Here are a list of my most listened and loved records of 2015 so far with Spotify playlists for overall and Irish albums of 2015. Plenty more playlists on Spotify and Soundcloud and on the site. Don’t forget: you can also catch me on 105.2 TXFM every Thursday night from 10pm to midnight. Top 25… Read more »
Posted on July 7th, 2015
Best of 2014 : Albums | Songs | Readers Irish Albums | Readers Irish songs | Remixes | Videos Artwork by Stephen Maurice Graham. Here’s my favourite list of the year to do: my songs of 2014 All I ask is that if you discover something through it, leave me a comment below and let me know. Listen on Spotify… Read more »
Posted on December 24th, 2014
Best of 2014 : Albums | Songs | Readers Irish Albums | Readers Irish songs | Remixes | Videos Artwork by Stephen Maurice Graham. Here are the final Readers Poll results for this year. Thanks for all your votes. Readers’ favourite Irish gigs Arcade Fire @ Marlay Park, Dublin Future Islands @ Vicar Street, Dublin Adebisi Shank @ Whelan’s, Dublin Caribou @ Vicar Street, Dublin… Read more »
Posted on December 23rd, 2014
Best of 2014 : Albums | Songs | Readers Irish Albums | Readers Irish songs | Remixes | Videos Artwork by Stephen Maurice Graham. My favourite albums of the year features a sixth album career highlights from a psychedelic mathematician, a fourth album breakthrough for a rubbernecking sweat-drenched band, the return of Aphex Twin, a Wicklow man who seemed… Read more »
Posted on December 22nd, 2014
Stevie G is a DJ, radio presenter and all-round legend from Cork; a lover of soul, hip-hop, disco and R&B, a maker of tracks, a mentor, a promoter and label owner. Here are his 10 favourite tracks of the year. 1. Gregory Porter – ‘Musical Genocide’ (Ludovic Navarre mix) This one crept by virtually ignored… Read more »
Posted on December 21st, 2014
Niall D’Arcy is a DJ you will know from residencies at Hidden Agenda at weekends and the Somewhere? club in The Workman’s on Wednesday nights. Both club were voted top of the best club nights in last year’s poll so Niall and company are doing something right. The Newbridge, Kildare man continues to embed himself behind… Read more »
Posted on December 19th, 2014
Best of 2014 : Albums | Songs | Readers Irish Albums | Readers Irish songs | Remixes | Videos The results of your favourite Irish songs are in. It was a breakthrough year for a few Irish acts this year namely Hozier (duh), The Riptide Movement, EMBRZ and God Knows + MynameisJohn. Established acts or artists who have been around… Read more »
Posted on December 19th, 2014
Sally Foran was everywhere a good party was had in 2014: from Body & Soul to Drop Everything to house parties to special events in galleries and beyond. A chief buzzer with a great record collection and knowledge, you can catch Sally’s radio show on Wednesdays at 4pm on Radiomade. Sally found it difficult to… Read more »
Posted on December 19th, 2014
In association with Best of 2014 : Albums | Songs | Readers Irish albums | Readers Irish songs | Remixes | Videos For the ninth year, I’ve handed the mic over to you guys to see what Irish albums made you move or moved you. This year 92 individual albums voted for and if you want to see the… Read more »
Posted on December 18th, 2014
Cork DJ Colm K is known for his considered sets of soul and house music as well as his own electronic productions. A former RBMA attendee, Kenefick is working away on new music for next year and DJ-wise, you can find him at residencies at Sunday TImes and So What! in Gulpd Cafe, Cork. Here… Read more »
Posted on December 18th, 2014
Cian Ó Cíobháin is the man behind the long-running An Taobh Tuathail radio show on RnaG every Monday to Friday from 10pm to midnight. His Galway club night with Cyril Briscoe 110th Street just turned sweet sixteen. The dude is also available for weddings. As for the show, there will be two ATT Christmas specials broadcast on… Read more »
Posted on December 18th, 2014
Artwork by Stephen Maurice Graham. Best of 2014 : Albums | Songs | Readers Irish albums | Readers Irish songs | Remixes | Videos 20 remixes or edits from my year that made it into my DJ playlists and got the most regular play: from bangers to disco edits to floorfillers and wamp wamp rap remixes. Jessie Ware – ‘Tough… Read more »
Posted on December 17th, 2014
Artwork by Stephen Maurice Graham. Best of 2014 : Albums | Songs | Readers Irish albums | Readers Irish songs | Remixes | Videos The pairing of music and visuals is something I’ve always enjoyed but the concept of a music video has obviously changed in the last ten years. There are of course, still concepts, themes, ideas,… Read more »
Posted on December 17th, 2014
Kelly-Anne Byrne’ is a regular DJ at festivals throughout Ireland. She’s known for her love of disco and soul, which manifests itself in a monthly club night called Burnin’ Up (happening this Friday with Get Down Edits) and a nationwide show on Saturday night on TodayFM called The Beat Goes On. She also has three… Read more »
Posted on December 17th, 2014
In association with As is my annual tradition, the Nialler9 Readers’ Poll in association with Tower Records is back for its ninth year. Once again, I’m looking to find out what Irish albums and songs didn’t leave your stereo, phone, playlists and beyond. I also want to know what gigs, remixes, club nights and more… Read more »
Posted on December 11th, 2014
33 acts added to Longitude Festival including Sigrid, Playboi Carti, Rejjie Snow, Kojaque, Le Boom, Mango x Mathman…
Super Extra Bonus Party, Ships and more for Kildare show
18 gigs and clubs to see in Cork this weekend
8 gigs and clubs to see in Limerick city this week
The Beastie Boys memoir to include 592 pages, rare photos, illustrations, a cookbook, a graphic novel, mixtape playlists, guest contributors and more
CB Disco Ball: An all day party with disco yoga, brunch and dancing featuring Claire Beck, Ciara Brady and more coming to Dublin
All Together Now announce comedy lineup including Tommy Tiernan, The Viper, Aindrias De Staic and many more
The best gigs and clubs in Dublin this week
9 of the best boutique festivals happening around Europe this summer
Gruff Rhys announces Irish tour which includes a show at The Button Factory
