NO ENCORE

NO ENCORE embraces social distancing as Dave and Craig connect from afar via the method of Skype.  Determined to keep things upbeat, the boys cast their eyes over a grim news section, the debut album from Jay Electronica and their top five songs that brought the curtain down on a film that they also maybe enjoyed... ACT ONE: General getting used to the world we live in now. ACT TWO: Unsurprisingly...

As the Covid-19 coronavirus continues to impact the world, Daithí checks in with a quite incredible story, having flown to Vietnam to play a St. Patrick's Day show. By the time the plane landed, it was already falling apart. Along the way, he became a reluctant local influencer. From futuristic temperature gun checks outside every shop and establishment to airport tension to one hell of a closing...

NO ENCORE's movies x music showcase returns as Dave Hanratty and David Higgins get lost in the 1986 dark fantasy that is LABYRINTH . Luckily, they have the great Zara Hedderman for company. You know this one, right? David Bowie milling around in a fight wig and skin-tight pants? Jennifer Connolly trying to rescue her brother from a weird maze? Songs that might not actually be all that great? Let's...

The world is on fire. NO ENCORE arrives a day earlier to hopefully lift some spirits.  Craig and Dave are in a surprisingly buoyant collective mood as they run down the Electric Picnic 2020 line-up, reflect briefly on the Choice Music Prize, consider the impact of Covid-19 on the entertainment industry and reveal a cluster of Irish songs that they feel deserve more love and affection. ACT ONE: Cho...

A busy NO ENCORE this week as Dave and Craig go from predicting the Choice Music Prize result at the last minute to a phantom live - and loud and a bit messy, let's be honest - update from the show itself and then back to the regular episode. It's like Inception. Kind of. Also this week - the boys run down their favourite life-affirming motivational songs, review the new album from Soccer Mommy, p...

This week, the RTÉ Choice Music Prize will be decided, crowning the best Irish album of 2019. Dave reckons that Lankum are going to win, but for the traditional Irish/folk-punk outfit, the idea of music being pitted against itself makes little sense. That's just one of the conversational points hit on in this episode as Radie Peat and Daragh Lynch open up on the band's surge in popularity, their f...

200 episodes? When did that happen?! Dave Hanratty and Craig Fitzpatrick celebrate with a bang in the form of Dave going viral by blasting the pair's former place of employment.  Aside from that, there's the very worst in celebrity music crossovers, the new and possibly polarising Grimes album, and a week full of news to wade through. ACT ONE: A brief return to the preamble for legitimately import...

It's so deadly, my dear.  Dave Hanratty and Craig Fitzpatrick return with daring espionage exploits in the form of their top five James Bond themes in honour of the new Billie Eilish one. There's a review of the latest Justin Bieber album and all the week's news to boot, so let's do it to it before it does it to us... ACT ONE [1:39]: All the big winners and happenings from this year's BRIT Awards,...

NO ENCORE is back, baby! Season Five is here. Dave and Craig are hyped. And it's Valentine's Day, so the boys are running down their top five anti-love songs. Tis the season.  There's also the brand new Tame Impala record to discuss in addition to the return of The Strokes, Slowthai's ill behaviour and The 1975's commitment to a better festival-based world for everyone... ACT ONE: The grand return...

With just hours to go until NO ENCORE makes its Valentine's Day return, Dave, Higgs and Norma choreograph majestically about the studio as song-and-dance dramedy LA LA LAND comes into focus. There's some post-Oscars talk, too, not to mention La La Land's own controversial Academy Awards fiasco. All that and more, so let's get to it... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave Hanratty and David Higgins are back-back-back with another deep dive into a movie that boasts a musical connection.  In this case, that's ARTIFACT ; a little-seen propaganda exercise for Jared Leto-fronted alt-rock sensations 30 Seconds to Mars as they battle the eeeeeeeevil music industry. It's as wild as it sounds, to be honest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yep, it's unlucky 13 for Dave Hanratty and David Higgins as the boys accept their fate and venture towards certain doom in the form of box office and critical bomb CATS . They get by with a little help from their friends, with both social media funnyman Michael Fry and ace music hack Andrea Cleary leaping aboard the express elevator to hell... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Dave Hanratty and David Higgins convene once again for the film thing, this time casting a critical eye over the good and the bad that hit cinema screens in 2019. Two men. 15 categories. A lengthy preamble. Happy Christmas, one and all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the end, my friend. The end of 2019. Time to sit down for about two-and-a-half hours and break down the very best albums of the year. Dave, Craig and Daithí do just that as they pull the shutters down on NO ENCORE following a busy 12 months. Thanks to all of our listeners for giving us your ears. Much love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh yes, Listmas is officially here. First - a huge thank you to everyone who listened to us this year. The show is taking a break, but don't let that stop you telling your friends about how much you love it. We do appreciate it. Much love. Second - this episode didn't quite turn out as we had planned but we sincerely hope it's to your liking in spite of that. Stay tuned for an epic albums countdow...

