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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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Fall Right Into Place announce day-by-day lineup for Claregalway Castle in September

After announcing the headliners of The Scratch, The Mary Wallopers, NewDad for Fall Right Into…

The Mary Wallopers release ‘Frost Is All Over’ & announce Irish, European and UK tour dates

Since The Mary Wallopers have appeared on the scene performing traditional songs, the Dundalk trio…

The National release new song ‘Weird Goodbyes’ with Bon Iver

The National and Justin Vernon are close knit collaborators, whether it’s Aaron Dessner and Vernon’s…

Delve into the The Pine Walk Collection collection of cassette tapes featuring DJ sets from 1979-1999 from Fire Island & NYC

A wonderful collection of recordings from a forgotten era of New York nightlife has recently…

Denise Chaila, God Knows and MuRli are performing a Narolane set with guests at Electric Picnic Three’s All For Music stage

Fresh from turning a castle in Limerick into an RPG gig over the weekend Denise…

Electric Picnic announce The Salty Dog lineup

The Salty Dog is the latest (and maybe last?) area to announce its lineup for…

The 10 best songs released today

Featuring Four Tet, Ruby Goon, Katie Kim, Serpentwithfeet, Daphni, George Feely, Ailbhe Reddy, Sorcha Richardson, Chxmist, Columbia Mills.

12 great new Irish songs you should hear this week

Featuring Elaine Howley, TraviS,Ham Sandwich, Adam Mohamed, EDEN, E The Artist, Ahmed With Love, Blind Stitch, Soundspeed, Milk., Siobhán Franks, Coachdog, Rory Sweeney, EMBY, PAGAN.

First Listen: Still Blue – Ladybird’ – Dublin band forge their own melodic indie-pop path

The Dublin four-piece indie band Still Blue are one of my favourite new Irish discoveries…

Nialler9 Podcast: A deep dive into Chemical Brothers’ Dig Your Own Hole

On this episode Niall and Andrea we dig into one of the most influential dance albums of…

Watch the brilliant video for Junior Brother’s ‘This Is My Body’

Junior Brother has released a great new music video for the song ‘This Is My…

Gilla Band release ‘Backwash’ single

Gilla Band have released another track from their forthcoming album Most Normal, following on from…

The Nialler9 Dublin Gig Guide – the best gigs and clubs this week

Highlights: Another Love Story, Lumo Club & Boat Party, Cabal, Gorillaz, Azymuth, Pretty Happy, Nealo, Dublin Modular, Goldie, Ross From Friends, LSDXOXO, Burner Records.

Electric Picnic announce Fish Town lineup

We’re not done yet with different areas of Electric Picnic, after the final lineup of…

Skinner releases new single ‘Dog Daze’ on Faction, inspired by Al Pacino film Dog Day Afternoon

The Kildare 24-year-old, DIY slouch rock musician Aaron Corcoran aka Skinner (DOI: I manage the…

The Chats announce Dublin & Belfast shows

Aussie garage punks The Chats have announced tour dates for 2023 ahead of second album…

Confidence Man announced for Dublin National Stadium show

After their rip-roaring set recently at Vicar Street in June, the Australian electro-pop buzzing four…

Denise Chaila show at John’s Castle in Limerick happens this Saturday

After supporting Ed Sheeran on tour this year, along with recent festival sets at All…

50 acts added to Electric Picnic lineup

In a week of Electric Picnic announcements with Trenchtown, Terminus, Trailer Park, Anachronica and more…