Bono

The common ground artists share creates a platform for wider appeal, introducing both artists to new audiences. Presented here are some unique, rarely repeated collaborations between Irish artists. Some you may be familiar with, others are…

NO ENCORE SEASON THREE. Yes, that's right, following a mammoth one episode off, NO ENCORE returns for its third season. Expect chaos, music news, anarchy, album reviews, tyranny, new song analysis and the heat death of the universe…

NO ENCORE returns from a successful Galway encounter only to be met with a wild news agenda that honestly feels like we decided to make the whole thing up at the last minute. There's also a report from Tandem Felix's triumphant return to…

This week, Sean Spicer said some things about Hitler, Kendrick Lamar released an album, and new drugs are set to become available for people living with cystic fibrosis. It was also National Pet Day, so that was nice. #SeanSpicer claims…

‘Are you a U2 fan?’ is a question I’ve been asked so many times I’ve lost count. The question reads differently depending who I’m with. I shirk when asked in a certain circle of friends, those brought up on a diet of post-punk and indie…

Winter has come, so get warm with your red hot NO ENCORE wrecking crew as they welcome 2fm, Newstalk, Today FM and State Magazine's Jennifer Gannon to the dance. Up for discussion - Oasis and their Supersonic documentary, the pop merits…

This week, we weren't Asking For It, Johnny Depp was cast in the Fantastic Beasts series, and Bono became woman of the year (?). Lots of people also tweeted about their #OneIrishDay, and tried to get Radiohead tickets. #JohnnyDepp is cast…

Recorded before the insecure drummer from The Blizzards @'ed Craig on Twitter, the latest NO ENCORE is a whirling dervish of life, love, the future and wait no hang on that's not what we're about at all. It's a music podcast, so let's talk…

“You seen these guys live before?” “Nope.” “Angry.” So goes the exchange between my NO ENCORE partner in crime Colm O’Regan and my good self as Young Fathers take to the Original Stage, shortly after proven festival openers the…

This week, Donald Trump announced a trip to Ireland, Bono showed up at a Springsteen gig, and Harry the gorilla passed away. We also celebrated the beginning of Pride month with the #LoveisLove hashtag, and drank some milk.…