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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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The best gigs & clubs in Dublin city this week

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Here are the Irish bands heading to SXSW in Texas this week

The annual South By Southwest Festival takes place in Austin in March and is the…

Nialler9’s new showcase night All My Friends to feature surprise headliner, Roe, 1000 Beasts & more

All My Friends is a new live music showcase gig from Nialler9 which had its…

Ships win the Choice Music Prize for Irish album of the year 2017

Last night in Vicar Street, the RTÉ Choice Music Prize, the Irish album of the…

A playlist of my favourite female artists for International Women’s Day

It’s International Women’s Day and if you’re a regular visitor to this site or have…

Nialler9 Podcast – Quare Groove, State Magazine, Caroline Rose

On the latest episode of the Nialler9 Podcast, we talk to Phil Udell, editor of…

Yaeji, Wiley, Midland, Blawan & Alan Fitzpatrick among Life Festival additions

Life Festival added a slew of new acts to their bill for the Belvedere House…

The Flaming Lips announced for Galway International Arts Festival

The Flaming Lips will be playing the Galway International Arts Festival this year. The Oklahoma…

Jon Hopkins announces Dublin show; shares song from new album Singularity

Jon Hopkins has announced the followup to 2013’s Immunity album today. It’s been a long…

The 30 best gigs & clubs in Dublin city this week

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Watch FKA Twigs dance to a new Anderson .Paak song

https://youtu.be/305ryPvU6A8 FKA Twigs dances to a new Anderson .Paak song called ‘Til It’s Over’ in…

State Magazine is no more, a tribute

State Magazine announced today that it is closing its website for good after 10 years…

Premiere: Irish disco duo Deadbots drop first track from their debut album Love Unlimited

Dublin-based Nina Knezevik and Paul Kelly or Deadbots have released the first single from their…

The best songs of the month
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My favourite songs of the past month – all in one place. Listen on Spotify…

Soccer Mommy for Dublin show

Soccer Mommy is the music project of Sophie Allison, a Nashville songwriter who has come on…

Here all the the gigs not happening due to storm or snow

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Mitski for Dublin Tivoli show

Japanese-born NY-musician Mitski will returns to Dublin after sold-out shows in Whelan’s and The Workman’s…

The Decemberists for Vicar Street gig

The Decemberists for lined up for a gig in  Vicar Street, Dublin on Sunday 4th…

Grace Jones, Bryan Ferry, Imelda May, Rag’n’Bone Man, Wyvern Lingo & more for Trinity Summer Series

Grace Jones, Bryan Ferry, Imelda May, Rag’n’Bone Man, Wyvern Lingo and Gavin James are among…

9 Irish songs you should hear this week

This is only a selection of new music – dig into more or follow the…