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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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Another Love Story announce first 6 acts for 2022 festival

With tickets for the best little festival around now on sale, the organisers of Another…

New releases out today: Clairo, Ra Gerra, Chet Faker, Willow, Yves Tumor, Popsmoke & more

The best new releases out this week.

12 new songs from Irish artists you should hear

Featuring Kettama, Zali, Odd Morris, Caoilian Sherlock, Cooks But We’re Chefs, blondmodel, Jordan Run, AONAIR, Sequence, Nagam, Air Jackson, Parnell March.

Modeselektor announced for Foggy Notions and U:MACK’s new club night

A Modeselektor 4 hour set is the first announcing night from Strings, the club night…

Fontaines D.C., Kurt Vile, St. Vincent, Sharon Van Etten, Iggy Pop & more feature on Velvet Underground Tribute record

A new Velvet Underground Tribute record entited I’ll Be Your Mirror: A Tribute to the…

Another Love Story 2022 tickets on sale on Friday

Over the years I’ve written of my fondness for Another Love Story, the small festival…

15 underrated Irish albums from 2021 so far

At just over the half-way point of the year, It’s time to shine a spotlight…

Thom Yorke releases slowed-down 9-minute remix of Radiohead’s Creep

Thom Yorke has released a slowed down version of Radiohead’s ‘Creep’ entitled ‘Creep (Very 2021…

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Stendhal was the first festival to take place on the island of Ireland this summer (Pics)

Stendhal Festival recently hosted a socially-distant gig at Ballymully Cottage Farm, Limavady in Northern Ireland…

Gemma Dunleavy, New Jackson, A.Smyth, Tolü Makay & more lined up for Viva Palooza live outdoor shows in Tullamore

Viva Palooza is a series of outdoor live shows put together by Cherry Cool, the…

New Music Friday Edit: The best new tracks released

New music from Peggy Gou, Self Esteem, Loah, Damon Albarn, Priya Ragu, Angel Olsen, Dave, Stormzy, Orla Gartland, Jungle, Aoife Nessa Frances, Peyton, Billie EIlish.

12 new songs from Irish artists you should hear

Featuring Pop Wallace, Ali Comerford, DYVR, 1000 Beasts, Shibashi, NNIC, Maria Kelly, Jellypelt, Skripteh, Boyfrens, Whenyoung, Ria Rua, Moon Paw Print, O’Sullivan.

Alex Cameron for 2022 Dublin show

Top class lyrical messer and performer Alex Cameron has just released two Barry Gibbs covers…

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Bon Iver Dublin show for 3Arena, October 2022

Bon Iver’s date is finally happening.

Listen to Odd Numbers’ The Golden Éire Tapes Vol. 1 featuring 17 Irish rappers

Dublin rapper/producer Odd Numbers‘ is releasing a debut album this week entitled The Golden Éire…

MEBAS scheme extended to July 21st

The Music and Entertainment Business Support Scheme (MEBAS) announced by the government last month is…

Wyvern Lingo announce Irish tour dates

Fresh from their set at the Pilot Festival, Wyvern Lingo have announced a run of shows…

Watch For Those I Love’s music video for ‘To Have You’ set around Shelbourne FC and Tolka Park

The latest video for For Those I Love’s album (directed by Niall Trask), focuses on…

Podcast: CMAT on 5 examples of great songwriting

Like the podcast? Show support for Nialler9 on Patreon With five fine singles of countrified…