Far from being an exhaustive, solidified list of Irish long form releases at the half way point of the year, what follows is simply 20 albums I have enjoyed from Irish artists in 2024 to date - in no particular order.

As first published on Nialler9 - 20 best Irish albums of the year so far

Featuring Overhead The Albatross, Pillow Queens, Chalk, Fears, Shark School, Birthday Problem, Oisin Leech, Fynch, The Henry Girls.

As first published on Nialler9 - 9 new Irish songs of the week

The Dublin 12 rapper Fynch released his debut album Youngfella on Burner Records this past week.

As first published on Nialler9 - Fynch on the places in Drimnagh that influenced his new album Youngfella

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

As first published on Nialler9 - 10 new songs to love this week: The Last Dinner Party, Youth Lagoon, Sprints, CABL, Fynch, Curtisy & more

Featuring Rachael Lavelle, The Chemical Brothers, Qbanaa, Super Extra Bonus Party, Soda Blonde, Cleo Sol, Octo Octa, Mitski, Barry Can't Swim, Odd Numbers, Fynch, The Scratch, Jape, Overmono, Mike, Wiki, The Alchemist, Doja Cat and more.

As first published on Nialler9 - The best songs of September 2023

Featuring Maija Sofia, I Have a Tribe, 1000 Beasts, Tomike, Filmore!, Rhoshi, Crying Loser, Bobbi Arlo, Odd Numbers, Fynch, Irish Mellow, THEO, Coolgirl, Moonboot, Leo Miyagee.

As first published on Nialler9 - 12 Irish songs you should hear this week

Featuring Peggy Gou, Jorja Smith, Nia Archives, Fynch, Samantha Urbani, Glasser, Julia Jacklin, NewDad, Killer Mike, Andre 3000, Future, Sally C, Iceboy Violet & Florence Sinclair

As first published on Nialler9 - The 10 best new songs of the week

New music from Foals, Charlotte Adigéry, Bolis Pupul, Rejjie Snow, TNGHT, ABBA, Fynch, Elkin, Mr Twin Sister, GRWL, Rebel Phoenix, Chósta.

As first published on Nialler9 - The best new tracks released today: Foals, Charlotte Adigéry, Rejjie Snow, TNGHT, ABBA, Fynch & more

New music from Charli XCX, ABBA, Jon Hopkins, Rosalía ,Andy Shauf, Fynch, Olan Monk, James Vincent McMorrow, Tokischa, El Michels Affair, The Altered Hours, Grouse, Deaf Joe.

As first published on Nialler9 - The best new tracks released today: ABBA, Charli XCX, Jon Hopkins, Rosalía, Fynch & more

It’s New Music Friday, which means there’s loads of new songs out. Here are the highlights of the day’s new tracks. See the New Music section for full selection ofn tracks and albums featured this week. Jungle – ‘Keep Moving’ (The Blessed Madonna remix) At this point, you can pretty much guarantee the kind of…

As first published on Nialler9 - New Music Friday Edit: Jungle, The Blessed Madonna, Half Waif, Hot Chip, The Alchemist, Willhouse & more

Friday is release day and here’s the first things that caught my ear while listening to new songs out. See the New Music section for individual posts on tracks we deemed worthy enough of their own article this week. Charlotte Adigéry – Bear With Me (And I’ll Stand Bare Before You) Deewee, the label run…

As first published on Nialler9 - Handpicked new tunes: Charlotte Adigéry, Squid, Gruff Rhys, The Go! Team, Fynch, Roman Flügel & more

New music from Fynch & Local Boy, EFÉ, Solkatt, Seamus Fogarty, Pat Lagoon, Wallfella, Somebody's Child x Le Boom, Son Zept & more

As first published on Nialler9 - 10 new Irish songs you should hear this week

Tunes from Just Mustard, Dena Anuk$a, Hovay, The Bonk and more.

As first published on Nialler9 - 11 new Irish songs you should hear this week

Deadly Jerseys, Roy Keane and taking the Mick McCarthy

As first published on Nialler9 - Premiere: Fynch taps into an iconic early 00’s national drama in ‘Saipan’ video

Featuring Active, Daniel John Paxton, YoungDaz, Lyra & more.

As first published on Nialler9 - 9 new Irish songs you should hear this week

Nialler9 is teaming up with District Mag and Syrias Vibes to bring you the freshest in Irish hip-hop.

As first published on Nialler9 - Here’s what you need to know about the acts playing Syrias Vibes this week

Our recommendations for some of the freshest Irish talent at Stradbally this year.

As first published on Nialler9 - 10 Irish acts to see @ Electric Picnic this weekend

District Magazine launched a collaboration album with all proceeds going to Pieta House. The album, released on District Recordings label is a compilation of unreleased material from 20 Irish hip-hop artists including JYellowL, This Side Up, Wastefellow, Neomadic, Rebel Phoenix, Mathman and many more. The album is available for purchase on District Magazine’s Bandcamp for…

As first published on Nialler9 - District Magazine release charity album feat. This Side Up, Neomadic, Wastefellow, Mathman & more