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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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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…

Music documentaries about Devo, Broken Social Scene, Ol’ Dirty Bastard and more to screen at Doc’N’Roll Film Festival in Dublin

The Doc’N’Roll Film Festival returns to The Lighthouse Cinema in October. Balkan rock, blues rock,…

Supergrass
Supergrass for Dublin and Belfast I Should Coco tour dates

The English trio have announced a 30th anniversary tour. The I Should Coco tour celebrates…

The best gigs in Dublin this week: Culture Night edition

Gig Guide Highlights: Culture Night, Nocturnal Beats: Late Night Trail, David Kitt, Rage Against Racism, F3miii, John Maus, Bill Callahan, Benny The Butcher, iNNUENDO, The Libertines, District X, Ian Pooley, Sessions From Oblivion free gig, Chappell Roan.

Sessions From Oblivion free shows for Dublin and Cork featuring Qbanaa, The Cliffords, Negro Impacto, Shiv and more

Sessions From Oblivion is the RTÈ 2FM / 2XM video series showcasing Irish bands playing…

Ireland Music Week announce conference schedule

The annual Irish music showcase Ireland Music Week takes place from October 1st to 4th.…

SAlute
Salute for Dublin live show in November

Vienna-born Manchester-based electronic producer and DJ Felix Nyajo is coming to the capital before Christmas.…

Bon IVer
Bon Iver releases stripped-back new single ‘S P E Y S I D E’

The song is the Wisconsin singer-songwriter’s first of three from the EP Sable, out October…

New album releases: Jamie xx, Or:la, JarJarJr, The Voidz & more

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

Junior brother
Junior Brother’s new song ‘Take Guilt’ and tour dates

The Kerryman is at it again pushing the corners of Irish folk music boundaries. ‘Take…

Culture Night: 20 music highlights from this Friday’s programme

It’s Culture Night week, the annual cultural calendar event where Irish venues, museums, cultural spaces,…

Big Love
5 of the best Irish songs this week

Featuring Gurriers, Big Love, Elaine Malone, Echo Northstar, Henry Earnest.

Circles announces 2024 edition with Kerri Chandler, Ellen Allien, Surgeon & more

The annual Dublin electronic festival that happens around various venues has announced its 2024 gigs.…

Lambrini Girls for Dublin show

The Brighton noise-punk duo are heading back to Irish shores. The band play Whelan’s on…

Armand Hammer’s Elucid for Dublin gig

ELUCID is one half of the pioneering hip-hop duo Armand Hammer with Billy Woods. The New York…

Ballina Fringe Festival hosts writer Simon Price for a talk about The Cure

The Ballina Fringe Festival takes place October 4th to 13th this year and features an…

The 5 best songs of the week

Featuring Mogwai, Freak Slug, Nilüfer Yanya, Cumgirl8, Floating Points.

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The first 40 Acts have been announced for Eurosonic 2025

ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) is the key European new music showcase festival that takes place in…

Dublin Disco All-Dayer announces full lineup for Orlagh House Festival

Dublin Disco All-Dayer is a self-descriptive one-day festival that is returning to Orlagh House in…