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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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Beastie Boys Book is a vivid tribute to their rare friendship, music obsession and comic energy

The remaining Beasties have released a bumper book full of the band’s history and ephemera.

The 25 best songs of the month

The best of October featuring Rosalia, Jessie Ware, Thom Yorke, Sharon Van Etten, Saint Sister and more.

Sigrid is heading for the 3Arena next November

It’s a big one for Sigrid.

Rosalia’s MTV EMAs performance offers more proof of this burgeoning Spanish pop star’s talent

The Spanish artist’s performance in Bilbao was huge.

The best gigs & clubs in Dublin this week

Highlights: Sigrid, Le Boom, Mall Grab, U2, Leon Bridges, Natalie Prass, Bicep, Mattiel, Polica, Kacey Musgraves.

Saba announced for Dublin show

On Sale Friday.

This Soulwax-esque electro-kraut remix of Melts ‘Skyward’ is just great

Mr Myth has remixed the track into a doozy.

Other Voices Dingle announce first names for Music Trail & IMRO Other Room

The festival has put a registration fee on this year’s event.

Dublin is getting ANOTHER Vinyl Festival with Don Letts, Gavin Friday, Bronagh Gallagher, Lenny Abrahamson & more this month

The vinyl event nostalgia revival is in full swing with a new Dun Laoghaire event.

At the age of 90, Ennio Morricone will play Dublin’s 3Arena in 2019

The conductor and composer Ennio Morricone will return to Dublin for a show at the…

Loose Joints Podcast: Alison Spittle

Chipper fights on Youtube, teenage disco requests, the Kelly family and their famine origins.

Podcast: Reasons to be cheerful, a chat with Whenyoung & the passing of John Reynolds

Plus albums of the week from Lisa O’Neill and Mr Twin Sister.

All Tvvins announce National Stadium Dublin show

All Tvvins have just dropped their third single of the year ahead of a second…

The Hot Sprockets have called it a day

The band have cancelled all future gigs and left an encouraging note to fans and upcoming bands.

The best gigs & clubs in Dublin this week

Highlights include Parquet Courts, Bicep, O Emperor, Yxng Bane & more.

John Reynolds, founder of POD including Electric Picnic, Forbidden Fruit & Metropolis has passed away

The promoter who also started All Together Now last year has died at age 52 suddenly.

Podcast: Dermot Kennedy interview, Robyn album review & an impromptu quiz

Plus Fleetwood Mac’s returning band woes & Tyler, The Creator triumphs in a kid’s movie.

David Byrne live review in Dublin: a master who has never stopped engaging

The Talking Heads man remains in light.

The best gigs & clubs in Dublin this week

Highlights include David Byrne , Metropolis Festival, First Aid Kit, Dermot Kennedy & more.

Dermot Kennedy has announced two Olympia shows for 2019

Ahead of tonight’s sold out shows in Vicar Street tonight and tomorrow, Dermot Kennedy has…