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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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DMA’S predicted to hit Top 5 in the U.K. and Australia with ‘The Glow'

DMA’S predicted to hit Top 5 in the U.K. and Australia with ‘The Glow'

The DMA’s are flying high with 'The Glow', which starts at No. 3 on the midweek U.K. albums chart for what could be their highest chart position.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 14, 2020
DMA’S predicted to hit Top 5 in the U.K. and Australia with ‘The Glow'

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DMA’S predicted to hit Top 5 in the U.K. and Australia with ‘The Glow'

The DMA’s are flying high with 'The Glow', which starts at No. 3 on the midweek U.K. albums chart for what could be their highest chart position.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 14, 2020
Bigsound 2020 is definitely happening – with some COVIDSafe tweaks

Bigsound 2020 is definitely happening – with some COVIDSafe tweaks

The back-to-basics Bigsound will have a condensed program of conferences, workshops and on-stage conversations, showcases, secret shows and parties.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 14, 2020
Bigsound 2020 is definitely happening – with some COVIDSafe tweaks

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Bigsound 2020 is definitely happening – with some COVIDSafe tweaks

The back-to-basics Bigsound will have a condensed program of conferences, workshops and on-stage conversations, showcases, secret shows and parties.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 14, 2020
Baker Boy and Miiesha lead 2020 National Indigenous Music Awards nominations

Baker Boy and Miiesha lead 2020 National Indigenous Music Awards nominations

With a hattrick of nominations each, Baker Boy and Miiesha are at the front of the grid for the next month’s National Indigenous Music Awards.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 13, 2020
Baker Boy and Miiesha lead 2020 National Indigenous Music Awards nominations

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Baker Boy and Miiesha lead 2020 National Indigenous Music Awards nominations

With a hattrick of nominations each, Baker Boy and Miiesha are at the front of the grid for the next month’s National Indigenous Music Awards.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 13, 2020
Watch: triple j’s hilarious ‘new sound’ parody video

Watch: triple j’s hilarious ‘new sound’ parody video

Be warned, you’ll need to wear a bib to protect from all the cheese dished out by Bryce and Ebony and the hilarious new triple j parody clip.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 10, 2020
Watch: triple j’s hilarious ‘new sound’ parody video

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Watch: triple j’s hilarious ‘new sound’ parody video

Be warned, you’ll need to wear a bib to protect from all the cheese dished out by Bryce and Ebony and the hilarious new triple j parody clip.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 10, 2020
Papers please: Bands now have a rehearsal document to show police in lockdown

Papers please: Bands now have a rehearsal document to show police in lockdown

Bands now have a draft letter to present should police arrive at live rehearsals and threaten to shut the entire thing down.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 10, 2020
Papers please: Bands now have a rehearsal document to show police in lockdown

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Papers please: Bands now have a rehearsal document to show police in lockdown

Bands now have a draft letter to present should police arrive at live rehearsals and threaten to shut the entire thing down.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 10, 2020
The United States government is looking to ban TikTok

The United States government is looking to ban TikTok

After India made a move, the United States is now considering banning TikTok due to privacy and national security concerns.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 8, 2020
The United States government is looking to ban TikTok

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The United States government is looking to ban TikTok

After India made a move, the United States is now considering banning TikTok due to privacy and national security concerns.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 8, 2020
Sony Music, Andrew Jackson form JV label Avoca Drive

Sony Music, Andrew Jackson form JV label Avoca Drive

The first signing to the new label is Galdive, whose first single will drop next Friday (17th July) ahead of an album due out in 2021.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 7, 2020
Sony Music, Andrew Jackson form JV label Avoca Drive

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Sony Music, Andrew Jackson form JV label Avoca Drive

The first signing to the new label is Galdive, whose first single will drop next Friday (17th July) ahead of an album due out in 2021.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 7, 2020
AIR Awards and Indie-Con 2020 confirmed for Adelaide

AIR Awards and Indie-Con 2020 confirmed for Adelaide

The Australian Independent Record Labels Association announces its 2020 AIR Awards will take place on Thursday, 1st October 2020.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 7, 2020
AIR Awards and Indie-Con 2020 confirmed for Adelaide

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AIR Awards and Indie-Con 2020 confirmed for Adelaide

The Australian Independent Record Labels Association announces its 2020 AIR Awards will take place on Thursday, 1st October 2020.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 7, 2020
Aus connection helped Blackpink smash Guinness World Record

Aus connection helped Blackpink smash Guinness World Record

Blackpink are Guinness record breakers with 'How You Like That', thanks in part to the K-pop group's Australian connection.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 6, 2020
Aus connection helped Blackpink smash Guinness World Record

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Aus connection helped Blackpink smash Guinness World Record

Blackpink are Guinness record breakers with 'How You Like That', thanks in part to the K-pop group's Australian connection.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 6, 2020
NZ teen Jawsh 685 completes journey to No. 1 in U.K. and Australia

NZ teen Jawsh 685 completes journey to No. 1 in U.K. and Australia

The teenage New Zealand producer Joshua Stylah, better known as Jawsh 685, has the new No. 1 in the U.K. and Australia with ‘Savage Love.'

By Lars Brandle - Jul 6, 2020
NZ teen Jawsh 685 completes journey to No. 1 in U.K. and Australia

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NZ teen Jawsh 685 completes journey to No. 1 in U.K. and Australia

The teenage New Zealand producer Joshua Stylah, better known as Jawsh 685, has the new No. 1 in the U.K. and Australia with ‘Savage Love.'

By Lars Brandle - Jul 6, 2020
Yothu Yindi's ‘Treaty’ rules new publicly-voted poll of the NT's all-time greats

Yothu Yindi's ‘Treaty’ rules new publicly-voted poll of the NT's all-time greats

Yothu Yindi's enduring hit ‘Treaty’ comes out on top of a new publicly-voted poll of the Northern Territory’s all-time greats.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 2, 2020
Yothu Yindi's ‘Treaty’ rules new publicly-voted poll of the NT's all-time greats

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Yothu Yindi's ‘Treaty’ rules new publicly-voted poll of the NT's all-time greats

Yothu Yindi's enduring hit ‘Treaty’ comes out on top of a new publicly-voted poll of the Northern Territory’s all-time greats.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 2, 2020
Nardean signs with Alt. Music Group, Niche Productions: Exclusive

Nardean signs with Alt. Music Group, Niche Productions: Exclusive

Nardean is now on the books with Alt. Music Group for management and has a separate deal with talent booking agency Niche Productions, TIO can reveal.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 1, 2020
Nardean signs with Alt. Music Group, Niche Productions: Exclusive

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Nardean signs with Alt. Music Group, Niche Productions: Exclusive

Nardean is now on the books with Alt. Music Group for management and has a separate deal with talent booking agency Niche Productions, TIO can reveal.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 1, 2020
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