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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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The Nialler9 weekly gig guide & win tickets to Glasser & Florrie

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

Retarded Cop – ‘Popicalia’

Since we last checked in with Gaz Le Rock aka Retarded Cop, he’s written about…

Listen to Jamie XX’s latest BBC mix

Jamie XX follows up his amazing Benji B mix, his Newsnight remix below, the Gil…

Brassroots: London brass ensemble play Dublin

March 4th will see London brass ensemble Brassroots hit Twisted Pepper courtesy of MUD and…

Listen to Ginnels – the debut album from GPO’s Mark Chester

Have a listen to the debut album from Mark Chester of Grand Pocket Orchestra under…

Post-Dubstep: An introductory mix

A Post-Dubstep mix from the Tumblr of the same name featuring Deadboy, James Blake, The…

Thom Dance video mashups

These are just TOO GOOD. More at

Your Sunday song: Jessie Ware & Sampha – ‘Valentine’

Short & oh so sweet collaborative song from London’s Jessie Ware & Sampha which will…

Video: Kanye West – ‘All Of The Lights’

ALL OF THE LIGHTS! Directed by Hype Williams. Odd video. It feels like an awkward…

Star Slinger – new Bedroom Joints EP and ‘Mornin’ video

More Star Slinger chooons. Can barely keep up. After his pretty incredible Go! Team remix,…

The Beatyard is back: Joy Orbison, Beardyman, Modeselektor, Martyn, Siriusmo & more

Bodytonic’s Beatyard Weekender takes place again from 28th April to 1st of May for May…

Video: Radiohead – ‘Lotus Flower’

Thom Yorke giving it socks. The album is available now, 24 hours ahead of the…

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Richter Collective will release the debut album from Hands Up Who Wants To Die, Buffalo…

Video: Beth Ditto – ‘I Wrote The Book’

Madonna-borrowing video from Beth Ditto for a tune taken from her Simian Mobile Disco collaborative…

Video: Cut Copy – ‘Need You Now’

Just posted my Zonoscope review on State and then arrives a new sports-themed video for…

Forbidden Fruit festival announcement next Tuesday

Update: Lineup is here in full. News of a new festival from POD called Forbidden…

Odd Future
Video: Odd Future – ‘Sandwitches’ (Live on Jimmy Fallon)

I’ve read lots of features on Odd Future (full name: Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill…

Nina Hynes
Nina Hynes – ‘In A Million’

A new Nina Hynes track is always welcome around these parts and this one finds…

Video: Daithí – ‘Sleep Like A Stone’

Daithí O’ Dronaí first came to many people’s attention via appearances on TV shows Must…

Strands – ‘Chow Bell’ (Live on RTE’s The View)

Strands playing ‘Chow Bell’ live on The View. Get the Chow Bell EP.