Highlights

Nialler9 Podcast: Our favourite music of August

On Episode 225 we have album recommendations from The Hives, Citrus Fresh and Noname along with song inclusions from Sufjan, Diners, BadBadNotGood, Cartin, Barry Can’t Swim and Olivia Rodrigo.

12 Irish songs you should hear this week

Featuring Cruel Sister, Niamh Bury, Kayleigh Noble, Scoth, Katie Phelan, Furry Trees, Dee Fitz, FIN., Bless, Rebitual, R3D, Powerful Creative Minds, Front Lawns.

Róisín Murphy’s statement about her trans comments is disappointing

Last week, a screenshot of a comment that singer Róisín Murphy made with her private…

The Nialler9 Dublin Gig Guide: Electric Picnic weekend

Highlights: Electric Picnic, Mabe Fratti, Codeine, Sun Mahshene, Galcher Lustwerk, Bella Festa, Dylan Kerr, Olive Klug, Hamdi, Geese.

Annie Mac’s Before Midnight announced for Culture Night at Guinness Storehouse

After a sold-out show at Vicar Street on Patrick’s Day earlier this year, Annie Mac’s…

10 recommended new songs this week: Barry Can’t Swim, L’Rain, Mitski, Audrey Nuna & more

Featuring Barry Can’t Swim, L’Rain, Mitski, Audrey Nuna, Red Axes, Cartin, Becky McNeice, Alicia Raye, Kettama, W.H Lung, Paul Dally, Dijon.

Beyond The Pale announce first 14 acts for 2024

Beyond The Pale has announced the first 14 bands to play the festival next summer…

Dublin collectives are starting a co-operative DIY venue space in Glasnevin

With Dublin losing access to social spaces and nightclubs dwindling in numbers in the face…

12 Irish songs you should hear this week

Featuring Aby Coulibaly, Soda Blonde, Cartin, Natalia Beylis, Blood Donor, Autre Monde, Joel Harkin, Dreamer, Galvo, A Lethal Black Ooze, K3lu, Boyfrens.

Electric Picnic is moving the festival to August next year

As the announcements for stages at Electric Picnic come thick and fast, the organisers have…

Sounds from a Safe Harbour: Dermot Kennedy, Cillian Murphy, Ólafur Arnalds, The Staves & more for 37d03d (PEOPLE) Residency

Sounds From Safe Harbour has revealed the artists who will participate in its 37d03d (PEOPLE)…

Arctic Monkeys for Dublin & Belfast arena shows this October

4 new shows from the band for this year after the recent cancellation.

The Nialler9 Dublin Gig Guide: August 22nd – 28th

Highlights: Boygenius, The Walkmen, Future Islands, Lumo Club, Cory Hanson, Deafheaven, Shoegaze night, Walshy, Green Velvet, Noel Gallagher, Long Island Sound, Franz Ferdinand, Pillow Queens, Sylvie, Soichi Terada.

10 recommended new songs this week: Kojaque, Mac DeMarco, Eyedress, Young Marco, Haley Blais, Nina Kraviz…

Featuring Eyedress, Mac DeMarco, Kojaque, Young Marco, Haley Blais, Sufjan Stevens, Poser, Rory Reid, Wild Nothing, Hatchie, Jean-Michel Jarre, Nina Kraviz, Actress, Luthorist, Jehnova, Zimback, Sivv.

Nialler9 Podcast: The music of Aphex Twin

Episode 224 is a deep dive into the discography of electronic music pioneer Aphex Twin.…

All Together Now announce dates for 2024 and ticket pre-sales this week

All Together Now has announced its dates for next year are August 1st to 4th…

12 Irish songs you should hear this week

Featuring Lucy Blue, Cbakl, Lil Skag, Alicia Raye, Keanu The Pilot, Bambie Thug, Tandem Felix,D*mp, Curtisy, Niallish, Jordan Adetunji , The Fae, Lydia Ford, Viscose, Faoi Bhláth.

The Nialler9 Dublin Gig Guide: August 15th – 21st

Highlights: Another Love Story, Kelela, First Aid Kit, Arushi Jain, Caoi De Barra, Sustain Electronic Music Festival, Jazzy, Sim Simma Party, Bart Skils, Swans, Chinese Football.

10 recommended new songs: Turnstile + BadBadNotGood, English Teacher, Fred Again.., Olivia Rodrigo & more

Featuring Olivia Rodrigo, Turnstile, BadBadNotGood, English Teacher, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Yasiin Bey, Fred Again.., Archy Moor, Glasser, Virgins, Courtney Barnett.

Celebrating 50 years of hip-hop with Hennessy: 10 tracks that reference the iconic drink 

2023 marks the 50th anniversary of hip–hop, arguably the most vibrant, and far-reaching music cultural movement…