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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New Zealand Radio Institution 95bFM Relocating for First Time in Almost Six Decades
New Zealand radio institution 95bFM is relocating for the first time in almost six decades. The student radio station today announced it's moving to Karangahape Road in Auckland by Friday, July 31st,…
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New Zealand Radio Institution 95bFM Relocating for First Time in Almost Six Decades
New Zealand radio institution 95bFM is relocating for the first time in almost six decades. The student radio station today announced it's moving to Karangahape Road in Auckland by Friday, July 31st,…
Julia Jacklin Signs First-Ever Global Record Deal with 4AD
Julia Jacklin is has landed a major deal with 4AD. The acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter has signed her first-ever global record deal with the independent label. Today's signing news hints at a…
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Julia Jacklin Signs First-Ever Global Record Deal with 4AD
Julia Jacklin is has landed a major deal with 4AD. The acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter has signed her first-ever global record deal with the independent label. Today's signing news hints at a…
Concord Music Publishing ANZ Acquires Catalogue Interest in The Presets' Julian Hamilton
Concord Music Publishing ANZ has acquired an interest in the publishing catalogue of Julian Hamilton, one half of seminal electronic duo The Presets. As part of the agreement, Concord Music…
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Concord Music Publishing ANZ Acquires Catalogue Interest in The Presets' Julian Hamilton
Concord Music Publishing ANZ has acquired an interest in the publishing catalogue of Julian Hamilton, one half of seminal electronic duo The Presets. As part of the agreement, Concord Music…
Dom Dolla Sells Out Exclusive Melbourne Show
Dom Dolla has already sold out his exclusive Melbourne show. The globetrotting Australian DJ and producer recently announced that he was coming home for his debut Marvel Stadium show, set for…
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Dom Dolla Sells Out Exclusive Melbourne Show
Dom Dolla has already sold out his exclusive Melbourne show. The globetrotting Australian DJ and producer recently announced that he was coming home for his debut Marvel Stadium show, set for…
'That's the Spirit of Independent Music': Why NZ Music T-Shirt Day Matters
Aotearoa New Zealand is today celebrating NZ Music T-Shirt Day.
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'That's the Spirit of Independent Music': Why NZ Music T-Shirt Day Matters
Aotearoa New Zealand is today celebrating NZ Music T-Shirt Day.
Here Are All the Winners From the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards
After dominating the nominations in April, Marlon Williams once again led the way at the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards. See the full winners list here.
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Here Are All the Winners From the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards
After dominating the nominations in April, Marlon Williams once again led the way at the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards. See the full winners list here.
J. Cole and Cam'ron Settle 2024 Song Dispute
J. Cole and Cam'ron have finally settled their long-running legal dispute. The legal dispute started over their 2024 collaboration “Ready ‘24”. It was Cam’ron who first brought the lawsuit forward in…
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J. Cole and Cam'ron Settle 2024 Song Dispute
J. Cole and Cam'ron have finally settled their long-running legal dispute. The legal dispute started over their 2024 collaboration “Ready ‘24”. It was Cam’ron who first brought the lawsuit forward in…
Way Dynamic Signs to Jagjaguwar, Announces New Tour Dates
Way Dynamic has signed to Jagjaguwar. The Melbourne indie singer-songwriter's acclaimed third album, Massive Shoe, will be released internationally for the first time, after it was originally…
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Way Dynamic Signs to Jagjaguwar, Announces New Tour Dates
Way Dynamic has signed to Jagjaguwar. The Melbourne indie singer-songwriter's acclaimed third album, Massive Shoe, will be released internationally for the first time, after it was originally…
Why Local Venues Are Vital to the Future of New Zealand Music
TE KAAHU at Pitt St Church, crowd in reverential silence, The Others Way 2022. Three up-and-coming Dunedin bands, nervous but oh so promising, inside a historic Port Chalmers community hall, October…
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Why Local Venues Are Vital to the Future of New Zealand Music
TE KAAHU at Pitt St Church, crowd in reverential silence, The Others Way 2022. Three up-and-coming Dunedin bands, nervous but oh so promising, inside a historic Port Chalmers community hall, October…
Nina Las Vegas, Bridget Hustwaite and More Join Indie-Con Australia 2026
The Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) has unveiled its next intake of speakers for its annual conference.This year's Indie-Con will be held from July 29th-31st in Adelaide, SA,…
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Nina Las Vegas, Bridget Hustwaite and More Join Indie-Con Australia 2026
The Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) has unveiled its next intake of speakers for its annual conference.This year's Indie-Con will be held from July 29th-31st in Adelaide, SA,…
US Metal Singer Comes Out as 'Proudly Gay Man'
US metal singer Caleb Shomo, who leads Beartooth, has come out as a "proudly gay man."The band's lead vocalist broke the news to fans on his social media, writing, “There’s been a lot of speculation…
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US Metal Singer Comes Out as 'Proudly Gay Man'
US metal singer Caleb Shomo, who leads Beartooth, has come out as a "proudly gay man."The band's lead vocalist broke the news to fans on his social media, writing, “There’s been a lot of speculation…
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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