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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 recording studio The Clinic with an emphasis on analogue electronics opened in Dublin

The Clinic is a new recording studio that has just opened its doors launched by…

Girl Band release live album Live At Vicar Street

It seems like a lifetime ago now, but last November, Girl Band performed two sold…

New Irish music promotions company Singular Artists formed

2020 has been a terrible year for live music so much so that the way…

Public Enemy’s new album features Beastie Boys, Run-DMC, George Clinton, Rapsody, Black Thought, Ice-T and more

With 2020 a year of racial and political unrest, you would have expected Public Enemy,…

Daniel Avery pays tribute to Andrew Weatherall with ‘Lone Swordsman’

Daniel Avery has released a new track in tribute to the producer Andrew Weatherall, who…

Kirkos Ensemble present Biosphere – six outdoor performances from Dublin Bay to the Hellfire Club livestreamed this week

The contemporary music group Kirkos Ensemble are presenting a series of outdoor-based experimental music encounters…

Puregrand channels ’90s synth-pop & the vibe of the era with ‘Timeline’ video

Luke Faulkner is the self-proclaimed part-time pop star and photographer behind the project Puregrand, which…

We’ve Only Just Begun launches an online directory of all female & non-binary artists

We’ve Only Just Begun is a festival that has taken place twice in Whelan’s with…

Aoife Nessa Frances & Elaine Malone are playing Live From Guerrilla Studios this Thursday

Live From Guerrilla Studios is back for episode five of its fortnightly independent live music…

National Campaign For The Arts issue statement following meeting with government about arts & live event industry concerns

As known from this morning’s news, the National Campaign for the Arts (NCFA) met with…

The Irish government is exploring alcohol-free music events to take place – a look at the numbers

Last night, news emerged that the Irish government is considering allowing alcohol-free music events to…

Handpicked new tunes: Clipping, Moodymann x Dua Lipa, Girl Band, Autumns & more

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

New Albums released this week: Kelly Lee Owens, Angel Olsen, Disclosure, Dua Lipa & more

The best new releases out this week.

Denise Chaila – ‘Holy Grail’

Denise Chaila has spelled out her name for you and now, the Limerick rapper is…

Watch the Studio Ghibli-inspired animated film for Paddy Mulcahy’s song ‘Sunday’s Child’

The Limerick producer and composer Paddy Mulcahy released his debut album of instrumental electronic music How To…

Æ MAK Dances In The Kitchen on her own with a giddy kitsch pop song & forthcoming EP

After a 2019 that saw her collaborate with Le Boom, play for KEXP at Iceland…

Irish producer & club promoter Manus releases debut EP Gradual Movements

Manus Malone is a Clare man who has been living in Dublin for the last…

Limerick rapper Willzee reflects the darker impulses of the down and out on ‘Nick Nack’

Limerick MC Willzee’s ‘Nick Nack’ is a track which rumbles and growls with the best…

Nialler9 Podcast: Angel Olsen & the government make a whole new mess again

It’s Episode 103 of the Nialler9 Podcast and we’ve got more tunes to discuss than…

For Those I Love releases 47-minute cassette mixtape Into A World That Doesn’t Understand it, Unless You’re From It

Last summer, David Balfe released an album under the moniker For Those I Love, which…