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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: Adele, Mr Twin Sister, Fred Again.., Elbow, Converge/Chelsea Wolfe & more

The best new albums and EPs this week.

Lethal Dialect releases new album Songs of A Dead Dreamer

One of Dublin’s finest rappers Lethal Dialect has released a new album this week. Songs…

The X Collective’s Jess Kav, Senita & Toshín bring the booming ‘Ascension’

By now, you’ve likely met The X Collective, the group of artists now numbering over…

1000 Beasts feat Carrie – ‘I Wish’ (co-written by Orla Gartland and April)

Cian Sweeney is back with more 1000 Beasts music, and with collaboration at the heart…

For Those I Love Live in Dublin review – a visceral night of shared personal experience

As David Balfe slammed his microphone onto the Olympia stage after an hour of brandishing…

Other Voices add Sam Fender, Damien Dempsey, David Keenan and Orla Gartland to Dingle lineup

Other Voices have revealed the full lineup for St. James Church and the IMRO Other…

Nialler9 Podcast: Taylor Swift, Red and Pop Culture Feminism

On this week’s Nialler9 Podcast, Andrea is joined by Amelia Cullen of the Lately podcast…

The best gigs & clubs nights in Dublin this week

Highlights: Kelly Lee Owens, For Those I Love, Kojaque, Niamh Regan, Lumo Club, Tebi Rex, Kolsch, Green Tea Peng, Sleaford Mods, Goat Girl.

Big Thief announce new album with the bright rhythmic ‘Time Escaping’

Big Thief this week announced their new album Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You will be…

Just Mustard tease 2022 album with new song ‘I Am You’ & tour dates

Dundalk Just Mustard have released a new song ‘I Am You’ from the band’s new…

Bicep announced as AVA Festival 2022 headliner

AVA Festival has announced that Bicep is the big headlining act for its 2022 edition…

Nightclubs and pubs are closing at midnight on Thursday government decides

Here we are again. Not even a warning or a lead-in that those of us…

Girl Band have changed their band name to Gilla Band

Girl Band have changed their name to Gilla Band, after reflecting on the original name…

Hiatus Kaiyote for Dublin National Stadium gig

Cosmic soul, jazz and funk band Hiatus Kaiyote have been announced for a gig at…

Silverbacks release the Television-esque ‘Rolodex City’ & announce 2022 Irish/UK tour dates

Silverbacks are releasing their second album Archive Material on January 21st on Full Time Hobby,…

10 great new songs to love this week

New music from Mitski, Lucy Dacus, Blawan, AUA, Anika, Fred Again.., Samuel Powell, Bonobo, O’Flynn, Abbacaxi, Rosalia, The Weeknd & Fort Romeau.

Watch: Rushes perform live from Skeam Island Arch in West Cork

Skibereen R&B artist Rushes released his debut project Glowchild a few months back, and the…

The Workman’s Cellar will be a late-night local techno-heavy spot at weekends

The Workman’s Cellar is to be home to two nights of local Irish dance music…

The Pygmalion venue is offering free antigen testing to clubbers

The Pygmalion on South William Street Dublin is the first venue in the country we’re…

Roísín Murphy is playing Mother Block Party for New Year’s Eve

Roísín Murphy has been announced for Mother’s Block Party New Year’s Eve party return to…