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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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Welcome to Tones Zone: Roblox game Splash announces Tones And I activation

Welcome to Tones Zone: Roblox game Splash announces Tones And I activation

Tones And I has made a play with Splash, the popular music game in Roblox, which will include "verch" and virtual appearances.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 24, 2020
Welcome to Tones Zone: Roblox game Splash announces Tones And I activation

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Welcome to Tones Zone: Roblox game Splash announces Tones And I activation

Tones And I has made a play with Splash, the popular music game in Roblox, which will include "verch" and virtual appearances.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 24, 2020
Dan Rosen has a new boss at Warner Music

Dan Rosen has a new boss at Warner Music

Overnight, the music industry learned who takes the top role for Warner Music International, the executive Dan Rosen reports to.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 24, 2020
Dan Rosen has a new boss at Warner Music

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Dan Rosen has a new boss at Warner Music

Overnight, the music industry learned who takes the top role for Warner Music International, the executive Dan Rosen reports to.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 24, 2020
Sports gets all the big numbers. Why is live music left out? [Op-Ed]

Sports gets all the big numbers. Why is live music left out? [Op-Ed]

Where are those sweaty, noisy concerts with sticky carpets, bouncing floors. Like the footie game we saw on Wednesday night.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 23, 2020
Sports gets all the big numbers. Why is live music left out? [Op-Ed]

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Sports gets all the big numbers. Why is live music left out? [Op-Ed]

Where are those sweaty, noisy concerts with sticky carpets, bouncing floors. Like the footie game we saw on Wednesday night.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 23, 2020
Australia’s live industry welcomes ‘essential’ funding and new ‘Roadmap’ for concerts

Australia’s live industry welcomes ‘essential’ funding and new ‘Roadmap’ for concerts

Australia’s live entertainment sector welcomes the government’s long-overdue rescue package and its roadmap for the rebirth of concerts.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 23, 2020
Australia’s live industry welcomes ‘essential’ funding and new ‘Roadmap’ for concerts

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Australia’s live industry welcomes ‘essential’ funding and new ‘Roadmap’ for concerts

Australia’s live entertainment sector welcomes the government’s long-overdue rescue package and its roadmap for the rebirth of concerts.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 23, 2020
Zac Gould unveils ALTCHORD management company, label with Ingrooves

Zac Gould unveils ALTCHORD management company, label with Ingrooves

Zac Gould today launches the ALTCHORD artist management company and record label, TIO can exclusively reveal.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 20, 2020
Zac Gould unveils ALTCHORD management company, label with Ingrooves

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Zac Gould unveils ALTCHORD management company, label with Ingrooves

Zac Gould today launches the ALTCHORD artist management company and record label, TIO can exclusively reveal.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 20, 2020
Alex The Astronaut named to U.S.-based Out100 List

Alex The Astronaut named to U.S.-based Out100 List

Alex The Astronaut has landed on a major international list celebrating the movers and shakers in the LGBTQ+ community.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 20, 2020
Alex The Astronaut named to U.S.-based Out100 List

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Alex The Astronaut named to U.S.-based Out100 List

Alex The Astronaut has landed on a major international list celebrating the movers and shakers in the LGBTQ+ community.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 20, 2020
Four Australian acts make Top 10 most Shazamed songs of all-time list

Four Australian acts make Top 10 most Shazamed songs of all-time list

There’s an Australian takeover in the top 10 of Shazam’s all-time list, which is led by Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 19, 2020
Four Australian acts make Top 10 most Shazamed songs of all-time list

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Four Australian acts make Top 10 most Shazamed songs of all-time list

There’s an Australian takeover in the top 10 of Shazam’s all-time list, which is led by Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 19, 2020
Australian Institute of Music announces $100,000 in scholarships for 'future leaders'

Australian Institute of Music announces $100,000 in scholarships for 'future leaders'

The Australian Institute of Music (AIM) is scouting the top young music industry talent with scholarships focusing on five specific areas.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 18, 2020
Australian Institute of Music announces $100,000 in scholarships for 'future leaders'

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Australian Institute of Music announces $100,000 in scholarships for 'future leaders'

The Australian Institute of Music (AIM) is scouting the top young music industry talent with scholarships focusing on five specific areas.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 18, 2020
Kylie, Courtney and the stink of Tall Poppy Syndrome [Op-Ed]

Kylie, Courtney and the stink of Tall Poppy Syndrome [Op-Ed]

Kylie Minogue continues to do incredible things on charts around the globe. If it winds you up, there's a reason for that.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 17, 2020
Kylie, Courtney and the stink of Tall Poppy Syndrome [Op-Ed]

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Kylie, Courtney and the stink of Tall Poppy Syndrome [Op-Ed]

Kylie Minogue continues to do incredible things on charts around the globe. If it winds you up, there's a reason for that.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 17, 2020
AC/DC's 'Power Up' is rocking to U.K. No. 1

AC/DC's 'Power Up' is rocking to U.K. No. 1

One ARIA Hall of Fame-inducted act is about to unseat another on the U.K. albums chart, where AC/DC’s "Power Up" is powering to the top spot.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 17, 2020
AC/DC's 'Power Up' is rocking to U.K. No. 1

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AC/DC's 'Power Up' is rocking to U.K. No. 1

One ARIA Hall of Fame-inducted act is about to unseat another on the U.K. albums chart, where AC/DC’s "Power Up" is powering to the top spot.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 17, 2020
New COVID-inspired Australian platform Serenade generates direct income for artists

New COVID-inspired Australian platform Serenade generates direct income for artists

TIO gets a look under the hood of Serenade, a new platform launched during the height of the pandemic which connects artists with superfans.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 17, 2020
New COVID-inspired Australian platform Serenade generates direct income for artists

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New COVID-inspired Australian platform Serenade generates direct income for artists

TIO gets a look under the hood of Serenade, a new platform launched during the height of the pandemic which connects artists with superfans.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 17, 2020
Tones And I's 'Dance Monkey' is now on Spotify's all-time streams podium

Tones And I's 'Dance Monkey' is now on Spotify's all-time streams podium

Tones’ smash hit will lift to No. 3 on the list of most-streamed songs on Spotify, switching places with Drake's 'One Dance'.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 16, 2020
Tones And I's 'Dance Monkey' is now on Spotify's all-time streams podium

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Tones And I's 'Dance Monkey' is now on Spotify's all-time streams podium

Tones’ smash hit will lift to No. 3 on the list of most-streamed songs on Spotify, switching places with Drake's 'One Dance'.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 16, 2020
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