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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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As Sony Music Australia investigation kicks on, two executives exit

As Sony Music Australia investigation kicks on, two executives exit

As Sony Music Australia’s independent investigation into its workplace culture rumbles on, two of its executives have left the company.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 11, 2021
As Sony Music Australia investigation kicks on, two executives exit

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As Sony Music Australia investigation kicks on, two executives exit

As Sony Music Australia’s independent investigation into its workplace culture rumbles on, two of its executives have left the company.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 11, 2021
Budjerah signs with Mushroom Music Publishing

Budjerah signs with Mushroom Music Publishing

Lauded as one of the country’s finest new voices, the breakthrough teen was identified by Michael Gudinski as a star-in-waiting.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 10, 2021
Budjerah signs with Mushroom Music Publishing

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Budjerah signs with Mushroom Music Publishing

Lauded as one of the country’s finest new voices, the breakthrough teen was identified by Michael Gudinski as a star-in-waiting.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 10, 2021
Support Act secures additional $20 million in funding

Support Act secures additional $20 million in funding

Support Act will expand its relief support to performing arts workers later this month after securing an additional $20 million in funding.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 10, 2021
Support Act secures additional $20 million in funding

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Support Act secures additional $20 million in funding

Support Act will expand its relief support to performing arts workers later this month after securing an additional $20 million in funding.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 10, 2021
Relocate or bust. Musos are considering deserting Australia (Op-Ed)

Relocate or bust. Musos are considering deserting Australia (Op-Ed)

Getting out of here is a real option. But for Masked Wolf and his compatriots, getting back in again is a problem. It’s far from ideal.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 10, 2021
Relocate or bust. Musos are considering deserting Australia (Op-Ed)

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Relocate or bust. Musos are considering deserting Australia (Op-Ed)

Getting out of here is a real option. But for Masked Wolf and his compatriots, getting back in again is a problem. It’s far from ideal.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 10, 2021
The Kid Laroi breaks Australian drought with Billboard Hot 100 No. 1

The Kid Laroi breaks Australian drought with Billboard Hot 100 No. 1

For the first time, The Kid Laroi tastes life at the penthouse of the Billboard 100 as ‘Stay,’ his collab with Justin Bieber, lifts 4-1.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 10, 2021
The Kid Laroi breaks Australian drought with Billboard Hot 100 No. 1

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The Kid Laroi breaks Australian drought with Billboard Hot 100 No. 1

For the first time, The Kid Laroi tastes life at the penthouse of the Billboard 100 as ‘Stay,’ his collab with Justin Bieber, lifts 4-1.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 10, 2021
DMA’S dominate 2021 AIR Awards

DMA’S dominate 2021 AIR Awards

With a hattrick, DMA’s were the big winners Thursday night (Aug. 5) at the 2021 AIR Awards, held at Adelaide’s Freemasons Hall.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 6, 2021
DMA’S dominate 2021 AIR Awards

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DMA’S dominate 2021 AIR Awards

With a hattrick, DMA’s were the big winners Thursday night (Aug. 5) at the 2021 AIR Awards, held at Adelaide’s Freemasons Hall.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 6, 2021
Apple Music taps The Kid LAROI as FIRST cover star

Apple Music taps The Kid LAROI as FIRST cover star

Australia’s latest international chart champion The Kid LAROI steals the spotlight for a new Apple Music campaign.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 6, 2021
Apple Music taps The Kid LAROI as FIRST cover star

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Apple Music taps The Kid LAROI as FIRST cover star

Australia’s latest international chart champion The Kid LAROI steals the spotlight for a new Apple Music campaign.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 6, 2021
Following Jack River’s call-out, Australia’s industry launches ‘Our Soundtrack Our Stories’ campaign

Following Jack River’s call-out, Australia’s industry launches ‘Our Soundtrack Our Stories’ campaign

With Australia in lockdown and the country’s Olympians going for gold overseas, the music industry is waving its flag with a new campaign.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 6, 2021
Following Jack River’s call-out, Australia’s industry launches ‘Our Soundtrack Our Stories’ campaign

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Following Jack River’s call-out, Australia’s industry launches ‘Our Soundtrack Our Stories’ campaign

With Australia in lockdown and the country’s Olympians going for gold overseas, the music industry is waving its flag with a new campaign.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 6, 2021
The Kid Laroi joins elite as ‘F*ck Love’ hits No. 1 in U.S.

The Kid Laroi joins elite as ‘F*ck Love’ hits No. 1 in U.S.

The Kid Laroi claims top spot of the U.S. albums chart, a feat that makes him a record-setter several times over.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 5, 2021
The Kid Laroi joins elite as ‘F*ck Love’ hits No. 1 in U.S.

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The Kid Laroi joins elite as ‘F*ck Love’ hits No. 1 in U.S.

The Kid Laroi claims top spot of the U.S. albums chart, a feat that makes him a record-setter several times over.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 5, 2021
After Jack River's call-out, 7-Eleven commits to national airplay initiative

After Jack River's call-out, 7-Eleven commits to national airplay initiative

When Jack River called out Channel 7 for not sharing Australia’s Olympics glory with the country’s musicians, the response was swift.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 5, 2021
After Jack River's call-out, 7-Eleven commits to national airplay initiative

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After Jack River's call-out, 7-Eleven commits to national airplay initiative

When Jack River called out Channel 7 for not sharing Australia’s Olympics glory with the country’s musicians, the response was swift.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 5, 2021
How The Brag sold NFTs to people who had never bought one before

How The Brag sold NFTs to people who had never bought one before

Tones And I recently dipped her toe in the NFT pond through a project with Rolling Stone Australia and The Brag. The results are out.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 5, 2021
How The Brag sold NFTs to people who had never bought one before

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How The Brag sold NFTs to people who had never bought one before

Tones And I recently dipped her toe in the NFT pond through a project with Rolling Stone Australia and The Brag. The results are out.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 5, 2021
The Kid Laroi’s ‘Stay’ is the world’s most popular song right now

The Kid Laroi’s ‘Stay’ is the world’s most popular song right now

The Kid LAROI is the first Australian-born artist to top the Global 200 chart, with 'Stay,' his collaboration with Justin Bieber.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 4, 2021
The Kid Laroi’s ‘Stay’ is the world’s most popular song right now

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The Kid Laroi’s ‘Stay’ is the world’s most popular song right now

The Kid LAROI is the first Australian-born artist to top the Global 200 chart, with 'Stay,' his collaboration with Justin Bieber.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 4, 2021
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