New season, new era, new rules. 

Okay that last one isn't strictly true, I'm just quoting a Scream movie tagline. More on that kind of thing next week. 

For now, NO ENCORE returns with Dave Hanratty joined by guest co-host Mark Conroy, who brings a particularly heavy Top 5 subject with him – seriously, this episode goes to some unavoidably emotional places, so be warned. 

Elegies are the order of the day as the boys present their shouts for the standout musical numbers that honour those who have departed this mortal coil. 

And if that sounds a touch too heavy for your Easter weekend, they also find time to throw Ed Sheeran under the bus. The metaphorical bus. We wish him no major harm. Honest. 

ACT ONE (6:17): Ed Sheeran rubbishes the delicate art of music criticism, Dua Lipa boards the Barbie movie, Dave rants about the Barbie movie, Keanu Reeves shows love to one of his favourite bands, a former Red Hot Chili Pepper throws shade, James Hetfield pens his masterpiece, and just how much money does Diddy owe Sting? It's the news!

ACT TWO (38:13): Top 5 Songs For The Dead

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