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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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Recommended new releases out today: Laura Marling, Rejjie Snow, Ruthven, Underworld, Yenkee & more

Here’s a rundown of new releases on DSPs and physical releases in record shops this…

The Ambassador Theatre is to screen Stop Making Sense once again

After the recent news that the iconic Parnell Street / O’Connell Street venue has reopened…

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Primal Scream for Dublin 3Olympia show

Following their recent Screamadelica anniversary tour, Primal Scream are back in the capital next year.…

DeBarras in Clonakilty deemed one of the world’s Top 10 Music Venues in the world by Lonely Planet 

DeBarras Folk Club in Clonakilty has been named One of the World’s Top 10 Music…

Primavera Sound goes big on pop with Charli XCX, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter for 2025

Primavera Sound Barcelona announces its first names from June 5th to 7th at the Parc…

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Biig Piig announces EU and UK tour

Biig Piig announced her debut album 11:11 yesterday, along with new single ‘Favourite Girl’. Today,…

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Wanderlust’s next social headphone listening event happens at The Grand Canal

Wanderlust, the outdoor listening social gathering returns with a new event called Common Ground. Wanderlust…

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The Limerick artist Strange Boy releases a new song and announces Dublin and Limerick gigs.

‘God Help Him (Seemingly He Didn’t)’ is out today. Strange Boy, real name Jordan McNally…

Tyler, The Creator brings World tour to Dublin

Tyler is coming to the 3Arena. Having just dropped the first single from new album…

Gigs announced for MIKE, Maverick Sabre, The Vaselines, Disco Dána, Joshua Burnside & more

Some gig announcements for Dublin, Galway, Kilkenny and Belfast of late. Donal Dineen is bringing…

Biig Piig announces debut album 11:11

The single ‘Favourite Girl’ is released today. 11:11 is the long-awaited debut album from Biig…

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Spilt Milk Festival: Brigid Mae Power, The None, R.Kitt, Filmore! among performers for Sligo weekender

Sligo’s Spilt Milk Festival in has announced its sixth edition for this November 14th to…

The best gigs & club nights in Dublin this week – Halloween Bank Holiday edition

Gig Guide Highlights: Kneecap, Todd Terje, Chelsea Wolfe, Róis, Local Natives, Theo Parrish, Patrice Baümel, Daniel Avery, Rachael Lavelle, Ben Howard, Leon Vynehall, A Lazarus Soul, Dublin Modular, Kirollus, Mary Jane Dunphe, Dizzee Rascal, John Grant.

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London queer sex-positive party Joyride launching in Dublin next month

The London bi-weekly club Joyride is coming to Dublin kicking off with two parties before…

Listen to LCD Soundsystem’s surprise new song ‘X-Ray Eyes’

The song was aired on NTS Radio’s Soup To Nuts show today. ‘X-Ray Eyes’ can…

Sugababes for Dublin and Belfast arena shows

After their successful outdoor gigs this past summer, the UK pop trio’ resurgence continues. Sugababes…

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The 5 best songs of the week

Featuring Kelly Lee Owens, Morgana, Silverbacks, Houseplants, Martin Luke Brown.

Other Voices Jameson Music Trail first acts announced for Dingle

Jameson takes on the sponsorship of Other Voices’ popular Music Trail in Dingle this November…

Limp Bizkit bring their tour to UK and Ireland next year

Fred Durst and co, bring their Loserville tour to UK and Ireland next March. The…

Alanis Morissette for Dublin and Belfast gigs

Alanis Morissette has announced Dublin and Belfast gigs as part of her 2025 World Tour.…