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Has Kanye Dropped The Album Yet? The truth is we don't know, folks. Certainly not at time of writing, anyway. But let's forget all that for now and welcome back Sarah Corcoran of Pillow Queens fame, now officially a WOMAN OF THE YEAR. A…

When you’re telling a good story, honesty isn’t the most essential trait. True stories can be fun, sure, but no one cares about the fish you caught in 1973, Brian. It wasn’t even that big. Despite this, it’s breathtaking honesty and…

NO ENCORE is back, as is host Dave Hanratty. The boys are reunited in time to discuss the Met Gala, Game of Thrones, last week's Murder Capital smackdown, the new Big Thief album, and why Daithí isn't going to Colm's wedding. ? ACT…

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…

Happy Listmas, one and all~! Yep, it's that time of year again as the NO ENCORE wrecking crew run down the very best songs of the year. Let's do this. The NO ENCORE Top 20 Songs of 2017

It's that little bit colder and darker, yet one-third of the podcast is working on their tan. In the meantime, Dave and Craig welcome back George Morahan to the dance as they tackle a jam-packed episode that takes in The Horrors, St.…

This week marks the one-year anniversary of the passing of the phenomenal Prince. As such, the NO ENCORE crew felt it only right and proper to pay tribute to The Purple One with an in-depth Listening Guide for newcomers, novices, die-hards…

A light, airy percussion slaps atop smooth, disarming piano, images of magic hours and still bodies of water coming to mind by the time that Frank Ocean’s overwhelming, beautiful voice comes in, immediately singing of a boyfriend who’s…

New Music Weekly is your one stop shop for new releases in the world of music each and every week. From the best of the best, to some of the rest, Mark Conroy is here to give you the low down on what you might have missed. This week; Fleet…

It was a highly eventful evening in The Workman's Club, Dublin, as NO ENCORE - The HeadStuff Podcast Network's only music podcast - turned 50 in some style. There was NO ENCORE LIVE! Not your usual instalment, this episode takes in…