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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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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…

Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head

That is hands down one of the best band names I’ve ever heard. A pop…

Twitter, MC Hammer and rap graphs

On Twitter? Then why not subscribe to the ruminations of MC Hammer? More importantly: Hours…

Lee Scratch Perry – 45 albums strong

YES 45 ALBUMS STRONG. Repentance is the reggae legend’s latest album, strangely produced by Andrew…

New: MJEX – ‘Jean Is Planning An Escape’

Messiah J and the Expert offer first listen to a track from their forthcoming album…

Video: Cut Chemist – ‘My First Big Break’

A new video for a two year old album? It was probably worth the wait…

New DJ /Rupture Mix – Uproot

A new mix became available from the superb globally-conscious DJ /Rupture last week. Entitled Uproot,…

It was a religious experience..

If someone says that to you about a gig you missed, just think of this…