NO ENCORE

Bit of a mouthful, that top five. And yet, in practice? Gold. Pure gold. It's NO ENCORE, everybody~! Dave Hanratty and Craig Fitzpatrick are back with the week's music news, a new album review and, but of course, that top five...ACT ONE (3:50): Joey Jordison 1975 – 2021, Pete Davidson's Ramones fear, P!nk's show of solidarity, the end of The X Factor and a very important Craig on Kanye.ACT TWO (33:05): Socially-conscious rapper Dave returns with second album We're All Alone In This Together and the feeling that his time is very much now. Does he deliver? ACT THREE (49:04): Top 5 Songs With Names In The Title. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sonic Architect Adam Shanahan brings you the debut episode of Before The ENCOREJoe Hertz is a London-based producer and songwriter working with artists like Pip Millet, Sam Wills and Barney Artist to name a few of many. He is one of the pioneers of the neo-soul/electronica sound that has become a lot more prevalent in the last number of years which now influences so many current popular artists and sounds.NO ENCORE is on Patreon here. If you like what you hear, please consider supporting us - all of your support to date is massively appreciated! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new addition to the NO ENCORE family arrives this Monday 26th July!Before The ENCORE dives into the studio world and beyond as Sonic Architect Adam Shanahan speaks to producers, engineers, and other industry professionals to lift the secretive veil that shrouds the studio process and all of the goings-on that occur before the songs you hear reach your ears. This periodical will commence on 26th July 2021 and new episodes will drop on the last Monday of every month.Make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with NO ENCORE in all its' forms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Man, it's a hot one. Seriously, we're melting down. Don't worry, Dave Hanratty and Craig Fitzpatrick manage to keep their cool all the way through a brand new episode. The music, however, is a whole different story.On the agenda this week – Clairo's sophomore album in review, a scorcher of a Top 5, all the news that's fit to podcast about and an exciting show kick-off...ACT ONE: A special sonic architect-shaped announcement.ACT TWO (16:02): Mercury Prize noms, Biz Markie RIP, Matt Bellamy madness and some familiar NO ENCORE stop-offs – it's the news.ACT THREE (39:10): Singer-songwriter sensation Clairo returns with second album Sling. It's the '70s, buckaroo.ACT FOUR (53:24): Ice-cold sparkling water at the ready – it's our Top 5 Heatwave Anthems~!NO ENCORE is on Patreon if you'd like to consider supporting our little independent musical island – hit up patreon.com/noencore for bonus episodes, previews and playlists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hot enough for ya?! Apologies, the actual on-air banter is a lot more original and enjoyable. Promise. Dave Hanratty and Craig Fitzpatrick reunite over a not-having-it Zoom connection to run the rule over the week in music news, review the new Vince Staples record and combine their shouts for the best sub-30-minute albums out there.NO ENCORE is on Patreon if you'd like to support the show – hit up patreon.com/noencore for bonus content including a freshly-released episode of NO AUX CORD; our monthly recommendation round-up hangout.As for this week's NE...ACT ONE (4:32): Julian Casablancas says that "soccer needs repair", Ed Sheeran has questionable taste in friends, Olivia Rodrigo goes to Washington and Craig has Barack Obama-themed remorse. It's the news!ACT TWO (28:59): Vince Staples talks, we listen. But do we like what we hear on Vince Staples, the album?ACT THREE (44:11): Top 5 Albums Under 30 Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your fully independent NO ENCORE is here, led by a freshly-jabbed Dave Hanratty and a smooth-as-silk Craig Fitzpatrick. With no album review to speak of this week, the boys turn their attention to records of yesterday, specifically those of a sophomore variety. Does the 'difficult second album' cliché apply? It does on Dave's side of things, at least...ACT ONE: A reminder that Craig is the smooth one here, not Dave.ACT TWO (6:16): The week in music news including reaction to the #PilotEvent, the pinnacle of Ed Sheeran's career, Morrissey's shoddy wordplay and some impromptu Top 5 inspiration.ACT THREE (36:32): Top 5 Sophomore Albums – Best & Worst~! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the end... of Craig Fitzpatrick's absence from NO POPCORN. Everyone's favourite Jim Morrison sceptic joins Dave Hanratty and David Higgins to discuss Oliver Stone's reliably indulgent 1991 biopic The Doors.On the agenda – Val Kilmer's genuinely transcendant performance, The Doors' place in musical lore, Jim Morrison's frontman credentials, Oliver Stone's directorial choices and Craig's general suffering.ACT ONE: What We've Been Watching.ACT TWO (26:48): The Doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE is on Patreon! Please consider supporting the show at patreon.com/noencore – bonus episodes, weekly previews, playlists and our eternal love await.It's an emotional one as Dave and Craig celebrate a major occasion while also ushering in the end of an era. There’s a new Tyler, The Creator album to consider and a Top 5 main event in which the guys might just find their way again. Onwards.ACT ONE: An important show announcement – and Craig's birthday, which also matters.ACT TWO (12:08): Christina Aguilera says #FreeBritney, Courtney Love picks a fight, Bruce Dickinson gets what he asked for, DMX set for the big screen and is Vin Diesel telling the truth? We’re not so sure. It’s the news!ACT THREE (39:06): Tyler, The Creator. Call Me If You Get Lost. Reviewed.ACT FOUR (54:37): Top 5 Songs About Being Lost Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE is on Patreon. Your support is everything – patreon.com/noencore to help us keep the lights on and receive bonus episodes, previews, playlists and eternal love in reply.It's a special standalone interview episode as Dave Hanratty catches up with Morgana MacIntyre and Gemma Doherty; also known as the wonderful Saint Sister. New album Where I Should End is in the world for a few days now, so let's talk about it.On the conversational agenda; the 'difficult second album' cliché, Morgana and Gemma's individual approaches to finding perfect harmony, the perils of melancholic karaoke, Dave's controversial attitude towards cover songs and a whole lot more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ace music journo and our very own super sub Zara Hedderman joins a returning Craig Fitzpatrick for an episode that’s big on breaking news… and big on Bob. ACT ONE: How Craig helplessly listened last week, unable to come to an anguished Dave’s aid, a Hedderman catch-up, and a taste of a Saint Sister chat to come.ACT TWO (8:50): Subterranean Homesick… News? We tease out a developing story as Mumford & Sons lose a banjo player so he can save us from Antifa, or something. We also discuss Britney Spears’ heartbreaking new statement, T Pain’s bizarre (and heartbreaking) plane encounter with Usher, a ridiculously cringeworthy case of accidental plagiarism, a visit to Kiss Korner and much, much more.ACT THREE (49:20): Ditching new album talk this week for a deep dive into the wonderful world of Bob Dylan. As the icon hits a milestone birthday, Zara is tasked with picking her Top 5 Dylan songs of all time… while Craig has been digging around in the absolute dregs of his back catalogue. There’s some doozies in there, folks. Let’s dive in.If you’d like to support the show, find us on patreon.com/noencore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.