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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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Æ MAK – ‘Let’s Do It’

Aoife McCann has released their first song from the Æ MAK project since last year’s…

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Bill Callahan, Darkside and Mercury Rev announced for Dublin shows

It’s a busy morning for promoters Foggy Notions as they announce three great bookings for…

AVA Festival
AVA Festival announce full stage lineups, conference & afterparty schedule

AVA Festival has announced its full schedule for its 10th edition to take place at…

New releases out today: Villagers, Iglooghost, I. JORDAN, Cosha, Krystal Klear …

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

Podcast: Andrea & Niall’s favourite music of April

It’s the Nialler9 Podcast’s monthly episode where Niall and Andrea talk about the albums and…

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Curtisy drops one of the best Irish rap albums of the year – What Was The Question

The Tallaght rapper Gavin Curtis aka Curtisy has collaborated with Ahmed With Love, Kojaque, Rory…

Steve Albini
Steve Albini has passed away of a heart attack at 61

The legendary producer Steve Albini, was at the boards for some of rock’s most iconic…

Irish hyperpop artist KAWAII HOE is lusting on ‘badbad goodgood’

The Irish electronic artist impresses with single #2. Kawaii Hoe is a new artist debuting…

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Watch Fontaines D.C. perform ‘Starburster’ on Jimmy Fallon

We got a first glimpse of the Fontaines’ new live look and vibe as the…

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Gurriers announce debut album and Irish tour

New song ‘Close Call’ and Irish, UK and EU dates also announced. Gurriers’ debut album…

The 20 best songs of April

Featuring: Jamie xx, Caribou, Babyrose, BadBadNotGood, Curtisy, Sloucho, Fontaines D.C., UTO, Jessica Pratt, John Glacier, Kara Jackson, System Olympia and more.

Qbanaa
Qbanaa debuts ‘Shrink’ music video

Cuban-Irish singer Qbanaa has released a music video for her recent single ‘ Shrink’. Directed…

CMAT
CMAT AKA “sad country song of a woman” releases new song ‘Aw, Shoot’

The “sad country song of a woman” has released a new track. I’m a sad…

Dublin Gig Guide MAY
The best gigs in Dublin this week – May 7th to 13th

Gig Guide highlights: Faye Webster, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Elaine Howley, Mohammad Syfkhan, Phizzfest, Aoife Nessa Frances, Baxter Dury, Jane Weaver, The Road To The Great Escape, Sign Crushes Motorist, Ewan McVicar, The Bureau De Change Song Contest, Evie, Brigid Mae Power, Slam, Patrick Wolf.

Boycott Eurovision with these alternative gigs this weekend

Many people will be boycotting watching the Eurovision this year, in protest at Israel’s participation…

Washed Out
A lot of people hate Washed Out’s Sora AI-generated video

The music video for Washed Out’s new song ‘The Hardest Part’ has been met with…

Blur film trailer
Blur announce To The End documentary; Irish and UK film screenings this July

Blur have announced a documentary depicting the most recent activity with the band. blur: To…

Soda Blonde
Soda Blonde’s new music video was inspired by military sponsorship of SXSW festival

Soda Blonde’s new music video is for ‘Why Die For Danzig and was directed by…

Disclosure
Disclosure are playing an open-air Dublin gig at Guinness Brewery this month

The UK dance brothers are the headliner announced for an open-air gig at the popular…

New releases out today: Jessica Pratt, Dua Lipa, Curtisy, Sloucho, Lemoncello & more

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