Nialler9
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Nialler9 chats to guests about new music, albums, artist deep dives and cultural issues.
Episodes
- Kate Nash on Sinead O'Connor, Irish heritage & kicking against the pricks of the music industry
Kate Nash reflects on her Irish heritage and the music industry. She discusses her experiences, including testimony to parliament, and her advocacy for artists, referencing her cover of Sinead O'Connor's "Famine." She describes her backgro…
- Deb Grant on the best music of March
Deb Grant, BBC 6 Music presenter, joins Nialler9 to discuss the best music of March, including tracks from Angine De Poitrine, Wax Head, and Avalon Emerson. She also talks about judging the Choice Music Prize and David Byrne's ""Who Is The…
- How Massive Attack's classic album Mezzanine nearly broke the band
Niall and guest Craig Fitzpatrick discuss Massive Attack's 1998 album, Mezzanine, before a live audience. They explore the album's dark shift in sound, the internal band tensions it caused, and the band's career highlights.
- Bloc Party's Silent Alarm: Revisiting a spiky 2005 indie classic (Live Podcast)
Niall is joined by author Dean Van Nguyen to discuss Bloc Party's 2005 debut album, Silent Alarm, in front of a live audience. The conversation covers the record's cultural impact, its fusion of rock and dance, and the band's development.
- The best music of February with Mia Tobin Power
Niall is joined by pop culture writer Mia Tobin Power to discuss the best music, television, and film of February. They highlight albums from Mitski, Cardinals, Charli XCX, and others, while also discussing the television series Industry.
- Izakaya, The Hoxton and Dublin's cultural spaces with Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin
Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin joins Nialler9 to discuss the situation involving The Hoxton and Yamamori Izakaya, along with broader concerns regarding the preservation of cultural spaces in Dublin against corporate interests.
- The best music of January with Vanessa Roulston Mooney
Music writer Vanessa Roulston Mooney joins the Nialler9 podcast to review the best music releases from January. The discussion covers various artists and genres, as well as recent concert experiences and the Choice Music Prize.
- Denise Chaila on new routes and journeys
Denise Chaila joins the Nialler9 podcast to discuss her artistic development, her decision to step back from the music industry, and her recent creative experiences. She covers her travels, film projects, and her exploration of traditional…
- My Bloody Valentine's Loveless (Live Podcast)
Nialler and Aoife Barry discuss the production and legacy of My Bloody Valentine's shoegaze album Loveless. They review the recording history and unique techniques used to create the record ahead of the band's Dublin performance.
- Lily Allen, Florence and the best albums of the month with Louise Bruton
In this episode of the Nialler9 Podcast, Louise Bruton joins to discuss a selection of recent album releases, including work by Lily Allen, Maykay, Florence + The Machine, and others. The conversation also covers recommendations for TV, fi…
- Jeff Buckley's Grace - an astonishing classic 90s singer-songwriter album (Live Podcast)
This live podcast episode from Nialler9 features a discussion with Aoife Barry about Jeff Buckley's 1994 debut album, Grace. Recorded at a Listening Party in Dublin, the conversation explores the production, vocal style, and lasting critic…
- My Bloody Valentine - Loveless: A classic album revisit
This episode revisits My Bloody Valentine's 1991 album Loveless. Details include the album's production, Kevin Shields' techniques, the recording environment, and the band's live reputation.
- Andrea's last episode: Taylor's Showgirl, CMAT's Euro-Country, the rise of Geese
In her final cohosting appearance on the Nialler9 Podcast, Andrea Cleary joins Niall to discuss the recent reception of Taylor Swift's album, CMAT's latest release, and the rising profile of the band Geese.
- Yeah Yeah Yeahs' It's Blitz marked the end of an indie era (Live Podcast)
A live recording from a Nialler9 Listening Party in Dublin discusses Yeah Yeah Yeahs' 2009 album It's Blitz!. Andrea Cleary explores how this release marked a sonic shift for the band and reflects on the broader cultural significance of th…
- How to build independent music communities in Dublin (Live Podcast)
This live Nialler9 Podcast episode filmed at the Me Au Segotia festival explores the development and sustainment of independent music communities in Dublin. The episode features a panel discussion on building alternative networks, collecti…
- A history of Trance
Music journalist Niamh O'Connor joins the Nialler9 podcast to explore the history of trance music. They discuss the genre's origins in Europe, its core characteristics, its popularity in Ireland, and its influence on contemporary artists.
