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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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Band Tips #1: Getting off the starting blocks with music

A starter guide for things to remember for new & emerging musicians.

The best gigs & clubs in Dublin this week

Highlights include Choice Music Prize, Kelsey Lu, Gus Dapperton, AE Mak, IWD & more.

16 suggested albums released today to check out: Solange, Hozier, Maria Somerville, Little Simz…

New releases from 2Chainz, Inni-K, The Japanese House & more.

A nostalgic for the 90s festival returns to Thurles this year – Tipp Classical

Féile Classical, the one-day festival that put on a load of ’90s acts in Semple…

Podcast: Julia Jacklin, festival season & a clusterf–k of bad guys

Episode 35 suggests time is a flat circle.

Phoebe Bridgers & Conor Oberst are playing Dublin as Better Oblivion Community Center

Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst’s partnership as Better Oblivion Community Center proved fruitful on their…

The best gigs & clubs in Dublin this week

Highlights include Fatboy Slim, Kamasi Washington, Jay Prince, Laura Gibson & more.

Arvo Party & Larks cover Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’

And it’s a good cover.

Tebi Rex go hard & explore the personal hero narrative with ‘No. 1 Symbol Of Peace’

Tebi Rex, Matt O’Baoill and Max Zanga are two young Maynooth lads who have been…

Podcast Special: Give Us The Night – The future of Irish nightlife

Views on Irish club culture and venues from Krystal Klear, Sunil Sharpe, Stevie G, Aoife Nic Canna and Marcus O’Laoire.

Amanda Palmer is going on a 4-date Irish/NI tour

A new album There Will Be No Intermission is released on March 8th from the queen of Patreon.

All Together Now Festival add Patti Smith, Jon Hopkins, Father John Misty, Hot Chip, The Good The Bad & The Queen & more

Olafur Arnalds, Loyle Carner, Lisa Hannigan, Leftfield, Little Green Cars, Ben UFO among the additions.

The best gigs & clubs in Dublin this week

Highlights include Massive Attack, Jungle, Consentfest, Lumo Club, Chvrches & more.

€270,250 fund available to Irish musicians for instruments

Music Network who administer the Music Capital Scheme has announced that funding is now open…

Knockanstockan reveal 34 acts for 2019’s festival

The Knockanstockan festival take place at Blessington Lakes from July 19th to 21st and returns…

Sea Sessions announces loads of acts for 2019’s festival

Jax Jones, The Magician, Wild Youth, Sugarhill Gang, Le Boom, Jerry Fish, Bitch Falcon & more added.

Trinity Ball reveals 2019 lineup

Trinty College’s annual late night student ball institution, the Trinity Ball, has been announced this…

Open Mike Eagle for Dublin show

He kicks off his European tour here in May.

Podcast: Nialler9 get dissed on a rap track & Talos get far out

Episode 33 explores listening habits, reviews Jessica Pratt and recaps the Grammys.

Roy of the Ravers
Roy Of The Ravers returns with an epic acid release on All City sub-label

‘1999’ combines acid rushes and euphoric synths for a standout dance track.