U2

Two of a kind. Birds of a feather. Dave Hanratty and Craig Fitzpatrick combine once more to run the rule over the music world. On the agenda this week – lots of news including a shock nu metal return (turns out we're not done with it,…

Garret “Jacknife” Lee is best known as the hotshot producer of U2, Snow Patrol, R.E.M. and many more. The Jacknife Lee, however, is a showcase for the studio mastermind as an artist. Buzzing with kinetic energy, it skilfully mixes many…

"My fellow Americans, I’m pleased to tell you today that I’ve signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes.” - Ronald Reagan It always happens, art reflects anxiety. At this time of upheaval,…

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…

DIY isn’t easy—just ask my Dad, and what’s left of our bathroom, kitchen, dining room and hot press. Despite the occasional disaster, there’s something admirable about the spirit and determination that goes into the gutsy, confident stance…

In recent years, Romanian-born producer Emi Dragoi has worked on tracks for the likes of G-Eazy, Tory Lanez, and Sasha Sloan. Now, he's signed a publishing deal with Duke City, the label of Grammy-nominated producer and artist King Henry.…

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…

Sri Lanka’s loss is podcasting’s gain as Daithi makes his glorious return to NO ENCORE. Elsewhere in a week of shake-ups, Dave gets his hosting privileges revoked. But who is this mysterious “Michael Encore” getting Craig’s name wrong?…

There aren’t many mood pieces in Irish cinema. There are plenty of great stories and plots full of action, drama and suspense. Yet, while some of them capture a mood, it’s never the primary goal. Kissing Candice is different. Not good or…

Recorded before the dramatic events of the NO ENCORE Quiz of the Year, it's the final episode of the podcast season before we get down to the business of deciding the top songs and albums of 2017. It's a packed edition, with verdicts on…