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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.

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Tones And I's 'Dance Monkey' is now on Spotify's all-time streams podium

Tones And I's 'Dance Monkey' is now on Spotify's all-time streams podium

Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ is still on the climb and is all set for a place on the podium of recorded music history. Sometime in the next 24 hours, Tones’ smash hit will lift to No. 3 on the list…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 16, 2020
Tones And I's 'Dance Monkey' is now on Spotify's all-time streams podium

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Tones And I's 'Dance Monkey' is now on Spotify's all-time streams podium

Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ is still on the climb and is all set for a place on the podium of recorded music history. Sometime in the next 24 hours, Tones’ smash hit will lift to No. 3 on the list…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 16, 2020
Bad//Dreems’ Alex Cameron talks Endless Recordings, 100, dreaming big, and more

Bad//Dreems’ Alex Cameron talks Endless Recordings, 100, dreaming big, and more

In a year that’s had everything, in seemingly endless supply, Alex Cameron hit upon the perfect name for his new record label. Earlier this month, the Bad//Dreems guitarist and chief lyricist…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 13, 2020
Bad//Dreems’ Alex Cameron talks Endless Recordings, 100, dreaming big, and more

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Bad//Dreems’ Alex Cameron talks Endless Recordings, 100, dreaming big, and more

In a year that’s had everything, in seemingly endless supply, Alex Cameron hit upon the perfect name for his new record label. Earlier this month, the Bad//Dreems guitarist and chief lyricist…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 13, 2020
Tbi$h signs with Niche Talent Agency: Exclusive

Tbi$h signs with Niche Talent Agency: Exclusive

Rising rapper Tbi$h will now be repped by Niche Talent Agency, TIO can exclusively reveal. The new booking deal accompanies the release on Friday (13th November) of his new single, ‘Endless Trips.’…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 13, 2020
Tbi$h signs with Niche Talent Agency: Exclusive

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Tbi$h signs with Niche Talent Agency: Exclusive

Rising rapper Tbi$h will now be repped by Niche Talent Agency, TIO can exclusively reveal. The new booking deal accompanies the release on Friday (13th November) of his new single, ‘Endless Trips.’…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 13, 2020
Punters could soon need to prove they've been vaccinated to go to shows: Report

Punters could soon need to prove they've been vaccinated to go to shows: Report

Following the good, early news from Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, Ticketmaster is said to be deep in planning for a post-COVID concerts restart. Live Nation’s ticketing subsidiary is reportedly building…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 12, 2020
Punters could soon need to prove they've been vaccinated to go to shows: Report

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Punters could soon need to prove they've been vaccinated to go to shows: Report

Following the good, early news from Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, Ticketmaster is said to be deep in planning for a post-COVID concerts restart. Live Nation’s ticketing subsidiary is reportedly building…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 12, 2020
Sony Music Australia strengthens team with four new executive hires

Sony Music Australia strengthens team with four new executive hires

Sony Music Australia welcomes four new recruits to its executive team in Sydney.Therese Ryan returns to the Australian affiliate as Senior Director, Business Development, ANZ, with duties for…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 11, 2020
Sony Music Australia strengthens team with four new executive hires

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Sony Music Australia strengthens team with four new executive hires

Sony Music Australia welcomes four new recruits to its executive team in Sydney.Therese Ryan returns to the Australian affiliate as Senior Director, Business Development, ANZ, with duties for…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 11, 2020
Dan Rosen will have a new boss at Warner Music

Dan Rosen will have a new boss at Warner Music

When Dan Rosen takes the reins at Warner Music Australia early next year, he’ll be reporting to an all-new boss. Stu Bergen, Warner Music Group’s CEO of international and global commercial services,…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 10, 2020
Dan Rosen will have a new boss at Warner Music

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Dan Rosen will have a new boss at Warner Music

