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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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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…

Foals for Fairview Park gig

Foals are the latest announced act to play at Fairview Park in Dublin next year on…

The Ruby Sessions is back after 21 months this Tuesday

While the gig calendar is back looking busy, there have been some things missing since…

New releases out today: IDLES, Jon Hopkins, Silk Sonic, Damon Albarn, Windings & more

The best new albums and EPs this week.

Indiependence announce Fatboy Slim, Rudimental, Bastille, Daði Freyr, The Scratch, Lyra & more for 2022

Indiependence is the lastest festival after All Together Now to announce a headliners and first…

Nialler9 Podcast: A Voyage back to ABBA

It’s an ABBA special!
40 years on from their last album, the Swedish pop legends ABBA have released their ninth studio album Voyage. We discuss.

All Together Now announce 2022 lineup: Nick Cave, Jungle, Girl Band, Sinead O’Connor, Romy & many more

Festivals are back for 2022 and All Together Now is first out the blocks with…