Here’s a rundown of new Albums & EPs on DSPs and physical releases in record shops this week. Nialler9 keeps a rolling list of Irish album releases for 2025. It’s the first big release week of the year. Let’s dive in. New Albums Lambrini Girls – Who Let The Dogs Out The Brighton noise-punk band… As first published on Nialler9 - New releases out today: Lambrini Girls, Skinner, Ethel Cain, Franz Ferdinand, sign crushes motorist, Travy & more ..read more

Maynooth University is putting on a 12-week course called Writing About Music – Criticism, Journalism & Professional Development that starts next month. Maynooth University’s Micro-credential 12-week part-time industry-led course kicks off on February 4th. This course is the first of its kind in Ireland and involves industry experts both within and outside academia and encourages students to develop closer… As first published on Nialler9 - Want to be a music writer? Apply to this music criticism course at Maynooth University ..read more

ELLLL, Jehnova, Leo Miyagee, Polytunnel, Mel Keane and more. Returning from the end of year list season and the Christmas break, there is a sense of new music to be caught up on, a time to look forward again, after a reflective period of looking back from the closing weeks of 2024. That means it’s… As first published on Nialler9 - New Irish music releases you may have missed from December ..read more

The category announcements keep coming as the Choice reveals its third category of the week recognising Irish musicians. On Monday, the Irish album of the year prize nominations were announced, along with Irish Artists of the Year yesterday. Today it is the turn of five Irish Breakthrough artists, and two of them were nominated yesterday… As first published on Nialler9 - Choice Music Prize announce Irish Breakthrough Artists nominees ..read more

Nightlife advocacy group Give Us The Night have reiterated a 40-point that the new Irish government should make part of its programme. Give Us The Night’s proposals for the Fianna Fáil / Fine Gael-majority government which is currently concluding agreement on a new government programme. Give Us The Night’s recommendations include: The recommendations fall under… As first published on Nialler9 - Give Us The Night share 40-point proposal on nightlife for the next government ..read more

After yesterday’s main Irish album of the year prize revealed its ten albums up for the Choice this year, the five artists nominated in the Artist Of The Year shortlist has also been announced. As announced on RTÉ 2FM today by Beta Da Silva on The Tracy Clifford Show, the five nominated artists are: There’s… As first published on Nialler9 - Choice Music Prize announce Artist Of The Year nominees ..read more

Gig Guide Highlights: Buffalo Nichols, Molly O'Mahony, Max Cooper, First Fortnight, Skinner, Whelan's Ones To Watch, Todd Terry, Kelly-Anne Byrne, milk., Slither, Cultúr with Sun Mashene, Telekur and more. As first published on Nialler9 - The best gigs & club nights in Dublin city this week ..read more

The 10 nominees for the 20th RTÉ Choice Music Prize were announced today on RTÉ 2FM. The 10 albums selected by a panel of 12 judges (including myself) to go forward to the live show at Vicar Street on Thursday March 6th, where a winner will be announced for this main prize of the Choice.… As first published on Nialler9 - Choice Music Prize nominated albums 2024 – here’s the list ..read more

David Balfe is the creator of my favourite Irish release of 2021 for the For Those I Love album and project. See Dave’s lists from 2023, 2022 and 2021. See all of the guestlist choices from 2024. Panic – Early Rave Addict Written and produced by Dennis Copier. Steeped in rich rave nostalgia, Panic proves that things don’t always need to be… As first published on Nialler9 - For Those I Love’s favourite songs of 2024 ..read more

Dwayne Woods is a Publicist and Artist Manager at Butter Wouldn’t Melt. Currently, Dwayne is managing the careers of producer and vocalist Meljoann, and rising Northern Irish Singer/Songwriter Garrett Laurie. Dwayne is also involved as a mentor with Minding Creative Minds and works at AIM Ireland (Association of Independent Music Ireland) as a member of… As first published on Nialler9 - Dwayne Woods’ favourite songs of 2024 ..read more