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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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Irish Women In Harmony collective release ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ charity cover in tribute to Sinéad O’ Connor

Irish Women In Harmony have reconvened to pay tribute to Sinéad O’ Connor and raise…

New releases today: Nailah Hunter, Marika Hackman, Kali Uchis, Sleater-Kinney & more

The best new releases out this week.

Lucy Gaffney
Lucy Gaffney for Dublin headliner

The Belfast indie alt singer-songwriter Lucy Gaffney is playing a headline show in Dublin city.…

St. Patrick’s Festival and Mother announce Cultúr Club with Saoirse headlining the dance tent

St. Patrick’s Festival has announced its collaboration with Mother this year. Cultúr Club happens at…

Fanning At Whelan’s TV show continues this month with Ezra Williams, Jape, SOAK, Bell X1 and more

Fanning At Whelan’s continues to air on Virgin Media TV this weekend with the remaining episodes…

Choice Music Prize reveal Irish Breakthrough Artist & Irish Artist nominees

The Choice Music Prize has announced nominees for two of the new categories following the…

Brian Dillon (The Line) and photographer Mark McGuinness announce collaborative exhibition

Following the release of the his solo debut album as The Line, Meltybrains? musician, sound…

Chequerboard announces new album Souvenir

The Dublin musician John Lambert has announced a new Chequerboard album. Souvenir will be released…

Your Roots Are Showing folk conference happening in Dundalk next week with Strange Boy, Muireann Bradley, Rónán Ó Snodaigh and Myles O’Reilly & international acts

The Irish folk conference takes place next week in Dundalk. It’s year two for the…

The Smile
The Smile announce Dublin support act

The Smile, the band formed by Radiohead members Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood with drummer…

Jamie xx releases new song ‘It’s So Good’

Jamie xx has marked the beginning of the year by releasing his first song since…

Pissed Jeans. Photo: EbruY ildiz
Pissed Jeans for Dublin gig

Pennsylvania punk band Pissed Jeans are set to return to Dublin. Pissed Jeans’ gig announcement…

Choice Music Prize
Here are the 10 albums shortlisted for the RTÉ Choice Music Prize

The 10 nominees for the nineteeth RTÉ Choice Music Prize 2023 were announced today. The…

Dublin Gig Guide
The Nialler9 Dublin Gig Guide (January 9th – 15th)

Highlights: Max Cooper, R.F. Chaney, Sprints, FRAULËIN, First Fortnight, In the Club For That Social Centre, Daire Heffernan, Mango, Emmy Shigeta, Rory Sweeney, Rhyzine, Alan Fitzpatrick.

The Expert to release collaborative album with NAHreally featuring guests Open Mike Eagle, Hemlock Ernst & more

The Dublin producer The Expert is following up his recent album with rappers Stik Figa…

Joy Orbison for Dublin show

The UK dance producer Joy Orbison has been announced for a Dublin gig at Centre…

ABBA Voyage review: The greatest almost real pop show you’ll ever see

This review contains spoilers for the ABBA Voyage live show currently showing in London. The…

10 new songs to love this week: The Last Dinner Party, Youth Lagoon, Sprints, CABL, Fynch, Curtisy & more

Featuring The Last Dinner Party, Youth Lagoon, Sprints, Anna Mieke, CABL, Fynch, Curtisy, Arvo Party, Blimp & Echo Northstar.

New albums out this week: Sprints, Laurie Shaw, Skee Mask & more

The best new releases out this week.

Big Thief’s Adrianne Lenker for three Irish dates

The Big Thief songwriter has announced a new solo album to be released in 2024…