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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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BD Festival announces Nina Kraviz, Mella Dee & more for October

BD Festival has released its first headliners for the festival happening on Sunday October 29th…

Aby Coulibaly for Dublin headliner

Aby Coulibaly has been announced for a headline show in the capital this October. The…

New Albums+EPs roundup: Osees, Hozier, Naked Lungs, Shamir, cumgirl8, Margaret Glaspy & more

The best new releases out this week.

Ireland Music Week add 32 international delegates

Ireland Music Week has announced 32 international delegates who will attend the music showcase and…

Watch: Stop Making Sense 4K restoration trailer & global IMAX screening announced

A new trailer for the 4K restoration of the Talking Heads live concert movie Stop…

Nialler9 Podcast: The music of Aphex Twin

Episode 224 is a deep dive into the discography of electronic music pioneer Aphex Twin.…

Fish Town lineup for Electric Picnic announced

Fish ⚓ Town is the latest area announced for Electric Picnic. The festival takes place…

Watch Kojaque aka Jackie Dandelion on the streets of Dublin in ‘Cabra Drive’

After the recent new song ‘Bambi’ featuring Gotts Street Park, Kojaque has released another new…

CMAT playing a free gig in Cork this Thursday

CMAT has been announced as one of the surprise acts playing in Cork this Thursday.…

Little Gem is putting on a one-day festival in Borrisokane, Tipperary

The Dublin-based independent record label, live promoter and band Little Gem has been putting on…

ddr. announce lineup for Alternating Current Festival this October at The Complex

Dublin Digital Radio has announced the return of the Alternating Current Festival this October. The…

Sorcha Richardson for National Concert Hall headline gig

Sorcha Richardson has been announced for headline show at the National Concert Hall this November.…

Kneecap announce Ulster Hall Belfast Christmas gig

Fresh from playing to 10,000 people at Falls Park and unveiling their latest mural over…

Bell X1 share video for ‘The Lobster’ starring Liz Fitzgibbon and Kieran Roche

Bell X1’s ‘The Lobster’ is a highlight from their recent eighth album Merciful Hour with…

All Together Now announce dates for 2024 and ticket pre-sales this week

All Together Now has announced its dates for next year are August 1st to 4th…

12 Irish songs you should hear this week

Featuring Lucy Blue, Cbakl, Lil Skag, Alicia Raye, Keanu The Pilot, Bambie Thug, Tandem Felix,D*mp, Curtisy, Niallish, Jordan Adetunji , The Fae, Lydia Ford, Viscose, Faoi Bhláth.

Lineup announced for Electric Picnic Artlot forest stage

Artlot is the latest area to be announced for Electric Picnic this year. Artlot is…

Actress releases the chess-inspired track ‘Push Power ( a 1 )’

Darren Cunningham aka Actress has released a new song called ‘Push Power ( a 1…

Sufjan announces new singer-songwriter album Javelin; hear ‘So You Are Tired’

Sufjan Stevens has announced a new album called Javelin is to be released on October…

The Nialler9 Dublin Gig Guide: August 15th – 21st

Highlights: Another Love Story, Kelela, First Aid Kit, Arushi Jain, Caoi De Barra, Sustain Electronic Music Festival, Jazzy, Sim Simma Party, Bart Skils, Swans, Chinese Football.