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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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Night and Day Festival announces Mercury Rev, Pillow Queens, Anna Calvi, Gruff Rhys & more for its 2023 edition

Night & Day Festival has previously announced its return for 2023 in a new venue…

David Kitt announces ninth album Idiot Check; hear ‘Wishing Well’

David Kitt has announced his ninth album Idiot Check, will be released on March 31st…

11 new Irish songs to hear this week

Feat. The Murder Capital, Meltybrains?, Aksent, Arborist, Jonny Dillon, Lilaac, Telefís, Dollface, Chósta, Joseph Chester, New Pagans.

Caroline Rose announces Irish & UK gigs

I was a big fan of Caroline Rose’s 2018 album Loner, an album fro  the…

The Academic’s ‘My Very Best’ head to Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival with ’80s indie power-pop aplomb

The Mullingar band’s forthcoming album and EMI debut Sitting Pretty is released February 10th.

AVA London Conference announces speakers including Hot Chip, Max Cooper, Sherelle, Resident Advisor & more

AVA London is putting on the AVA London Conference in Printworks on Saturday February 24th,…

Nell Mescal releases ‘Homesick’ ahead of The Late Late Show performance this Friday

Paul Mescal’s sister Nell Mescal kickstarted a music career with debut single ‘Graduating’ last summer.…

Lisa O’Neill shares ‘Silver Seed’ ahead of Rough Trade album All Of This Is Chance

Lisa O’Neill has released a new song from the Cavan songwriter’s new album All Of…

Whenyoung share new song ‘Shame Train’; gigs & album release dates

The Limerick/London duo of Whenyoung, Aoife Power and Andrew Flood, have already shared two songs…

Father John Misty for Iveagh Gardens Dublin show

Father John Misty has announced a Dublin show outdoors at the Iveagh Gardens on Saturday…

Outdoor Enthusiasts’ Essentials: Top Gear Picks for Adventure

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

Arlo Parks announces Dublin show

Arlo Parks has announced a Dublin gig as part of the My Soft Machine Tour…

The National announce 3Arena Dublin show & new album featuring Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers & Sufjan Stevens

The National have announced a 3Arena, Dublin show for September 21st this year, as part…

boygenius release 3 singles & announce debut album the record in March

Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker are back with news of a debut boygenius album.

Guud Grief subverts Cyndi Lauper hit on ‘When The Working Day Is Done’ (video)

Guud Grief are a Dublin band fronted by Collective Films director Mark Logan who debuted…

Ispíní na hÉireann share new song about the MICA scandal in Ireland

The band have announced a debut album gig on March 16th in Dublin too

Out of Place, a documentary about Limerick’s music scene featuring Denise Chaila, Post Punk Podge & more is touring Ireland

Féile na Gréine festival’s Out Of Place is a documentary about the Limerick music scene…

Temporary Pleasure book explores nightclub architecture, design & culture since 1960s

Temporary Pleasure is the “Rave Architecture collective generating new ways to build temporary spaces,” who…

Overmono announce debut album Good Lies with Tirzah-sampling ‘Is U’

Overmono have announced the release of their debut album Good Lies, out on Friday May…

€394,500 fund is now available to Irish musicians to buy instruments

Details of the Music Capital Scheme have been announced for this year with a total…