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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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Rosalía’s GOYA tearful and brilliant performance is the best thing you’ll see today

The Spanish artist’s ascent continues.

Liam Gallagher for big Cork outdoor date

Liam Gallagher is coming to Cork this summer for a gig at Irish Independent Park,…

The best gigs & clubs in Dublin this week

Highlights include Maggie Rodgers, Post Malone, Nenah Cherry, Just Mustard & more.

Hear a Moses Sumney cover by Dublin supergroup Chris Barry’s Boys ahead of Valentine’s night fundraiser

Musicians like Conor O’Brien (Villagers), David Tapley (Tandem Felix), Loah, Éna Brennan (Dowry) & Participant are gathering Thursday to raise money for the Simon Community.

Post Malone is coming back to Dublin

Post also performed at the Grammys last night.

Orla Gartland sings about social anxiety on ‘Why Am I Like This?’

“Maybe I’m an old soul in a young body / Maybe you don’t really want me there at your birthday party.”

Kojaque is playing a one-year Deli Daydreams anniversary show with a live band in Whelan’s

Such is the impression that Kevin Smith aka Kojaque has made on the Irish music…

Nialler9 Podcast: Maroon 5 out of 10

The Superbowl halftime show discussed, Beirut’s fifth album reviewed, Twitter self-care & a festival hiatus.

Castlepalooza Festival won’t be taking place this year

The festival says it is planning on putting “a new spin on the music festival formula” for 2020.

New Music Dublin Festival returns later this month – here’s some programme highlights

The NCH-set festival of contemporary and classical compositions is back on February 28th.

Bitter Roc & Flynn Johnson go dark for the ‘Man Cub’ video

The Dublin producer and rapper make things quickly.

Iceland Airwaves announce first acts: Mac DeMarco, Shame, Whitney, VOK and more

The Reykjavík fesival continues to return to its new music roots.

Angel Haze for Dublin show

Detriot rapper Angel Haze will return to Dublin on Tuesday 30th April 2019 for a…

TPM are the only MCs are saying F**k The Law and F**k RTÉ

The Dundalk brothers don’t want to pay the TV licence

The best gigs & clubs in Dublin this week

Highlights: White Denim, Zaska, Or:la, Sleaford Mods & more.

Messiah J And The Expert’s full back catalogue is now available to stream / download

The duo’s four albums from 2003 until 2009 are now on Bandcamp.

Girls Names call it a day

The Belfast trio are done after 10 years.

Quinton Campbell drops his first release of the year with a new Rhythm From Dublin

Check out the good time house roller ‘DEJA’.

13 acts added to Forbidden Fruit Festival: Earl Sweatshirt, Peggy Gou, Kojaque, Julien Baker & more

Plus the day by day breakdown so far.

Nialler9 Podcast: Brewing up a Sandstorm

A surprising Eurovision entry for Finland, The Choice Music Prize Song of the Year, Billie Eilish, the return of Swedish House Mafia & an album from Phoebe Bridgers & Conor Oberst.