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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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FKA Twigs features on Two Shell’s new single ‘Talk To Me’

After teasing the single with various famous singer versions, the enigmatic dance duo dropped the…

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John Grant announces tour dates & new album The Art Of The Lie

Grant will play Dublin, Cardiff, London, Amsterdam, Cologne, Copenhagen and more later this year. John…

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Stevie Nicks for Dublin gig

The Fleetwood Mac singer is to play Dublin this summer. The American singer best known…

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Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds European / UK tour

A 27-date European and UK Wild God tour has been announced including a Dublin date.…

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Fight Like Apes cover Sinéad O’Connor’s ‘Black Boys on Mopeds’ in aid of Palestinian charity

The duo have recorded a cover of the song with all proceeds going to Lajee…

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10 best new Irish tracks of the week

Featuring Sloucho, Rory Sweeney, Ezra Williams, Faxe On Faxe, Blimp, HY:LY, Sean Parnell, Elephant, Anamoe Drive, Pixie Cut Rhythm Orchestra, Blue Whale, Man Like Strange.

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Nialler9 Podcast: Irish artists speak truth to power on SXSW & Palestine

Today’s episode is a bit of a grab bag of news items, but musicians speaking…

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Irish harmony trio Rufous Nightjar to release debut album this month

Rufous Nightjar are a three-part harmony trio consisting of Branwen Kavanagh, Anna-Mieke Bishop and Zoé…

The best gigs in Dublin this week (St. Patrick’s week edition)

Gig Guide highlights: St. Patrick’s Festival, Sky Ferreira, Clark, Barry Can’t Swim, Lumo Pub, Kumar Klub, Bella Festival, DIIV, Ye Vagabonds, Denise Chaila, Saoirse, Blk, Shee, Nightmares On Wax, Marcel Vogel, The Altered Hours, Liam Gallagher & John Squire…

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All Irish bands have now cancelled their official SXSW performances

What began with an initial boycott and cancellation of SXSW Festival shows this past weekend…

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Villagers for in-store tour and new song ‘You Lucky One’

Conor O’Brien’s sixth Villagers album That Golden Time is out on May 10th on Domino.…

Apartheid Free Dance oppose Israeli artist in Ballet Ireland’s Bold Moves programme

Apartheid Free Dance has put out a statement highlighting their opposition to the inclusion of…

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David Kitt’s techno pop project New Jackson releases two songs & announces new album OOPS!… POP

David Kitt’s electronic project New Jackson will release a new album on April 19th on…

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SZA for Dublin outdoor show at Malahide Castle

SZA is coming back after her big run of shows in 3Arena last year. A…

St. Patrick’s Festival: 8 music highlights to catch this weekend

Éire Nua with Denise Chaila, Celaviedmai, Mother, Ispíní na hÉireann, Trá Pháidín, Niamh Bury and more.

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The Black Keys for Dublin 3Arena show

The Ohio rock duo are announced for an Irish headline show. The Black Keys play…

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Barry Can’t Swim is playing an early morning DJ set at Guinness Storehouse this Friday

Scottish DJ and producer Barry Can’t Swim is set to play a special sunrise gig…

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Watch Kneecap perform live on US TV on Jimmy Fallon’s show

The Belfast trio made their US TV debut on The Tonight Show presented by Jimmy…

Podcast
Podcast: Andrea & Niall’s favourite music of February

It’s the Nialler9 Podcast’s monthly episode where Niall and Andrea talk about the albums and…