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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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IDLES add two Dublin & Belfast shows

IDLES have added more shows to the Love Is The Fing Tour. IDLES have added…

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Annie Mac for Galway’s Big Top

DJ Annie Mac has been announced for a Galway International Arts Festival show this summer.

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Music documentary film festival for Dublin includes Nick Cave, Judee Sill and hard house legend films

Doc’N’Roll Film Festival has been announced for The Lighthouse Cinema from February 15th to 20th.…

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Doja Cat and Belters Only among artists Longitude Festival lineup

The Marlay Park festival pivots to a combination of rap and dance. Longitude has been announced…

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The Last Dinner Party for 3Olympia Dublin show & UK tour

After the band’s December late-night club show, the English pop-rock band have been announced for…

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10 new songs to love this week

Featuring: NewDad, Bullion, Carly Rae Jepsen, Justice, Tame Impala, Sammy Virji, Heavee, Pillow Queens, Papooz, Peel, Ivory, Beans.

Irish Eurovision contestants 2024 with Patrick Kielty. Ailsha, Isabella Kearney, Erica Cody, Toshín, JyellowL and Bambie Thug (bottom) Next In Line Photo: Andres Poveda / RTÉ
Irish Eurovision hopefuls say Israel should not be allowed compete in song competition

Tonight Ireland’s Eurovision entry will be decided in a Late Late Show Special, but Israel…

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James Vincent McMorrow releases ‘Stay Cool’, signs to Nettwerk

The Irish artist has signed to Nettwerk Music Group, and released a new song. The…

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New albums out today: The Smile, NewDad, Future Islands, R.A.P. Ferreira, Gruff Rhys & more

The best new releases out this week.

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Liam Gallagher & John Squire are playing a 3Olympia Theatre Dublin show

Two of the giants of Manchester music are going on tour. Oasis’ Liam Gallagher and Stone…

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10 recommended new Irish songs this week

Featuring: Oisin Leech, Telekura, Blimp, Brawni, Brian Ring, K.P Ring, Eithne, The Expert, Robbie Stickland, Orchids, PANIKATAX.

Song Gut
Soft Gut Songwriting Camp taking place in March

Soft Gut Song Camp is a songwriting camp put on by music industry expert Nikki…

Justice & Tame Impala are bringing back indie sleaze house on ‘One Night/All Night’

Dancey Indie Sleaze is back? After the news of CSS being back on the live…

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How do you get a slot at Glastonbury? The Emerging Talent competition is one way

Glasto is on the bucket list of every band going and each year but while…

CMAT nominated for BRIT Award International Artist Of The Year

CMAT is the Irish representative on the nominees for the Brit Awards which were just…

Fabiana Palladino for Dublin show & debut album on Paul Institute / XL

The Jai Paul collaborator and live band member is releasing a debut album on April…

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Stomptown Brass return with ‘The Earth Was Flat’

The Dublin-based brass band have released the first single of their debut album, marking 10…

Open Ear announce second round of artists for the island festival

The avant-electronic and experimental music festival Open Ear has announced more acts. Having announced round…

Empress Of & MUNA – ‘What’s Love’

The American alt-pop singer Lorely Rodriguez has announced a new album For Your Consideration out March 22nd via Giant Music.

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Melts announce second album Field Theory

The Dublin four-piece Melts announce their second album Field Theory is out on April 12th…