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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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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…

Nialler9 Podcast 249
Nialler9 Podcast: Rap Beef, Taylor, Early Clubbing, Cindy Lee, Hozier #1

Episode 249 of the Nialler9 Podcast and we have a grab bag free-range episode with…

Annie Mac & Toddla T are playing the Bohs vs Palestine match afterparty

The DJ couple have been announced to play the afterparty for the match where after…

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MJ Lenderman announced for Dublin show

Waxahatchee collaborator MJ Lenderman has been announced for two Dublin gigs. MJ Lenderman & The…

A €1 million fund is available this year to Irish musicians & arts venues to buy instruments

The Music Capital Scheme is an annual fund made available to Irish musicians to buy…

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Curtisy on the Jobstown spots that influenced his new album What Was The Question

Ahead of the Dublin rapper’s debut album out Friday, Curtisy shares a new music video…

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The 10 best songs of the week

Featuring Kendrick, Nilufer Yanya, Kara Jackson, Pretty Girl, IDER, The Streets, Overmono, Bullion, Charlotte Adigéry, John Glacier, Jessica Pratt, Cruza.

Jamie xx announces The Floor – a 10-night 300-cap club residency in London

Jamie xx is playing a bespoke ten night residency in London this month. The Floor…

Arcadian Nights punk festival for Kildare on June Bank Holiday weekend

Arcadian Nights is a punk and grunge festival happening near Athy. The two-day event features…

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Todd Edwards for Dublin show

The revered producer is coming to Dublin for The Bernard Shaw’s Motel series this June.…

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Dublin-based Chilean artist Vaticanjail’s new track is a glitchy electronic pop gem

VaticanJail – ‘Lemonbalm’ ‘Lemonbalm’ is the third single release from the producer, and trades in…

Dublin Gig Guide // Mitski
The best gigs in Dublin this week – May Bank Holiday Weekend

Gig Guide highlights: Mitski, Olivia Rodrigo, Orbital, Sprints, Prins Thomas, Indie Sleaze, Lonnie Holley, Curtisy, Travis x Elzzz, John Francis Flynn, Mr. Scruff, Shabazz Palaces, Julia Louise Knifefist and E The Artist, smol fish, Merpire.

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Jon Hopkins’ kinetic new album Ritual out this August

The album due August 30th on Domino is described as a kinetic counterpart to 2021’s…

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Massive Attack are aiming to put on the lowest carbon large stage show ever this summer

Massive Attack are staging a “large-scale climate action accelerator event” in Bristol this August. The…

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Index is hosting an early club night with Ewan McVicar next weekend

The early club trend continues. Next Saturday May 11th, Scottish DJ and producer will be…

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Elaine Mai, MayKay and Faye O’Rourke release song with West Bank Palestinian children

Three Irish artists release song featuring Palestinian West Bank children. Rand, Rwand, Reem, Sara, Omar…

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Billie Eilish for Dublin shows in 2025

Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O’Connell will close her tour in Ireland next summer with two…

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Kneecap are playing three Vicar Street Dublin shows in October

The Belfast rap trio Kneecap will play three Vicar Street shows this October. Kneecap are…

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10 of the best Irish songs this week

Featuring Balordabreen, Rory Sweeney, Toby Kaar, EMBY, Yard, Keanu The Pilot, Curtisy, Fee Gray, Dream Boy, Stomptown Brass, exmagician, Crutch, Lucy Robinson.

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Electric Picnic announce Kylie, Calvin Harris, Noah Kahan, Sophie Ellis Bextor, RAYE & more

Electric Picnic Festival has announced its lineup for August 16th to 18th this year. This…