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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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Emiji & Hvmmingbyrd bring Enya-esque celestial vibes on ‘Larimar’

“Step into the light. I didn’t know the light until I knew the darkness”  – Emiji…

This J-pop song from Atarashii Gakkou! is the jumpstart you need today

I don’t know about you but my M.O. for January is to try and squeeze…

Elaine Mai & MayKay collaborate on ‘No Forever’

After 10 years releasing singles and EPs, many of which are featured here, 2021 is…

serpentwithfeet releases ‘Fellowship’ featuring Sampha & Lil Silva; new album Deacon in March

The Baltimore-LA arist serpentwithfeet has announced a new full-length album DEACON will be released on…

Handpicked new tunes: Billie Eilish & Rosalia, CHAI, Anna B Savage, Madlib, Sal Dulu & more

Friday is release day and here’s the first things that caught my ear while listening…

New releases out today: Bicep, Rhye, Logic1000, Arca, CARM & more

The best new releases out this week.

Glastonbury 2021 is now cancelled

It’s hardly the biggest surprise that one of the biggest festivals in the world at…

Listen to a new Just Mustard remix by Belfast duo Nine Raths

Dundalk band Just Mustard often employ razor-sharp guitar lines and dark-tilted rhythms in their rock…

Nialler9 Radio Show – January 2021

In the absence of DJing in real life right now, here’s the first of a…

5 great new songs to love this week

Just five great new jams I love this week. See the New Music section for…

Jar Jar Jr releases MF DOOM tribute mixtape MM..Dessert

Three years ago the Cork hip-hop producer Jar Jar Jr released Fallen Angel an MF…

Soulwax remix Fontaines D.C.’s ‘A Hero’s Death’

Soulwax have dropped a remix of the title track from Dublin rock band Fontaines D.C.’s…

God Knows brought the All Stars to perform the ‘Who’s Asking’ remix on RTÉ last night

The Shannon rapper God Knows is a connector in the Irish rap community, who brought…

Podcast: The artistry and villainy of MF DOOM

On this week’s podcast, Niall and Andrea are joined by writer Dean Van Nguye,Lex Records and Choice Cuts for a deep dive into the life and work of the supervillain rapper MF DOOM.

9 new songs from Irish artists you should hear this week

New music from Bleak Stack, SON, Aislinn Logan, Josef Mac, Archy Moor, Minnie Marley, Rob De Boer, Danny G & the Major 7ths, and Loraine Club.

Boku brings his epic ‘Fortune’ into 2021

Cork producer Ian Ring is continuing his fine run of electronic solo singles as Boku…

Rosie Carney covered Radiohead’s album The Bends in full

One of those releases which got lost in the EOTY rush was Donegal singer-songwriter Rosie…

First Fortnight hosts My Story, My Song event this Sunday with Wyvern Lingo, Nealo, Emma Langford & more

The Mental Health Art & Culture Festival First Fortnight is running virtually at the moment…

Orla Gartland wrote a song inspired by friend jealousy – ‘More Like You’

Orla Gartland returned today with a new song ‘More Like You’ inspired by jealousy felt…

Eurosonic 2021 digital edition will host 8 Irish acts this week + some recommended acts to catch

Eurosonic, the annual new music showcase and conference festival that takes place in the relative…