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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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Strange Boy announced as winner of Liam O’Flynn Award

The Limerick rapper Strange Boy has been announced as this year’s winner of the Liam…

Gig roundup: Stendhal Festival, MONO, JFDR, Alfa Mist, Calexico, Elvis Costello, David Keenan, CVC & more

Willie Nelson turns 90 @ Whelan’s – April 28th Willie Nelson, one of the most…

Christine and The Queens for 3Olympia Dublin show

Christine and The Queens has been announced for a proper Dublin show. PARANOÏA, ANGELS, TRUE…

Nitrous Oxide to be banned in the UK

The sale of laughing gas, or nitrous oxide that comes in small canisters and can…

The Walkmen for Dublin show

The Walkmen are coming to Dublin later this summer. The New York band have reconvened…

Cigarettes After Sex for first Dublin show in five years

American ambient-rock band Cigarettes After Sex are set to return to Dublin for their first…

The Chemical Brothers for Dublin 3Arena show

The Chemical Brothers audio/visual electronic juggernaut is coming back to Dublin this year, as part…

Tech Obsession: Unraveling the Latest Gadgets and Their Impact

In the Age of Information, news media faces both unprecedented opportunities and significant challenges.

The 10 best new songs out today

Featuring Lankum, JPEGMAFIA, Danny Brown, Debby Friday, Martin Hayes, Benny Sings, Remi Wolf, Léa Sen, baby___asl, Jehnova, The Cope, Fortúne Igiebor, Danzi,  Jafaris.

Caroline Polachek is supporting The 1975 in Dublin & Cork

Those of us who were hopeful for a Caroline Polachek Irish show during her recent…

Hozier for Gleneagle INEC Arena Killarney show

Following the release of his new EP, Eat Your Young, and an outdoor gig at…

Acid Granny & Elaine Howley are playing an experimental festival at the ICA in London in May

A multi-day festival taking place at the ICA Gallery in London in May will feature…

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12 new Irish songs to hear this week

Feat. Kneecap, Lauren Ann, Sello, Shee, Krea, A Lethal Black Ooze, Odd Numbers, Flynn Johnson, Sharpson, Demlot, Laurie Shaw, Hugo Lynn, Fya Fox, Faxe On Faxe, Blimp.

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Belfast post-punk band Chalk leave it behind on ‘Asking’

The Belfast post-punk three-piece band Chalk met at film school, and film and the Belfast…

Ispíní na hÉireann announce Dublin show at The Academy

Fresh from launching their debut album The Hard Working Men at The Grand Social last…

Nialler9 Podcast: MayKay on Fight Like Apes & Palestine

A second episode this week as it’s a timely chat with MayKay, the vocalist, singer-songwriter…

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Celtronic announces lineup for its 23rd year with Daniel Avery, DJ Bone, Move D, OR:LA & more

The Derry electronic festival Celtronic has announced its lineup for its 23rd year this Easter.…

Nialler9 Podcast: Meet Me In The Bathroom with Dave Hanratty

On this episode of the Nialler9 Podcast, Niall is joined by No Encore’s Dave Hanratty…

Franz Ferdinand & Pillow Queens announced for Wider Than Pictures show at Collins Barracks

Wider Than Pictures is the series brought to Dublin’s National Museum of Ireland at Collins…