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NO ENCORE is here, fresh off the back of a 'chapeau' from the Irish Times, extra controller in-hand, ready to enter split-screen mode, as Dave Hanratty is joined by his faithful Sonic Architect Adam who will solo speed-run some of the best licensed soundtracks the gaming sphere has to offer. (And by speed-run, we mean carefully dissect and discuss, of course). All of that, as well as the latest news in the world of music on this week's ep, so press the start button and let's load up. 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 (2:54): Electric Picnic line-up underwhelms, Kendrick fires back at Drake, Taylor Swift is officially on the curriculum, and coming to Brazil proves problematic for Iron Maiden – it's the news. ACT TWO (40:48): Top 5 Licensed Video Game Soundtracks - Follow Sonic Architect Adam on Instagram Follow NO ENCORE on Instagram How Rockstar changed the tune of video game soundtracks Gamer's Little Playground YouTube channel Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for the final pre-summer edition of Before The ENCORE, where we aim to direct sunshine in the form of music industry conversations straight into your ears so you can put on the sunglasses of knowledge and wear them with pride. This month, Sonic Architect Adam is joined by producer and violinist formerly based in Dublin, now London, Molly Mansukhani. You might be familiar with her work alongside Kayleigh Noble, JaXson, Tara Devi, V-Sensei or from her time spent in Diffusion Lab as an intern under former-guest Chris Bubenzer before going freelance. In this episode, Adam and Molly talk about what it is to be a producer, the skills involved, the highlights, the learnings and the many twists and turns they both had to take before realising that production was the final destination, as well as a chance meeting at the RTÉ Choice Music Prize just gone that catalysed this recording. *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 Molly Mansukhani on Instagram Listen to all episodes of Before The ENCORE Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE is back with a trip into the world of music-themed fakery... in the form of real songs written for fictional purposes.  'Solo artist of the written word' Sarah McKenna Barry joins Dave and Adam this week, with songs and musical numbers penned exclusively to reside in the world of film and TV on the agenda.  And, following on from our Taylor Swift bonus episode, there's still no escaping music's newest billionaire.  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 (3:46): Swift-based fallout, Bambie Thug doubles down on Eurovision participation, Fontaines D.C. definitely aren't nu-metal now, and let's not stalk celebrities - it's the news.  ACT TWO (39:22): Top 5 Fictional Songs - Follow Sarah McKenna Barry on Instagram Video Essay: The [Queer] Politics of Eurovision Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a special bonus episode of NO ENCORE in honour of Taylor Swift releasing 11th studio album The Tortured Poets Department and everyone having an online meltdown about it.  One such major talking point emerged via American publication Paste Magazine, which opted to withhold the name of the writer when publishing its review of The Tortured Poets Department.  The move provoked a lively reaction and a lot of debate, from critics, commentators, and hardcore Swifties alike. On this episode, Dave Hanratty speaks with Paste's Music Editor Matt Mitchell to learn about what went into the decision-making process, and hear Matt's take on the state of music criticism in 2024, particularly with regard to the online hardcore fan bases that seek to police it.  Dave also sits down with Clare Martin, Assistant Comedy Editor at Paste, who reviewed Taylor Swift's Lover album in 2019 and subsequently received threats of violence because of it. Clare reflects on her experience, and gives her thoughts on Paste's call to anonymise their latest critique of the biggest name in music today.  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. - Paste Magazine's Website Follow Matt Mitchell on X Follow Clare Martin on X View Paste Magazine's Tweet about The Tortured Poet's Department review Read Paste Magazine's review of Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for a preview of the latest ALBUM CLUB Patreon series, available exclusively at Patreon.com/NOENCORE. Sign up to NO ENCORE on Patreon for the full episode, additional bonus content, weekly show previews and early and ad-free access to all NO ENCORE episodes. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.