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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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Tomike showcasing at Crowbar for Ireland Music Week 2023 ⚡️ 📸 @nmckeeimagery
Apply to play at Ireland Music Week 2024

Ireland Music Week has opened applications for new Irish bands looking to showcase at this…

New Thin Lizzy Bohs jersey is giving portion of profits to Music Generation

Bohemian FC have unveiled their latest in a line of music, band themed kit with their…

His FAther's Voice
Féile na Gréine are doing band showcase in London this Patrick’s week

Limerick city alternative music festival Féile na Gréine is going to London. The festival hosts…

Country Music
There’s a country music club night happening in Anseo this Friday

I wanna be a cowboy, baby! A country and western dance party is taking place…

AIR French Band play Moon Safari in full in Dublin. Photo: Willy Huvey
AIR to play classic album Moon Safari in Dublin this summer

The French band AIR will celebrate 25 years of their seminal chill electronic album Moon…

AC/DC
AC/DC for Croke Park Dublin show

The Australian classic rockers announce an outdoor Dublin stadium show. AC/DC are bringing their Power…

10 new songs to love this week

Featuring: Beth Gibbons, John Glacier, Lil Yachty, Yard Act, Katy J Pearson, Mount Kimbie, F3miii, This Is The Kit, Curtisy, Paranoid London, Bikini Body.

Tower Records are hosting 360° vinyl listening experiences of classic albums

Tower Records have teamed up with Sony Music Ireland for 10 weeks of 10 classic…

Chelsea Wolfe.
New albums out today: Chelsea Wolfe, Little Simz, Kelela, Paranoid London & more

The best new releases out this week.

Little Simz
Lil Simz releases new EP Drop 7

The English rapper has released a 7-track EP today. Drop 7 is the latest in…

Madvillain
Nialler9 Podcast: Madvillainy turns 20

On this week’s pod, it’s a deep dive into an album from one of our…

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Éalú Le Grá announces first lineup for 2024 festival edition

Éalú Le Grá Festival has announced its first names for 2024. Éalú Le Grá is a…

Chelsea Wolfe posing for artist photo.
Chelsea Wolfe for Dublin and Belfast gigs

The doomy industrial sometimes alt-folk singer-songwriter releases a new album She Reaches Out To She Reaches…

Jaguar / Gig Guide
The best gigs in Dublin this week (February 6th – 12th)

Gig Guide highlights: Mandy, Indiana; Lumo Club, Dublin Bowie Festival, Pip Blom, Def Nettle, A.Savage, Slayyyter, Jah Wobble, Honeypot, Ross From Friends, Jaguar, George FitzGerald, Sign Crushes Motorist, Laufey, Spike Cello Fest, Nerves, A Lethal Black Ooze, Search Results, Mother Daytime Disco, Rebūke.

Night and Day Festival adds Bell X1, Mick Flannery, Morgana Ailbhe Reddy & more

Bell X1, Mick Flannery, Morgana and Ailbhe Reddy among acts added to play the festival…

Desire & Johnny Jewel back for a Dublin show

Italians Do It Better boss Johnny Jewel is back in Ireland this May. After his…

The Last Dinner Party press phoro
The Last Dinner Party add second Dublin date

The English band whose Prelude To Ecstasy album was released last Friday, have added a…

Photo: Beth Gibbons. Credit: Netti-Habel
Beth Gibbons debut solo album announced, new song ‘Floating On A Moment’

Portishead singer Beth Gibbons will release a debut solo album on Domino Records this May.…

Arcade Fire are playing Funeral in full at Malahide Castle

Arcade Fire are coming back to Dublin to perform Funeral in full at Malahide Castle this…

Echo Bar
Echo Bar in Bray has closed down

Echo Bar has closed after three months of trading. DJ/producer’s Mark Flynn aka The Drifter’s…