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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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Alessia Cara conquered her US TV debut performance on Jimmy Fallon

I don’t think we can pretend to be too surprised that Alessia Cara won big…

Another Love Story add New Jackson, Ben Bix & Feather, Overcoats, SignA, Vinyl Love & more

Another Love Story is a genuinely intimate festival put on by Homebeat and Happenings from…

Connie Constance – ‘Stars’

I sometimes think of upcoming singers or musicians in categories and Connie Constance fits into…

Ibeyi cover Jay Electronica on brand new single ‘Exhibit Diaz’

The French Cuban twins Ibeyi have been playing their own inspired cover of Jay Electronica’s…

Indiependence Festival playlist (in association with Vodafone Centre Stage)

In partnership with Vodafone Centre Stage, I’ve been previewing the summer festivals and this weekend…

Kojaque – ‘Out For Donutz’

Kojaque is a rapper from Dublin who appeared with the late-night piano reflection ‘Midnight Flower’…

Jamie Lidell – ‘Pink Light’

Jamie Lidell is always on the radar. Lately, it’s been out of the foreground as…

Chet Faker and Banks team up on a new version of ‘1998’

Chet Faker has released a new version of his Built On Glass album standout ‘1998’,…

Gig news: Spirit Of Folk, Hudson Mohawke live, Polyphonic Spree, City & Colour, Le Cheile and more

Spirit of Folk Festival takes place from 18th to 20th of September in Dunderry Park,…

FKA Twigs – ‘Patron & Glass’ (CLU version)

Today Clu were announced as an addition to the Body&Soul area at Electric Picnic, which…

The Nialler9 Dublin Gig Guide (Bank Holiday festival edition)

Ticket giveaways: Friday: Jeru The Damaja @ The Sugar Club Saturday: Out to Lunch with Veronica Vasicka,…

Body & Soul lineup for Electric Picnic revealed

The Body & Soul lineup for the sold out Electric Picnic has been announced and…

Metropolis Festival day tickets on sale tomorrow, day headliners announced

Update: with early birds now sold out, day tickets priced at €79.50 + fee have…

Joey Bada$$ for Dublin in November

Following his Forbidden Fruit appearance, Joey Bada$$ is coming back for a show at The…

Brian Deady – ‘A Darkness’

Cork’s Brian Deady has proved himself to be a fine vocalist, and one with variety…

Castlepalooza stage times announced

My 12 picks of the festival this weekend in Tullamore are right here. As listed…

I Am Niamh – ‘Hang On’

Niamh Parkinson’s debut album Wonderland features music drawn from her experience as a classically-trained musician,…

The best tracks of the week

Also available on Spotify. New music chart Meltybrains? – The Vine Foals – Mountain At…

Second Alabama Shakes Dublin show added, win tickets before they go on sale

After their show with Paolo Nutini and their first date selling out pretty fast, Alabama…

Listen to the latest Nialler9 TXFM show

My new music show is live every Thursday from 10pm to midnight on TXFM. Listen back links…