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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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Kojaque for Dublin Christmas show at Index

It’s been a relatively quiet year for Kevin Smith between albums, but there’s a big…

The Pogues announce Rum Sodomy & the Lash album tour; their first since Shane MacGowan passed away

Marking a year since the singer passed last November, the remaining members have announced a…

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The best gigs & club nights in Dublin this week

Gig Guide Highlights: IDLES, Khruangbin, Sama Abdulhadi, MJ Lenderman, Lisa Hannigan, Mella D, Backstory, Curtisy, Avalon Emerson, Interplanetary Criminal, Really Good Time, Maria Somerville, Cola, Gordi, Cassandra Jenkins, Ben Bix.

Mogwai for Dublin, Limerick and Galway gigs

Scottish post-rockers Mogwai have been announced for some Irish shows in 2025. The band play…

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The Murder Capital announce their third album Blindness and extensive tour

The Dublin rock band’s new one will be released on Friday February 21st. on Human…

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Denzel Curry for Dublin National Stadium show

The American rapper is coming to Ireland on his Mischievous South World Tour. Curry plays…

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The Mary Wallopers announced for Dublin, Cork and Galway outdoor shows

The Dundalk folk band will play their biggest shows in Ireland next summer. The Mary…

Other Voices add Been Stellar, Fionn Regan, Nubya Garcia, Curtisy and more to Dingle

Other Voices has added more acts to the main Church broadcast and new Irish acts…

The 5 best songs of the week

Featuring John Glacier, Primal Scream, Pem, Jessie Ware, Salute, Helena Hauff.

Long Island Sound – a track by track on their new album Hydra

The Dublin electronic duo tell us about their new album Hydra, track-by-track. Rob Roche and…

Basement Jaxx for Dublin’s Fairview Park

The South London dance duo return to main stage energy next summer with a series…

Jose Gonzalez, The Wailers, Lisa Hannigan, Daithí, Skinner and more for Night and Day Festival 2025

Night and Day Festival in Roscommon has announced its first acts for 2025 at Lough…

New Albums & EPs out today: Ciaran Lavery, Fozsa, MF DOOM, Ordnance Survey, Warmdüscher & more

Here’s a rundown of new releases on DSPs and physical releases in record shops this…

Curtisy on prolific collaborations & making an Irish album of the year (Podcast)

Earlier this year, the Tallaght rapper Curtisy released the debut album What Was The Question?…

New levy on large scale live shows to benefit grassroots venues announced in UK

Music Venue Trust has announced a major new initiative for the UK live music industry.…

Problem Patterns win the NI Music Prize. Photo by Carrie Davenport.
Problem Patterns and Jordan Adetunji among winners at NI Music Prize

The awards were held and announced in Ulster Hall last night. The NI Music Prize…

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“Can We Talk” – Irish garage-rock trio Adore continue their tune hit rate

Adore are garage punk pop from Galway, Donegal and Dublin. So far, it’s been a…

Primavera Sound reveal day-by-day lineup for 2025

After their initial announcement for Primavera Barcelona went big on pop with headliners Charli XCX,…

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PiL for four Irish gigs in 2025

John Lydon’s post-punk band Public Image LTD have announced some tour dates next summer in…

Joan Baez to appear for Q&A of film screening in The Light House in Dublin

The American folk songwriter, activist and protest singer is set to appear at a screening…