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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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Ailbhe Reddy, Soulé & Le Boom for Future Proof gig series

HomeBeat & Nialler9 in association with O’Hara’s Irish Craft Beers proudly continue Future Proof –…

David Douglas – ‘C’est La Nuit’ (LOR remix)

Long-standing Dutch electronic producer David Douglas pops up on these parts every now and again…

Other Voices announce first names for Electric Picnic stage lineup

Other Voices have revealed the first names for their Electric Picnic stage lineup for September will…

The 20 best songs of the last month

My favourite songs of the past month. Listen on Spotify The top songs of the month…

Sam Amidon for Dublin show

The eminent Vermont folk musician Sam Amidon has been lined up for a Dublin show…

Moira Calling festival announces full lineup with Ryan Vail, Stomptown Brass, Orchid Collective & more

The festival Moira Calling, which takes place just outside Belfast on Friday September 8th and…

The new Amadou & Miriam song is an Afro disco banger

This Afro disco dancefloor track comes from a surprising source – the blind Malian couple…

Awesome Tapes From Africa to release South African disco pop LP from Umoja

Awesome Tapes From Africa’s newest release has a disco pop persuasion and comes from 1988…

SIIGHTS – ‘Lights Out’

Toni Etherson and Mia Fitz ak Siights came together during songwriting sessions for other artists.…

Radiohead to release OKNotOK anniversary edition with unreleased tracks, c90 cassette, notebook & more

Radiohead will mark the 20 years since they released OK Computer, one of the best…

Kojaque is looking for your ‘Wificode’

Kojaque is a Dublin rapper who has been making music for several years via Youtube…

WOB! and Erica Cody hook up for summer on ‘Higher’

WOB! are a live drum’n’bass electronic band from Dublin (who want to make you ‘Move’)…

The Nialler9 Weekly Dublin Gig Guide

Win guestlist here: Elaine Mai, Liza Flume @ The Workman’s Club To enter: Email [email protected]

Lisa Hannigan, UNKLE, Saint Sister, Loah, JFDR, Jenny Greene for Galway International Arts Festival

Galway International Arts Festival have announced its lineup for mid-July and it includes a new…

Little Dragon for Dublin Vicar Street show

Swedish electronic poppers Little Dragon just released their fifth album Season High, which may well…

Forbidden Fruit add an all-Irish stage to the lineup

Forbidden Fruit’s Bulmers Live Stage was added to the festival taking place in RHK Kilmainhaim…

5 new albums to listen to right now: Gorillaz, Sylvan Esso, J Dilla, Feist & more

With so many releases flying at you, here are recommended vetted listens from Nialler9 for…

Listen to Daithí’s new Holiday Home EP

Daithí’s new EP Holiday Home features 5 tracks of electronic pop constructed with elements drawn…

Album of the week: Ships – Precession

Sorca McGrath and Simon Cullen have been making music as Ships for the last five…

Win tickets to Yestival in Dublin featuring Dimitri From Paris, Le Galaxie & more

Mother and THISISPOPBABY will mark Ireland saying yes to Marriage Equality two years ago with…