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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 cohost 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, event curator and producer of gigs, parties & events.

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Unknown Pleasures #4

In an effort to shine a light on the unknown artists and songs that pass…

It’s a re-up

Looks like the server issues have been taken care of and the site is back.…

I’m going to sing Mariah Carey’s ‘Ken Lee’…

 

Monkey – Journey to the West

Monkey the album – the latest installment in the collaboration between Damon Albarn and Jamie…

This tune has been taking off…

I’m starting to hear it in DJ sets and record shops now. It’s got a…

The Catchup Mashup – August 20th

I’ve done a few of these before but I want to be Damien Mulley so…

Happy Birthday The Vinny Club!

Vinny is a giver not a taker so for the duration of today only (his…

Let’s Hit the Beach with Arabian Prince

Stones Throw are releasing an anthology of Californian electro ’80s artist Arabian Prince this week…

El-P Megamixx 2

HEY! How come none of you guys told me about this? No matter, I’m on…

Mantua: Binocular Soccer

What we all woke up to on Sunday morning…

Muxtape / RIAA problems?

Balls. More knee-jerk reactionism from a company representing the voice of the endangered. Did anyone…

The muthafuckin’ Death Set

As I was in London on Friday so I missed The Death Set that night…

Roots Manuva – Again & Again (Matt Helders remix)

Where have you heard the name Matt Helders before I hear you ask? If you’re…

Squarepusher album and track

Squarepusher will be releasing a new record on October 27th entitled Just a Souvenir. Listen…

I don’t normally do this but…

Wow. 9.69. Flippin amazing.

11 reasons to give Minotaur Shock £6.41

If you are familiar with the latest podcast, you will have heard a wonderful tune…

Heathers & Crayonsmith all ages gig tonight

Heathers kick off their Irish tour tonight in the Project Arts Centre. It’s €6 in,…

New Bon Iver – ‘Blood Bank’

The Middle Distance Runner caught this new song at a Bon Iver show last week.…

Dot Dash launch – You’re Only Massive / Queen Kong

Friday sees the launch of You’re Only Massive and Queen Kong’s rather good collaborative mixtape…

Magic Wands

All the way from Fantasy Island and with a strong penchant for unicorns comes Chris…