Man, it's a hot one as NO ENCORE turns up the heat in the studio to run the rule over the new Muse album, the demise of The Strypes and Steve McQueen's lauded heist thriller Widows.

Elsewhere, the boys welcome Proper Micro NV as he launches debut album Dormant Boy.

ACT ONE: A brief quiz update and an important interview to check out.

ACT TWO: The Strypes RIP and Dave digs yet another grave for himself, the incredible story of the little metal band that apparently couldn't, Lorde causing bother and plenty of other news.

ACT THREE: Limerick experimentalist Proper Micro NV in conversation.

ACT FOUR: Muse return with Simulation Theory but it is worth the deep dive?

ACT FIVE: Songs of the Week with Sade, Anderson .Paak, Earl Sweatshirt, Hozier and Kendrick Lamar. Plus, Dave & Daithí Film Review Corner.

EXIT MUSIC: Proper Micro NV - 'Call Me What You Want'

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