NO ENCORE

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.