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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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Gemma Dunleavy announces Up De Flats remix EP

Gemma Dunleavy is following up the success of last year’s Up De Flats EP with…

New releases out today: James Blake, BADBADNOTGOOD, Elaine Mai, Sam Fender, Shiv & more

The best new releases out this week.

Red Hot Chili Peppers with Anderson .Paak & Thundercat for Marlay Park 2022 show

The Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced an extensive 32-city European and North American tour…

Tirzah for Dublin 2022 show

The English producer Tirzah has been announced for a show on March 9th 2022 @…

Eurosonic is back in January; 60 acts announced including For Those I Love, CMAT, Priya Ragu, Wet Leg & Kynsy

The last music festival I attended pre-pandemic was Eurosonic in Groningen in January 2020, and…

The Cobblestone trad venue under threat from a hotel development; here’s what you can do

It is happening again. Just a day after news emerged that Merchant’s Arch was under…

Cork’s Quiet Lights festival announces lineup with Lisa O’Neill, Anna Mieke, Emma Langford, Maija Sofia & more

Cork festival Quiet Lights has announced its lineup for this year – to take place…

Hear Danny G & the Major 7ths cover Samantha Mumba, Thin Lizzy, The Bothy Band & more

Danny G & the Major 7ths have released an EP of Irish song covers called…

Glasshouse Ensemble announce Aphex Twin, Joni Mitchell and R.Kitt shows this month

Glasshouse Ensemble are the Irish collective who perform orchestral and contemporary arrangements of classic songs…

Girl Band for Dolan’s Limerick on New Year’s Eve

Girl Band have been announced for a New Year’s Eve show at Dolan’s Warehouse in…

First Listen: Elaine Mai & Loah – ‘Waiting To Breathe’

The Mayo electronic producer Elaine Mai is about to release her long-awaited debut album Home…

Mitski for Dublin 2022 show; hear new song ‘Working For The Knife’

Mitksi has announced an extensive North American and European tour including a Foggy Notions presented…

Silverbacks announce new album Archive Material; hear the title track

Silverbacks recently shared the exquisite ‘Wear My Medals’ recently with the news that they had…

It’s Ireland Music Week – 15 artists to watch at the showcase

And some panel recommendations for the music showcases and conference.

The 25 best songs of September

A playlist featuring Little Simz, The War On Drugs, Charlotte Adigery, Charli XCX, Overmono, M(h)aol and more.

Cork’s Right Here Right Now Festival features Wallis Bird, Loah, Niamh Regan, Junior Brother & more playing with concert orchestra

The Cork Opera House & Coughlan’s have announced the first names for the lineup for…

Lumo Club is back on Saturday October 30th

Sign up to the Lumo mailing list for pre-sale access next week.

The best new tracks released today: Headie One, Overmono, Wet Leg, IDLES, Brién, Lauren Ann & more

New music from The War On Drugs, Self Esteem, House Plants, Shiv, CASISDEAD, La Roux, James Vincent McMorrow, April, James Blake, Ouri, Tanoki, Mac Demarco, Metronomy, Biig Piig.

New releases out today: Tirzah, Wiki, Headie One, In The Echo, Audiobooks and more

The best new releases out this week.

Sligo’s Spilt Milk announces eclectic lineup of music and art for November festival

Spilt Milk Festival in Sligo has announced its third edition will take place a month…