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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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HousePlants announce Irish tour and second album Half Known Things

Paul Noonan and Daithí’s collaborative project continues to thrive. Houseplants will release their second album…

Adebisi Shank are set to return after 10 years

The Irish math-rock trio have teased their return almost 10 years after their last shows…

Maria Somerville returns with first original song from new project on the 4AD label

The Galway singer-songwriter and morning NTS Radio host releases a first song in three years.…

American indie-folk artist Kate Bollinger for Dublin gig

The Virginia-born, LA-based singer-songwriter has just released a debut album Songs From A Thousand Frames…

Maya Hawke is playing a live gig in Dublin

The Stranger Things actress and daughter of Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman released a third…

Pals with Palestine fundraiser for Whelan’s

Pals with Palestine is a fundraiser in aid of Medical aid for Palestine happening next…

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Villagers add second Dublin show this December

A second Dublin gig at 3Olympia Theatre is added. Coming off the back of new…

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Finneas for Dublin show

The For Cryin’ Out Loud! Tour heads to Dublin. Finneas is playing the 3Olympia Theatre on April…

Our Indie Sleaze Disco party – Saturday night

The fourth edition of our Indie Sleaze party is back after its last venue outing…

New album releases: SOPHIE, Ezra Collective, Hayden Thorpe, Gemma Hayes & more

Here’s a rundown of new releases on DSPs and physical releases in record shops this…

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Intro: Dose – a new Irish alternative rock band featuring Lizzie Fitzpatrick

The Coolgirl / 7of9 / ex-Bitch Falcon musician is back playing with a new band…

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Ahmed, With Love – ‘Yes, Of Course’ (video)

Some deliciously made visuals for the Dublin artist’s new song from an upcoming mixtape. Dublin/Sierra…

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Overhead, The Albatross announce new album and song ‘This Is Like Love’

The Dublin post-rockers are back with a new album this year. Overhead, The Albatross have…

Temple Bar Culture Night incident raises questions & calls for action (Nialler9 Podcast)

Last Friday, Culture Night in Dublin, the Tola Vintage shop in Temple Bar’s annual block…

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Quiet Lights Festival returns to Cork this November

The Islander-run festival takes place for the fifth time in Cork City from the 21st…

Pillow Queens kick off Irish tour at Westival

The Westport Music and Arts Festival returns this October 23rd to 28th this year. It’s…

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Silverbacks – ‘Giving Away An Inch Of’

The Irish indie-rock band Silverbacks have a third album Easy Being A Winner out in…

The best gigs and club nights in Dublin this week

Gig Guide Highlights: Indie Sleaze Disco, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, The Go! Team, Crack Cloud, IAMDBB, Melts, Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin, Gig For Gaza, Stereo MCs, Honeypot, FJM Listening Party, Pizza Jazz All Day Party, Deadletter, Harvest Gathering, Palmistry, Woozy, Elvis Costello.

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Sprints release music video for new song ‘Feast’

‘Feast’ is the first new song from the Irish garage punk band Sprints after their…

The Murder Capital release new single ‘Can’t Pretend To Know’

The Murder Capital share their first single of 2024. It’s the Dublin band’s first song since ‘Heart In…