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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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CMAT wins Irish Choice Album Of The Year Prize

CMAT was announced as the winner of Irish album of the year 2022 at this…

Talos samples Loah on new song ‘Solarr’

Eoin French aka Talos has released a new song today to mark the start of…

12 new Irish songs to hear this week

Feat. Spooklet, Side 4 Collective, Lunch Machine, Becky McNeice, Jordan Adetunji, Fay’d, Elephant, George Feely, KEHLI, Nine Raths, The Velourias, Scoth.

Gadget Reviews: In-Depth Analysis and Hands-On Experiences

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

Robocobra Quartet for Dublin & Belfast shows

As well as landing a top 10 spot on in our favourite Irish records of…

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Éalú Le Grá announces Axel Boman, Osunlade & Youandewan for 500-cap Galway festival

Éalú Le Grá is an Irish festival in its third outing this year, which has…

The Fae. Photo: Niamh Barry.
Video Premiere: Dublin alt-rock band The Fae debut with ‘Chloe’

The Fae are a new Dublin alt-rock band who started playing gigs last year including…

Róisín Murphy is back with DJ Koze on ‘CooCool’ on Ninja Tune

The Irish disco queen Róisín Murphy is back. As rumoured Róisín Murphy has an album…

Photo of Beflast band Problem Patterns
Belfast queer feminist punk band Problem Patterns sign to Alcopop! Records

The Belfast band Problem Patterns last year released ‘YAW’ which stands for “Yes All Women”,…

Bricknasty enlist KhakiKid on ‘Fashion’ & sign to FAMM label

Bricknasty have released a new single following last year’s ‘Ina Crueler’. ‘Fashion’ features KhakiKid on…

Nialler9 Podcast: Our music highlights of February

February was a short month but there was lots to love (and talk about). It’s…

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New Order added to Primavera Sound Barcelona and Madrid

Primavera Sound have added New Order to the two festival lineups taking place a week…

Death Grips announced for Dublin gigs

It’s been a while now, but Death Grips are returning to Dublin this summer on…

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150 acts added to The Great Escape showcase festival

Brighton’s new music showcase festival has announced 150 more bands to play the festival from…

Actress for rare Dublin club show

Actress has been announced for a rare live Dublin show courtesy of Foggy Notions. The…

Here are the 11 Irish acts heading to SXSW in Texas this month

The annual South By Southwest Festival takes place in Austin, Texas from March 10th to 19th and…

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Æ MAK returns with ‘Shimmer Boy’ & live Irish/UK gigs

Aoife McCann’s Æ MAK project has announced a new EP called Berlin is due on…

The Nialler9 Dublin Gig Guide: March 7th – 13th

Highlights: Lizzo, Choice Music Prize, Avalon Emerson, Vernon Jane + Havvk, Glasshouse, The Academic, Ethereal Skies, banríon, Hinako Omori, H. Hawkline.

The best music of February 2023

Featuring: Lana Del Rey, Caroline Polachek, Youth Lagoon, Men I Trust, Young Fathers, The National, Skrillex, Jessie Ware, Chósta, EMBY, Rory Sweeney, Indigo De Souza, Kate Davis, Sleaford Mods, Two Shell, Qbanaa & more.

Sinéad O’ Connor LP announced as Choice Music Prize Irish Classic Album

Sinéad O’ Connor’s 1990 album I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got has been…