NO ENCORE

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.