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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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Fuinneamh Festival announces full lineup

The Irish dance festival Fuinneamh has dropped its 2024 lineup in full, a month out…

Dizzee Rascal is celebrating his big pop album at a Dublin show later this year

Dizzee Rascal is coming to Dublin as part of his Tongue N’ Cheek 15th Anniversary…

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Gemma Hayes feat. Paul Noonan – ‘Another Love’

Gemma Hayes is gearing up to release her first album in 10 years this September.…

Rave In The Woods lineup announced for Electric Picnic

Anachronica is the abandoned city-themed stage stage at Electric Picnic that is more colloquially known…

Eoin French of Talos has passed away

Terribly sad news has reached of the passing of Eoin French, the Cork singer-songwriter who…

Culture Night Cork late night events in Leap & Cobh, with Darren Emerson, JFDR, Curtisy, Electronic Music Council & more

Culture Night Cork County and Cork County Council are supporting two flagship late night free…

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Fontaines D.C., Barry Can’t Swim, Kneecap among nominees for AIM Independent Music Awards

The nominees for AIM’s Independent Music Awards have been announced. Jorja Smith, Barry Can’t Swim,…

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Sam Amidon among musicians to perform in Teaċ Daṁsa’s new show Nobodaddy

The theatre company Teaċ Daṁsa’s latest show debuts at Dublin Theatre Festival. Teaċ Daṁsa have…

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Homobloc announces lineup: Christine And The Queens, 2ManyDJs B2B Confidence Man DJs, Tiga & more

Homobloc has announced its lineup for the festival in Manchester on Saturday November 9th at…

A lazarus soul’s new music video celebrates Moore Street street traders

The video for ‘The Dealers’ was made by Myles O’Reilly. The song was directly inspired…

The best gigs in Dublin this week: August // Electric Picnic weekend

Gig Guide Highlights: Electric Picnic weekend, AC/DC, Too Many DJs, TV Girl, Marta Del Grandi, The Deadlians, Swiftogeddon, Onecanchan x Katma, The Girl’s Room, Cultúr, MIRANDA!

New record shop opens in Limerick city – Downbeat Records

A new record shop has opened in Limerick city. Adding to the recent addition of…

The Nialler9 New Music Playlist: Adrianne Lenker, System Olympia, Big Wett & more

Featuring Adrianne Lenker, Weval, George Clanton, TV Girl, System Olympia, jarjarjr, And So I Watch You From Afar, Big Wett, CC:Disco, Thee UFO, Silverbacks, Kelly Lee Owens.

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Final acts added to Electric Picnic: The Mary Wallopers, Channel Tres & more

Electric Picnic has announced the final main acts for the festival that takes place in…

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Curtisy releases deluxe version of debut album & announces tour

Dublin rapper Curtisy has already released one of the best Irish albums of the year,…

New album releases: ASIWYFA, beabadoobee, King Gizzard, Osees, Calmea & more

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

Kneecap movie review – a smart rap caper of substance and language

Is it an exaggeration to say that Kneecap have inspired a new generation of Irish…

Podcast: Niall and Andrea’s favourite music of July

From now on, the Best of the Month episode is going Patreon-only. Public subscribers get…

Kelly Lee Owens for Dublin & Belfast dates on European tour

The Welsh electronic producer has released another song from the forthcoming album Dreamstate. ‘Sunshine’ is…

The 20 best songs of July

Featuring: Jamie xx, Chanel Beads, Mica Levi, Plus One, Clara La San, Fcukers, Silverbacks, Skinner, A Lazarus Soul, EFÉ, Clairo, Or:la and more.