Highlights

Live Blog: Government indicate hospitality and nightclubs restrictions to be lifted

Here’s everything we know in this article: Mass confusion from government as nightclubs allowed but…

BD Festival has rescheduled to April 2022 citing Taoiseach’s comments about reopening

As the entire Irish events industry awaits tomorrow’s new on reopening this Friday October 22nd,…

Bitch Falcon are splitting up with one final show

Sad news today with the announcement that Dublin grunge-rock band Bitch Falcon will call it…

The best new tracks released today: Real Lies, Robyn, Aby Coulibaly, Priya Ragu & Soulwax, Hamilton Leithauser & Kevin Morby & more

New music from PinkPantheress, Robyn, Real Lies, Priya Ragu, Soulwax, Aby Coulibaly, Thumper, Chaya, Kungs, Daniel Avery, Chris Carter, Mr Twin Sister, Hamilton Leithauser & Kevin Morby.

Podcast: PinkPantheress, James Blake & the “new nostalgic”

This week’s Nialler9 podcast with Niall and Andrea, is inspired by the sharp rise of…

Warpaint for Dublin 2022 show

The LA band Warpaint have announced a Dublin show at the National Stadium in Dublin…

Budget 2022: Basic income guarantee for artists & €25 million for live entertainment announced

The government has revealed its 2022 Budget today and the topline are all now listed…

Strange Boy and The X Collective are playing a free Nialler9 show in new Workman’s venue The Cellar

Nialler9 is delighted to present a free show on reopening weekend at the new venue…

9 new Irish songs you should hear this week

Featuring Kneecap, Amy Michelle, James Lonergan, Odd Morris, David Keenan, Solkatt, Laurie Purkiss, Genus, Prymary Colours, Whozyerman?.

Podcast: Spice Girls, Girl Power and 90s Ladettes with Jenn Gannon

On this week’s Nialler9 podcast, Niall and Andrea are joined by Jenn Gannon to talk…

The best new tracks released today: Kelis, Bonobo, James Blake, Aonair, Big Thief, Uly, Negro Impacto & more

New music from Kelis, Bonobo, James Blake, Aonair, Big Thief, Uly, Laura Duff, Negro Impacto, Jungle.

The Cobblestone trad venue under threat from a hotel development; here’s what you can do

It is happening again. Just a day after news emerged that Merchant’s Arch was under…

First Listen: Elaine Mai & Loah – ‘Waiting To Breathe’

The Mayo electronic producer Elaine Mai is about to release her long-awaited debut album Home…

Silverbacks announce new album Archive Material; hear the title track

Silverbacks recently shared the exquisite ‘Wear My Medals’ recently with the news that they had…

It’s Ireland Music Week – 15 artists to watch at the showcase

And some panel recommendations for the music showcases and conference.

The 25 best songs of September

A playlist featuring Little Simz, The War On Drugs, Charlotte Adigery, Charli XCX, Overmono, M(h)aol and more.

The best new tracks released today: Headie One, Overmono, Wet Leg, IDLES, Brién, Lauren Ann & more

New music from The War On Drugs, Self Esteem, House Plants, Shiv, CASISDEAD, La Roux, James Vincent McMorrow, April, James Blake, Ouri, Tanoki, Mac Demarco, Metronomy, Biig Piig.

Podcast: Our favourite music of September

Our end of the month episode is all about the albums and songs we loved…

Yasiin Bey/Mos Def and Hypnotic Jazz Ensemble are playing Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

Cork is going to be busy on reopening weekend with news that the Guinness Cork…