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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 Mary Wallopers to live stream Christmas Special on Christmas Day

Not content to take a day off among some Irish dates, the Dundalk trad band…

Fanning At Whelan’s returns to TV screens this weekend; here’s who’s on episode one

Dave Fanning’s music TV series returns for series give this weekend on Virgin Media Television.…

Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh. Photo: Con Kelleher.
A Sliver Of Light Festival lineup announced for Doolin in January

Last month, Homebeat and Hotel Doolin announced dates for A Sliver Of Light, a January…

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Fontaines D.C. and Bohs release new jersey to benefit Medical Aid For Palestine

Bohemian FC have a history of celebrating local music heroes with Aslan and Thin Lizzy…

Who is this Cork producer who Four Tet just featured on his Lot Radio mix?

The beauty of music discovery, fan or critic, music blogger, curator or listener, is that…

Republic of Loose are releasing a 20th anniversary edition of their debut album

This is the Tomb of the Juice 20th Anniversary vinyl is release this month. Marking…

AVA announces London club and conference with FKA Twigs, Jarvis Cocker, Kojaque, Annie Mac and more

AVA London has been announced for three nights of music, culture and visual art, from…

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The Redneck Manifesto to play first Dublin gig in six years

Coming on the heels of a single this year called ‘Hidden Hands’, and the promise…

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Boiler Room adds second Dublin gig in January

Having announced a Hard Dance edition of the live streamed club DJ set series, Boiler…

The Human League for Dublin Wider Than Pictures Collins Barracks gig

The 80s electro pop kings and queens are playing Dublin next summer. The Human League…

The 20 best songs of November

Featuring: Kendrick, Helena Hauff, Father John Misty, NNIC, Skinner, Transa, John Glacier, Brién, Mamalarky, Champion, Four Tet, Skrillex, Credence.

Fatboy Slim, Bicep, Horsegiirl and more for Belfast’s Emerge Festival

Emerge is the Belfast dance festival that happens at Boucher Road Playing Fields in Belfast…

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Father John Misty for Dublin, Galway, Cork and Belfast shows

The wry songwriter, who has just released a new sixth album Mahashmashana, will play four…

The best gigs & club nights in Dublin this week

Gig Guide Highlights: Fontaines D.C, Soda Blonde, Villagers, James Vincent McMorrow, Skinner, Adore, Bálordabreen, James Heather, DJ Seinfeld, Eliza Rose & Sally C, The Streets, Ham Sandwich, Fizzy Orange.

Greentea Peng for 3Olympia Theatre Dublin show

The hazey, psychedelic R&B singer with jazzy turns, London artist Greentea Peng has been announced…

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Panda Bear for Dublin show

The Animal Collective solo artist is lined up for a Dublin gig next year. Panda…

Kendrick’s GNX victory lap, Drake’s lawsuits & November favourites (Podcast Patreon Preview)

Episode 270 is partly a review of our favourite music of the month, and partly…

We are putting on a New Year’s Eve Indie Sleaze night

NYE @ The Other Hand Bar, The Circular, Rialto. Join DJs Nialler9 and Simon Roche…

Sade’s tender home movie music video for ‘Young Lion’ celebrate her transgender son

The recent TRAИƧA Compilation is a 46-track 8 chapter Red Hot charity album that took…

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Houseplants on 10 songs they love right now, ahead of playing Other Voices Jameson Music Trail in Dingle

The collaborative band from Bell X1 frontman Paul Noonan and electronic producer Daithí has just…