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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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Central Station Records' Archie Magliulo talks new label Soul Modern, Wilsonn signing and 'pushing the boundaries'

Central Station Records' Archie Magliulo talks new label Soul Modern, Wilsonn signing and 'pushing the boundaries'

The team behind Central Station Records is getting some soul into your life. Soul Modern officially launches today with Wilsonn its first signing, and the Sydney R B singer’s ‘Standing Floors’ the…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 21, 2020
Central Station Records' Archie Magliulo talks new label Soul Modern, Wilsonn signing and 'pushing the boundaries'

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Central Station Records' Archie Magliulo talks new label Soul Modern, Wilsonn signing and 'pushing the boundaries'

The team behind Central Station Records is getting some soul into your life. Soul Modern officially launches today with Wilsonn its first signing, and the Sydney R B singer’s ‘Standing Floors’ the…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 21, 2020
Tones And I signs neighbouring rights deal with Kobalt

Tones And I signs neighbouring rights deal with Kobalt

Tones And I has signed with Kobalt on a deal that sees the independent music company represent her neighbouring rights collections around the globe. Tones (real name Toni Watson) will be offered a…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 21, 2020
Tones And I signs neighbouring rights deal with Kobalt

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Tones And I signs neighbouring rights deal with Kobalt

Tones And I has signed with Kobalt on a deal that sees the independent music company represent her neighbouring rights collections around the globe. Tones (real name Toni Watson) will be offered a…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 21, 2020
Dew Process promotes Alex Young ahead of ‘another breakthrough year’

Dew Process promotes Alex Young ahead of ‘another breakthrough year’

Paul Piticco’s Dew Process has made a string of changes to its team, including the promotion of Alex Young to General Manager. For the past four years, Young has served as head of marketing with the…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 20, 2020
Dew Process promotes Alex Young ahead of ‘another breakthrough year’

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Dew Process promotes Alex Young ahead of ‘another breakthrough year’

Paul Piticco’s Dew Process has made a string of changes to its team, including the promotion of Alex Young to General Manager. For the past four years, Young has served as head of marketing with the…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 20, 2020
ABC responds to Gen Fricker’s claims of security flaws and 'oblivious' leadership

ABC responds to Gen Fricker’s claims of security flaws and 'oblivious' leadership

Gen Fricker’s outgoing remarks have caught the attention of fans, media and certainly her former employer, the ABC. The former triple j presenter has spoken at some length about her ordeals with a…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 19, 2020
ABC responds to Gen Fricker’s claims of security flaws and 'oblivious' leadership

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ABC responds to Gen Fricker’s claims of security flaws and 'oblivious' leadership

Gen Fricker’s outgoing remarks have caught the attention of fans, media and certainly her former employer, the ABC. The former triple j presenter has spoken at some length about her ordeals with a…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 19, 2020
Radio silence: the ABC’s alleged mishandling of violent threats

Radio silence: the ABC’s alleged mishandling of violent threats

ABC, we’ve got a problem. No, not the constant pressures that come with the federal government’s funding freeze, which is certainly a problem. A mighty big one at that. Or those regular calls from…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 19, 2020
Radio silence: the ABC’s alleged mishandling of violent threats

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Radio silence: the ABC’s alleged mishandling of violent threats

ABC, we’ve got a problem. No, not the constant pressures that come with the federal government’s funding freeze, which is certainly a problem. A mighty big one at that. Or those regular calls from…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 19, 2020
Tame Impala’s 'The Slow Rush' takes lead in race for U.K., Australia chart titles

Tame Impala’s 'The Slow Rush' takes lead in race for U.K., Australia chart titles

Tame Impala’s The Slow Rush is beating a fast path to the top of the charts. Though Kevin Parker faces a proper challenge in the form of Justin Bieber. At the midweek stage, The Slow Rush has a…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 18, 2020
Tame Impala’s 'The Slow Rush' takes lead in race for U.K., Australia chart titles

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Tame Impala’s 'The Slow Rush' takes lead in race for U.K., Australia chart titles

Tame Impala’s The Slow Rush is beating a fast path to the top of the charts. Though Kevin Parker faces a proper challenge in the form of Justin Bieber. At the midweek stage, The Slow Rush has a…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 18, 2020
Fire Fight Australia concert wins ratings, raises $9.5 million…and counting

