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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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Australia’s Rosè and Her Blackpink bandmates crush chart records

Australia’s Rosè and Her Blackpink bandmates crush chart records

Rosè and her BlackPink bandmates have etched their names in chart history with The Album, their debut Korean language album.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 12, 2020
Australia’s Rosè and Her Blackpink bandmates crush chart records

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Australia’s Rosè and Her Blackpink bandmates crush chart records

Rosè and her BlackPink bandmates have etched their names in chart history with The Album, their debut Korean language album.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 12, 2020
BENEE is growing a new label, Olive

BENEE is growing a new label, Olive

The first signing is Muroki, smooth-voiced 19-year-old who caught BENEE’s attention with his debut self-titled release ‘Better Or Worse.’

By Lars Brandle - Oct 9, 2020
BENEE is growing a new label, Olive

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BENEE is growing a new label, Olive

The first signing is Muroki, smooth-voiced 19-year-old who caught BENEE’s attention with his debut self-titled release ‘Better Or Worse.’

By Lars Brandle - Oct 9, 2020
Michael Chugg talks Chugg Music Asia: 'We’re being embraced'

Michael Chugg talks Chugg Music Asia: 'We’re being embraced'

With Chugg Music Asia, Michael Chugg is keen to build bridges for all Australian acts, not just those on his roster.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 8, 2020
Michael Chugg talks Chugg Music Asia: 'We’re being embraced'

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Michael Chugg talks Chugg Music Asia: 'We’re being embraced'

With Chugg Music Asia, Michael Chugg is keen to build bridges for all Australian acts, not just those on his roster.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 8, 2020
Sony Music signs hotly-tipped indie-pop singer MAY-A

Sony Music signs hotly-tipped indie-pop singer MAY-A

Raised in Byron Bay and now based in Sydney, MAY-A has scored warm reviews for a string of single of honest, self-reflective songs.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 7, 2020
Sony Music signs hotly-tipped indie-pop singer MAY-A

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Sony Music signs hotly-tipped indie-pop singer MAY-A

Raised in Byron Bay and now based in Sydney, MAY-A has scored warm reviews for a string of single of honest, self-reflective songs.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 7, 2020
Roy Amar joins Open Door Management

Roy Amar joins Open Door Management

Amar brings with him the acts Circles, Drown This City and Creo, who are all now stablemates of Northlane, Make Them Suffer and more.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 7, 2020
Roy Amar joins Open Door Management

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Roy Amar joins Open Door Management

Amar brings with him the acts Circles, Drown This City and Creo, who are all now stablemates of Northlane, Make Them Suffer and more.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 7, 2020
Spotify’s Daniel Ek is really a hands-off manager

Spotify’s Daniel Ek is really a hands-off manager

Ek discusses the Swedish “consensus-driven culture” at the streamer, and how he typically lets his executive team make the big calls.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 6, 2020
Spotify’s Daniel Ek is really a hands-off manager

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Spotify’s Daniel Ek is really a hands-off manager

Ek discusses the Swedish “consensus-driven culture” at the streamer, and how he typically lets his executive team make the big calls.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 6, 2020
Dan Rosen named president of Warner Music Australia

Dan Rosen named president of Warner Music Australia

Dan Rosen takes the top job at Warner Music a full decade after his appointment to lead ARIA and PPCA, as CEO.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 30, 2020
Dan Rosen named president of Warner Music Australia

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Dan Rosen named president of Warner Music Australia

Dan Rosen takes the top job at Warner Music a full decade after his appointment to lead ARIA and PPCA, as CEO.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 30, 2020
YouTube’s Lyor Cohen talks Lime Cordiale, expansion and the future of hip-hop

YouTube’s Lyor Cohen talks Lime Cordiale, expansion and the future of hip-hop

YouTube's Lyor Cohen caught up with TIO’s Lars Brandle for the second round of their All That Matters interview.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 29, 2020
YouTube’s Lyor Cohen talks Lime Cordiale, expansion and the future of hip-hop

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YouTube’s Lyor Cohen talks Lime Cordiale, expansion and the future of hip-hop

YouTube's Lyor Cohen caught up with TIO’s Lars Brandle for the second round of their All That Matters interview.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 29, 2020
AIR’s Maria Amato talks 'virtual' 2020 AIR Awards, Indie-Con: 'Cancelling never came to my mind'

AIR’s Maria Amato talks 'virtual' 2020 AIR Awards, Indie-Con: 'Cancelling never came to my mind'

“Cancelling never came to my mind,” Maria Amato, CEO of the Australian Independent Record Labels Association, tells TIO.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 28, 2020
AIR’s Maria Amato talks 'virtual' 2020 AIR Awards, Indie-Con: 'Cancelling never came to my mind'

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AIR’s Maria Amato talks 'virtual' 2020 AIR Awards, Indie-Con: 'Cancelling never came to my mind'

“Cancelling never came to my mind,” Maria Amato, CEO of the Australian Independent Record Labels Association, tells TIO.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 28, 2020
Good Day Sunshine organiser Ross Macpherson talks COVIDSafe festivals: 'We’re planning three other events this summer'

Good Day Sunshine organiser Ross Macpherson talks COVIDSafe festivals: 'We’re planning three other events this summer'

TIO caught up with Macro Music chief Ross Macpherson on his COVIDSafe Good Day Sunshine fest, and plans for more to come.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 25, 2020
Good Day Sunshine organiser Ross Macpherson talks COVIDSafe festivals: 'We’re planning three other events this summer'

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Good Day Sunshine organiser Ross Macpherson talks COVIDSafe festivals: 'We’re planning three other events this summer'

TIO caught up with Macro Music chief Ross Macpherson on his COVIDSafe Good Day Sunshine fest, and plans for more to come.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 25, 2020
Australia's live industry faces 'imminent collapse': Report

Australia's live industry faces 'imminent collapse': Report

As many as one third of the country’s venues won’t be in business come Christmas, according to a worrying new report.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 24, 2020
Australia's live industry faces 'imminent collapse': Report

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Australia's live industry faces 'imminent collapse': Report

As many as one third of the country’s venues won’t be in business come Christmas, according to a worrying new report.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 24, 2020
Women In Media Awards nominations for Jackie Antas, Bec Brown and Serena Leith

Women In Media Awards nominations for Jackie Antas, Bec Brown and Serena Leith

Jackie Antas, Bec Brown and Serena Leith are among the music industry standouts nominated for B&T's Women In Media Awards.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 24, 2020
Women In Media Awards nominations for Jackie Antas, Bec Brown and Serena Leith

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Women In Media Awards nominations for Jackie Antas, Bec Brown and Serena Leith

Jackie Antas, Bec Brown and Serena Leith are among the music industry standouts nominated for B&T's Women In Media Awards.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 24, 2020
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