NO ENCORE

NO ENCORE is back back back and it's brought a fresh Listening Guide along for company.This time out, Craig takes a deep dive into all things Manic Street Preachers, before latest album Resistance Is Futile goes under the review-a-scope.Elsewhere, poor life decisions abound as Dave and Colm pull an all-nighter to take in WrestleMania, and the boys make their latest bold 'Sound of the Summer' claim.ACT ONE: Dave went to a gig that was so intense it had to be shut down, but there was still time for him to be publicly shamed.ACT TWO: News!ACT THREE: The Listening Guide goes all Manic Street Preachers.ACT FOUR: And for the sake of symmetry, the newest Manics album gets some in-depth discussion, too.ACT FIVE: Songs of the Week with Drake, Johnny Marr, Zayn, Friendly Fires, Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa.EXIT MUSIC: Meltybrains? | 'Horizon' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE returns to take on the music beast once again, but this time they've brought company in the form of pop-electro warriors Le Galaxie whose new album Pleasure is OUT NOW. Exciting.ACT ONE: All the talk in the world with Mick and Maykay of Le Galaxie fame.ACT TWO: News.ACT THREE: The Weeknd is back with a surprise new album and he might need some cheering up to be quite honest.ACT FOUR: Songs of the Week with Hatchie, Mike Shinoda, MØ, The Horrors and Ssion x Ariel Pink x Johnny Jewel.EXIT MUSIC: Le Galaxie | 'Day Of The Child' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colm back, Craig out, as the NO ENCORE vessel continues to power through choppy waters.All hail returning guest co-host David A. Tapley for bringing his laconic noise to proceedings once again - and do check out Tandem Felix's gig in the Workman's Club on Thursday April 5.Elsewhere, Aoife and Dan from Æ Mak drop by for a chat, Colm gets very excited about an all-star American football game, and Dave shakes off the cobwebs by hitting the live music beat.ACT ONE: Sigrid and Young Fathers' respective visits to Dublin get the roving reporter treatment, but no Phoenix, much to Colm's devastation.ACT TWO: News!ACT THREE: Æ Mak in conversation.ACT FOUR: The prolific Frankie Cosmos and her latest Vessel in review.ACT FIVE: Songs of the Week with Picture This, Girls Names, Spies, Thirty Seconds to Mars, A$AP Rocky and Panic! At The Disco. Quite the murderer's row, eh?EXIT MUSIC: Æ Mak - 'Glow' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colm breaks the band up this week as he absconds across the water for a wedding. Luckily, the good ship NO ENCORE stays afloat thanks to the presence of the returning Celina Murphy.On the agenda; some frankly ludicrous news stories (just how we like them, really), some intriguing new tunes and the new album fro- wait, no album review?!ACT ONE: Bloc Party headlining arena shows in 2018, Pitbull's trip to the United Nations, a royal engagement for Sting & Shaggy, YouTube's seduction technique and Facebook being bold.ACT TWO: The glorious NO ENCORE Listening Guide returns talking all things The Strokes.ACT THREE: Songs of the Week with Snow Patrol, Fangclub, Q-Tip, Demi Lovato, Sigrid, Snail Mail and X Factor sensation Matt Cardle.EXIT MUSIC: Sorcha Richardson - 'Can't We Pretend' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a podcast reunited as NO ENCORE hurl a kitchen sink at the wall and pack the studio.To that end, the boys welcome Paddy Hanna for a chat off the back of his quite fine Frankly I Mutate record, and Paddy springs an adorable surprise of his own.Elsewhere, is the new Young Fathers album any use? What's the deal with Julian Casablancas? Who's playing Electric Picnic? And is Dave even slightly more humble since his Choice Prize judging?ACT ONE: Running down that Picnic bill, trying to make sense of Julian Casablancas and why NO ENCORE isn't going to bow to Spotify's strange new demands.ACT TWO: Paddy Hanna and friend engage in important debate.ACT THREE: Young Fathers return with some Cocoa Sugar.ACT FOUR: Songs of the Week with Vince Staples, Simian Mobile Disco, Jon Hopkins, Beach House and Pearl Jam.EXIT MUSIC: The Minutes - 'Got My Love' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emerging from their respective snow-caves, blinking at the sun, Colm and Craig are back in studio. Dave, however, is otherwise engaged – busy crushing the dreams of nine hopefuls at