Featuring Lankum, Paddy Hanna, David Keenan, Pow Pig, Post Punk Podge, Super Extra Bonus Party, Mix and Fairbanks...
I’ve called Body&Soul Festival one of the best festivals in Ireland in the past and the allure of the event at Ballinlough Castle is clear. It’s a festival with a considered lineup and offerings in the mediums of food, conversation, installations and site layout. For our festival preview, look out for a ticket competition, our… Read more »
Posted on June 20th, 2018
The best music podcasts that can accompany you on your commute.
Podcasts are more popular than ever at the moment. There are a plethora of music related series out there on Spotify and Soundcloud that cater to every taste and preference, be it music industry, songwriting or producing, and it can be a daunting prospect trying to decide which one is for you. We’ve picked some… Read more »
Posted on June 14th, 2018
Songs from Jafaris, Nils Frahm, Ross From Friends, Nite Jewel, Gorillaz, Brame & Hamo, Joe Goddard and more.
Friday is all about new music, and with so much choice, Nialler9 is here to help you narrow down your listening to the best of the emerging. New additions to the Nialler9 New Music Playlist today include: A new single from Dublin’s Jafaris – the bouncy ‘Found My Feet’ EMBRZ returns with some kaleidoscopic electronica… Read more »
Posted on June 8th, 2018
The best of May featuring Pusha T, Arctic Monkeys, Christine And The Queens, Beach House, Jon Hopkins & more
My favourite songs of the past month – all in one place. Listen on Spotify 1. Christine And The Queens Girlfriend Two years on from the French artist’s breakthrough album Chaleur Humaine, Héloïse Letissier is back and has teamed up with West Coast G-funk artist and Snoop Dogg collaborator Dam Funk for a lustful slice… Read more »
Posted on June 7th, 2018
The War On Drugs, Warpaint, Thundercat, Grizzly Bear, Fontaines DC, Nialler9 and Sing Along Social are among the options.
As the return of Dublin city’s finest music festival Bulmers Forbidden Fruit returns to IMMA in Dublin 8, Nialler9 is previewing the forthcoming attractions in a series of posts recommending acts such as10 must-see Irish acts and 10 must-see acts plus offering playlists to see at the festival. Here’s a look at the Bank Holiday… Read more »
Posted on May 30th, 2018
Plus win tickets to the show at Malahide Castle next week.
LCD Soundsystem are bringing their American Dream tour back to Dublin next week on June 5th at Malahide Castle along with Lykke Li and Shit Robot. They played 3 nights in a row in the Olympia last September, a return from a hiatus, that was as special and as uplifting as ever. Below you’ll find… Read more »
Posted on May 30th, 2018
As the return of Dublin city’s finest music festival Bulmers Forbidden Fruit returns to IMMA in Dublin 8, Nialler9 will be previewing the forthcoming attractions in a series of posts recommending acts and offering playlists to see at the festival. Here is a list of 10 homegrown Irish acts to see at Forbidden Fruit on… Read more »
Posted on May 28th, 2018
Their latest track 'Heaven On Earth' is out now.
London-based group Whenyoung made up of Limerick musicians Aoife Power (vocals/ bass), Niall Burns (guitar) and Andrew Flood (drums), made their debut with ‘Actor’ last year and have been shinning their sleek indie-pop aesthetic since with follow-on singles such as ‘Pretty Pure’ and ‘The Collector’. ‘Heaven On Earth’ which is the latest release from Whenyoung… Read more »
Posted on May 24th, 2018
Featuring Ross From Friends, Hookworms, Four Tet, Bicep, Bonobo and more.
As the return of Dublin city’s finest music festival Bulmers Forbidden Fruit returns to IMMA in Dublin 8, Nialler9 will be previewing the forthcoming attractions in a series of posts recommending acts and offering playlists to see at the festival. For starters, here’s our top 10 acts you must see at Forbidden Fruit on the… Read more »
Posted on May 23rd, 2018
The best of April with DJ Koze, Talos, Lykke Li, Cardi B, Drake, Krystal Klear & more.
My favourite songs of the past month – all in one place. Listen on Spotify 1. Talos – Kansas Corkman Eoin French’s 2017 album Wild Alée was a debut of beautifully-constructed falsetto-laden ambient electronic music, that created big skyscraping music moments. With the album getting a re-release in the US on BMG, a new Then… Read more »
Posted on May 14th, 2018
My favourite albums from Q1 of 2018 from January to March.
With the first quarter of the year down, here’s an overview of the albums that have resonated most with me in 2018 so far. 20. Palmbomen II – Memories of Cindy Smudged daydream neo-noir electronica A compilation of four EPs from the LA-based Dutch artist Palmbomen II with a concept around a eulogy to a… Read more »
Posted on April 6th, 2018
The best of March with Young Fathers, DJ Koze, Leon Bridges, Anderson Paak, Krystal Klear and more.
My favourite songs of the past month – all in one place. Listen on Spotify 1. Leon Bridges – Bad Bad News When the Texan singer Leon Bridges first appeared in 2015, his old-fashioned Texan soul music in the mould of Sam Cooke, was so well-executed, it was easy to forgive the throwback style he… Read more »
Posted on April 3rd, 2018
The best of February feat. Black Panther soundtrack, AE Mak, Beach House, Janelle Monae, Kojaque, Yuno & more.
My favourite songs of the past month – all in one place. Listen on Spotify 1. Schoolboy Q, Kendrick Lamar, 2 Chainz and Saudi – ‘X’ “Are you on ten yet?,” Kendrick asks on this Black Panther soundtrack highlight, goading and amping up his fellow MCs Schoolboy Q, 2 Chainz and Saudi until they are… Read more »
Posted on March 5th, 2018
The best of January with David Byrne, Peggy Gou, Superorganism, SZA, Soccer Mommy, UMO & more
My favourite songs of the past month – all in one place. Listen on Spotify 1. Peggy Gou – It Makes You Forget Berlin-based Peggy Gou is a DJ and producer who has been steadily building her profile over the last couple of years. It was ‘Gou Talk’ and subsequent high-profile building DJ slots at… Read more »
Posted on February 2nd, 2018
The best of the month with Yaeji, Fort Romeau, Bicep, The Cyclist, Bitch Falcon, Angel Olsen, Le Boom, Avalon Emerson and more.
My favourite songs of the past month – all in one place. Listen on Spotify 1. Yaeji – Raingurl The NYC-based Korean producer Kathy Yaeji Lee has released two EPs of house-pop music on the God Mode label (Shamir) and ‘raingurl’ is the standout in her discography so far. It’s at once – a banger,… Read more »
Posted on February 1st, 2018
10 must-see international acts @ Body&Soul Festival this year
Dublin Quays Festival returns featuring Pillow Queens, Sleep Thieves, The Murder Capital, Robert John Ardiff, Silverbacks and many more
And So I Watch You From A Far, Bitch Falcon, Ryan Vail, Cherym and many more to play final gig at Belfast’s Mandela Hall
22 gigs, clubs and performances to see in Cork this weekend
Review: Getting back to nature at Meadows In The Mountains
Beatyard add Daniel Avery, Andrew Weatherall, New Jackson, Jacques Greene and Sean OB to this year’s lineup
10 must-see Irish acts @ Body&Soul Festival this year
The best gigs and clubs in Dublin this week
Julian Casablancas & The Voidz announce Dublin show
Villagers to headline and curate a night at Metropolis Festival
