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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 album releases: Clairo, Remi Wolf, Joe Goddard, Salute, Jake Xerxes Fussell & more

Here’s a rundown of new releases on DSPs and physical releases in record shops this…

Kelly Lee Owens to release new album Dreamstate on The 1975’s George Daniel’s new label

Welsh electronic producer Kelly Lee Owens has announced her fourth album Dreamstate, and released a…

Sprints - All Together Now - Saturday 5th Aug 2023 - ©Glen Bollard
8 acts to see at All Together Now Jameson Connects: The Circle stage

Over the last few years, the Jameson Connects: The Circle stage at All Together Now…

How Massive Attack’s Bristol gig is planning on being the gold standard for low emission events

Massive Attack have shared details of their decarbonisation measures for the the gig billed as…

Skinner. Photo: Niamh Barry.
Skinner returns with no wave-inspired ‘New Wave Vaudeville’

Dublin-based multi-instrumentalist, singer and producer Aaron Corcoran is back with a song inspired by the…

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Efé signs to Fader label and releases new Cibo Matto-inspired video for ‘2000Seven’

Dublin-based artist Anita Ikharo aka Efé moves her music firmly into indie-rock with a new…

Too Many DJs Palestine Children’s fundraiser for Tengu this August

Melodic has announced its annual charity fundraiser with this fourth edition’s funds going to the…

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Electric Picnic add Croí lineup: Paddy Keenan & Steve Cooney, Sloucho, EMA, Daithí, Rory Sweeney & more

Croí returns to Stradbally for its second year, taking over the area previously occupied by…

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Or:la announces debut album Trusting Theta featuring SOAK, Eliza Rose; releases ‘Chant’

The Derry DJ and producer Or:la has announced a long-awaited debut album. Trusting Theta will…

Just Mustard
Just Mustard, Shiv added to Jameson Connects: The Circle at All Together Now

New additions to All Together Now today as the Jameson Connects: The Circle adds to…

The best gigs in Dublin this week: July 9th – 15th

Gig Guide Highlights: Pillow Queens, Cultúr 7, David Kitt, Dug, Timmy Stewart, Anna’s Anchor, Puzzy Wranger, Caoi De Barra, Danny Carroll, Mathman, Four Four Boat & after party.

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Clonakilty International Guitar Festival announces first acts for September’s 20th celebration

The Clonakilty International Guitar Festival has announced its first acts for its 20 years of…

Another Love Story announce Young Hearts Run Free programme

Another Love Story has announced the Splendid Torches programme, curated by Young Hearts Run Free.…

Silverbacks. Photo: Róisín Murphy O'Sullivan
Silverbacks return ‘Selling Shovels’

The Kildare/Belgian alt-rock band are back their first song since album two. Silverbacks, now a…

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Warmduscher for Dublin show

The sleazy rock band also announced a new album. Warmduscher will play a show at…

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James Vincent McMorrow announces Irish tour

The Irish singer-songwriter is going on tour in Limerick, Cork, Killarney, Dublin, Belfast, Galway and…

Best of June 2024
The 20 best songs of June

Featuring: Jamie xx, Robyn, Kabin Crew, Mabe Fratti, Burial, Martha Skye Murphy, James Blake, Lil Yachty, King Krule, The PVP, His Father’s Voice, Kneecap, Heartworms, Orla Gartland, Pond, Joey Valance & Brae, Nilüfer Yanya & more

Give Us The Night issue five priority asks for government for Irish nightlife

Irish nightlife advocacy Give Us The Night have renewed their calls for licensing changes in…

SAULT release new album Acts of Faith as a free download

Sault, the enigmatic R&B band featuring Cleo Soul on vocals and Inflo as producer have…

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The Nialler9 New Music Playlist

Featuring A Lazarus Soul, Palmbomben II, Mabe Fratti, James Blake, Lil Yachty, Desire, Rosie Lowe, D*mp, Decarteret, 1000 Beasts, Pearl & The Oysters.