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Little Quirks sign with Downtown Music Publishing
Big things await Little Quirks, who’ve signed a global deal with Downtown Music Publishing ahead of a new EP release.

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Little Quirks sign with Downtown Music Publishing
Big things await Little Quirks, who’ve signed a global deal with Downtown Music Publishing ahead of a new EP release.

Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ was No. 2 most-streamed song on Spotify in 2020
Tones’ ‘Dance Monkey’ was bigger than any song by a band, or a DJ, Latin crooner or classical crossover star on the streaming platform.

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Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ was No. 2 most-streamed song on Spotify in 2020
Tones’ ‘Dance Monkey’ was bigger than any song by a band, or a DJ, Latin crooner or classical crossover star on the streaming platform.

BTS makes history on U.S. charts, Aussies flex in the U.K.
No less than five LPs from the land Down Under are making their mark in the Top 40 of the U.K. albums chart.

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BTS makes history on U.S. charts, Aussies flex in the U.K.
No less than five LPs from the land Down Under are making their mark in the Top 40 of the U.K. albums chart.

BMG launches Indigenous scholarship program with University of Newcastle
BMG is backing an Indigenous scholarship program to support youngsters dreaming of a career in the music industry.

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BMG launches Indigenous scholarship program with University of Newcastle
BMG is backing an Indigenous scholarship program to support youngsters dreaming of a career in the music industry.

Tim Blackwell talks 'Introducing' podcast featuring Yungblud, DMA's & More: It's 'pure selfish enjoyment'
Tim Blackwell's leap into the podcast world is one that gets him closer to the music. TIO caught up with the radio veteran.

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Tim Blackwell talks 'Introducing' podcast featuring Yungblud, DMA's & More: It's 'pure selfish enjoyment'
Tim Blackwell's leap into the podcast world is one that gets him closer to the music. TIO caught up with the radio veteran.
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The 2020 ARIAs are the finish line to a weird year. Things are looking up [Op-Ed]
This year has been a long, drawn-out kick in the teeth for the music community. All the signs would suggest things are looking up.
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The 2020 ARIAs are the finish line to a weird year. Things are looking up [Op-Ed]
This year has been a long, drawn-out kick in the teeth for the music community. All the signs would suggest things are looking up.

All the winners from the 2020 ARIA Awards
The who’s who of the Aussie music industry (at times virtually) assembled for the 2020 ARIA Awards in Sydney.

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All the winners from the 2020 ARIA Awards
The who’s who of the Aussie music industry (at times virtually) assembled for the 2020 ARIA Awards in Sydney.

Joel Siviour talks Seismic Talent Agency: It's the 'culmination of almost a decade’s experience'
Australia’s freshest independent booking agency is already loaded with big names, including Alison Wonderland and The Presets.

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Joel Siviour talks Seismic Talent Agency: It's the 'culmination of almost a decade’s experience'
Australia’s freshest independent booking agency is already loaded with big names, including Alison Wonderland and The Presets.

Tame Impala and Flume earn 2021 Grammy nominations
Tame Impala and Flume will wave the flag for Australia at the 63rd Grammy Awards. Kevin Parker is up for two trophies, Harley Streten one.

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Tame Impala and Flume earn 2021 Grammy nominations
Tame Impala and Flume will wave the flag for Australia at the 63rd Grammy Awards. Kevin Parker is up for two trophies, Harley Streten one.
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AC/DC, always at the top when everything has gone to pot [Op-Ed]
When everything is coming unstuck, when the world needs a hero, AC/DC is always there, looking down from the top of the charts.
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AC/DC, always at the top when everything has gone to pot [Op-Ed]
When everything is coming unstuck, when the world needs a hero, AC/DC is always there, looking down from the top of the charts.

Dinosaur City Records signs Laure Briard: Exclusive
Indie label Dinosaur City Records is adding some French flair to its roster with new signing Laure Briard, TIO can exclusively reveal.

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Dinosaur City Records signs Laure Briard: Exclusive
Indie label Dinosaur City Records is adding some French flair to its roster with new signing Laure Briard, TIO can exclusively reveal.

Aussie Aussie Aussie: Hot streak looks set to continue on U.K. albums chart
The Aussie invasion looks set to continue on the U.K. albums chart, with no less than four homegrown titles set to impact the Top 20.

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Aussie Aussie Aussie: Hot streak looks set to continue on U.K. albums chart
The Aussie invasion looks set to continue on the U.K. albums chart, with no less than four homegrown titles set to impact the Top 20.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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