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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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Apple Music positions itself as artists’ best friend, says it pays a penny per stream

Apple Music positions itself as artists’ best friend, says it pays a penny per stream

Apple Music is distancing itself from Spotify and the paltry cuts paid out by its streaming competitors by sharing details of royalty splits.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 19, 2021
Apple Music positions itself as artists’ best friend, says it pays a penny per stream

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Apple Music positions itself as artists’ best friend, says it pays a penny per stream

Apple Music is distancing itself from Spotify and the paltry cuts paid out by its streaming competitors by sharing details of royalty splits.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 19, 2021
Rüfüs Du Sol extend U.S. stadium run after impressive sell-outs

Rüfüs Du Sol extend U.S. stadium run after impressive sell-outs

Rüfüs Du Sol are riding the wave in the U.S., where the Australian electronic trio are posting giant box-office numbers.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 19, 2021
Rüfüs Du Sol extend U.S. stadium run after impressive sell-outs

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Rüfüs Du Sol extend U.S. stadium run after impressive sell-outs

Rüfüs Du Sol are riding the wave in the U.S., where the Australian electronic trio are posting giant box-office numbers.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 19, 2021
The 2021 NIMAs are coming! Check out all the details

The 2021 NIMAs are coming! Check out all the details

The National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) return in 2021 with a physical event at its tradition home, Darwin Ampitheatre.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 16, 2021
The 2021 NIMAs are coming! Check out all the details

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The 2021 NIMAs are coming! Check out all the details

The National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) return in 2021 with a physical event at its tradition home, Darwin Ampitheatre.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 16, 2021
Joy McKean to receive Ted Albert Award at 2021 APRA Music Awards

Joy McKean to receive Ted Albert Award at 2021 APRA Music Awards

Joy McKean will receive the Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music during the 2021 APRA Music Awards.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 14, 2021
Joy McKean to receive Ted Albert Award at 2021 APRA Music Awards

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Joy McKean to receive Ted Albert Award at 2021 APRA Music Awards

Joy McKean will receive the Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music during the 2021 APRA Music Awards.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 14, 2021
Lindy Morrison announces retirement from Support Act

Lindy Morrison announces retirement from Support Act

Go-Betweens legend and musicians advocate Lindy Morrison is stepping down as Support Act’s national welfare coordinator.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 14, 2021
Lindy Morrison announces retirement from Support Act

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Lindy Morrison announces retirement from Support Act

Go-Betweens legend and musicians advocate Lindy Morrison is stepping down as Support Act’s national welfare coordinator.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 14, 2021
Spotify makes its hardware debut with in-vehicle system ‘Car Thing’

Spotify makes its hardware debut with in-vehicle system ‘Car Thing’

Spotify is making its long-awaited move into hardware with Car Thing, a new in-vehicle system that should throw down a challenge to radio.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 14, 2021
Spotify makes its hardware debut with in-vehicle system ‘Car Thing’

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Spotify makes its hardware debut with in-vehicle system ‘Car Thing’

Spotify is making its long-awaited move into hardware with Car Thing, a new in-vehicle system that should throw down a challenge to radio.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 14, 2021
Masked Wolf Watch: ‘Astronaut In The Ocean’ floats into U.S. Top 10

Masked Wolf Watch: ‘Astronaut In The Ocean’ floats into U.S. Top 10

Masked Wolf impacts the U.S. Top 10 for the first time, and hits new chart peaks in the U.K. and Australia with 'Astronaut In The Ocean’.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 13, 2021
Masked Wolf Watch: ‘Astronaut In The Ocean’ floats into U.S. Top 10

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Masked Wolf Watch: ‘Astronaut In The Ocean’ floats into U.S. Top 10

Masked Wolf impacts the U.S. Top 10 for the first time, and hits new chart peaks in the U.K. and Australia with 'Astronaut In The Ocean’.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 13, 2021
Jana Gibson, veteran APRA AMCOS Head of Member Services, to depart

Jana Gibson, veteran APRA AMCOS Head of Member Services, to depart

APRA AMCOS is recruiting a new Head of Member Services following the departure of Jana Gibson after nearly two decades in the role.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 12, 2021
Jana Gibson, veteran APRA AMCOS Head of Member Services, to depart

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Jana Gibson, veteran APRA AMCOS Head of Member Services, to depart

APRA AMCOS is recruiting a new Head of Member Services following the departure of Jana Gibson after nearly two decades in the role.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 12, 2021
KLP talks new BMG deal, ‘Energy’ and balancing parenthood

KLP talks new BMG deal, ‘Energy’ and balancing parenthood

Despite the pandemic, KLP enjoyed an action-packed 2020 which has yielded a new contract extension with BMG.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 12, 2021
KLP talks new BMG deal, ‘Energy’ and balancing parenthood

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KLP talks new BMG deal, ‘Energy’ and balancing parenthood

Despite the pandemic, KLP enjoyed an action-packed 2020 which has yielded a new contract extension with BMG.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 12, 2021
Matt Gudinski Promoted to CEO at Mushroom Group

Matt Gudinski Promoted to CEO at Mushroom Group

Matt Gudinski takes the reins at Mushroom Group, assuming the role of CEO and succeeding his father, the late Michael Gudinski.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 9, 2021
Matt Gudinski Promoted to CEO at Mushroom Group

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Matt Gudinski Promoted to CEO at Mushroom Group

Matt Gudinski takes the reins at Mushroom Group, assuming the role of CEO and succeeding his father, the late Michael Gudinski.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 9, 2021
Forget the positive headlines, New Zealand's live industry is suffering (Op-Ed)

Forget the positive headlines, New Zealand's live industry is suffering (Op-Ed)

On the other side of the ditch, the problems are arguably greater. Though you wouldn’t know it, based on some of the glowing reports.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 8, 2021
Forget the positive headlines, New Zealand's live industry is suffering (Op-Ed)

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Forget the positive headlines, New Zealand's live industry is suffering (Op-Ed)

On the other side of the ditch, the problems are arguably greater. Though you wouldn’t know it, based on some of the glowing reports.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 8, 2021
Xavier Rudd inks touring, management and label deals; new music coming soon

Xavier Rudd inks touring, management and label deals; new music coming soon

With new music on the horizon, Xavier Rudd has signed a fresh, worldwide label deal and new management representation.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 8, 2021
Xavier Rudd inks touring, management and label deals; new music coming soon

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Xavier Rudd inks touring, management and label deals; new music coming soon

With new music on the horizon, Xavier Rudd has signed a fresh, worldwide label deal and new management representation.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 8, 2021
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