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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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New releases out this week: Gorillaz, Shame, Algiers, U.S. Girls & more

The best new releases out this week.

Watch the trailer for Bono & The Edge’s Homecoming Disney+ film made in Dublin

Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman is a new Disney+…

Hozier for upcoming Dublin show at Malahide Castle

After teasing a new era this week, Hozier has announced a return to the live…

First Listen: Dublin duo Ugolino bring big band jazz rap to ‘A Fonder Day’ / ‘By the Canal’

One of our 20 best new Irish artists of 2022, the Dublin-based alt jazz/rap duo…

Just Mustard announce immersive 360° A/V show in Dublin

Dundalk alt-rock band Just Mustard have announced a special immersive 360° audio show for Dublin’s…

Nialler9 Podcast: Our favourite samples in music

Episode 201 is a journey through some of the last 35 years in music through the medium of the sample, from the Amen break to famous sample-heavy albums to our own personal favourite sampled songs.

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Nile Rodgers & Chic, B*Witched & Fun Lovin’ Criminals for Kaleidoscope festival

The family-friendly festival Kaleidoscope has announced some of its big names for the weekender of…

Bandcamp users can now make playlists on the app

Rejoice Bandcamp users, particularly users of the Bandcamp app. The platform which offers the best…

Dave Fanning to move on from 2FM show

RTÉ have announced that Dave Fanning, the legendary broadcaster who has been presented on 2FM…

Premiere: Autre Monde – ‘Don’t Have Brain’

The Dublin band Autre Monde are today sharing their first single since 2020’s debut album Imaginary Museum with us.

Watch: Little Simz perform ‘Heart On Fire’ on US TV

Little Simz most recent album No Thank You arrived in the December deluge of End…

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Wiki announces European tour

The New York rapper Wiki is set to return to Europe for a tour this…

Teenage Fanclub for 3Olympia Theatre Dublin show

The long-standing Scottish alt-rock band Teenage Fanclub have announced a Dublin date at 3Olympia Theatre…

Gadgets Galore: Unveiling the Must-Have Tech of the Year

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

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12 new Irish songs to hear this week

Feat. David Keenan, EMBY x Rory Sweeney, Becky McNeice, Ria Rua, Pat Lagoon, Caoivín, Lemonade Shoelace, Caoilian Sherlock, Sistir, Reggie B, Dashoda, Jackie Beverly, Froman.

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Cian Nugent returns with first new album in seven years this May

The Irish guitarist/singer-songwriter Cian Nugent has returned with news of a new album due in…

RTÉ Choice Music Prize announce live Vicar Street lineup & conversations details

RTÉ Choice Music Prize has announced the artists due to play the live event at…

I Have A Tribe shares ‘Oh Man’ from new album Changing of the Guard

‘Oh Man’ is the lovely new single from the project, a sprightly piano-lead song that encapsulates O’Laoghaire’s distinct songcraft.

The Nialler9 Dublin Gig Guide: February 21st – 26th

Highlights: Self Esteem, The Murder Capital, Whitney, John Talabot , Anfisa Letyago, Open Ear night, Shampain / Nosferatu score & screening, Scalping, Ezra Collective, Loyle Carner.

NCH announce Metronome series with Ordnance Survey, Chequerboard & Everything Shook

The  National Concert  Hall in Dublin has announced a new series called Metronome, a collaborative…