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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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David Kitt is right, Dublin city is untenable for many hard-working residents. What can we do about it?

The songwriter and singer is emigrating & he’s not the only one.

Reykjavíkurdætur are having a memorable bop on ‘Ekkert Drama’

The Icelandic all-female rap group are baaaack.

All Together Now announce stage times & sitemap

It’s all coming together nicely for the inaugural Waterford festival.

Jungle announce Dublin gig, second album & two new songs

They will release “post-apocalyptic radio station playing break up songs”

Podcast #013: 6 underrated albums of 2018

Andrea & Niall pick 6 albums you may have missed and talk ticket touts.

10 new songs you should hear this week

Tracks from Viagra Boys, Dorian Concept, Parquet Courts, Sofi Tukker, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, River Yarra and more.

JMSN to play debut Irish show in Dublin

The independent R&B singer and producer is coming to Ireland finally.

Bicep announce second Olympia Theatre show as first show sold out instantly

The Belfast house duo announce their biggest Dublin show yet.

The best gigs and clubs in Dublin this week

Featuring KnockanStockan Festival, Grace Jones, Leon Vynehall, Moodymann, Hennessy Sound Lounge & more.

Stormtroopers is an Irish-made Star Wars fan film with a score by a Cork producer

The film was shot in Cork, Waterford & Tipperary.

Aislinn Logan’s ‘Fair Game’ is an “anxiety party” pop song

The NI London-based singer releases her first track for Faction Records.

9 Irish songs you should hear this week

Featuring Jealous of the Birds, Host, Pat Lagoon X PAYE Fox, Frendan, Chirpy & more.

Death In Vegas interview: Richard Fearless on working with Sasha Grey & his live show

Richard Fearless is back on the road and playing District 8 this Friday.

Bicep for Olympia Theatre show

The Belfast house duo announce their biggest Dublin show yet.

The song of the summer just got a video

Krystal Klear’s ‘Neutron Dance’ is the tuuuune.

Two LCD Soundsystem 12″ remix vinyls are on pre-order

Dixon and Lovefingers are the remixers.

Little Green Cars, Seamus Fogarty & Maria Kelly for Other Voices Ballina

The festival hits Mayo in September.

The best gigs and clubs in Dublin this week

Featuring Dublin Quays Festival, Lumo Club, J Colleran, Death In Vegas, Hennessy Sound Lounge.

Alt-J announce Dublin Olympia show

It coincides with a remix album featuring Pusha T, Danny Brown, Little Simz and more.