Your Roots Are Showing folk conference happening in Dundalk next week with Strange Boy, Muireann Bradley, Rónán Ó Snodaigh and Myles O’Reilly & international acts

The Irish folk conference takes place next week in Dundalk. It’s year two for the…

The Smile
The Smile announce Dublin support act

The Smile, the band formed by Radiohead members Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood with drummer…

Jamie xx releases new song ‘It’s So Good’

Jamie xx has marked the beginning of the year by releasing his first song since…

Pissed Jeans. Photo: EbruY ildiz
Pissed Jeans for Dublin gig

Pennsylvania punk band Pissed Jeans are set to return to Dublin. Pissed Jeans’ gig announcement…

Choice Music Prize
Here are the 10 albums shortlisted for the RTÉ Choice Music Prize

The 10 nominees for the nineteeth RTÉ Choice Music Prize 2023 were announced today. The…

Dublin Gig Guide
The Nialler9 Dublin Gig Guide (January 9th – 15th)

Highlights: Max Cooper, R.F. Chaney, Sprints, FRAULËIN, First Fortnight, In the Club For That Social Centre, Daire Heffernan, Mango, Emmy Shigeta, Rory Sweeney, Rhyzine, Alan Fitzpatrick.

The Expert to release collaborative album with NAHreally featuring guests Open Mike Eagle, Hemlock Ernst & more

The Dublin producer The Expert is following up his recent album with rappers Stik Figa…

Joy Orbison for Dublin show

The UK dance producer Joy Orbison has been announced for a Dublin gig at Centre…

ABBA Voyage review: The greatest almost real pop show you’ll ever see

This review contains spoilers for the ABBA Voyage live show currently showing in London. The…

10 new songs to love this week: The Last Dinner Party, Youth Lagoon, Sprints, CABL, Fynch, Curtisy & more

Featuring The Last Dinner Party, Youth Lagoon, Sprints, Anna Mieke, CABL, Fynch, Curtisy, Arvo Party, Blimp & Echo Northstar.

New albums out this week: Sprints, Laurie Shaw, Skee Mask & more

The best new releases out this week.

Big Thief’s Adrianne Lenker for three Irish dates

The Big Thief songwriter has announced a new solo album to be released in 2024…

Or:la for Tengu Dublin residency

The Derry DJ and producer Or:la is the latest artist announced for a Tengu artist…

The Nialler9 Dublin Gig Guide (January 3rd – 8th)

Highlights: Whelan’s Ones To Watch, Nasty Sessions with Maverick Sabre, Aby Coulibaly, Kojaque and Bricknasty; Nirvana Night for Women’s Aid, First Fortnight.

Sprints
Sprints drop ‘Heavy’ single ahead of debut album Letter To Self this Friday

The Dublin band Sprints have released a new single ahead of the release of their…

Adrian Crowley to release collaborative album with English folk artist Marry Waterson

The Irish songwriter and English folk artist have collaborated on Cuckoo Storm, an album due…

75 bands play Ones To Watch Festival at Whelan’s this week

The annual new music showcase is back on Wexford Street this week. January is a…

Dubstep OG duo Digital Mystikz for rare Dublin show

Mala and Coki have been announced for a rare Dublin gig. The Dubstep originators, who…

RACHAEL LAVELLE
Rachael Lavelle’s favourite songs of 2023

Rachael Lavelle is the artist behind one of the best albums of the year in…

Best songs 2023
The 100 best songs of 2023

My 100 favourite songs of the year, in one place, with playlist below…