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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 Bernard Shaw celebrates 10 years with Optimo, Girl Band & Meltybrains Supergroup & more

The Bernard Shaw is celebrating 10 years on South Richmond Street and Bodytonic are planning…

Win weekend passes to Hard Working Class Heroes festival this weekend

Hard Working Class Heroes is upon us. The new music showcase and industry conference festival…

Farewell to Enemies, who are calling it a day with their biggest music and gig yet

Last week, Enemies announced the bittersweet news that their album Valuables, would be their last.…

The Gloaming are back in the National Concert Hall for a run in 2017

The Gloaming will return to the National Concert Hall for a run of shows in…

Katie Laffan changes tack with the affecting ‘Trophy’

It takes time to build and Katie Laffan is taking the time she needs. At…

The Lumo Club DJ Chart

One of the best things about the return of autumn is how welcoming the season…

Niamh Regan’s lilted folk song ‘She’ is what you need today

I caught a bit of Niamh Regan’s set after the Sing Along Social at Electric…

DJ Yoda is doing a Stranger Things DJ set for Halloween in Dublin

After the success of Stranger Things, a lot of people responded to it by making…

David Kitt will release his first album in seven years on New Year’s Day 2017

David Kitt will release his first solo album in seven years on January 1st 2017.…

Gig news: Enemies, Rusangano Family, Fantasy 12, Syria Vibes, Nightmares On Wax and more

After selling out two Bello Bar shows, Wicklow band Enemies have set their sights higher…

Dublin is getting a new club space – Wah Wah Club

Dublin is getting a new medium-sized club space. Hidden Agenda and This Greedy Pig have…

Donegal band For Foresters impress with ‘Bath’

“Experimental Ambient-Folk” is the self-description that Donegal band For Foresters give to themselves and it’s…

Soft glow Dublin electronica from Mangetout – ‘Falling’

Evenings & Weekends, the subsidiary label of Loud Mouth Collective, has its third release upcoming…

Slick Rick is playing Dublin

The legendary OG rapper Slick Rick, the man who is known for his nasal raps…

NxWorries: Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge’s album is on the way; Listen to ‘Lyk Dis’

2016’s best dudeAnderson .Paak continues his winning streak with more new music from his collaboration…

Danny Brown featuring Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul & Earl Sweatshirt – ‘Really Doe’

Danny Brown dropped another track from his forthcoming Atrocity Exhibition, out 30th September on Warp.…

Nialler9’s Weekly Dublin Gig Guide

Email to be in the draw for free entry: Friday: Fringe Fest: Low Lying @ Dublin Docklands…

Hear Kevin Shields’ remix of The Undertones’ ‘Get Over You’

As part of a 40th anniversary remaster and digital release of seminal Northern Irish punk…

Watch the colourful video for Bell X1’s superb ‘Out Of Love’

Bell X1 released ‘Out of Love’ a recent Irish music highlight this summer and today,…

Interstate is a new club night exploring the sound of U.S. cities

Interstate is a new club night starting in Eastside Tavern this Saturday September 24th in…