- The best music of July 2025 with Ailbhe Reddy
Guest Ailbhe Reddy joins Nialler9 to discuss the best music of July 2025. They cover recent releases from artists including CMAT, For Those I Love, and Sprints, while also discussing the Irish underground scene, festivals, and recent film…
- The Prodigy - Music For The Jilted Generation (Listen Closely live with Mango)
Nialler9 and guest Mango discuss The Prodigy’s 1994 album Music For The Jilted Generation during a live Listen Closely event. They explore the album's impact, its role in dance music history, and its connection to the 1990s UK rave scene.
- DJ Shampain is a Galway connector, cutting hair and creating his own music story
DJ Shampain (Cóilí Collins) discusses his career in music, his work with G-Town Records, and his various creative projects, including barbering and television presenting. The episode also highlights his upcoming appearances at the Galway A…
- God Knows on his debut album, family, friends and connecting with new audiences
Irish-Zimbabwean rapper God Knows discusses his debut album, 'The Future Of The Past,' his approach to collaboration, and his musical influences. He and host Nialler9 also cover topics including his upbringing in Shannon, DJing, and the cu…
- LCD Soundsystem - Sound Of Silver (Listen Closely live with Kelly-Anne Byrne and Eoghan O'Sullivan)
This live episode of the Nialler9 podcast features a listening party for LCD Soundsystem's album Sound of Silver. Host Niall Byrne discusses the record with guests Kelly-Anne Byrne and Eoghan O'Sullivan.
- The best music of June with Eoin Murray
Nialler9 host Niall Byrne is joined by music writer Eoin Murray to discuss the best music released in June, featuring a range of underground, experimental, and Irish artists. The pair also reflect on recent live concerts and share their cu…
- A deep dive into Yacht Rock
This episode explores the origins and characteristics of the Yacht Rock subgenre, focusing on artists such as The Doobie Brothers, Michael McDonald, and Kenny Loggins. It examines the musical style, instrumentation, and cultural context of…
- The best music of May with Bekah Molony
Bekah Molony joins Nialler9 to discuss music releases from May, including tracks by PinkPantheress, Khamari, and Mhaol. They also cover recent Dublin concerts, the Forbidden Fruit festival, and recent film and TV viewing.
- Palestine, Kneecap and why artists are boycotting music festivals
Writer and journalist Una Mullally joins the Nialler9 podcast to discuss artist boycotts, the music industry's ties to private equity, and the recent controversy surrounding the band Kneecap in the context of the situation in Palestine.
- Revisiting: Kendrick Lamar - good kid, m.A.A.d city
Andrea discusses Kendrick Lamar's 2012 album 'good kid, m.A.A.d city' on the Nialler9 podcast. The episode explores the album's coming-of-age narrative and themes of life in Compton.
- Going to the Island with Open Ear Festival
Nialler9 interviews Dion Doherty of the Open Ear Festival about the challenges of organizing an experimental music festival on Sherkin Island. The discussion covers the festival's unique atmosphere, its diverse lineup, and plans for the fu…
- Our best of April's albums and songs
Andrea Cleary and Niall discuss their favorite albums and songs from April, including releases from Torres, Julien Baker, Bon Iver, and The Hives. This episode is a preview of the monthly best-of segment available to patrons.
- Róisín El Cherif is singing for Palestine and Ireland
Irish-Palestinian singer and filmmaker Róisín El Cherif discusses her music, the influence of her Arabic heritage, and her advocacy for Palestine. The episode also explores the synthesis of Irish folklore and Arabic cultural traditions in…
- Why J Dilla was such an influential producer
This episode explores the life, production techniques, and musical legacy of hip-hop producer J Dilla. It examines his innovative use of sampling, his influence on rhythmic theory, and the significance of his final album, Donuts.
- Our music picks of March [Subscriber Podcast preview]
In this episode of the Nialler9 podcast, Andrea Cleary and Niall discuss their favorite music releases from March, covering artists such as Lonnie Holley, Bon Iver, and Chappell Roan. The recording also includes conversation about recent t…
- Moving Still's Irish-Arab electronic bangers are having a moment 🔥
Jamal Sul of Moving Still discusses his career blending Arabic music traditions with electronic genres like house, acid, and Italo. The episode covers his productions, edits in his Ouddy Bangers series, and his musical influences.
