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Dave returns from a fateful and frenzied trip to Paris to report on Metallica live, airline trauma, personal injury, and chance encounters.Elsewhere, the boys sink into the new album from The National, run the rule over an increasingly erratic Game of Thrones narrative, and consider the merit of superstar pop team-ups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yep, it's Nu Metal Vampire Music Video: The Movie.Dave Hanratty and David Higgins pivot the NO ENCORE music axis to the movies once more as they tackled 2002's bizarre Queen of the Damned.Was Stuart Townsend really the best choice to replace Tom Cruise? Why do most of the characters not get a proper introduction? Did you expect Lestat to sound like Jonathan Davis when he sings? And is that Disturbed on support? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE is back, as is host Dave Hanratty.The boys are reunited in time to discuss the Met Gala, Game of Thrones, last week's Murder Capital smackdown, the new Big Thief album, and why Daithí isn't going to Colm's wedding.ACT ONE: A busy preamble takes in most of the above and more.ACT TWO: Met Gala fallout, Wu Tang honoured, Tool toy with our emotions, and some reminiscing on a bizarre music video from about five years ago.ACT THREE: Songs of the Week featuring Denzel Curry, MorMor, and Blink-182.ACT FOUR: The whole world seems to be in love with neo-folksters Big Thief and their new album U.F.O.F. but are the NO ENCORE lads so easily won over?EXIT MUSIC: Loah & Bantum | 'April Brave' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The year is 2019 AD and Earth’s population has been decimated to the point where there’s no one left to assume NE hosting duties bar Craig Fitzpatrick. We’d say may God have mercy on our souls if it wasn’t already clear he had completely forsaken us. But wait, who’s that in the distance? Yes, it’s Captain Fiddle himself ready to save the day! With Daithí back onboard, we’ve another two-man power trip through what was a jam-packed week in the world of music. But first: Daithí reminisces about how he could have been Ireland’s answer to Tony Hawk, Craig talks about stumbling into a very quiet, very serious gig at just the wrong time, and the boys can’t contain themselves: yes, there is Game Of Thrones chat, but it’s sequestered in its own section bookended by cats singing the theme tune so you can easily skip.ACT ONECHVRCHES under threat from a loathsome bunch of fans, Kevin Abstract on a treadmill for 10 hours and Coachella blamed for a massive herpes outbreak, Oh, and Jaden Smith’s set to play an alternate reality version of Kanye West. It’s the news.ACT TWOFear not, we have your Dave Hanratty fix. Our man sat down with The Murder Capital and drew on all his reserves of journalistic patience and nous to wring something interesting from it. Fascinating listening.ACT THREEIn Songs Of The Week, Taylor Swift enlists Panic! At The Disco’s Brendon Urie as part of her reDisneyfication. And plunges us into a deep existential funk. Can the return of Stormzy and Japanese Breakfast lift our spirits?ACT FOURThe immensely talented Aldous Harding got us super hyped for her third LP with the release of lead single ‘The Barrel’ earlier this year. Does Designer live up to our expectations? EXIT MUSICNealo ft God Knows & Innrspace – ‘Questions’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE is back on a two-man vibe with another packed deep dive into the realm of all things music.There's a chat with SOAK as she releases new album Grim Town, thoughts on Kanye's Sunday Service, Dave versus the national broadcaster, and the hotly-anticipated comeback from Vampire Weekend...ACT ONE: Dave talks Avengers: Endgame, gets into a social media ruck, and generally defends the honour of critics. Again.ACT TWO: The boys mull over the news happenings, from David Byrne's job offer to what bands should be avoided for security purposes.ACT THREE: SOAK is back with Grim Town, her excellent sophomore effort. She sits down with Dave to discuss what went into the album's construction, mental health, problematic lyrics, and why her career is something of a happy accident.ACT FOUR: Songs of the Week with FKA twigs, Better Oblivion Community Center, and an all-star team-up