NO ENCORE is back with a trip into the world of music-themed fakery... in the form of real songs written for fictional purposes. 'Solo artist of the written word' Sarah McKenna Barry joins Dave and Adam this week, with songs and musica

Make 'em laugh. NO ENCORE returns with a spring in its step as we pratfall, clown-style, head-first into the labyrinthine world of music-themed comedy.Dave Hanratty admits that he's something of a sceptic when it comes to this most the

This week, Ireland and the world is in mourning following the tragic passing of Sinad O'Connor. A truly singular artist and a generational talent, she broke barriers as both musician and activist. Her passing at the age of 56 is devastating, an

We're delighted to welcome one of our favourite acts onto NO ENCORE this week the resurrected force of blistering math-rock nature that is... Enemies!A beloved, inventive staple on the independent Irish music scene for the guts

Pack your sunglasses we're going on an adventure. Travel is a major theme this week in honour of our special guest co-host Caoi de Barra. You will of course know Caoi as one-third of the acclaimed Wyvern Lingo. With that project curr

Let's get animated. NO ENCORE returns with another vivacious take on the world of music. This week, Dave Hanratty is joined by Max Zanga of Tebi Rex and Filmore! fame – or is he? Who knows, it's all very myster

There's a new sheriff in town, and his name is David Tapley. Lucan's finest makes his long-awaited return to NO ENCORE and the mood is buoyant, dear listener. Tandem Felix  that's Tapley's tremendous project, in case you were som

It's the post-quiz return to normality and business is... busy. Dave Hanratty is joined by Kieran McGuinness of Delorentos fame to discuss new project Driven Snow, in which Kieran has teamed up with his wife; former Republic of Loose m

Get your pen, get your paper, get your game face on it's the return of the always lively, occasionally controversial NO ENCORE QUIZ~!A brand new champion will be crowned on this episode, with the famous NO ENCORE World Championship Belt

Hark, for a most demonic sound approaches it's a brand new episode of NO ENCORE, don't you know. Dave Hanratty is joined by Julie Hawk of HAVVK and Pixie Cut Rhythm Orchestra fame. Julie also co-runs independent label VETA Music, and