NO ENCORE

The end of a busy 2018 and an era as the gang bid a fond farewell to more than just the year in music as the very best long-players come into focus. If you've heard the Songs of the Year episode you'll know what we're doing with the format. If not, listen on to the NO ENCORE tribute to MTV's 120 Minutes and rejoice in our debate. Once again we would like to say a huge thank you to...

Colm and Daithí welcome Totally Irish host John Barker to the presenter’s chair this week, as both Dave and Craig get a head start on the Christmas shopping. They miss a cracker, too; Paul Noonan drops by for a chat, the long-awaited LP of Earl Sweatshirt gets the once over, and there’s a big old bundle of news and views to sort through. ACT ONE: The venerable J. Barker Esq. takes the reins as con...

She's back! Zara Hedderman on that co-host beat for what turns out to be quite a charged episode. NO ENCORE also welcomes 3/5 of SPIES as they celebrate the long-awaited release of debut album Constancy, which is great so do go check it out. And then there's the new 1975 record... ACT ONE: Zara discovers the Rocky franchise. ACT TWO: A heavy enough news section. ACT THREE: The 1975' A...

It's a Bailey Rae kinda day as the full NO ENCORE complement are reunited for the first time in who-knows-how-long. The new album from Anderson .Paak is up for discussion, as is the wisdom of sharing stage times before gigs. Throw in Snoop getting a well-deserved honour, Dan Brown getting a long-overdue mention, and Colm's primer on German post-war schmaltz pop, and you've got one hell...

Man, it's a hot one as NO ENCORE turns up the heat in the studio to run the rule over the new Muse album, the demise of The Strypes and Steve McQueen's lauded heist thriller Widows. Elsewhere, the boys welcome Proper Micro NV as he launches debut album Dormant Boy. ACT ONE: A brief quiz update and an important interview to check out. ACT TWO: The Strypes RIP and Dave digs yet another grave...

Legitimate rock royalty makes an appearance this week, as Dave pulls up a pew alongside the inimitable Julian Casablancas. There's also a surprise album, a song to redefine the break-up anthem, and Daithí's deep dive into the world of semi-cyborg internet pop sensations. Yeah, it's been quite the seven days... ACT ONE: Colm is afforded the welcome deserved by a man turning up for one s...

Because Daithí sometimes makes chill house music and he got spooked by a new horror film. The best gags are the ones you have to explain, right? Another packed NO ENCORE sees ace photographer Ruth Medjber stop by for a chat ahead of her new exhibition. Meanwhile, the guys reflect on elections, gigs and scary movies... ACT ONE: The real reason why Michael D. Higgins retained the Presidency and revi...

She's back. A marathon episode of NO ENCORE welcomes the returning Zara Hedderman, rising Dublin dance duo Le Boom, the new album from Robyn and about 10 different gig reviews. ACT ONE: The gang run the rule over live turns from Jon Hopkins, Stephen Malkmus, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Saint Sister, Bloc Party, Dermot Kennedy and David Byrne. Phew. ACT TWO: News! ACT THREE: Christy Leech and...

With their Workmans Club exploits done and dusted (until December’s annual quiz, that is), the fearless foursome are back in NO ENCORE Towers for another jaunt through planet music. There’s UFOs, killer dolls and even an interview with Stephen bloody Malkmus, so let’s dive right in, eh? ACT ONE: Picture This inexplicably popular, Fleetwood Mac having a dispute, and Tom deLonge’s investigation into...

NO ENCORE goes live again with a grand return to The Workman's Club in the heart of Dublin city on a wistful autumnal Sunday night. The boys were joined by Paddy Hanna, Christian Tierney and Lilla Vargen on a lively evening, all of which you may enjoy right now... ACT ONE: Dave and Daithí review Oscar hopeful A Star is Born. ACT TWO: Paddy Hanna clambers aboard the couch for a chat before brin...

With just over a week until NO ENCORE gets its live show on at The Workmans Club – grab your tickets here if you haven’t done so yet – the fab four are in fine fettle for another run through the burning issues of the week. From over-enthusiastic two-stepping to an Anglo-American union more horrifying than anything Galloway could have envisaged, there’s lots to discuss, so let’s not dilly-dally wit...

Decent pun title, that. NO ENCORE is thrilled to welcome the great Conor O'Brien of Villagers fame to the show this week as he discusses new album The Art of Pretending to Swim, Twin Peaks and a whole lot more. Elsewhere, the legendary Fionnuala Jones returns on co-host duties amidst a typically raucous episode that is absolutely packed with reviews and news. Don't forget; NO ENCORE return...

