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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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Rustie – ‘Slasherr’

A brand new Rustie track has been unleashed by Numbers today. ‘Slasherr’ is a glittering…

Glass Candy – ‘The Possessed’ (Runway Edit)

This Italians Do It Better After Dark 2 compilation is beholden with great tracks already.…

The 25 best tracks of the month: February

The top 25 tracks that made my month, whether they were posted here, heard live,…

New music: Kwabs, Woman’s Hour, Lorde & Louth Mouth

The best new music/artist picks of the last week. As published in today’s Day &…

Album of the week: Mano Le Tough – Changing Days

If you were expecting a non-stop floor-filler from the Irish Berlin-based producer you’ll be disappointed…

Other Voices heads to London with Laura Mvula, Dexys and Matthew E. White

After stints in Dingle and Derry already in the last few months, Other Voices heads…

Ryan Vail – ‘Fade’

I caught an impressive live set from Ryan Vail and his musical partner Katie Cosgrove…

Chelsea Wolfe plays Dublin in April

Creator of one of last year’s Unknown Rooms: A Collection of Acoustic Songs, a brittle…

Kraftwerk 3D, Phoenix, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Foals & more for Longitude Festival in Marlay Park

MCD today have announced the lineup to their new July festival in Marlay Park on…

Lemonada puts Dane Chadwick through the electro trap rinser

Dane Chadwick is the former drummer of Abe Vigoda, and his solo album Cool Intentions…

Phase One Festival – An electronic music & arts festival in April in Leitrim

Taking place on April 19th and 20th in Carrick-On-Shannon in Leitrim, Phase One is an…

Sam Amidon – ‘My Old Friend’

A lovely paean to a friend no longer with us is the touching subject matter…

Nightbox return with new single ‘Burning’

From Wicklow but based in Canada now, Nightbox are back with a debut album this…

Listen to the new haunted club EP from Dublin/Tipperary electronic duo Ghosts – WLVS

The Dublin/Tipperary electronic duo of Kevin Gleeson and Padraig Ryan as Ghosts have stepped up…

Kid Karate – ‘This City’

With an appearance at SXSW coming up in a couple of weeks (full list of…

Ciara – ‘Got Me Good’ (Monto remix)

It’s not hard to figure out why Ciara has always been a remix-friendly artist. Her…

The Nialler9 Dublin Gig Guide // February 26th – March 4th

Highlights:  Cymbals,  New Jackson, Egyptian Hip-Hop, Foals, Holy Other+Wife, The Unthanks, Mumblin’ Deaf Ro,  A…

Listen: Suuns’ new album Images Du Futur

Montreal’s Suuns‘ propulsive rock music made their debut Zeroes QC a darkly engaging listen. Its…

The Beatyard expands to five venues, announces first names

Bodytonic are upping the ante with The Beatyard Festival and spreading the love across the…

Win Tickets to Meteor Choice Music Prize

The Irish album of the year of 2012 will be decided at the Meteor Choice…