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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 co-host 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, club promoter, event curator and producer of gigs, listening parties & events in Dublin.

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New releases out today: Sharon Van Etten, Biig Piig, Squid, Heartworms, Adrian Crowley & more

Here’s a rundown of new Albums & EPs on DSPs and physical releases in record…

Nialler9 Podcast: The best music of January [Patreon Preview]

Kicking off season 5 of the Nialler9 Podcast with the return of our regular series…

6 of the best Irish songs this week

Featuring Dani Larkin, GNS, Beano, Isaac Jones, Aik Hifi, Nala Fi.

RÓIS plays Dublin this May
RÓIS for Dublin headline show

RÓIS is a Fermanagh composer, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and electronic artist, who released the brilliant EP Mo…

The 20 best songs of January

Featuring: Talos, Olafur Arnalds, John Glacier, FKA Twigs, Sharon Van Etten, Japanese Breakfast, Sam Amidon, Squid, Joy Orbison, Youth Lagoon, JPEGMAFIA, Mike, Puma Blue, Pink Siifu and more.

The Star Bar – new pub and music spot opened on Baggot Street

A new pub and venue space in Dublin offering live music seven nights a week.…

Ireland Music Week announces dates for festival and band applications

The annual Ireland Music Week showcase and conference returns this October. The festival has announced…

The best gigs and club nights in Dublin this week (February 5th – 10th)

Gig Guide Highlights: Alex Kassian, Elucid, Skinner, Los Campesinos!, David Kitt DJ Set, Petey, Party For Palestine, The Messthetics, Rock Against Homelessness, Man Power @ Hang Dai, DJ Egg, Dumb Posh Hippies.

Thurston Moore. Photo: Cre Verama.
Thurston Moore among artists for New Music Dublin contemporary sound festival this April

New Music Dublin has just announced its programme for this year’s festival, taking place from…

Man Power. Photo: Ryan Lilburn
10 songs Man Power loves right now

Ahead of his DJ appearance at this Saturday’s Board Of Works club night at Hang…

Jessica Pratt for Dublin headline show

The San Francisco singer-songwriter Jessica Pratt has finally been announced for an Irish gig. Here…

A night of Wes Anderson songs is coming to Dublin

Wes Banderson are a band from England who are the brainchild of Adam Znaidi, bassist…

Ólafur Arnalds and Eoin French, Sounds from a Safe Harbour 2023.
The studio version of the Talos tribute song featuring Ólafur Arnalds, Ye Vagabonds, Niamh Regan and more is here

In early January, a bunch of Eoin French’s talented music collaborators, family and companions came…

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New releases out today: Maribou State, Pebbledash, MIKE and more

Here’s a rundown of new Albums & EPs on DSPs and physical releases in record…

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Loah marks St. Brigid’s Day with the moving ‘Gabhaim Molta Bríghde’

Loah marks just the third year of the new holiday in celebration of Ireland’s female…

Beyond The Pale Festival adds BadBadNotGood, Kiasmos, Le Boom, Skinner and more

Beyond The Pale has added 11 acts to the lineup for the Wicklow festival. The…

Fugazi documentary screening at Dublin’s Lighthouse Cinema this February

A screening of a music documentary about the Washington post-hardcore band is showing in Dublin…

Black Country, New Road announce new album and EU, UK and Irish dates

Black Country, New Road will release a new album Forever Howlong on April 4th on…

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Open Ear Festival reveals 2025 lineup

The avant-electronic and experimental music festival Open Ear returns to Sherkin Island this June Bank…

NewDad. Photo: Alice Backham.
Choice Music Prize announces live event lineup for Vicar Street

The live event where the winners of the Irish album of the year and other…

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