Four revellers happy to be out of the spirit-dampening storm, the boys are back on the NO ENCORE beat once again. They're not alone, either, as Conall and John of We Cut Corners drop by to discuss their new album Imposters. Elsewhere there's a massive Irish album to discuss, some blasts from the past with new tracks, and Colm almost dying from a fit of laughter - let's crack on... ACT...

Joyous scenes in NO ENCORE HQ as the status quo officially changes forevermore. And then the Hozier video takes centre stage and it all gets a bit upsetting. Elsewhere, the great David Kitt drops by for an in-depth chat as he releases his brand new Like Lightning EP - out now on All City Records - and the boys pour cold water all over The Blaze. ACT ONE: Yet another big announcement. ACT TWO: Hozi...

Back in the cosy confines of NO ENCORE Towers - complete with Craig for good measure - the boys are back in business. From plagued planes and useless eulogies to the rise of the Swedish far right, there's plenty to discuss so let's get crackin'... ACT ONE: Vanilla Ice struggles to keep his cool, Aretha Franklin's funeral gets weird, and Paul McCartney gets deep - it's the news!...

With more pep in their step than could reasonably be expected after two days of relentless hijinks, our brave NO ENCORE boys kicked off Sunday’s programme at the Ah Hear stage, right at the heart of Electric Picnic. Dave, Colm and supersub Daithí – with a cameo from the wonderful MayKay –  manned the mics for a joyfully raucous episode that was declared best podcast of the weekend by The Irish Tim...

It's the last NO ENCORE before the festival hiatus is shattered and there's a superstar guest on board in the form of the quite excellent Saint Sister. Morgan MacIntyre and Gemma Doherty release their long-awaited debut album on October 5, with a headline show in the Olympia Theatre the following week. Don't miss out. ACT ONE: A busy preamble. ACT TWO: Saint Sister in conversation. ACT...

NO ENCORE returns on a two-man power trip as Dave and Colm hold the music world to ransom. There's another big announcement, a special guest who brought his guitar for company, and a metric ton of news and songs to battle through... ACT ONE: The festival hiatus is over. ACT TWO: Lots of news. ACT THREE: Reborn troubadour A. Smyth invades the studio for some chat and a tune. ACT FOUR: Jake Shea...

Greetings. NO ENCORE returns with almost as much TV and movie talk as music talk, so maybe we need to look at what this podcast actually is. For now, dive on in to a packed and lively hour... ACT ONE: Cinema trips, drunken escapades and a reminder that we are back in The Workman's Club on Sunday October 14 as part of the Dublin Podcast Festival. ACT TWO: A wild news agenda featuring a terrible...

That's where we'll be. For now, NO ENCORE is studio-bound for another deep dive into the music world. ACT ONE: An announcement. ACT TWO: David Kitt's lament, financial joy for Calvin Harris, label struggles for Sky Ferreira, an important Quincy Jones update and the majestic versatility of Disturbed. ACT THREE: All Saints are back with new album Testament. The boys testify accordingly....

NO ENCORE is back back back as the boy Daithí returns to talk up his new double A-side singles, which are both excellent and you should go check them out. First up, the latest edition of the most raucous music show in all the land... ACT ONE: The demise of Eamon Dunphy, the joy of Mission: Impossible and the tender heart of Daithí O'Dronai. ACT TWO: News as Dave rages against the celebrity pri...

NO ENCORE reunited as Colm finally returns from his travels to tell us all about Paul Simon in the form of a gig review and a Listening Guide. But first, the boys bid a tearful farewell to the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Dave shares a tale of strip club remorse and Kanye West finds an unlikely ally. ACT ONE: Your standard preamble, for the most part. ACT TWO: News with Pussy Riot's latest protest, so...

NO ENCORE returns to set the music world to rights. There's a birthday, a guest co-host, arguably too much football chatter for a music podcast, and the new album from Deafheaven up for review so let's get right to it... ACT ONE: A difficult gig and the WORLD CUP. ACT TWO: Lots of news including Stormzy's new venture, Rage Against the Machine's latest battle and the delirious joy o...

NO ENCORE is a man down as Colm flounces off to hang out with his impending in-laws. That leaves Dave and Craig to welcome the returning Fionnuala Jones, she of Daily Edge, Goldenplec and hailing from The Big Town with a Hill fame. On this week's agenda; the new Drake album and why it's such an intimidating proposition, some World Cup and Love Island chatter, and the hottest studio there e...

The studio is almost literally on fire as Dave and Daithi touch down following a European jaunt and just make the podcast in time to explore another wild week in music. NO ENCORE wouldn't be complete without Craig or Colm, either, so it's good that they're present, also. On the agenda; Nine Inch Nails live report and album review, Childish Gambino under fire, Nick Cave weirdness, Drake...