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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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Thomas Headon is eyeing a U.K. Top 10 debut with 'Victoria'

Thomas Headon is eyeing a U.K. Top 10 debut with 'Victoria'

Thomas Headon is on the cusp of a major breakthrough in the U.K., where his new EP is vying for a top 10 debut. The London-born, Melbourne-raised artist is in a solid position in the chart race with…

By Lars Brandle - Mar 16, 2022
Thomas Headon is eyeing a U.K. Top 10 debut with 'Victoria'

News

Thomas Headon is eyeing a U.K. Top 10 debut with 'Victoria'

Thomas Headon is on the cusp of a major breakthrough in the U.K., where his new EP is vying for a top 10 debut. The London-born, Melbourne-raised artist is in a solid position in the chart race with…

By Lars Brandle - Mar 16, 2022
Great Scott! Lola Scott signs with AWAL, Dew Process Publishing

Great Scott! Lola Scott signs with AWAL, Dew Process Publishing

Lola Scott gears-up for the next stage of her music career by striking new deals with AWAL and Dew Process, TMN can reveal. To celebrate the good news, Scott releases ‘Delete My History’ on Thursday…

By Lars Brandle - Mar 16, 2022
Great Scott! Lola Scott signs with AWAL, Dew Process Publishing

New Signings

Great Scott! Lola Scott signs with AWAL, Dew Process Publishing

Lola Scott gears-up for the next stage of her music career by striking new deals with AWAL and Dew Process, TMN can reveal. To celebrate the good news, Scott releases ‘Delete My History’ on Thursday…

By Lars Brandle - Mar 16, 2022
Jack White calls on major labels to invest in vinyl: 'We’re all on the same team'

Jack White calls on major labels to invest in vinyl: 'We’re all on the same team'

White turns "to our collegial big brothers in the music world, Sony, Universal, and Warner," to help with the "unfortunate backlog."

By Lars Brandle - Mar 15, 2022
Jack White calls on major labels to invest in vinyl: 'We’re all on the same team'

News

Jack White calls on major labels to invest in vinyl: 'We’re all on the same team'

White turns "to our collegial big brothers in the music world, Sony, Universal, and Warner," to help with the "unfortunate backlog."

By Lars Brandle - Mar 15, 2022
Sarah Donelly talks Mushroom Management: ‘We’re looking at the entertainment industry as a whole’

Sarah Donelly talks Mushroom Management: ‘We’re looking at the entertainment industry as a whole’

With the creation of a talent management division, Mushroom Group returns to its roots.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 14, 2022
Sarah Donelly talks Mushroom Management: ‘We’re looking at the entertainment industry as a whole’

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Sarah Donelly talks Mushroom Management: ‘We’re looking at the entertainment industry as a whole’

With the creation of a talent management division, Mushroom Group returns to its roots.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 14, 2022
Luude’s 'Down Under' featuring Colin Hay is now a U.K. Top 5 hit

Luude’s 'Down Under' featuring Colin Hay is now a U.K. Top 5 hit

The Australian DJ and producer’s drum ‘n’ bass belter, featuring Colin Hay, rises 6-5 on the latest Official U.K. Singles Chart, for a new peak position.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 14, 2022
Luude’s 'Down Under' featuring Colin Hay is now a U.K. Top 5 hit

Chart Analysis

Luude’s 'Down Under' featuring Colin Hay is now a U.K. Top 5 hit

The Australian DJ and producer’s drum ‘n’ bass belter, featuring Colin Hay, rises 6-5 on the latest Official U.K. Singles Chart, for a new peak position.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 14, 2022
Secret Sounds, Live Nation unveils new 1,800-capacity music venue for Adelaide: Exclusive

Secret Sounds, Live Nation unveils new 1,800-capacity music venue for Adelaide: Exclusive

Secret Sounds and Live Nation will open the doors to a new music venue in Adelaide later this year, its first in the city of churches, TIO can reveal. The concerts and live entertainment giant today…

By Lars Brandle - Mar 12, 2022
Secret Sounds, Live Nation unveils new 1,800-capacity music venue for Adelaide: Exclusive

News

Secret Sounds, Live Nation unveils new 1,800-capacity music venue for Adelaide: Exclusive

Secret Sounds and Live Nation will open the doors to a new music venue in Adelaide later this year, its first in the city of churches, TIO can reveal. The concerts and live entertainment giant today…

By Lars Brandle - Mar 12, 2022
Music industry’s Russia exodus gathers momentum as Sony Music, WMG exit

Music industry’s Russia exodus gathers momentum as Sony Music, WMG exit

All three major music companies have confirmed they would cease to do business in Russia while the Ukraine is under attack.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 11, 2022
Music industry’s Russia exodus gathers momentum as Sony Music, WMG exit

News

Music industry’s Russia exodus gathers momentum as Sony Music, WMG exit

All three major music companies have confirmed they would cease to do business in Russia while the Ukraine is under attack.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 11, 2022
Benee’s ‘Supalonely’ added to APRA AMCOS’ 1,000,000,000 List

Benee’s ‘Supalonely’ added to APRA AMCOS’ 1,000,000,000 List

The NZ singer and songwriter is the latest entrant to APRA AMCOS’ 1,000,000,000 List, for passing 1 billion streams of her song ‘Supalonely.’

By Lars Brandle - Mar 11, 2022
Benee’s ‘Supalonely’ added to APRA AMCOS’ 1,000,000,000 List

News

Benee’s ‘Supalonely’ added to APRA AMCOS’ 1,000,000,000 List

The NZ singer and songwriter is the latest entrant to APRA AMCOS’ 1,000,000,000 List, for passing 1 billion streams of her song ‘Supalonely.’

By Lars Brandle - Mar 11, 2022
FEAR AT THE TOP: Ben Tillman talks Yours and Owls, COVID challenges and more

FEAR AT THE TOP: Ben Tillman talks Yours and Owls, COVID challenges and more

For Ben Tillman, disability is just an obstacle.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 10, 2022
FEAR AT THE TOP: Ben Tillman talks Yours and Owls, COVID challenges and more

News

FEAR AT THE TOP: Ben Tillman talks Yours and Owls, COVID challenges and more

For Ben Tillman, disability is just an obstacle.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 10, 2022
Genesis Owusu wins 2021 Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition

Genesis Owusu wins 2021 Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition

Genesis Owusu takes first place in the 2021 Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition with 'Gold Chains.'

By Lars Brandle - Mar 9, 2022
Genesis Owusu wins 2021 Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition

News

Genesis Owusu wins 2021 Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition

Genesis Owusu takes first place in the 2021 Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition with 'Gold Chains.'

By Lars Brandle - Mar 9, 2022
Serenade rounds up investors Hugh Jackman, Dan Rosen, Nathan McLay and more

Serenade rounds up investors Hugh Jackman, Dan Rosen, Nathan McLay and more

Iain Watt, former YMU Managing Director, will lead the Serenade advisory board, while a string of big-name investors sign up.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 9, 2022
Serenade rounds up investors Hugh Jackman, Dan Rosen, Nathan McLay and more

News

Serenade rounds up investors Hugh Jackman, Dan Rosen, Nathan McLay and more

Iain Watt, former YMU Managing Director, will lead the Serenade advisory board, while a string of big-name investors sign up.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 9, 2022
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