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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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Nilüfer Yanya for Dublin show

Nilüfer Yanya has announced extensive European dates in March next year including a date at…

The 20 best songs of November

Featuring Charli XCX, Big Thief, Bonobo, Blawan, Mitski, Earl Sweatshirt, Fort Romeau, Denise Chaila, Lucy Dacus & more.

Dublin spoken word artist Lyndsey Lawlor debuts with ‘Bottle & Chain’

Lyndsey Lawlor is a new 23 year-old Dublin spoken word artist who has teamed up…

The best gigs & clubs nights in Dublin this week

Highlights: Little Simz, Lumo Club Xmas Party, Wyvern Lingo, Real Lies, Anna Mieke, Daniel Avery, IAMDDB, The Scratch, Dani Larkin, Acid Granny.

Leon Bridges announced for Dublin show @ The Helix

The Texas soul artist Leon Bridges has been announced for Dublin show at The Helix…

The best new tracks released today: Denise Chaila, SL, April, Molly O’Mahony & more

New music from Denise Chaila, SL, April, Molly O’Mahony, Amy Michelle and more.

Galway club Electric closes its doors due to the pandemic

Another sad blow to Ireland’s nightlife and Galway specifically. One of Galway’s largest and longest-running…

Acid Granny – ‘I Love The Brits and I Love The Queen’

Sometimes you just need to hear a song about the lovely Queen and the Brits…

Nialler9 Podcast: Adele has some big feelings on 30

On this week’s Nialler9 Podcast, Andrea and Niall are talking about Adele. “Mummy’s been having…

Lorde, Bicep, Hot Chip, Peggy Gou, Floating Points, Avalanches and more for Forbidden Fruit 2022

Forbidden Fruit has announced its 2022 lineup and it’s a big one heading to The…

Celtronic this December in Derry lines up KiNK, Loraine James, Overmono, Gerd Janson and more

Derry’s long-running electronic music festival is back this December for its 21st year – a…

darkmavis & sweet philly – ‘Euphore’

Irish electronic producers Mark Davis aka darkmavis and Philly Holmes aka Sweet Philly have collaborated…

Pastiche shows the many shades of her personality in the ‘Bad Loser’ music video

As featured here last week, ‘Bad Loser’ is a Billie Eilish-esque pop-swerving track with a…

The best gigs & clubs nights in Dublin this week

Highlights: Saint Sister, Leon Vynehall, Bobbi Arlo, Anna B Savage, Ye Vagabonds, Bell X1, Denis Sulta, The Charlatans, Glass Animals.

Pillow Queens add second Vicar Street date

After setting out their stall for the coming year recently in terms of touring, Pillow…

Denise Chaila nominated for a Music Moves Europe Award

The Music Moves Europe Award is a European music prize for emerging artists who represent…

Job alert: Music Generation are seeking a Quality Support & Development Manager

Music Generation is Ireland’s National Music Education Programme which helps children and young people access…

10 new Irish songs you should hear this week

Featuring Lethal Dialect, Genesis Fawn, Celaviedmai, ELM, Modernlove., Curtisy, Txpe_Eater, FL Breezy, Far Caspian, Blondmodel, DBA Clique.

The Mary Wallopers add third December Dublin date

Dundalk fun folk trad trio The Mary Wallopers have announced a third Dublin show this…

The best new tracks released today: FKA Twigs, Kavinsky, Freddie Gibbs, R.A.P. Ferreira, Earl Sweatshirt, Kaytranada & more

New music from FKA Twigs, Kavinsky, Freddie Gibbs, Kanye, Andre 3000, R.A.P. Ferreira, Earl Sweatshirt, Kaytranada, Laura Duff, Samuel Powell, Alex Cameron.