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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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OVO’s DVSN are coming to Dublin

Canadian R&B duo DVSN who are Daniel Daley and Nineteen85 (who produced James Vincent McMorrow’s…

Nialler9 Podcast #3: Lumo Club DJ set

For episode 3 in the Nialler9 rebooted podcast series, I present a live recording of…

6 new Irish songs you should hear this week

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

Jafaris, David Keenan, Ryan McMullan among names for Eurosonic 2018

Eurosonic is the best European showcase for new artists on the continent. It’s a great…

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

Tuesday November 7 Sam Amidon, Laucan @ Whelan’s (€20) Deadly American folk artist on Nonesuch…

Michael McDonald is playing Ireland everybody

Michael McDonald is playing Dublin. The king of Yacht Rock follows hot on the heels…

10 new songs you should hear this week

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

Le Galaxie lineup show in The Academy before Christmas

Le Galaxie have announced a headline show at the The Academy in Dublin on Friday…

10 new songs from Ireland you should hear

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

Album of the week: DJ Seinfeld – Time Spent Away From U

There was a lot of snorts and retorts from the old guard in dance music…

Having Stranger Things withdrawals? There’s an Upside Down party coming to Dublin

By now, like me, you’ve probably watched all 9 episodes of Stranger Things season 2…

First acts announced for Other Voices Festival Music Trail in Dingle

The first bands to play the eir Other Voices Festival in association with Heineken in…

Gorillaz confirm Malahide Castle show

Gorillaz are the latest of the rumoured acts to confirm a concert at Malahide Castle…

Bicep released a new EP today; listen now

To follow up their debut self-titled album, Bicep dropped a new EP of three tracks…

The 25 best songs of October

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

The Emigrant Disco returns in December and is bringing one of Ireland’s finest emigrant DJs

Conceived as a gathering of those who had to leave Ireland post-crash as a way…

Gael Linn release first vinyl album in 30 years from the eclectic Irish-language band IMLÉ

Last year, IMLÉ were one of the Irish language bands that were doing something different.…

10 new songs you should hear this week

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

Extra Flight Of The Conchords show announced for Dublin

A second Flight Of The Conchords gig has been added on 2nd April 2018 to…

Lankum announce pre-Christmas Vicar Street gig

Lankum, who released their second album this past Friday on Rough Trade and recently played…