Fire Fight Australia concert wins ratings, raises $9.5 million…and counting

Royalty from the worlds of rock, pop, hip-hop and Hollywood hit western Sydney on Sunday (Feb. 16) for the historic Fire Fight Australia concert, which could ultimately snare upwards of $10 million…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 17, 2020
Fire Fight Australia concert wins ratings, raises $9.5 million…and counting

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Fire Fight Australia concert wins ratings, raises $9.5 million…and counting

Royalty from the worlds of rock, pop, hip-hop and Hollywood hit western Sydney on Sunday (Feb. 16) for the historic Fire Fight Australia concert, which could ultimately snare upwards of $10 million…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 17, 2020
20 tips from 20 years observing the music industry

20 tips from 20 years observing the music industry

Valentine’s Day has a little piece of my heart, though I’m as romantic as a mudflap. You see, on this day exactly 20 years ago, I was invited to take a good, hard look at this strange industry, and…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 14, 2020
20 tips from 20 years observing the music industry

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20 tips from 20 years observing the music industry

Valentine’s Day has a little piece of my heart, though I’m as romantic as a mudflap. You see, on this day exactly 20 years ago, I was invited to take a good, hard look at this strange industry, and…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 14, 2020
Ticketmaster expands into Asia

Ticketmaster expands into Asia

Ticketmaster is expanding its footprint in Asia through the launch of Ticketmaster Singapore and the acquisition of Taiwan’s Tixcraft. Investing in Asia makes sense, explains Mark Yovich, the…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 13, 2020
Ticketmaster expands into Asia

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Ticketmaster expands into Asia

Ticketmaster is expanding its footprint in Asia through the launch of Ticketmaster Singapore and the acquisition of Taiwan’s Tixcraft. Investing in Asia makes sense, explains Mark Yovich, the…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 13, 2020
Caravana Sun signs with Berlin’s Embassy of Music: Exclusive

Caravana Sun signs with Berlin’s Embassy of Music: Exclusive

It’s a bright new day for Caravana Sun, who’ve signed an international recording deal with Berlin’s Embassy of Music, TIO can exclusively reveal. At Embassy of Music, Caravana Sun joins a stacked…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 12, 2020
Caravana Sun signs with Berlin’s Embassy of Music: Exclusive

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Caravana Sun signs with Berlin’s Embassy of Music: Exclusive

It’s a bright new day for Caravana Sun, who’ve signed an international recording deal with Berlin’s Embassy of Music, TIO can exclusively reveal. At Embassy of Music, Caravana Sun joins a stacked…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 12, 2020
‘Dance Monkey’ is the first U.S. top 5 hit written by a woman in a long time

‘Dance Monkey’ is the first U.S. top 5 hit written by a woman in a long time

‘Dance Monkey’ may be losing steam in Australia and the United Kingdom, but Tones And I’s monster hit is bullying the charts in the United States. The record-smashing track single this week swings…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 11, 2020
‘Dance Monkey’ is the first U.S. top 5 hit written by a woman in a long time

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‘Dance Monkey’ is the first U.S. top 5 hit written by a woman in a long time

‘Dance Monkey’ may be losing steam in Australia and the United Kingdom, but Tones And I’s monster hit is bullying the charts in the United States. The record-smashing track single this week swings…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 11, 2020
Yes, that's Michael Chugg and Andrew Stone in Lime Cordiale's new clip

Yes, that's Michael Chugg and Andrew Stone in Lime Cordiale's new clip

Michael Chugg is many things. A promoter, an icon, a raconteur. Add “actor” to that list. Chuggi shows off his acting chops in the music video for Lime Cordiale's warm ‘n’ fuzzy new single ‘Addicted…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 10, 2020
Yes, that's Michael Chugg and Andrew Stone in Lime Cordiale's new clip

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Yes, that's Michael Chugg and Andrew Stone in Lime Cordiale's new clip

Michael Chugg is many things. A promoter, an icon, a raconteur. Add “actor” to that list. Chuggi shows off his acting chops in the music video for Lime Cordiale's warm ‘n’ fuzzy new single ‘Addicted…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 10, 2020
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