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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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Khruangbin are coming back to Dublin

No band benefitted more from word of mouth about their live reputation in my estimation…

Jai Paul and A. K. Paul debut new Paul Institute artists Ruthven & Fabiana Palladino

The A. K. Paul / Jai Paul saga continues. After news that the Paul Brothers…

Le Boom – ‘Don’t Need It Now’

Since appearing as a duo under the Le Boom name last summer, Christy Leech and…

Fancy NYE on Achill with Lumo, Talos, Daithí, Sing Along Social and others?

In my opinion, the best New Year’s Eve celebrations are the ones that take out…

Hear Super Extra Bonus Party’s first song in 7 years – ‘Switzerland’

Super Extra Bonus Party are a band very dear to my heart. First of all,…

8 new Irish songs you should hear this week

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

Dizzee Rascal is the first artist announced for Sea Sessions

Dizzee Rascal has been announced as the first headliner for Sea Sessions in Bundoran, Donegal…

DJ Mek’s ’80s electro mix is the business

‘The Conor McGregor of deejaying” Johnny Moy – March 2017 “Meks’ the fuckin’ boss” Ian…

The 25 best gigs & club nights in Dublin city this week

Tuesday November 14 TeaParty VIII – Tea With Mix & Fairbanks @ Wah Wah Club…

Yo La Tengo for Dublin show next year

Yo La Tengo are playing Dublin’s Olympia Theatre next Saturday April 28th. The legendary US…

Wiley for Dublin Olympia show

UK grime godfather MC Wiley is to play a show at Dublin’s Olympia show on…

Other Voices add Django Django, Loyle Carner, Booka Brass & Lankum to lineup

Earlier this month, Other Voices announced their first names for their music trail and chat…

10 new songs you should hear this week

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

The Streets announce two Dublin shows

Mike Skinner has rebooted The Streets project and the first step in that process is…

Bitch Falcon’s new song ‘Of Heart’ is a live favourite

Fans of Bitch Falcon will know ‘Of Heart’ from live shows but the single out…

Joan Baez announces Fare Thee Well Dublin & Belfast shows

Folk singer-songwriter and activist Joan Baez has announced three gigs in Ireland on 19th March…

The Gloaming announce their only live shows for 2018 worldwide in Dublin

The Gloaming have announced a 4-night residency at the National Concert Hall for March 2018,…

Gig news roundup: Krystal Klear, Touch Sensitive, Ben UFO, Horse Meat Disco and more

Krystal Klear is celebrating his 30th birthday in District 8 on December 15th with very…

The Lumo Club DJs pick their current favourite tracks

Our club night Lumo Club is back earlier than usual this month on Friday night…

Little Green Cars announce 2 acoustic shows in Dun Laoghaire

Little Green Cars have announced two acoustic shows for The Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire next…