Featuring J Colleran, Paul Alwright, Hvmmingbyrd, The Zilla, Them There, Dashoda and Mick Pyro.
This is only a selection of new music – dig into more or follow the Spotify playlists. 1. J Colleran – Bera Irish musician J Colleran who previously went under the name Mmoths announced the release of his debut album Gardenia for June 29th this year. As a follow on from ‘O+SOH’, ‘Bera’ is the… Read more »
Posted on April 10th, 2018
Tracks from Maria Kelly, THUMPER, XO-MO, T.E.D, Fia Moon and more.
This is only a selection of new music – dig into more or follow the Spotify playlists. 1. Maria Kelly – Small Talk Maria Kelly tackles the issue of mental health in her new song ‘Small Talk’. The song is full of subdued beauty. From the earthy quality of the acoustic guitars to the warm… Read more »
Posted on March 29th, 2018
Tracks from BARQ, Stuck On Repeat, Pale Rivers, David Keenan and more.
This is only a selection of new music – dig into more or follow the Spotify playlists. 1. Barq – Earthquakes Barq continue to build their reputation as the finest soul group in the country with their new double-single release. ‘Earthquakes’, taken from that double single, is an explosive track. Lead Singer Jess Kav’s voice… Read more »
Posted on March 22nd, 2018
Tracks from Pillow Queens, The Hot Sprockets, Sorcha Richardson, Super Silly, Montauk Hotel and more
This is only a selection of new music – dig into more or follow the Spotify playlists. 1. Tooka – Bogotá Tooka are a new three-piece electronic band from Dublin who formed this year made up by Ben Higgins (vocals/guitar), Jack Gamble (vocals/guitar) and Dónal Sharpson ( piano/vocals/production) – the same guy who dropped Bonobo-esque… Read more »
Posted on March 14th, 2018
Tracks from Whenyoung, Bobby Basil, Paul Alwright, Van Panther, Somadrone and more.
This is only a selection of new music – dig into more or follow the Spotify playlists. 1. Whenyoung – Pretty Pure London-based pop punks made up of Limerick musicians Aoife Power (vocals/ bass), Niall Burns (guitar), Andrew Flood (drums) Whenyoung have been establishing a strong sound and image for themselves since the release of… Read more »
Posted on March 1st, 2018
Tracks from The Altered Hours, Kojaque, Ryan Vail, Rebekah Fitch and more
This is only a selection of new music – dig into more or follow the Spotify playlists. 1. The Altered Hours – Over The Void Cork-based five-piece band Altered Hours are signed to Anton Newcombe of Brian Jonestown Massacre’s label A Recordings Ltd. ‘Over The Void’ is a hazy psychedelic-rock track that will set you… Read more »
Posted on February 22nd, 2018
Here are 2017's live venue and festival award winners.
The IMRO live music venue awards took place last night in IMRO HQ on Pembroke Row in Dublin. It was the tenth edition of the awards recognising Irish venues and festivals. The main prize was the National Live Music Venue of the Year 2017 , which was decided by public vote and went to Mike The… Read more »
Posted on February 21st, 2018
Featuring: AE Mak, Fontaines D.C, Loah, Laoise and more
This is only a selection of new music – dig into more or follow the Spotify playlists. 1. AE Mak- Glow AE Mak have become known for their energetic live performances that incorporate visuals and dance, mediums that enhance their bright style of music. ‘Glow’ is influenced by the emotions that surround arguing with those… Read more »
Posted on February 7th, 2018
Featuring Johnny Climax, O Emperor, Janksy, Winter Aid, Brigid Mae Power and Ciaran Lavery.
This is only a selection of new music – dig into more or follow the Spotify playlists. 1. Johnny Climax – Mood Dublin-based artist Jonny Climax takes influences from traditional and contemporary hip-hop and R’n’B. This track sounds like a class hip-hop anthem, one that triggers powerful nostalgic ’90s vibes. 2. O Emperor- Make It… Read more »
Posted on February 1st, 2018
Featuring Majia Sofia, Deaf Joe, All the Luck in the World, Conor Furlong and more
This is only a selection of new music – dig into more or follow the Spotify playlists. 1. Majia Sofia – Flowers Galway singer-songwriter Majia Sofia’s new track bears a more joyous and poppy tone to her previous releases, despite dealing with issues such as trauma and violence. This is also the first track that… Read more »
Posted on January 25th, 2018
Tracks from Young Fathers, The Go! Team, Lone, The Golden Filter, Rejjie Snow, Wyvern Lingo and more.
The most essential tracks of the last week handpicked by the Nialler9 team. 1. Young Fathers – In My View Young Fathers seem immune anyone outside their clique, operating as a gang who were more interested in offering genuine healing through music that crosses rap, gospel and lo-fi sonics. ‘In My View’ is another idiosyncratic… Read more »
Posted on January 23rd, 2018
Featuring David Byrne, Cardi B & Bruno Mars, SZA & Kendrick, Fischerspooner, Superorganism and Charli XCX.
The most essential tracks of the last week handpicked by the Nialler9 team. 1. David Byrne – Everybody’s Coming To My House As suggested last week, David Byrne will release his first solo album since 2004 on March 9th and it’s called American Utopia. He has made albums with Eno, St. Vincent and Karl Hyde,… Read more »
Posted on January 9th, 2018
Featuring Graeme S, Wyvern Lingo, Blue Americans, Jake Hurley, Maria Kelly, Ganiyu TLG.
This is only a selection of new music – dig into more or follow the Spotify playlists. 1. Wyvern Lingo – Snow II This track from the Wicklow trio has melodic and vocal similarities to that of Hiatus Kaiyote, with a soothing mix of bass synths and soft drum beats, written in response to the… Read more »
Posted on November 29th, 2017
Featuring Wolf and Moon, Khruangbin, Super Extra Bonus Party, Le Boom, Yaeji and more
This is only a selection of new music – dig into more or follow the Spotify playlists. 1. Yaeji – Raingurl A bass-heavy banging club track from New York City and Seoul-based producer Kathy Yaeji Lee off her new EP2, which kicks off with bilingual Korean and English vocals. 2. Khruangbin – Maria Tambié Texas… Read more »
Posted on November 22nd, 2017
Featuring Bitch Falcon, Paddy Hanna, Brame & Hamo, Nefera, Eve Clague, Darce, Laoise and more.
This is only a selection of new music – dig into more or follow the Spotify playlists. 1. Bitch Falcon- Of Heart Bitch Falcon give us their new track ‘Of Heart’, a Nialler9 favourite. Fans will recognise this one as a stand out from live shows giving a slow dirge of rock that creeps across… Read more »
Posted on November 15th, 2017
Moodyman, Sunil Sharpe, Defekt, Dave Clarke and many more for Circles 2018 at District 8
Jazz group R+R=NOW featuring Robert Glasper set for Dublin show
Pitchfork Paris festival add Chvrches, The Voidz, DJ Koze, Stephen Malkmus and Dream Wife
Townlands Carnival adds Bantum, Orchid Collective, Stevie G, Spekulativ Fiktion, Happyalone and more to new Rising Sons stage
22 gigs and clubs to see in Cork this week
Pillow Queens, Maria Kelly, Sub Motion and ROE to perform at Girls Rock Dublin fundraiser
Massive Attack’s Mezzanine is to be coded in DNA
Punk-funk legends A Certain Ratio announce Dublin date
Kurt Vile announces Dublin show
Christine and the Queens for RDS Dublin show
