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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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Remi Wolf announces her biggest Dublin headline show

The Californian alt-pop singer and musician is to play her biggest show in Dublin yet…

Lankum
All you need to know about In The Meadows Festival

In the Meadows Festival takes place at IMMA, Kilmainham next Saturday June 8th, and presents…

Kneecap
Watch the trailer for the Kneecap movie

The film is released in Ireland on August 8th. Ever since the Kneecap film debuted…

Caleb Kunle (by Jordan Woods) / Holly Munro (by Kate Lawlor)
9 of the best Irish songs this week

Featuring Caleb Kunle, Monjola, His Father’s Voice, Morgana, Sorcha Richardson, Holly Munro, The PVP, Arms That Fit Like Legs, Roisin McKeown, Oh Boland.

Nia Archives
Nia Archives for Dublin gig

Fresh from appearances this past weekend at Forbidden Fruit and AVA Festival, Nia Archives returns…

Confidence MAn
Confidence Man announce new album 3AM (LA LA LA) with ‘I Can’t Lose You’ video

The London-based Australian electro dance pop band are back with news of album three. 3AM…

The Flaming Lips
The Flaming Lips are playing Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots live in Dublin next year

The Flaming Lips have been announced for two big Dublin shows where they are playing…

Rachael Lavelle
Rachael Lavelle announces Irish and UK tour

One of our favourites is going on tour in the UK and Ireland later this…

The 20 best songs of May

Featuring: Curtisy, Clairo, Chameleon, Billie Eilish, Villagers, Trent Reznor + Atticus Ross, Negro Impacto, Koreless, Papa Romeo, Niamh Regan, SOAK, Kawaii Hoe, Charli XCX, Porij and more.

Lankum
The best gigs in Dublin this week: June 4th – 10th

Gig Guide highlights: Lankum and In The Meadows, Smashing Pumpkins & Weezer, Chic, Music & Mental Health Festival, Metronome 60BPM, ddr. Dabke, The Depot Sessions, Ethel Cain, James Vincent McMorrow, Wolf Eyes, BIMM End Of Year party, Maria Kelly.

Jamie xx by Alasdair McLellan
Jamie xx announces album two – In Waves

The announcement comes with a new track and video for ‘Treat Each Other Right’. In…

Kettama returns for Galway Big Top show

After last year’s show at Galway International Arts Festival with Shampain, the Galway native Kettama…

CMAT
CMAT shares thoughtful statement on cancelling Latitude Festival due to Barclay’s sponsorship

“I will not allow my precious work, my music, which i love so much, to…

New releases out today: Bat For Lashes, Niamh Regan, Oh Boland, Arooj Aftab & more

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

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Magdalena Bay for European and UK shows

The LA alt-pop duo are coming to Dublin this November. Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin…

Kamasi
Kamasi Washington, Buena Vista All Stars and Gregory Porter among lineup for Cork Jazz Festival

The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival takes place from Thursday October 24th to Monday October 28th 2024. Kamasi…

The best gigs in Dublin this week: June Bank Holiday weekend

Gig Guide highlights: Forbidden Fruit Festival with Bicep, Four Tet, Overmono, Nelly Furtado and more, Claire Rousay, Cian Ó’Cíobháin’s Disco Dána, Iglooghost, Gloam EBM festival, Fears, The Staves, Fang Club, Punchestown Festival.

Bill Ryder Jones / Gruff
Gruff Rhys & Bill Ryder-Jones for Vicar Street double headline show

Two of the UK’s most interesting music auteurs are teaming up for a joint headline…

Beastie Boys
We are putting on a Beastie Boys album listening night and DJ set in The Big Romance

As Nialler9 Podcast listeners will know, our latest episode is a Beastie Boys special all…

All Together Now add 50+ acts to lineup across stages

After yesterday’s announcement of The Prodigy as a headliner, ATN has added over 50 acts…