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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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Wolf Parade cancel European tour dates due to Coronavirus concerns

Wolf Parade are among the first music artists to cancel a European tour in due…

Kings Of Leon for RDS show in Dublin this summer

Kings Of Leon have been announced for an RDS Arena outdoor summer show this summer…

The best gigs, clubs & festivals in Dublin this week

Highlights: The 1975, Choice Music Prize, Georgia, Gaika, Jon Hopkins, Lyra, Gemma Dunleavy, Jape, JPEGMafia & Rock Against Homelessness.

Saint Sister have released a new song ‘Dynamite’

Surprise! Saint Sister have dropped a new single called ‘Dynamite’ today with a video by Ellius…

Ya Boy! Brighten up your year with these Cork youngsters’ rap earworm

This will put a smile on your face today. Last week, I mentioned God Knows…

Electric Picnic 2020: Here’s an educated guess at who might be on the lineup

Before the big reveal rolls around on March 11th for the lineup of the already-sold…

New Albums Released this week: Caribou, Soccer Mommy, Autre Monde, Princess Nokia, Real Estate & more

Friday is album release day and here’s a quick rundown of what’s been released today.…

The video for Four Tet’s ‘Baby’ is a FVP racing drone-assisted visual trip

Four Tet’s new album Sixteen Oceans is out on March 16th and today, Hebden dropped…

God Knows’ Who’s Asking EP is a marker of rising tides in collaborative Irish rap

As a member of Rusangano Family, God Knows helped illuminate the particular trials and travail…

Caribou brings a softer side & Kelis’ milkshakes bring all the boys to the yard (Nialler9 Podcast)

Episode 80 of the Nialler9 Podcast and Andrea and Niall are wondering where our Jai…

Bicep playing Brame & Hamo’s Wigwam residency next month

Brame & Hamo announced a four-night residency at Wigwam that will run throughout March called…

Caroline Rose is a hoot on her live TV debut

We’ve had a soft spot for the music of Caroline Rose since the release of…

Hamilton Leithauser for Dublin show

Hamilton Leithauser, the frontman of The Walkmen and solo musician in his own right is…

Gaptoof releases standout EP featuring contributions from Yenkee and Soft Boys Kojaque & Kean Kavanagh

The Cork-based producer Gaptoof has stepped into the light and released a solo EP after…

Paul Weller for Dublin & Belfast shows

Paul Weller is due to return to these shores for some more live dates later…

Electric Picnic expands site area by 30%, Mindfield merged with former Body&Soul area & a “fully kitted out theatre” is added

After last week’s announcement of first acts in Rage Against The Machine and Run The…

All Together Now 2020: Lauryn Hill, Sinead O’Connor, Iggy Pop, Jarvis, Goldfrapp, Little Dragon, Girl Band, DJ Koze among lineup

All Together Now have announced the bulk of its lineup for its third edition of…

Oh Wonder for Olympia Theatre show

Last week, the English pop duo released their third album No One Else Can Wear…

New Albums Released this week: Grimes, King Krule, Best Coast & more

Friday is album release day and here’s a quick rundown of what’s been released today.…

The Avalanches new album is inspired by “life after death” and there’s a beautiful heartbreaking new song featuring Blood Orange to hear

The Avalanches have been teasing a followup to their 2016’s album Wildflower of late and…