Featuring Avro Party, Pearly, Fears, Creative Crime, Flynn, Join Me In The Pines and Paddy Mulcahy
This is only a selection of new music – dig into more or follow the Spotify playlists. 1. Arvo Party – Liberté Liberté is the new single from electronic producer and former member of Lafaro, Herb Magee or Arvo Party. The track is a thrilling build up of euphoric synth sounds. 2. Fears – h_always… Read more »
Posted on April 19th, 2018
Tracks from Laura Marling & Mike Lindsay, Lykke Li, Ross From Friends, Jenny Wilson, Gang Gang Dance, Ben Khan and more.
The most essential tracks of the last week handpicked by the Nialler9 team. Subscribe to the weekly Spotify playlist (1.3k subscribers) or the daily playlist (4.9k subscribers). 1. Ross From Friends – John Cage Lo=-fi house producer Ross From Friends’ may sound at first to be taking the absolute experimental new-age piss but repeated plays… Read more »
Posted on April 19th, 2018
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
My favourite albums from Q1 of 2018 from January to March.
With the first quarter of the year down, here’s an overview of the albums that have resonated most with me in 2018 so far. 20. Palmbomen II – Memories of Cindy Smudged daydream neo-noir electronica A compilation of four EPs from the LA-based Dutch artist Palmbomen II with a concept around a eulogy to a… Read more »
Posted on April 6th, 2018
The best of March with Young Fathers, DJ Koze, Leon Bridges, Anderson Paak, Krystal Klear and more.
My favourite songs of the past month – all in one place. Listen on Spotify 1. Leon Bridges – Bad Bad News When the Texan singer Leon Bridges first appeared in 2015, his old-fashioned Texan soul music in the mould of Sam Cooke, was so well-executed, it was easy to forgive the throwback style he… Read more »
Posted on April 3rd, 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 Sigrid, Fenne Lilly, Perel, Art School Girlfriend, Solregn, Sir and Seinabo Sey.
The most essential tracks of the last week handpicked by the Nialler9 team. Subscribe to the weekly Spotify playlist (1.3k subscribers) or the daily playlist (4.9k subscribers). 1. Fenne Lilly – On Hold 20-year-old Bristol-based Fenne Lily is releasing her debut album On Hold on April 6th. The title track as a follow on from… Read more »
Posted on March 21st, 2018
150 songs from 150 real emerging new Irish artists.
St. Patrick’s Day is a time for celebration. Sure, we all know that. It’s also a time to have a look around and see where we’re at. Rather than rely on the usual diddlyeye that does the rounds when those with Irish heritage like to don a leprechaun hat and drink green beer, I believe… Read more »
Posted on March 15th, 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 Jon Hopkins, serpentwithfeet, Alyss, Beach House and more.
The most essential tracks of the last week handpicked by the Nialler9 team. Subscribe to the weekly Spotify playlist (1.2k subscribers) or the daily playlist (4.9k subscribers). 1. Jon Hopkins – Emerald Rush British producer Jon Hopkins seems intent on developing his own signature variant of electronic music with this new single ‘Emerald Rush’. The… Read more »
Posted on March 13th, 2018
Featuring Caroline Rose, Wyvern Lingo, Avalon Emerson, Ailbhe Reddy, Erica Cody, SZA, Yaeji, Pillow Queens...
It’s International Women’s Day and if you’re a regular visitor to this site or have ears in general, you don’t need to be told how many great women artists are out there in the world. So as a mark of my respect and to mark the day, here’s a 30-song plus playlist featuring my current… Read more »
Posted on March 8th, 2018
The best of February feat. Black Panther soundtrack, AE Mak, Beach House, Janelle Monae, Kojaque, Yuno & more.
My favourite songs of the past month – all in one place. Listen on Spotify 1. Schoolboy Q, Kendrick Lamar, 2 Chainz and Saudi – ‘X’ “Are you on ten yet?,” Kendrick asks on this Black Panther soundtrack highlight, goading and amping up his fellow MCs Schoolboy Q, 2 Chainz and Saudi until they are… Read more »
Posted on March 5th, 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 Confidence Man, Sophie, Simian Mobile Disco, Ängie and more
The most essential tracks of the last week handpicked by the Nialler9 team. Subscribe to the weekly Spotify playlist (1.2k subscribers) or the daily playlist (4.9k subscribers). 1. Sophie – Faceshopping LA-based British producer Sophie has become known for her synthesized and ultra-hyper form of pop music. ‘Faceshopping’ is a futuristic noise construction that continues… Read more »
Posted on February 22nd, 2018
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
Leon Vynehall, Horse Meat Disco, Avalon Emerson and Optimo for Dublin gigs
The best gigs & clubs in Dublin this week
Rising Cork band Happyalone unveil new trip-hop-leaning single ‘bodybags’
Action Bronson for Dublin show
