NO ENCORE

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.

Crank up the music, it's NO ENCORE. Dave Hanratty is joined by guest co-host Sarah Corcoran of Pillow Queens fame to deliver the very best in throwback rock anthems, specifically of a '90s vibe. That main event arrives in honour of the new album from enduring alt-rock outfit Garbage, which is reviewed on this very episode.NO ENCORE is on Patreon if you would like to support what we do. Every little helps - patreon.com/noencore for bonus episodes, previews and playlists.ACT ONE (4:30): News! Sarah gets emotional about the return of live music. Dave has a sweet Record Store Day-related tale. Electric Picnic is.... happening, apparently? Netflix and Spotify team up. Plus – how do you like your autobiographies?ACT TWO (33:56): Garbage return with seventh studio album No Gods No Masters. Their best in years or worthy of the rubbish bin?ACT THREE (44:02): Top! 5! '90s! Rock! Anthems! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The sun is shining. Gigs are back. Dave Hanratty and Craig Fitzpatrick, meanwhile, are confined to their respective indoor cages in order to deliver some piping hot audio for your listening pleasure.This week; the boys celebrate the commencement of EURO 2020 with a fitting Top 5 that barely has anything to do with football, Wolf Alice hit new heights and a quiet news week still serves up some notable stories.NO ENCORE is on Patreon and we would greatly appreciate your support! – patreon.com/noencore for bonus episodes, previews and playlists.ACT ONE (4:31): Mariah Carey sets the record straight, an Amy Winehouse anecdote inspires soap musings, Rob Halford reflects and Kid Cudi opens up. It's the week in music news.ACT TWO (24:06): Critics are lining up to anoint Wolf Alice as the new Best Band in Britain. Blue Weekend marks their third album. Is the hype justified?ACT THREE (37:30): Top 5 Songs About Winners & Losers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE returns with another standalone interview edition. This time in the hot seat – Dublin-based electronica artist Mark O'Brien aka Royal Yellow.Dave Hanratty and Craig Fitzpatrick encounter an ebullient O'Brien, whose debut EP Still : Until is out right now for your listening pleasure. The former Enemies man details how Royal Yellow rose from the ashes of his previous outfit, shines a light on the importance of visual storytelling and explains why his music shouldn't be confused with Biffy Clyro, amongst other conversational highlights.NO ENCORE is on Patreon if you'd like to support the show and help us continue to make episodes like this one – patreon.com/noencore for bonus content, episode previews and our undying gratitude. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE returns amidst the blazing sunshine with a laser-focus on acts that just didn't quite live up to mountains of hype. There's also a review of the new Black Midi album. Are those two things related? Maaaaaaaaybe. Maybe not. Who knows?!NO ENCORE is on Patreon and we would greatly appreciate your support! – patreon.com/noencore for bonus episodes, previews and playlists.ACT ONE: Your usual preamble fun including a preview of our next standalone interview episode.ACT TWO (8:24): A heated news section takes in Noel Gallagher's latest malaise, Lil Uzi Vert's inevitable diamond-based fallout, JAY-Z's relationship expertise, Sinéad O'Connor's media remorse, and Justin Timberlake's contentious legacy.ACT THREE (34:16): London avant-garde outfit Black Midi return with Cavalcade. A chaotic enough record receives the review it deserves.ACT FOUR (48:56): "Don't believe the hype." – Chuck D, Public Enemy, 1988. "Here are 10 acts that prove that maxim." – Dave and Craig, NO ENCORE, 2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rev your engines and so forth as NO ENCORE gets behind the wheel and tears down a musical motorway in search of the very best songs about putting the pedal to the metal. All that and a truckload of teenage angst on this week's album review.ACT ONE (3:30): A breezy news section takes in the return of Primavera, Matt Bellamy's mindful approach to science, Billy Corgan's wistful reflections, and Pusha T's childlike lamenting.ACT TWO (19:37): Musician, poet and noted swiftologist Alice Kiernan joins Dave and Craig to discuss rising pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo and her chart-bothering debut album SOUR. Organic next big thing or cynical industry plant? Much to think about.ACT THREE (43:49): Dave can't drive. Nor can Craig. As such, who better to deliver the Top 5 Songs About Driving?NO ENCORE is on Patreon if you'd like to encourage us to finally get driving lessons. Patreon.com/noencore for bonus episodes, previews and playlists. Vroom vroom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Divine intervention occurs as Dave Hanratty and Craig Fitzpatrick convene for a most spiritual edition of NO ENCORE. Songs about Religion is on the agenda – a fitting follow-up to last week's apocalyptic adventures, probably. There's also the new St. Vincent album to consider and a week's worth of music news. It's! All! Happening!ACT ONE: A busy preamble.ACT TWO (9:35): News, featuring strange team-ups, Chris Martin's new approach to song titles, and Courtney Love's anger at a forthcoming TV show.ACT THREE (31:15): The rollout for the new St. Vincent record Daddy's Home hasn't been without controversy. But what of the album itself? The boys do their review thing.ACT FOUR (46:00): Top 5 Songs About Religion – Best (Dave) and Worst (Craig).NO ENCORE is on Patreon if you would like to support what we do. Patreon.com/noencore for bonus episodes, previews and playlists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.