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This month, Sonic Architect Adam returns to normal recording proceedings and welcomes Molly King to the studio. Molly is the head of development for Other Voices, an annual music festival that takes place in Dingle, County Kerry every winter, bringing together some of the world's biggest acts, as well as the finest Ireland has to offer for a weekend of very special live performances across their Music Trail. The most notable location for these performances is Saint James' Church, which has played host to acts such as Hozier, Kae Tempest, Amy Winehouse, Mark Lanegan, Conor Oberst, Kodaline, Griff, Dermot Kennedy, Fontaines D.C., The National and many, many more. Almost all of their performances and live streams are on their YouTube channel at the link below.In this episode, Adam and Molly discuss the challenges of running a festival, how the re-brand came about and what it represents now, as well as some of Molly's fondest memories in Other Voices over the years, and both of their thoughts on why Other Voices is so highly-regarded not just in Ireland but worldwide as an annual must-attend event.*If you'd like to get this episode and all NO ENCORE episodes a full 24 hours earlier and ad-free, check us out over on Patreon here.*-Other Voices WebsiteTickets for Other Voices Cardigan '24Follow Other Voices on YouTube / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok / XFollow Molly King on Instagram / XSouth Wind Blows on Instagram / X

NO ENCORE returns bring an opposing approach to a pandemic-era Top 5 with a list of cover songs that for whatever reason have eclipsed their original form, and who better to join take you on this voyage than your faithful host Dave Hanratty, trusty Sonic Architect Adam, and reigning NE Quiz Champion Zara Hedderman. Listeners of the show will know Zara best for her aforementioned accolade, or for her freelance writing on Pitchfork and The Guardian amongst others, or from her regular appearances on RTÉ's Arena (sometimes alongside Dave, much to her chagrin).On this episode, however, she brings with her a list of her favourite re-imaginings of songs and will take us through what makes them better than their past form.And if that's not enough of a hook for the episode, there's some ABSOLUTE FILTH in the news section. Don't forget, you can get this and every new NO ENCORE episode 24 hours early and ad-free, AND additional bonus audio content by signing up to Patreon.com/NOENCORE. ACT ONE (6:17): Joe Alwyn opens up on the Taylor Swift break-up, Scooter Braun rides off into the sunset of retirement from talent management, a new study shows how our playlist decisions affect how people perform in the bedroom, Guns N' Roses axe-man Duff McKagan asserts his influence on a cartoon heavyweight, and Zara finally turns the quiz tables on Dave - it's the news. ACT TWO (49:46): Top 5 Covers Better Than The Original-Follow Zara on Instagram / X

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NO ENCORE smashes it straight into the top corner this week by handing the coveted co-host debut cap to Fernando Torres enthusiast Carl Kinsella. You may know Carl from his former work at JOE, or his current 'Surrealing in the Years' column at The Journal. You may know him from Twitter. You may simply know him as a friend. In any case, former colleague Dave Hanratty and new friend Sonic Architect Adam are delighted to bring Carl off the training pitch and into your hearts for a proper football special in honour of EURO 2024 kicking off.On this episode, Carl navigates a timeline of his personal relationship with the beautiful game and music itself, as he details the songs that we may not necessarily associate with football, yet have nonetheless made a lasting tactical impact on his life.Don't forget, you can get this and every new NO ENCORE episode 24 hours early and ad-free, AND additional bonus audio content by signing up to Patreon.com/NOENCORE.ACT ONE (8:56): A busy news round-up takes in casting rumours for the Beatles movies, Kate Hudson's bid for rock biopic glory, Kneecap-related controversy, Ray J getting strangely philosophical, Ed Sheeran's big statement, and a stark warning from Daniel O'Donnell. ACT TWO (56:10): Top 5 Personal Football Songs-Follow Carl on Instagram / XRead Surrealing In The Years

Welcome aboard NO ENCORE airlines! Please store all baggage in the overhead compartments, respect onboard staff, and keep those safety belts firmly fastened. We're taking flight this week with returning podcast co-pilot original Craig Fitzpatrrick, freshly touched back down on Irish soil after hitting up sunny Barcelona for this year's Primavera Sound. And so we navigate another week of music news, and a fresh, cloud-soaked Top 5... Don't forget, you can get this and every new NO ENCORE episode 24 hours early and ad-free, AND additional bonus audio content by signing up to Patreon.com/NOENCORE.ACT ONE (5:03): Craig reviews the music festival, Lenny Kravitz receives mixed feedback, Madonna is once again sued by a fan, Billy Corgan endorses Craig's methodology, and is rap the key to winning votes in the local Irish elections? It's the news. ACT TWO (43:52): Top 5 Songs About Flying. -Follow Craig Fitzpatrick on Instagram / X

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This month, Sonic Architect Adam logs into Zoom for the first time in what feels like a lifetime to connect with Joe Furlong, bassist and musical director to stars such as Sorcha Richardson, James Vincent McMorrow, the star-studded Turning Pirate gigs that you may remember from Vicar Street, and now Hibernacle, a musical collaboration retreat-come-festival that celebrates the finest the country has to offer.In this episode you'll hear Joe and Adam discuss what large-scale touring is like and how to deal with the change in lifestyle post-tour, what it takes to become a musical director and how Joe's move to Berlin in recent years has (or hasn't) effected his work, among many other topics.*If you'd like to get this episode and all NO ENCORE episodes a full 24 hours earlier and ad-free, check us out over on Patreon here.*-Follow Joe Furlong on InstagramListen to all episodes of Before The ENCORE

NO ENCORE returns after a week off, and there's plenty of energy in the studio despite an alarming lack of decent music news in the world. No matter, as we finally welcome the great Joe Panama back to the show, who brings us a quick sequel in the form of a fresh list of headline-making and head-scratching controversies in music. Also - don't miss the latest episode of the NO ENCORE Album Club over on Patreon.com/noencore right now - new episode coming next weekend! ACT ONE (7:06): Adam goes to Berlin, Dave wraps up the Eurovision talk hopefully forever, Bono makes confusing statements about Coldplay, and is life just too loud nowadays? It's the news. ACT TWO (38:45): Top 5 Bizarre Music Controversies II. -Follow Joe Panama on Instagram