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Niall Byrne

Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005 . He is the cohost of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Cara Magazine, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, founder of Lumo Club, event curator and producer of gigs, parties & events.

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shiv on collaborating with James Vincent McMorrow and making big life decisions (Podcast)

Siobhan McClean aka shiv is an Irish-Zimbabwean producer, singer-songwriter of neo-soul, RnB and lo-fi hip-hop…

CMAT, Charli XCX, Barry Can’t Swim among nominees for the Mercury Music Prize

The 12 albums nominated for the Mercury Music Prize 2024 have been announced. The annual…

The New Irish Music Playlist: Jena Keating, Plus One, K3:lu, The SMC & more

Featuring Jena Keating, Plus One, josef mac, Nia Keyo, The SMC, K3:lu & more

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The Gazefest shoegaze festival is back in Dublin and Belfast this August

A two-day festival in two different cities celebrating music of a shoegaze persuasion, think hazy…

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Elaine Mai is producing music for THISISPOPBABY’s new 0800 CUPID show at Dublin Theatre Festival

The new THISISPOPBABY theatre show was written by Emer Dineen, with music production by Irish…

Seefeel release first music on Warp Records in 13 years

The ambient experimental group Seefeel have returned with their first new music since 2011 on…

The Nialler9 New Music Playlist: Mica Levi, Primal Scream, Clairo, Jamie Unknown & more

Featuring Mica Levi, Primal Scream, Caribou, Champion, Clairo, Jamie Unknown, Fcukers, Or:La, They., His Father’s Voice, Salimata, MIKE.

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Orla Gartland announces new album Everybody Needs A Hero, new song ‘The Hit’

Orla Gartland has announced her second studio album Everybody Needs A Hero, due for release on Friday 4th October on…

All Together Now announces All Curious Minds cultural lineup

The culture-focused tent All Curious Minds returns to All Together Now on the August Bank…

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Sofia Kourtesis for Dublin DJ headliner

The Peruvian electronic artist released one of my favourite albums of 2023. Sofia Kourtesis is…

The best gigs in Dublin this week: July 23rd – 29th

Gig Guide Highlights: Chamomile Club, Octo Octa, Sim Simma’s Last dance, Flo Dill & Rory Bowens, Kevin Drew, Will Butler, Meljoann, Lir Folk Festival, Thumper, Inni-K, Julia Louise Knifefist, Féile Na Gréine Fundraiser, Kelly Anne Byrne, Lucy (Cooper B. Handy), Nadja, Shimmer SESSION, Alba.

Pillow Queens announce Irish tour

Fresh from their biggest show yet, Pillow Queens follow up their Dublin outdoor Iveagh Gardens…

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Rejjie Snow announces rare Dublin show and new song produced by Kaytranada

The Irish rapper has returned with a new single and a rare Dublin show this…

Féile na Gréine announce full lineup for Limerick experimental festival in August

The Limerick festival of emerging and experimental music has announced its three day lineup over…

Watch Shiv’s music video for ‘Cherry Pie’ featuring Kojaque

Ahead of the release the Irish-Zimbabwean artist’s debut album the defiance of a sadgirl this…

Kasabian & The Streets for Dublin 3Arena show

The English rock band have announced a Dublin show at the 3Arena. Kasabian have announced…

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Just Mustard on the 10 tracks they love right now ahead of their All Together Now show

Ahead of their Jameson Connects The Circle headline show at All Together Now, the Irish…

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Jeff Buckley Grace tribute night at Whelan’s to feature Ailbhe Reddy, Faye O’Rourke & special guests

Turning Pirate & Hibernacle are presenting a special tribute to Jeff Buckley’s popular album Grace…

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The Harbour Bar are running a Summer Merch Market

Inspired by Music Merchy Christmas, The Harbour Bar in Bray is putting on a summer…

New album releases: Childish Gambino, Glass Animals, Denzel Curry & more

Here’s a rundown of new releases on DSPs and physical releases in record shops this…