the Choice Music Prize. Filling his pristine white shoes is Totally Irish head honcho and all-round good egg John Barker. The new LP from David Byrne, the surprise return of Sade, and the sad demise of two much-loved music institutions are all part of a jam-packed agenda, so let’s crack on…ACT ONE: Having each served time on the judges’ bench, the boys remember the fun, fights and free booze of Choice Prize nights past; Future Dave, meanwhile, checks with first hand news of Ships’ victory.ACT TWO: State no more, NME RIP – it’s not been a happy week as far as music journalism is concerned. Elsewhere, Vince Staples eyes the pipe and slippers; the Fred Durst/John Travolta collaboration we’ve all been waiting for is happening; and we’re converting our PRSAs into ODB.ACT THREE: David Byrne has titled his album American Utopia – but just how perfect can it be? Find out whether the former Talking Head has given us reason to be cheerful.ACT FOUR: DJ Khaled and some famous friends pimp their ride, Sade scratches a seven year itch, the .Paak is back, Lost Under Heaven resurface, and Chvrches call for National assistance – it’s Songs of the Week, yo!EXIT MUSIC: Zombie Picnic – ‘Anger In Storage (Denial Will Follow) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fierce mild out, eh?NO ENCORE battles through savage weather conditions to reach your ears, beloved listener, via the method of cross-internet communication technology.That's right; your intrepid hosts abandoned the studio and improvised thanks to the combined powers of Skype, Daithi, resident sonic architect Eve, red wine, Tiger beer and green tea.Enjoy, and do stay warm out there.ACT ONE: Dave reviews the latest chapter in the rise of Dermot Kennedy, and teases a very special upcoming podcast.ACT TWO: Barbara Streisand did something highly questionable, 50 Cent lied to us, Dua Lipa is in a spot of bother and music festivals are starting to get their acts together. It's the news.ACT THREE: Bray trio Wyvern Lingo are blazing a trail, but how does their debut album measure up?ACT FOUR: Songs of the Week with Janelle Monaé, The Blaze, Editors, Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Twin Shadow.EXIT MUSIC: Paddy Hanna - 'Toulouse The Kisser' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having turned the ripe old of age of 100, NO ENCORE returns to tackle a fresh musical agenda once more.David 'Higgs' Higgins returns in his capacity as guest pundit and knowledgable American sports fan, as the boys use their combined might to deliver the verdict on the debut album proper from Irish hip-hop hopeful Rejjie Snow.All that and the usual mayhem....ACT ONE: A final eulogy for Wild Beasts, some brief Brit Awards consideration and why the NBA have blood on their hands when it comes to the American national anthem.ACT TWO: News! Liam Gallagher, Frank Ocean, The National and Maynard James Keenan all did something worth discussing this week.ACT THREE: Rejjie Snow and Dear Annie go under the review microscope.ACT FOUR: Songs of the Week with Muse, Father John Misty, Woodes, A$AP Rocky, Gucci Mane, 21 Savage and David Byrne.EXIT MUSIC: Dowry (Éna Brennan) - 'In É' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE IS 100 EPISODES YOUNG!Thanks for all your support on this crazy podcasting journey thus far.Show notes lost to the sands of time and the emotions of the last-ever Irish Wild Beasts gig, but it's a packed episode so enjoy... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE returns to HeadStuff HQ with special guest Fionnuala Jones following last weekend's gallivanting about at the Quarter Block Party festival in Cork.On a busy, spirited agenda - Kendrick Lamar's triumphant visit to Dublin, Justin Timberlake's less heroic new album, and the podcast debut of Daphne & Celeste. Not in person, sadly, but maybe some day...ACT ONE: K-Dot conquered the 3Arena, and the gang were suitably impressed.ACT TWO: Noel Edmonds, Quincy Jones (again), David Bowie and Cher. It's the news.ACT THREE: The scariest woodland outing since The Blair Witch Project sees Justin Timberlake become a Man of the Woods. NO ENCORE rains down fire judgement upon him.ACT FOUR: Songs of the Week with Ought, Kate Nash, Albert Hammond Jr., Busta Rhymes (and friends) and, as promised, Daphne & Celeste.EXIT MUSIC: Laoise - 'Bother' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.