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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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Charli XCX – ‘Nuclear Seasons’ (Balam Acab remix)

This is the best remix I’ve heard in quite a while. Balam Acab has turned…

Veronica Cream Team’s top 5 new artists of 2011

Almost at the home stretch of the top 5 new artists guest posts now. So…

The Nialler9 Dublin gig guide (Dec 13th – 19th)

Highlights:  Richter Collective & Popical Island Christmas parties, Night of the Machines 2, Motor City…

Ones to watch 2012 – Alabama Shakes

It was Jim who first brought Alabama Shakes to my attention.Then I got the email…

Listen to the new single from The Cast Of Cheers – ‘Family’

After Zane Lowe played the song twice on his show last week, you can now…

Holy Ghost! – ‘I Wanted To Tell Her’ (video)

Nancy Whang & Juan Maclean make appearances in the BMX disco dance-off video for Holy…

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Donal Dineen’s top 5 new artists of 2011

Following the recent closure of his long running Small Hours show on Today FM, Donal…

Major Lazer – ‘Original Don’ feat. The Partysquad (music video)

This Major Lazer vid was preceeded by this.

Nina Hynes – ‘Christmas Time Is Here’ – A Charlie Brown cover

Sent out to funders of her upcoming Goldmine project, Nina Hynes (with Fabien Leseure) covers…

Elastic Witch’s top 5 new artists of 2011

Two years ago, I ran a series of guest posts from people involved in Irish…

Gugai’s top 5 new artists of 2011

Two years ago, I ran a series of guest posts from people involved in Irish…

Kindness – ‘SEOD’

The first track from Kindness‘ Philippe Zdar co-produced album is out on white label in…

Korallreven’s Top 10 DJ Chart

Korallreven hit town tonight for their debut Irish show in Twisted Pepper. The Swedish band…

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Twin Sister – ‘Bad Street’ (Lindstrom & Prins Thomas Remix)

A good old-fashioned disco dub workout by Lindstrom & Prins Thomas serves as a b-side…

Jenny Huston’s top 5 new artists of 2011

Two years ago, I ran a series of guest posts from people involved in Irish…

Squarehead’s top 5 new artists of 2011

Two years ago, I ran a series of guest posts from people involved in Irish…

CREEP – ‘Animals’ (Feat. Holly Miranda)

Lauren Flax and Lauren Dillard’s CREEP project continues. As with previous singles, they are joined…

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Dev of The Hype Machine’s top 5 new artists of 2011

Two years ago, I ran a series of guest posts from people involved in Irish…

Day 4 @ Other Voices 10: Wild Beasts, SBTRKT, Spiritualized, Ben Howard & King Charles

The final night of the St. James’ Church recordings and it’s possibly the best of…

The Nialler9 Dublin gig guide (Dec 6th – 12th)

Highlights:  Friendly Fires, Korallreven, David Kitt performs The Big Romance, Juan Atkins,Young Hearts Run Free…