Dave, David and the returning Norma Howard take on gloomy iconic animation The Nightmare Before Christmas as the festive season kicks in. ACT ONE: A bumper 'what we've been watching' round-up including both fair and nefarious adventures and why the biggest twist in Knives Out is that it sucks. ACT TWO: The Nightmare Before Christmas . ACT THREE: What's this? A quiz! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Boom, boom, boom - Dave and Daithí convene in Daithí HQ where things wound up sounding a wee bit big like when you select that beloved "concert" EQ on your favourite music-listening device. So yeah, enjoy that. Also enjoy an interview with Maija Sofia, a round-up of gig reviews, thoughts on the new Coldplay album and an important show-related announcement... ACT ONE: Dave went to Sigrid, Daithí we...

In a very special impromptu episode, Dave and Daithí celebrate completing the most divisive video game experience of the year - Death Stranding . Please enjoy 70 minutes of spoiler-filled discussion on Hideo Kojima's artful approach to the exciting world of post-apocalyptic package delivery... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the perfect winter movie as David Hanratty, David Higgins and David Tapley of Tandem Felix fame come together to discuss sharp folk fable Inside Llewyn Davis . The boys break down the Coen Brothers adventure, talking Oscar Isaac's folky credentials, the good and bad of Marcus Mumford's tonal influence and whether or not this is an accurate depiction of the era... Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

NO ENCORE returns as Dave and Craig just accept that Daithí is never coming back and get on with their lives.  On the music bill this week; news, songs and a lengthy chat with Richie Egan aka Jape. Enjoy... ACT ONE: A brief preamble in which Craig recaps his visit to the Mountain Goats. ACT TWO: News with Motley Crüe's reformation, Coldplay's environmental concerns and further Kanye trolling. ACT...

Daithí out, Craig in. It's the podcast. This week, the guys review the new FKA Twigs album, marvel over majestic model railways, cancel a tenor and learn about stag party etiquette. ACT ONE: Dave gets to grips with Death Stranding as Craig engages in some good old-fashioned debauchery. ACT TWO: News featuring proud Rod Stewart, shamed Drake, questionable Andrea Bocelli and more. ACT THREE: Songs o...

Craig out, Daithí in, and a terrific guest interview to boot - it's NO ENCORE #191~! Mango X MathMan talk their new album which is out RIGHT NOW, Dave indulges himself with a post Danny-From-The-Script breakdown, Daithí recalls his recent gig run, and the boys review the brand new Jape record... ACT ONE: Daithí went to Other Voices in Wales, Dave stayed home and chatted to an extremely divisive po...

It's astounding... that David Higgins has never before seen The Rocky Horror Picture Show .  Alongside Dave Hanratty and returning guest Norma Howard, he looks to make sense of the bonkers cult musical classic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yep, we just can't wait any longer.  It's time to review the latest Kanye West missive - Jesus Is King.  ACT ONE: Dave did the impossible - he dragged Craig to the cinema. ACT TWO: Kanye West. Jesus Is King. A review longer than the album itself. ACT THREE: News in relatively bite-sized fashion. ACT FOUR: Songs of the Week featuring Leonard Cohen, Dan Deacon, and Tame Impala. EXIT MUSIC: Elaine Ma...

The truth is we don't know, folks. Certainly not at time of writing, anyway. But let's forget all that for now and welcome back Sarah Corcoran of Pillow Queens fame, now officially a WOMAN OF THE YEAR. A deserved honour. She joins two of the usual crew as they discuss the new Foals record, gigs from Chromatics and a quiet unassuming Clare man by the name of Daithí, and why 899 Craig fans can't be...