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Lars Brandle

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Lars Brandle has reported at the frontline of the international music industry for over 25 years. A former musician, Lars joined the American music trade “bible” Billboard in 2000 and went on to serve as Global News Editor, based in London. Now Billboard’s Australia correspondent and senior writer with The Brag Media, Lars has appeared on CNN, the BBC and ABC, American Public Media and South Africa's EastCoast Radio, and he has spoken at Midem in Cannes, Music Matters in Singapore, Amsterdam Dance Event, London's City Showcase and at industry gatherings on both sides of the Tasman. His works have been published by Reuters, Media Week, Spin, and The Hollywood Reporter, and he has featured as a pundit in the Australian Financial Review, Business Review Weekly and Britain’s The Independent.

Latest stories

Simon Napier-Bell on the future of the record biz, gay marriage and Sinead O’Connor

Simon Napier-Bell on the future of the record biz, gay marriage and Sinead O’Connor

Artist manager, author, entrepreneur, impresario, raconteur. Simon Napier-Bell can talk it, he’s walked it and the rock ‘n’ roll stories will flow when he embarks on a national speaking tour next…

By Lars Brandle - Aug 18, 2017
Simon Napier-Bell on the future of the record biz, gay marriage and Sinead O’Connor

News

Simon Napier-Bell on the future of the record biz, gay marriage and Sinead O’Connor

Artist manager, author, entrepreneur, impresario, raconteur. Simon Napier-Bell can talk it, he’s walked it and the rock ‘n’ roll stories will flow when he embarks on a national speaking tour next…

By Lars Brandle - Aug 18, 2017
Ocean Alley’s ‘Love Balloon’ Floats to No. 3 on ARIA Chart

Ocean Alley’s ‘Love Balloon’ Floats to No. 3 on ARIA Chart

It’s love at first sight for Ocean Alley’s "Love Balloon" (via Community Music), which opens at No. 3 on the latest ARIA Albums Chart.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 26, 2025
Ocean Alley’s ‘Love Balloon’ Floats to No. 3 on ARIA Chart

News

Ocean Alley’s ‘Love Balloon’ Floats to No. 3 on ARIA Chart

It’s love at first sight for Ocean Alley’s "Love Balloon" (via Community Music), which opens at No. 3 on the latest ARIA Albums Chart.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 26, 2025
Thelma Plum Could Cap a Stunning Year with ARIAs Triumph

Thelma Plum Could Cap a Stunning Year with ARIAs Triumph

With her latest round of ARIA Awards nominations, five in total, it’s impossible to overlook Plum's impact on the music community.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 25, 2025
Thelma Plum Could Cap a Stunning Year with ARIAs Triumph

Features

Thelma Plum Could Cap a Stunning Year with ARIAs Triumph

With her latest round of ARIA Awards nominations, five in total, it’s impossible to overlook Plum's impact on the music community.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 25, 2025
VMDO Launches ‘Victorian Music Finder’ Sync Platform

VMDO Launches ‘Victorian Music Finder’ Sync Platform

Content creators can now source sync-ready music from The Garden State through a new, bespoke digital platform.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 24, 2025
VMDO Launches ‘Victorian Music Finder’ Sync Platform

News

VMDO Launches ‘Victorian Music Finder’ Sync Platform

Content creators can now source sync-ready music from The Garden State through a new, bespoke digital platform.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 24, 2025
Don Elford to Exit Legends Global

Don Elford to Exit Legends Global

Live entertainment veteran Don Elford is parting ways with Legends Global to focus on “personal priorities.”

By Lars Brandle - Sep 23, 2025
Don Elford to Exit Legends Global

News

Don Elford to Exit Legends Global

Live entertainment veteran Don Elford is parting ways with Legends Global to focus on “personal priorities.”

