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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: Weyes Blood, Brockhampton, Dermot Kennedy, Anna Mieke & many more

The best new releases out this week.

Biig Piig announces debut mixtape Bubblegum in January

After her sold out shows in Dublin recently, the Irish artist with the Spanish and…

First listen: The Cyclist – ‘Serenity’

This Friday (November 18th), The Cyclist will release a new EP called STP on Belfast-based…

Nialler9 Podcast: Kendrick & Pavement gigs, secondary ticketing & the Grammys

This week’s podcast episode, #193, is mostly about the world of live music. Firstly, Niall…

Overmono feat. St. Panther – ‘Walk Thru Water’

Overmono have released a once-off track featuring the vocals of St. Panther. ‘Walk Thru Water’…

Video premiere: Lauren Ann – ‘Adelaide’

We are fans of the recent Lauren Ann song ‘Adelaide’ featuring it in Irish tracks…

The Murder Capital release ‘Ethel’ – third single & video from new album Gigi’s Recovery

The Dublin rock band The Murder Capital have released the third song from their upcoming…

Night and Day Festival announces return and new venue in Roscommon

Night & Day Festival took place for the first time in Clonalis House this past…

Robocobra Quartet win album of the year at the Northern Ireland Music Prize 2022

The Northern Ireland Music Prize took place last night at Ulster Hall (Wednesday November 16th)…

12 new Irish songs you should hear this week

With David Keenan, Junior Brother, Kormac, Jack O’Rourke, Dark Tropics, Vernon Jane, Maeve, ROOUE, ZOiD, Inni-K, Shadeemus, Katie Phelan, Zuchley, Archy Moor, Mild.

Shame announced for Dublin show

English post-punk band shame who last played these shores at All Together Now Festival this…

Northern Ireland group Free The Night release Night Time Economy report with 13 key recommendations

Northern Ireland-based nightlife advocacy group Free The Night have launched their first piece of research…

Eurosonic add over 130 acts to the lineup including Ailbhe Reddy, 49th & Main, Offica & more

139 artists were added to the European new music showcase festival ESNS Eurosonic Noorderslag today.…

R&B artist Eliza to play unplugged show in Hen’s Teeth

UK R&B artist Eliza’s recent album A Sky Without Stars is one of our favourites…

The Nialler9 Dublin Gig Guide – November 15th – 21st

Highlights: Sudan Archives, Mary Wallopers, Blawan, Lumo Club, E3D’s House, Krystal Klear, Real Lies, Sigur Ros, Folk Awards, God Knows, Kormac, Pussy Riot,Anthony Naples, JyellowL, Bambie Thug.

Romy & Fred Again.. release the trance pop ‘Strong’

The xx’s Romy Madley Croft has returned with a song produced with superproducer of the…

Lisa O’Neill announces new album All Of This Is Chance on Rough Trade; hear ‘Old Note’

The Cavan singer-songwriter Lisa O’Neill has announced a new album to be released on February…

Watch: Part 2 of The Cope’s trilogy of music videos for ‘True Romance’

The Cope are the Dublin/Berlin duo of David Anthony Curley and Joe Furlong who make…

kendrick Lamar 3arena dublin
Live review: Kendrick Lamar – 3Arena, Dublin

Kendrick Lamar explores his conscience, morality and trauma along with singalong hits in a beautifully-pitched theatrical stage production.

SG Lewis announced for Dublin show

English producer and songwriter SG Lewis has today, been announced for a big headliner show…