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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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Watch Trinity Orchestra play a Daft Punk medley

Genuinely great. Watch the Trinity Orchestra perform an encore of a Daft Punk medley after…

Zola Jesus – ‘Night’ (Soundcheck Session video)

A spectacular version of ‘Night’ by Zola Jesus for The Soundcheck Sessions helped by some…

The Irish music video renaissance

You may have noticed how Irish film-makers have produced brilliant video work of late. The…

Trophy Boyfriend – ‘Feels Like Autumn’

Despite what moany Gavin Friday thinks, Irish music is plenty diverse. We are, however, under-represented…

Star Slinger Bodytonic mix, new tracks & Dublin gig this Friday

A reminder that Star Slinger makes his Irish debut at a free show in The…

Patrick Kelleher and his Cold Dead Hands – ‘Miracle Candle’

Taken from Patrick Kelleher’s forthcoming album Golden Syrup due June 18th through Osaka Records comes…

And So I Watch You From Afar – Gangs (album stream premiere)

Album Of The Week: Gangs by ASIWYFA The heart of And So I Watch You…

Daithí remixes The Kanyu Tree

The fiddle-playing Kaoss-pedal looping Daithí O’ Dronai turns in his first remix of ‘Radio’ the…

MachineDrum – ‘Listen 2 Me’

Brooklyn-based electronic producer Travis Stewart aka Machinedrum (who is also one half of Sepalcure) is…

Nialler9 Podcast #36: TUnE-yArDs, Solar Bears, No Monster Club, Lone, Abner Jay, Julianna Barwick & more

Number 36 and possibly the best artwork by Left Overs yet (grab the

Hear the Beastie Boys’ new album Hot Sauce Committee Pt.2 in full

After the new videos and an album livestream from Madison Square Garden center court, Beastie…

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The Nialler9 Dublin gig guide (April 26th – May 2nd)

A list of personally recommended events taking place over the next seven days in Dublin.…

Download: Blissful Allusion compilation featuring new tunes by Moths, Sun Glitters, Teen Daze & more

Blissful Allusion is an electronic compilation put together by the LYFSTYL Music Blog featuring exclusive…

Introducing: Michael Kiwanuka – Channelling the voice of Bill Withers

Michael Kiwanuka is a 23 year-old soulful Londoner who has been supporting Adele on tour…

Listen to two songs from White Denim’s new album

White Denim’s upcoming fourth album, simply-titled D is released on June 3rd in Ireland (June…

Jai Paul – ‘BTSTU’ (remastered)

Jai Paul is probably the most intriguing member of the BBC Sound of 2011 poll,…

Shit Robot – ‘Losing My Patience’ (video by Fergal Brennan)

After his music video work for Sarsparilla (now Diamond Dagger) and Deep Burial, Fergal Brennan…

The Unspeakable Chilly Gonzales Suite orchestral rap album

Chilly Gonzales’ next step after his brilliant Ivory Tower album and movie last year will…

Enemies – ‘Coco et Moi / Robert Reid’ (videos)

Two videos beautifully shot by Tiny Ark of Enemies‘ new 7″ songs.

Introducing: Clams Casino – spaced-out blunted hip-hop beats

Behind every great rapper is likely a great instrumental producer. 23 year-old Michael Volpe is…