Jamie Lidell’s new album Jim is one of my favourite albums of the year thus far. He’s also my favourite interviewee of the year so far (State Issue 03 – May 1st) . Check out the first two parts of a short documentary on Lidell. You can win tickets to his Academy Gig at State.ie also.
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.
really love the new album. not able to make it down to Dublin though. unfortunately Soulwax are playing in Belfast. Hopefully Jamie will make it up this way soon.