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Nialler9

Nialler9
Irish Music
Charli XCX
Electronic Music
Dublin
Kendrick Lamar
Father John Misty
Beastie Boys
Spotify
AI In Music
Feminism
Irish Music Scene
Brat
Ill Communication
Choice Music Prize
Portishead
Laurie Anderson
Music For the Jilted Generation
Music Industry
Taylor Swift
Shoegaze

Nialler9 chats to guests about new music, albums, artist deep dives and cultural issues.

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Latest Episodes

This month's guest returns after her January visit — it's music writer Vanessa Roulston Mooney, fresh from Jack White, Primavera and Féile na Gréine.

We start with the big one: Phoebe Bridgers' Lost Weekend, her first solo album in six years, and wh... more

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It's a deep dive episode into an absolute legend of music this week - the one, the only Dolly Parton.

The country pop musician and entertainer has written over 5,000 songs since she wrote her first song in 1959, and her status as a songwriter and ar... more

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Mags Mullaney is the Instagram and Tik Tok music influencer known as Totally Frogaret or now called The Frog Report.

Mags joins us this week to talk about her All Together Now experience and Niall talks about the problematic side of Glen Hansard bef... more

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A live recording from The Big Romance about a 2008 Sub Pop-released classic album of the 2000s.

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Step into a world of misty melodies and cavernous e... more

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Recent Guests

Mags Totally Frogaret
Guest commentator and music enthusiast
Episode: The best music of the month & All Together Now with Mags The Frog Report
Aoife Barry
Journalist who selected Fleet Foxes for the listening party
Episode: Revisiting Fleet Foxes' sparkling landmark folk debut album with Aoife Barry
Gary Devitt
Founder/Co-founder of Toutless
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Episode: Why are gig tickets getting more expensive? Toutless on fees, fraud and Ticketmaster (
Dave Balfe
Avid musician and founder of the project For Those I Love
For Those I Love
Episode: For Those I Love on building his own worlds for All Together Now
Bridie Monds-Watson
SOAK, singer-songwriter from Derry
SOAK
Episode: SOAK on finding joy, collaborating with friends and Fred Again..
Cian Galvin
The Expert, Irish hip hop producer
The Expert (Akai The Expert)
Episode: Why DJ Shadow's Endtroducing is a crate-digging cinematic masterpiece
Lauren Kennedy
Irish woman who went viral on Track Star YouTube channel, known for attending Irish gigs in New York
Track Star / Nialler9 audience
Episode: Lauren Kennedy on NYC gigs, Irish music, going viral and moving back to Ireland for the summer (Podcast)
Deb Grant
BBC 6 Music presenter
BBC 6 Music
Episode: Deb Grant on the best music of March
Craig Fitzpatrick
Music journalist featured on the episode discussing Massive Attack and Mezzanine
Independent media / music journalism
Episode: How Massive Attack's classic album Mezzanine nearly broke the band

Host

Nialler9
Host of the Nialler9 podcast, a central figure in curating conversations around new music and culture.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 124 ratings
  • Great company

    Niall and Andrea offer great insights into new music, especially Irish music, in a friendly and accessible way: always an enjoyable podcast, they are great company in the car or when running.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bcarfgh
    Ireland4 years ago
  • Not at the right BPM

    Used to be a go-to podcast for new music, new Irish bands and generally what’s happening round town. Has kind of pivoted in the last 18 months. Auto downloads but seldom listen through now. Nialler9 playlists on Spotify and Lumo nights still aces tho.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Sean-Pat
    Ireland5 years ago
  • Consistent and informative

    Consistent and insightful music podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nialler9
    Ireland6 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    Great round up of music news on Irish shores and abroad

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr Jim Neutron
    Ireland6 years ago
  • Fantastic

    Great podcast - Fun& informative! Very glad I found it :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AriaSail (CharleneB)
    United Kingdom8 years ago

Listeners Say

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A few listeners wish for more music and less chat in some episodes.
Listeners praise the show for its thoughtful music analysis and fresh guest perspectives.
Fans appreciate the insider context and cross-genre explorations.
Some listeners miss longer-form focus on music rather than banter.
Episodes are consistently high-quality with strong curation of new music and guests.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#78
Ireland/Music

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

SOAK on finding joy, collaborating with friends and Fred Again..
Q: You've been involved in a lot of collaborations and live experiments—what keeps you motivated to keep creating with friends?
Genuine friendship and a shared love of music drive most collaborations; seeing peers evolve and learning from others keeps the process exciting and keeps the art fresh.
SOAK on finding joy, collaborating with friends and Fred Again..
Q: You've talked about vocal issues earlier—what changed for you after that, and how has it affected your approach to touring and writing?
The health scare prompted a shift toward prioritizing joy, focusing on present moments in writing, and considering live, lean recording approaches to protect the voice while still delivering on stage.
SOAK on finding joy, collaborating with friends and Fred Again..
Q: How did the collaboration with Fred Again come about, and what was it like working on Just Stand There?
Fred reached out after encountering a spoken-word piece and a growth in our collaboration; the process was collaborative and fun, highlighting his energy and the team's supportive environment.
SOAK on finding joy, collaborating with friends and Fred Again..
Q: Listen, you were recently on a tour around Ireland, and you picked some really interesting spots to play, and I'm interested why you picked those spots.
We chose intimate, culturally rich venues and bookshops to create a more personal connection with audiences, while also exploring places that felt special and meaningful to the band's history in Ireland.
Lauren Kennedy on NYC gigs, Irish music, going viral and moving back to Ireland for the summer (Podcast)
Q: Which Irish artists in New York stood out for you and why?
She highlights acts like Dove Ellis, Florence Road, and Shamrock Showband, emphasizing intimate venues, strong live performances, and how social media amplified their reach.

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This show centers on new music, albums, and in-depth explorations of artists and scenes, often through long-form conversations with musicians, journalists, and cultural insiders. Episodes mix thoughtful analysis, behind-the-scenes context, and live listening or listening-party style segments to illuminate how records were made, why they matter, and what they reveal about culture at large. A notable strength is its willingness to thread music with broader cultural issues, from live-show economics to artistic process and cross-genre impacts, making it a go-to for listeners who want both discovery and deeper storytelling.

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Recent guests on Nialler9 include:

1. Mags Totally Frogaret
2. Aoife Barry
3. Gary Devitt
4. Dave Balfe
5. Bridie Monds-Watson
6. Cian Galvin
7. Lauren Kennedy
8. Deb Grant

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