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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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Listen to Ciaran Lavery’s new single ‘Return To Form’

Antrim singer-songwriter Ciaran Lavery has announced a second album Let Bad In to be released…

Vantastival seeks applications from Louth, Meath and Monaghan bands

Vantastival announced recently it’ll be moving to Beaulieu House and Gardens, Drogheda for its seventh…

Overcoats – ‘Nighttime Hunger’

The New York folk pop duo Overcoats spent last summer in Dublin winning over a…

John Hammond: 6 popular artists who were discovered by the music man

The superstars of the music world don’t generally discover themselves. Even in today’s digital age,…

Sea Sessons announce first wave of bands: Primal Scream, Tinie Tempah, Bad Manners…

Sea Sessons, the Bundoran festival has announced its first bands for Friday 24th June –…

LA R&B trio King are heading to Dublin

Last week’s album of the week bestowed band, the LA-based R&B trio King with their…

Here are the winners of The IMRO Venue Awards

The IMRO Live Music Venue Of The Year Awards took place tonight for the eighth…

Gemma Dunleavy is doing her thing on Ziro’s ‘Surrender’

In the recent past, Gemma Dunleavy has sung vocals on tracks from White Collar Boy,…

Where is the support for the future of Irish music by politicians?

Photo: Ruth Medjber for EP2015 The Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO) has issued a call…

The Nialler9 Dublin Gig Guide // Feb 16 – 22

Email to be in the draw for free entry: Saturday: Slum Village, Dah Jevu and Souletiquette @ The…

Watch Kendrick Lamar’s ambitious Grammy performance

Kendrick Lamar took home five Grammys last night of the 11 he was nominated for…

De La Soul for Olympia Theatre show; win tickets now

De La Soul will play the Olympia Theatre this Thursday June 16th (the week of…

Listen to the solo EP from Come On Live Long’s Robert Ardiff

Come On Live Long’s singer Robert Ardiff has concocted a solo EP of material between…

J. Cowhie – ‘Long Way Home’

A year after his last track ‘Did You Ever Even Notice?’ and the excellent 2011…

The best songs of the week

Looking for more new music? Follow the Nialler9 New Music playlist on Spotify. Updated weekly.…

Watch the new Hozier video featuring Saoirse Ronan

Hozier’s latest video for ‘Cherry Wine’ stars Saoirse Ronan and addresses domestic violence. The most…

Radiohead to play Lollapalooza Berlin

Radiohead are headlining Lollapalooza Berlin, a European strand of the well-known US festival happening in…

Disclosure & Vince Staples for outdoor Kilmainham show

Disclosure with guest Vince Staples have just been announced for a Royal Hospital Kilmainham on…

Hudson Mohawke – Valentine’s Slow Jams mix is back for volume 9

As is tradition, Hudson Mohawke has delivered his annual Valentine’s Slow Jam mix for the…

Listen to Solar Bears’ John Kowalski’s Amour Mix Volume 3

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Solar Bears‘ John Kowalski has delivered his third annual…