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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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Nialler9 has been redesigned

Today, I’ve launched the latest iteration of the Nialler9 site. Developed and customised by me…

Inni-K has a debut album Fundit campaign

Melodic folk-pop multi-instrumentalist musician Eithne Ní Chatháin aka Inni-K w has one EP to her…

Gig news: Drake & The Weeknd, John Talabot, Crystal Antlers, Son Lux, Fitz and The Tantrums & more

Drake once again makes it difficult for people to say they like him by calling…

Do you want to appear in a documentary about ’80s Irish electronic/synth music?

Blancmange were an ’80s English synth-pop band known for hits like ‘Living On The Ceiling’…

Playlist: Top 10 tracks of the week

10 songs you should hear right now…

Watch: Cian Nugent & The Cosmos live in session for Trout Records

Trout Records have followed up their Enemies video, the first in their series with video…

Flume – ‘Space Cadet’ feat. Ghostface Killah & Autre Ne Veut

Aussie producer Flume is releasing a deluxe version of his popular debut album featuring a…

The Nialler9 Dublin Gig Guide in association with Jameson

Good evening Dublin and that’s an order! The 7-day gig guide to Dublin music and…

Nialler9 8th Birthday show with Le Galaxie & Young Wonder – Late night @ Olympia Theatre, Dec 13

Nialler9 turns eight next month and to celebrate, I’ll be presenting a special late show…

Mister Goodnite – Songs About Love And Lack Thereof

The plan for a Halloween mix was culled by the ghouls of responsibility and the…

James Vincent McMorrow – ‘Cavalier’ (video)

James Vincent McMorrow returned with news of a second album Post-Tropical and a stunning first…

Drake – ‘Come Thru’ (James Blake Version)

James Blake was the somewhat surprising winner of last night’s Mercury Prize. Somewhat surprising because…

Watch Chromeo play ‘Sexy Socialite’ Live on Fallon with Death From Above 1979

We’ve already established that ‘Sexy Socialite’ is up there with Chromeo’s best work. For their…

Ali Love – ‘Another’

Ali Love was last heard teaming up as part of Hot Natured with two great…

R.S.A.G – ‘You Want More’ (Tu-Ki refix)

It’s been a while since renowned Irish DMC champion DJ Tu-Ki released some mixes and…

Premiere: Alarmist – Pal Magnet EP

Alarmist debuted the rolling twisted rhythms ‘Bunda Internacionale’, a song which also has African and…

Playlist: Top 10 tracks of the week

New songs you should hear this week… I’ve decided to switch up the format here…

New music: Lxury, Snoop & Dam Funk, Breach & James Vincent McMorrow

Every Friday, I’ll publish my new tracks and artist picks of the week as featured…

Album of the week: Darkside – Psychic

It’s easy to forget Nicolas Jaar is only 23-years-old. For the last four years, the…

Interview: Lasertom – sonic treats, special moments and disco grooves

Ireland’s electronic scene has been enriched of late by artists and musicians exploring the fringes…