NO ENCORE

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

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

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Helen Lovejoy as NO ENCORE examines some of the most eyebrow-raising controversies in music history.From immediately-outdated censorship to divine proclamations to mystifying monikers, Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam Shanahan shine a quizzical light on scandals gone by.Don't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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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