When Dan Rosen takes the reins at Warner Music Australia early next year, he’ll be reporting to an all-new boss. Stu Bergen, Warner Music Group’s CEO of international and global commercial services,…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 10, 2020
Live concerts are returning to Qudos Bank Arena

Live concerts are returning to Qudos Bank Arena

Arena shows are returning to Sydney. Over two weekends, Qudos Bank Arena will host concerts under the Greatest Southern Nights banner, featuring a line-up of homegrown performers. On Saturday, 28th…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 9, 2020
Live concerts are returning to Qudos Bank Arena

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Live concerts are returning to Qudos Bank Arena

Arena shows are returning to Sydney. Over two weekends, Qudos Bank Arena will host concerts under the Greatest Southern Nights banner, featuring a line-up of homegrown performers. On Saturday, 28th…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 9, 2020
Double Drummer hits distribution deal with Believe

Double Drummer hits distribution deal with Believe

Double Drummer has struck a global distribution deal with Believe.The Sydney independent label was formed in 2016 by high-flying former Sony BMG and Alberts executive Tim Prescott and his son,…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 9, 2020
Double Drummer hits distribution deal with Believe

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Double Drummer hits distribution deal with Believe

Double Drummer has struck a global distribution deal with Believe.The Sydney independent label was formed in 2016 by high-flying former Sony BMG and Alberts executive Tim Prescott and his son,…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 9, 2020
Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu signed to Decca, new releases coming soon

Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu signed to Decca, new releases coming soon

The late, legendary artist Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu will be celebrated with several new releases via a freshly-struck deal with Decca Australia. Announced today (9th November), Gurrumul is signed…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 9, 2020
Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu signed to Decca, new releases coming soon

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Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu signed to Decca, new releases coming soon

The late, legendary artist Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu will be celebrated with several new releases via a freshly-struck deal with Decca Australia. Announced today (9th November), Gurrumul is signed…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 9, 2020
Australian Festival Association sets new board, prepares for 'restarting right'

Australian Festival Association sets new board, prepares for 'restarting right'

The Australian Festival Association has a new board. Announced early Friday (6th November), the ten-member board includes re-lected founding members Adelle Robinson (Managing Director of Fuzzy…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 6, 2020
Australian Festival Association sets new board, prepares for 'restarting right'

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Australian Festival Association sets new board, prepares for 'restarting right'

The Australian Festival Association has a new board. Announced early Friday (6th November), the ten-member board includes re-lected founding members Adelle Robinson (Managing Director of Fuzzy…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 6, 2020
Ex-Gang of Youths guitarist Joji Malani is a 'love machine' in a new telco ad

Ex-Gang of Youths guitarist Joji Malani is a 'love machine' in a new telco ad

If you recognise the sharp-dressed chap in the new amaysim campaign, give yourself a prize. Joji Malani, former guitarist with Gang of Youths, leads from the front for the Australian telco’s new…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 5, 2020
Ex-Gang of Youths guitarist Joji Malani is a 'love machine' in a new telco ad

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Ex-Gang of Youths guitarist Joji Malani is a 'love machine' in a new telco ad

If you recognise the sharp-dressed chap in the new amaysim campaign, give yourself a prize. Joji Malani, former guitarist with Gang of Youths, leads from the front for the Australian telco’s new…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 5, 2020
Amyl And The Sniffers sign with Mushroom Music Publishing

Amyl And The Sniffers sign with Mushroom Music Publishing

Punk rockers Amyl And The Sniffers have signed with Mushroom Music Publishing. Led by dynamite frontwoman Amy Taylor, the four-piece has gone from the Melbourne underground to the world’s biggest,…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 4, 2020
Amyl And The Sniffers sign with Mushroom Music Publishing

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Amyl And The Sniffers sign with Mushroom Music Publishing

Punk rockers Amyl And The Sniffers have signed with Mushroom Music Publishing. Led by dynamite frontwoman Amy Taylor, the four-piece has gone from the Melbourne underground to the world’s biggest,…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 4, 2020
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