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A freelance journalist who came up through the Hot Press ranks, much like the current President of Ireland. Despite this special bond, Michael D still occasionally gets weird about letting him crash on the Áras couch. Favourite interviewees include Vampire Weekend, Danny Brown, Stewart Lee and Ray Davies. Favourite interviewers include Charlie Rose and himself. Favourite Twitter account: @craigyslane

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NO ENCORE #280 | TOP 5 BOB DYLAN SONGS (BEST & WORST)

Craig Fitzpatrick Jun 25, 2021 0

Ace music journo and our very own super sub Zara Hedderman joins a returning Craig Fitzpatrick for a NO ENCORE episode that’s big on breaking news… and big on Bob. ? ACT ONE: How Craig helplessly listened last week, unable to come to…

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NO ENCORE #271 | TOP 5 NU METAL SONGS (BEST & WORST)

Craig Fitzpatrick Apr 30, 2021 0

It’s on! A NO ENCORE for the ages, as we revisit the good and garbage of a genre very close to Dave’s heart – and clearly seldom far from Craig’s thoughts. Yep. Nu Metal Special. Time to let it all come out. Stand up and shout, etc etc.…

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NO ENCORE #267 | TOP 5 TALKING BITS IN SONGS / DRY CLEANING REVIEW

Craig Fitzpatrick Apr 9, 2021 0

Last time Zara Hedderman teamed up with Craig for an episode of NO ENCORE, Garth Brooks: The Road became essential viewing. After this ep, we trust you’ll be rushing to rent Valley Girl starring a young Nicholas Cage. And hopefully get a…

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NO ENCORE #265 | TOP 5 KANYE SONGS / THE ANTLERS REVIEW

Craig Fitzpatrick Apr 2, 2021 0

GOOD Friday, great episode. Yes, we’ve finally done it, and it only took a crucifixion to convince us. To honour this episode’s release day, we’re focusing our Top 5 on the show’s patron saint, Kanye West (sorry Frank). But before that main…

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NO ENCORE #261 | TOP 5 SELL OUTS / KINGS OF LEON REVIEW

Craig Fitzpatrick Mar 12, 2021 0

In which our two semi-cocooned heroes recall some very recent (and very raw) emotional rollercoasters they’ve experienced when venturing outside (quite the preamble), before they dive into a busy week of musical goodness. It’s the eternally…

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NO ENCORE #244 | TOP 5 BEST & WORST MUSICAL REINVENTIONS / KYLIE REVIEW

Craig Fitzpatrick Nov 13, 2020 0

As Kylie drags us back onto the dancefloor, esteemed music journalist Zara Hedderman completes her hat trick of 2020 NO ENCORE co-hosts. She joins Craig (finally!) for a Top 5 that works as both informative listening guide and emotional…

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NO ENCORE #234 | TOP 5 BEST & WORST “SEXY” SONGS / SUFJAN STEVENS REVIEW

Craig Fitzpatrick Oct 2, 2020 0

What’s wrong with being sexy? On the latest episode of NO ENCORE, we find out. As Craig Fitzpatrick (ie me) makes his return on a jam-packed show, we’re on a voyage of discovery, seeing a different side of Vin Diesel, deep diving the…

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NO ENCORE #221 | TOP 5 PHONE CALL SONGS / POP SMOKE REVIEW

Craig Fitzpatrick Jul 10, 2020 0

Sure, the NO ENCORE massive has been clamouring for a Craig Fitzpatrick solo joint, but you’re going to have to wait a bit longer. A far more appealing prospect, in truth, is the appearance of Bandwagons co-host (and all-round top-tier…

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NO ENCORE #212 | TOP 5 ALBUM OPENERS

Craig Fitzpatrick May 8, 2020 0

Full disclosure: annoyingly, the headline ‘Brian May Hospitalised After Tearing Buttock Muscles While Gardening’ broke after we recorded. Who’s to say whether we would have mentioned it, right? Fuller disclosure: we…

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NO ENCORE #208 | TOP 5 WORST COVER SONGS / YVES TUMOR REVIEW / FESTIVAL CHAOS WITH JIM CARROLL

Craig Fitzpatrick Apr 10, 2020 0

The NO ENCORE episode in which Dave was like, come on into the realms of studio-quality audio, dear co-host, the high fidelity’s lovely. Yes – Craigy’s got a brand new mic (thanks Patreon peeps!) and he’s back to his velvety best after…