By Lars Brandle - Sep 23, 2025
How James Roden and Andy Cassell Paid Tribute to Pete Lusty With a Unique Recording Project

How James Roden and Andy Cassell Paid Tribute to Pete Lusty With a Unique Recording Project

Snakeheads’ "Belconnen Highs" is a long-germinating labour of love, a decades-long collaboration of Roden and Pete Lusty.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 23, 2025
How James Roden and Andy Cassell Paid Tribute to Pete Lusty With a Unique Recording Project

News

How James Roden and Andy Cassell Paid Tribute to Pete Lusty With a Unique Recording Project

Snakeheads’ "Belconnen Highs" is a long-germinating labour of love, a decades-long collaboration of Roden and Pete Lusty.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 23, 2025
The 2025 Screen Music Awards Are Heading to Brisbane

The 2025 Screen Music Awards Are Heading to Brisbane

Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall will next month host the celebration of excellence and innovation in screen composition.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 23, 2025
The 2025 Screen Music Awards Are Heading to Brisbane

News

The 2025 Screen Music Awards Are Heading to Brisbane

Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall will next month host the celebration of excellence and innovation in screen composition.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 23, 2025
Skunkhour Remember Late Drummer Michael Sutherland

Skunkhour Remember Late Drummer Michael Sutherland

Skunkhour, the ‘90s indie-funk outfit, has paid tribute to their late drummer Michael Sutherland, a man who had the entire package.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 22, 2025
Skunkhour Remember Late Drummer Michael Sutherland

News

Skunkhour Remember Late Drummer Michael Sutherland

Skunkhour, the ‘90s indie-funk outfit, has paid tribute to their late drummer Michael Sutherland, a man who had the entire package.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 22, 2025
Massive Attack Scrubs Catalogue From Spotify

Massive Attack Scrubs Catalogue From Spotify

Massive Attack is the latest – and highest profile – defector from Spotify. The British act is also pulling its music from DPSs in Israel.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 22, 2025
Massive Attack Scrubs Catalogue From Spotify

News

Massive Attack Scrubs Catalogue From Spotify

Massive Attack is the latest – and highest profile – defector from Spotify. The British act is also pulling its music from DPSs in Israel.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 22, 2025
Ed Sheeran Streaks to No. 1 With 'Play'

Ed Sheeran Streaks to No. 1 With 'Play'

The superstar British singer and songwriter keeps his streak alive as "Play" roars to No. 1 on the latest ARIA Chart.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 19, 2025
Ed Sheeran Streaks to No. 1 With 'Play'

News

Ed Sheeran Streaks to No. 1 With 'Play'

The superstar British singer and songwriter keeps his streak alive as "Play" roars to No. 1 on the latest ARIA Chart.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 19, 2025
BMG Makes Its ‘Single Largest Catalog Acquisition Investment’

BMG Makes Its ‘Single Largest Catalog Acquisition Investment’

BMG has swooped for Jason Aldean’s recorded music catalog, in what the company's CEO describes as a ”landmark deal."

By Lars Brandle - Sep 19, 2025
BMG Makes Its ‘Single Largest Catalog Acquisition Investment’

New Signings

BMG Makes Its ‘Single Largest Catalog Acquisition Investment’

BMG has swooped for Jason Aldean’s recorded music catalog, in what the company's CEO describes as a ”landmark deal."

By Lars Brandle - Sep 19, 2025
John Butler Presented With ARIA #1 Chart Award In Sydney

John Butler Presented With ARIA #1 Chart Award In Sydney

In the room was Philip Stevens, Valerie MacIver, Mardi Caught, Elfira Vania Suginawan, Russell Thomas, and Seb and Michael Chase.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 18, 2025
John Butler Presented With ARIA #1 Chart Award In Sydney

News

John Butler Presented With ARIA #1 Chart Award In Sydney

In the room was Philip Stevens, Valerie MacIver, Mardi Caught, Elfira Vania Suginawan, Russell Thomas, and Seb and Michael Chase.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 18, 2025
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