in honour of Game of Thrones.ACT FIVE: There's a week to go before Vampire Weekend release Father of the Bride, their first album in six years. But dammit, Dave and Craig can wait no longer...EXIT MUSIC: Le Boom x Æ MAK | 'Dancing Bug' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deep breaths.NO ENCORE's movies-and-music spin-off continues apace as NO POPCORN hits up an intensely grim venue to catch a punk band as they do their utmost to survive the night against a ruthless, murderous pack of neo-Nazis.Yep, it's Green Room, and it's really fucking intense...Is this the best horror of the decade? Is the violence impactful or gratuitous?Patrick Stewart; stunt casting or inspired genius? And which one of the lads has a terrifying on-the-road story of their very own? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The only way to make a Good Friday even better - the latest episode of your beloved NO ENCORE podcast.It's good on other days, too. This week, the boys welcome God Knows into the studio for a long-awaited, in-depth conversation.Elsewhere, there's some Fontaines fallout, a Coachella blitz, the new Anderson .Paak album, and a strangely lethargic Daithí for some unknown reason.ACT ONE: Dave is very bored by something that he wrote about. Don't ever say he's not self-aware.ACT TWO: Rusangano Family man God Knows on growth, success, giving back, mental health, and why he's determined to fight for the best version of himself.ACT THREE: In the news; Coachella, Frank Ocean, and Keanu Reeves. Also, Dave goes to bat for a band that needs more love, at least according to him.ACT FOUR: New and Improved Songs of the Week ft. Mark Ronson, Lykke Li, BTS, and Madonna.ACT FIVE: Anderson. Paak didn't take long to follow up the uneven Oxnard. Does Ventura bring him back to form?EXIT MUSIC: Kobina | 'Does It' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave indulges himself in all kinds of ways following the success of his Picture This expedition. Craig and Daithí look on, concerned.Elsewhere on NO ENCORE this week - Sarah Corcoran of Pillow Queens stops by to chat their new single and upcoming tour with SOAK, bold fashion choices, cinema etiquette and whether or not the whole punk thing really is kicking off.Speaking of, there's hype-aplenty about Dublin noiseniks Fontaines D.C. and their debut album - but is it any good?ACT ONE: Dave upsets everyone.ACT TWO: The Beatles ride again, 25 years of Kurt Cobain not being a murder victim, and MySpace is back! Kind of.ACT THREE: Sarah Pillow Queens in conversation.ACT FOUR: The new and improved Songs of the Week.ACT FIVE: Fontaines D.C. are your new punk rock indie kings. Let's talk about it.EXIT MUSIC: God Knows | 'Crown' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE at the movies returns with a double bill.First up, Dave Hanratty and David Higgins ingest about as much of yawn-some Motley Crüe tribute The Dirt as they can stomach.The main event, however, looks at the life and times of the explosive N.W.A. as F. Gary Gray's 2015 effort Straight Outta Compton comes into focus.Does the movie do a good job of highlighting the cultural impact of N.W.A.?Was the casting on point?Did we need the parade of cameos?Is Paul Giamatti wearing a wig?And how does that F. Gary Gray filmography hold up?All that and much more discussed... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A very special guest hits up NO ENCORE HQ this week with an important purpose.Dave reports on an epic, life-changing journey. Daithí played his part. Craig did not. Elsewhere, the boys look at Billie Eilish's debut album and engage in questionable shopping etiquette.ACT ONE: Yes, Dave actually did that. Five nights of it, no less. Hear the whole gory story and do bail over to JOE to read more about it.ACT TWO: News as Leo V Taoiseach indulges in pop perks, Green Day embrace their feminine side, Skrillex fends off pests and KFC annoy everyone while boosting their brand.ACT THREE: Songs of the Week with Modest Mouse, Khalid, Ariana Grande and Victoria Monét, The Drums, and Rosalía.ACT FOUR: Much hype about Billie Eilish these past few months, some of it emanating from this very show. Can her debut possibly live up to expectations?EXIT MUSIC: Damsel | 'Head Hums' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.