Dave Hanratty

NO ENCORE's album breakdown – though this time it's a mix tape – series continues as superstar of the moment Denise Chaila and Rusangano Family sensation MuRli join Dave Hanratty in conversation, going through all 11 tracks on debut…

NO ENCORE returns with another album-focused episode. This time, Dave sits down with folk-indie singer-songwriter sensation Ailbhe Reddy to get the lowdown on her debut offering Personal History. It's a terrific record, well worth the wait,…

In the first of a new album-focused series, Pillow Queens break down long-awaited debut In Waiting - out now, do go listen ASAP - track by track. NO ENCORE's Dave Hanratty caught up with Sarah Corcoran and Pamela Connolly from the band…

Stay safe, wear a mask. As the lockdown baton passes from Craig to Dave, the NO ENCORE boys ponder the latest Top 50 from the so-called paper of record. Elsewhere, there's a review of the new Everything Everything album and a Top 5…

It's about that time. Dave and Craig rock up for another round of NO ENCORE mayhem as a duelling top five comebacks brings the best - and worst - out of your beloved hosts. There's another notable return in the form of Doves, back with…

It's been a while, as yer man from Staind once warbled. NO ENCORE's music x movies spin-off comes in from the cold as Dave Hanratty, David Higgins and Norma Howard return with thoughts on two biopic-type efforts; Control and 24 Hour…

"I'll try and get next week's episode down to an hour-and-a-half," Dave said. So much for that as NO ENCORE returns with another epic voyage. Craig sits this one out to celebrate his birthday and so the dulcet tones of Zara Hedderman…

Your NO ENCORE listening experience returns following a nice long weekend in which we holidayed to other rooms of the house. Exotic stuff. This week, Craig tries to rein himself in during The Strokes review, Dave visits Sweden via the magic…

Host Claire Beck is joined by arts journalist and host of HeadStuff’s NO ENCORE podcast Dave Hanratty for a frank discussion about everything from mental health and self care, to the treatment of women in film and the art of napping. Dave…

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,…