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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Wayside Become First Australian Act to Join Memory Music Roster
An up-and-coming Melbourne band have become the first Australian act to join the Memory Music roster.The label, helmed by Grammy-winning producer Will Yip (Turnstile, Title Fight, Circa Survive), has…

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Wayside Become First Australian Act to Join Memory Music Roster
An up-and-coming Melbourne band have become the first Australian act to join the Memory Music roster.The label, helmed by Grammy-winning producer Will Yip (Turnstile, Title Fight, Circa Survive), has…

Niall Horan Announces 2027 Australian Tour
Niall Horan has announced a 2027 tour of Australia.The Irish singer-songwriter will play shows in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane next February, accompanied by Jude York (see full dates…

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Niall Horan Announces 2027 Australian Tour
Niall Horan has announced a 2027 tour of Australia.The Irish singer-songwriter will play shows in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane next February, accompanied by Jude York (see full dates…

English Songwriter Talay Riley Dies After London Stabbing
English singer-songwriter Talay Riley, who penned songs for the likes of Dua Lipa and Britney Spears, has died after a London stabbing. Metropolitan Police confirmed Riley's passing at the age of 35…

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English Songwriter Talay Riley Dies After London Stabbing
English singer-songwriter Talay Riley, who penned songs for the likes of Dua Lipa and Britney Spears, has died after a London stabbing. Metropolitan Police confirmed Riley's passing at the age of 35…

DaBaby Fight Lawsuit Reaches Settlement
The DaBaby lawsuit has finally been settled. The civil lawsuit, which accused the rapper of starting a brawl with his ex-girlfriend DaniLeigh's brother at a bowling alley, has been settled, according…

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DaBaby Fight Lawsuit Reaches Settlement
The DaBaby lawsuit has finally been settled. The civil lawsuit, which accused the rapper of starting a brawl with his ex-girlfriend DaniLeigh's brother at a bowling alley, has been settled, according…

'I’m So Excited for More Kiwi Artists to Share in This Experience': A New Zealand Artist Tells Us About Playing The Great Escape
Thanks to a landmark partnership between the New Zealand Music Commission and Live Nation New Zealand, a talented contingent of Aotearoa New Zealand acts headed to English festival The Great Escape…

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'I’m So Excited for More Kiwi Artists to Share in This Experience': A New Zealand Artist Tells Us About Playing The Great Escape
Thanks to a landmark partnership between the New Zealand Music Commission and Live Nation New Zealand, a talented contingent of Aotearoa New Zealand acts headed to English festival The Great Escape…

Katie Noonan and More Win Big at 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards
The 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards winners have been revealed. The Sunshine Coast music community came together yesterday (June 7th) as the Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective (SCMIC)…

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Katie Noonan and More Win Big at 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards
The 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards winners have been revealed. The Sunshine Coast music community came together yesterday (June 7th) as the Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective (SCMIC)…

Jelly Roll Backs New Zealand's Kaylee Bell at CMA Fest
Fresh off another milestone year in the US market, Kaylee Bell found support from one of country's biggest names at CMA Fest.

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Jelly Roll Backs New Zealand's Kaylee Bell at CMA Fest
Fresh off another milestone year in the US market, Kaylee Bell found support from one of country's biggest names at CMA Fest.

Ticketmaster Halts Céline Dion Sale for 'Suspicious Activity'
Céline Dion fans have been left frustrated after Ticketmaster unexpectedly halted the onsite to the legendary singer's comeback shows in Paris.In a statement shared on X/Twitter (as per Rolling…

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Ticketmaster Halts Céline Dion Sale for 'Suspicious Activity'
Céline Dion fans have been left frustrated after Ticketmaster unexpectedly halted the onsite to the legendary singer's comeback shows in Paris.In a statement shared on X/Twitter (as per Rolling…

Taylor Swift Reportedly Worth $2 Billion
Taylor Swift is reportedly now worth a lot more money. A lot more. Forbes released its ‘Iconoclast 50’ list earlier this week, which recognises “leaders in finance, business, technology, media,…

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Taylor Swift Reportedly Worth $2 Billion
Taylor Swift is reportedly now worth a lot more money. A lot more. Forbes released its ‘Iconoclast 50’ list earlier this week, which recognises “leaders in finance, business, technology, media,…

Reps From Partisan Records, SXSW, The Great Escape Confirmed For BIGSOUND 2026
BIGSOUND has announced more big industry figures for its 2026 event, as well as its first ‘Artist in Conversation’ names.

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Reps From Partisan Records, SXSW, The Great Escape Confirmed For BIGSOUND 2026
BIGSOUND has announced more big industry figures for its 2026 event, as well as its first ‘Artist in Conversation’ names.

Universal Music New Zealand Launches Industry-First Artist Development Programme
Universal Music New Zealand (UMNZ) has launched a first-of-its-kind artist development programme. UMNZ, Aotearoa's largest record label, today announced the launch of next.WAV., which is designed to…

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Universal Music New Zealand Launches Industry-First Artist Development Programme
Universal Music New Zealand (UMNZ) has launched a first-of-its-kind artist development programme. UMNZ, Aotearoa's largest record label, today announced the launch of next.WAV., which is designed to…

APRA AMCOS Responds to Tech Council Chair Scott Farquhar: 'The AI Industry Has Had Every Opportunity to Negotiate'
APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston has responded to comments made by Scott Farquhar at the Australian Financial Review's AI Summit in Sydney. “Every few months, Scott Farquhar discovers that Australian…

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APRA AMCOS Responds to Tech Council Chair Scott Farquhar: 'The AI Industry Has Had Every Opportunity to Negotiate'
APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston has responded to comments made by Scott Farquhar at the Australian Financial Review's AI Summit in Sydney. “Every few months, Scott Farquhar discovers that Australian…
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