the Super Bowl Half-Time Spectacular and more.NO ENCORE is on Patreon and we thank you for your support, should you be that way inclined – patreon.com/noencore if you'd like to sign up.ACT ONE (5:24): A fun trip to the pharmacy with Dave.ACT TWO (8:05): Kanye West makes uncomfortable headlines, hip-hop takes over the Super Bowl, America goes Eurovision, and Jake Gyllenhaal reckons with the Swifties.ACT THREE (38:04): Big Thief return with 20 new songs for us to devour. They're very much the band of the moment but does Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You live up to both the considerable length and hype?ACT FOUR (1:01:42): Top 5 Long Albums~! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greetings, dear listener, wherever you are in the world.Or, more specifically, whatever place you presently occupy. That's right, it's all about a physical space of unique characteristics on this week's show as Dave Hanratty and Craig Fitzpatrick sift through a notably tangible Top 5.We've got the usual news round-up, of course, and a brand new album review in the form of Mitski's Laurel Hell. Do lend us your ears. ACT ONE (5:02): Spotify continues to make headlines, Roddy Ricch has enough of your criticism, Jonny Greenwood is a japester, and SOPHIE gets a fitting dedication.ACT TWO (23:07): Mitski returns with album number six. Let's see what we make of it, shall we? ACT THREE (36:14): Top 5 Songs Named After Places.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE returns to power up YOUR weekend – or whenever you usually listen to the show. This week, it's all about the reliable gem that is the one-hit wonder.But what constitutes such a thing? Honestly, it's a little bit confusing. That's Dave's excuse for arguably making a bit of a mess of the assignment this week but then again, once the main event segment opens up, it's possible that both he and Craig learn some valuable lessons.The choices are top notch though, we can guarantee that much. Elsewhere, we've got a busy news section, more than one awkward tangent, and Craig's latest stab at being an eternal optimist. ACT ONE (11:25): News! Kanye West weighs in on the NFT craze, the Metaverse sounds like hell, Rivers Cuomo has been busy, awkward celebrity encounters, the magic of André 3000, and congratulations to Rihanna and A$AP Rocky.ACT TWO (36:02): Top 5 One-Hit Wonders, featuring Craig making a genuinely excellent case for at least one quickly-dismissed selection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's 2022, and what better way to close out January than with a booster dose of Before The ENCORE! We're back, baby. And better than ever after our Christmas Break.This month, I sat down with Bekah Molony; an artist manager, stage designer and booker. Lengthy chat, many many topics covered and really enjoyed learning about Bekah's role in the industry.Bekah currently manages rap artist Celaviedmai and has done stage design for artists like shiv, Nealo & Bobbi Arlo. Click through the names to see hear their music if you aren't familiar already.Enjoy, and see you all next month.-Sonic Architect Adam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And breathe. The new season of NO ENCORE continues apace as Dave Hanratty and Craig Fitzpatrick reunite and attempt to set the musical world to rights once more.First order of business – a personal life update from Dave that also somehow finds space for some bizarre humour. Wouldn't be like him.Beyond that we've got a notably spicy news section, an album that provokes quite the rant and a signature Top 5 to take us home.ACT ONE (1:05): Dave speaks about the passing of his father John.ACT TWO (14:06): Dave speaks about why tweeting is a bad idea.ACT THREE (21:33): It's the news, baby. Meat Loaf RIP, Neil Young battles Joe Rogan, Damon Albarn suffers Swift wrath, and can those crazy Morrissey and Marr kids ever work it out?ACT FOUR (42:53): Yard Act are the hot new hipster UK band of the moment. The Overload is their album. This is our review of both.ACT FIVE (55:59): In honour (?) of Ireland's newfound relaxed approach to Covid-19 restrictions, we detail our Top 5 Songs About Freedom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over Blue Monday? Good, it’s just another day of the week. So let’s kick on with the rest of 2022 – NO ENCORE returns with a Craig/Zara/(silent) Adam power trio special.Dave will be back on the mic next week but, before that glorious moment, there’s an FKA twigs alb… mixtape to debate and our Top 5 'Days Of The Week’ Songs to discuss.If you'd like to support the show, please consider hitting up patreon.com/noencore. Every little helps us and thank you so much to everyone who has signed up to date.ACT ONE (7:35): Rhapsodising over Ronnie Spector while Bono and Robbie Williams show their vulnerable sides, Sheeranville becomes the next Graceland, we stumble across some breaking Steely Dan news and, yes, Craig On Ye!ACT TWO (37:04): FKA twigs explores her collaborative side on Caprisongs but will Zara and Craig be on the same page? Probably an implied spoiler in there, yes, students of subtext…ACT THREE (54:35): Our Top 5 Songs With The Name Of A Day In The Title. Both a mouthful and a very fun time, which someone ends up simultaneously being one of our most leftfield and downright typical segments in ages.**Some audio gremlins got into Zara's audio file this week so we had to use out backup Zoom audio - please forgive the slightly lower fidelity this week dear listener, it's been a while!** - Sonic Architect Adam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So, this is Listmas.And what have we done?Another year over.A new NO ENCORE countdown just begun~!It's time to run down the very best long-players of the year gone by as we go from #20 down to #6 before pivoting into a Top 5 debate to decide the overall Best Album of 2021.Dave Hanratty, Craig Fitzpatrick and Zara Hedderman are in the collective driving seat one more time – please enjoy our final episode of the year and thank you very, very much for listening to us in 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.