- I was duped by an AI musician
Niall and guest Colm Cahalane discuss the impact of AI on the music industry, exploring the ethical implications and challenges of distinguishing AI-generated music from human-made art. They also consider the future of streaming platforms…
- Mood Machine - A conversation with Liz Pelly about Spotify
Music and cultural critic Liz Pelly discusses her book, Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Cost of the Perfect Playlist, on the Nialler9 podcast. The conversation explores Spotify’s influence on the industry, the impact of algorithm…
- Our best of February's music
Nialler and Andrea Cleary discuss their favorite music from February, including new albums, songs, and film discussions. This episode features segment previews, with the full version available to Patreon members.
- Ólafur Arnalds on making a record with Talos before his passing
Ólafur Arnalds discusses his friendship and musical collaboration with the late Cork singer-songwriter Eoin French, known as Talos. He shares details about completing their joint record following instructions left by French before his pass…
- The new 2025 season of Music is really good so far isn’t it?
Hosts Niall and Andrea discuss mainstream music events from 2025, including the Super Bowl, the Grammys, and highlights from 50 years of Saturday Night Live musical performances. Their conversation covers notable guest appearances and icon…
- David Kitt on 14 years of his electronic project New Jackson
David Kitt discusses his 14-year electronic project, New Jackson, touching on musical evolution, recent collaborations, and his experiences in the dance music industry. The episode also covers his 30-year DJ career, current projects, and h…
- The best music of January [Patreon Preview]
Niall and Andrea Cleary discuss their favorite music from January, covering various albums and songs, alongside recent films and topics like the Choice Music Prize nominations. This episode is a preview of the full version available to Pat…
- The Nialler9 Podcast Awards of 2024
Niall and Andrea present the fifth annual Nialler9 Podcast Awards, covering various musical and cultural highlights and lowlights from 2024. The episode features awards across categories ranging from best performances and songs to notable…
- Our Favourite Albums of 2024
In this episode of Nialler9, Andrea and Niall discuss their favorite albums of 2024, featuring works by artists such as Charli XCX, Jessica Pratt, and MJ Lenderman. This is the second installment of their Best of 2024 podcast trilogy.
- Our Favourite Songs of 2024
In this episode of the Nialler9 podcast, Andrea and Niall discuss their favorite songs of 2024. Featured artists include Charli XCX, MJ Lenderman, Waxahatchee, Burial, Baby Rose, Laura Marling, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and Fontaines D.C.
- Kendrick’s GNX victory lap, Drake’s lawsuits & November favourites (Patreon Preview)
This episode of the Nialler9 Podcast discusses Kendrick Lamar’s new album GNX, Father John Misty's latest release Mahashmashana, and Drake’s recent lawsuits. The hosts also provide music recommendations from various artists and cover perfo…
- Other Voices Dingle special with Junior Brother & Silverbacks
This episode of the Nialler9 podcast previews the 23rd Other Voices festival in Dingle, featuring interviews with musician Junior Brother, events producer Juno King, and members of the band Silverbacks. Topics include the local music trail…
- Curtisy on prolific collaborations & making an Irish album of the year
Nialler9 speaks with rapper Curtisy about his debut album 'What Was The Question?', his creative process, and his many musical collaborations. The episode also covers his influences, chosen Irish artists, and upcoming plans for 2025.
- Our favourite music of October
In this episode of Nialler9, Andrea and Niall discuss their highlights from October, including new music from Irish and international artists, as well as their recent TV and film recommendations. They also touch on their Halloween experien…
- Tyler, The Creator’s Chromakopia (with Max Zanga)
Host Nialler9 and guest Max Zanga discuss Tyler, The Creator's seventh studio album, Chromakopia. They analyze the album's themes of vulnerability, fatherhood, relationships, and the artist's personal narrative.
- Meet the new Night Mayor of Dublin
Niall Corrigan speaks with Ray O'Donohue, the first Night-Time Economy Advisor for Dublin City, about his new role and the city's recently released Night-Time Economy Strategy.
- Boards Of Canada - Music Has The Right To Children - A deep dive
Niall and Andrea discuss the legacy and influences of Boards of Canada's 1998 debut album, Music Has The Right To Children. The episode explores themes of nostalgia, memory, and the various musical inspirations behind the record ahead of a…
- The best music of September; post-pandemic clubbing (Patreon preview)
In this episode of Nialler9, Niall Byrne and Andrea Cleary discuss music recommendations for September, including album releases and new tracks. The hosts also explore topics such as post-pandemic clubbing and Indie Sleaze, while sharing r…