Conor Lochrie
Conor Lochrie is a Scottish writer based in New Zealand. He's the Deputy Editor at Rolling Stone AU/NZ, where he's worked since 2020.
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Legendary Music Executive Clive Davis Dies at 94
Clive Davis, who helped guide the careers of superstars such as Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, and Aretha Franklin, died at his home in New York City.

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Legendary Music Executive Clive Davis Dies at 94
Clive Davis, who helped guide the careers of superstars such as Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, and Aretha Franklin, died at his home in New York City.

2026 Pacific Music Awards Nominations Revealed
Leading the way are A.R.T and Sam V on five nominations, with living legends Scribe and Ladi6 closely following them with four nominations.

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2026 Pacific Music Awards Nominations Revealed
Leading the way are A.R.T and Sam V on five nominations, with living legends Scribe and Ladi6 closely following them with four nominations.

New Zealand Music Startup Lume Announces Launch Date, First Artists
Lume, an album-centric music app, "can be thought of as both a digital collection and a digital store," according to a press release.

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New Zealand Music Startup Lume Announces Launch Date, First Artists
Lume, an album-centric music app, "can be thought of as both a digital collection and a digital store," according to a press release.

SZA Slams Musicians Using AI
SZA has no time for AI. The US singer took to social media over the weekend to slam artists using AI music generators such as Suno.

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SZA Slams Musicians Using AI
SZA has no time for AI. The US singer took to social media over the weekend to slam artists using AI music generators such as Suno.

Concertgoer Falls to Death at MSG Concert
A 51-year-old man has died at a Goose concert at New York City's Madison Square Garden, after falling from the stadium's 300 level.

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Concertgoer Falls to Death at MSG Concert
A 51-year-old man has died at a Goose concert at New York City's Madison Square Garden, after falling from the stadium's 300 level.

Silverback Touring and Founder Investigated on 'A Current Affair'
An Australian tour promoter and his business have come under scrutiny for payment concerns relating to its artists and workers.

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Silverback Touring and Founder Investigated on 'A Current Affair'
An Australian tour promoter and his business have come under scrutiny for payment concerns relating to its artists and workers.

APRA AMCOS Slams AI Companies for Reportedly Stealing Australian Songs
Music by some of Australia's biggest artists has reportedly been stolen by AI companies for datasets.

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APRA AMCOS Slams AI Companies for Reportedly Stealing Australian Songs
Music by some of Australia's biggest artists has reportedly been stolen by AI companies for datasets.

Bad Bunny World Tour Breaks Major Touring Records
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has broken several notable records with his world tour, according to Billboard Boxscore.

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Bad Bunny World Tour Breaks Major Touring Records
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has broken several notable records with his world tour, according to Billboard Boxscore.

Believe and Mandatory Music Announce Strategic Global Partnership (EXCLUSIVE)
The deal sees Mandatory Music tap Believe, “to power its full suite of label services,” including global distribution and more.

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Believe and Mandatory Music Announce Strategic Global Partnership (EXCLUSIVE)
The deal sees Mandatory Music tap Believe, “to power its full suite of label services,” including global distribution and more.

APRA AMCOS Reveals 23% Mentorship Program Recipients
The program, which is for women and gender diverse music creators, has selected 16 recipients for 2026 “due to the high quality of entries.”

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APRA AMCOS Reveals 23% Mentorship Program Recipients
The program, which is for women and gender diverse music creators, has selected 16 recipients for 2026 “due to the high quality of entries.”

D4vd Wins Another Postponement of Murder Hearing
The US musician appeared in court this week where he received a third postponement of his forthcoming probable cause hearing.

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D4vd Wins Another Postponement of Murder Hearing
The US musician appeared in court this week where he received a third postponement of his forthcoming probable cause hearing.

Lucky Group Announces New Teamwrk Hires (EXCLUSIVE)
“Each of them brings something completely unique to the table," says Natalie Bannister, Director of Artist Management at Teamwrk Management.

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Lucky Group Announces New Teamwrk Hires (EXCLUSIVE)
“Each of them brings something completely unique to the table," says Natalie Bannister, Director of Artist Management at Teamwrk Management.