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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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Nixer’s song ‘Gentrification’ speaks to the experience of many of the young Irish people who have become disillusioned with their hometown

Nixer are a duo whose members make music remotely between Dublin and London, which they…

First Listen: Elkin – Who breaks up with someone on a ‘Tuesday’?

On the new Elkin song, the electronic pop duo of Ellen O’Mahony and Carla Ryan…

Julien Baker announced for two Whelan’s 2022 shows

Julien Baker has been announced by the rekindled promoter name Foggy Notions for two shows…

The 25 Best Songs Of The Month

The best songs of March 2021.

New releases out today: Dry Cleaning, Lauer, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Iglooghost & more

The best new releases out this week.

10 new songs from Irish artists you should hear

Featuring new music from Darcy Faith, Alice LA, DYVR, Sun Collective with Lisa Hannigan and I Have A Tribe, Kollidr, HALLI, Alannah Thornburgh, Rain On Tent, CLM and The Swedish Railway Orchestra.

Fontaines D.C. nominated for a BRIT Award

Coming after their Grammy nomination for best rock album this year, Fontaines D.C. have now…

Watch Tebi Rex reimagine the classic Irish song ‘The Auld Triangle’

Tebi Rex have reimagined the Irish classic song ‘The Auld Triangle’ in their own image…

AVA Festival announces grand return with stacked lineup for September featuring Helena Hauff, Kink, Optimo, Jayda G, Kojaque, Or:la & many more

The leading electronic festival on the island, AVA Festival has announced its return on September…

Jinx Lennon announces new album Liferafts for Latchicos; watch ‘Pushing The Patients Round’ video

Dundalk’s Jinx Lennon is an artist with a booming collection of albums of his individual…

My Bloody Valentine sign to Domino; full catalogue now on streaming & vinyl

Domino have announced the signing of My Bloody Valentine to the label with the immediate…

Bad Bones is back with new artist project ALYXIS

The artist formerly known as Bad Bones is now ALYXIS and has debuted a debut…

For Those I Love – A deep dive into the samples featured on the record

When Dubliner David Balfe first released For Those I Love, the album dedicated to his…

For Those I Love announces a rare Dublin show for 2021

Dave Balfe’s heartbreaking and beautiful album as For Those I Love was finally released last…

Musictown announce live stream programme featuring Cathy Davey, Junior Brother, Fears, rooftop singers, an exploration of sexual identities in Irish music & more

Musictown announced its programme for this unusual year which will feature 10 days of live…

Podcast: Lana Del Rey reviewed & will we actually get to go to gigs this year?

Will we actually get to go to gigs this year? Niall looks at what could actually happen this summer, while Andrea casts her critical eye over Lana Del Rey’s seventh album Chemtrails Over The Country Club in her typical considered fashion.

Æ MAK releases new EP and buzzy night out ‘New Friend’ music video

Æ MAK has released a three-track EP called Class Exercises today featuring previous single ‘Jamie’…

Pillow Queens are playing In Waiting in full on their live stream show tonight

Pillow Queens will be performing their Choice-nominated album In Waiting in full tonight in a…

CMAT releases her most iconic music video yet for ‘I Don’t Really Care For You’

CMAT has released a music video directed by Eilís Doherty for her recent single ‘I…