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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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How a U.S. Car Commercial Helped Drive ‘Walking on a Dream’ to the Billions Award

How a U.S. Car Commercial Helped Drive ‘Walking on a Dream’ to the Billions Award

"Walking on a Dream" has passed one billion streams, though its journey to that milestone has been anything but a straight drive.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 17, 2024
How a U.S. Car Commercial Helped Drive ‘Walking on a Dream’ to the Billions Award

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How a U.S. Car Commercial Helped Drive ‘Walking on a Dream’ to the Billions Award

"Walking on a Dream" has passed one billion streams, though its journey to that milestone has been anything but a straight drive.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 17, 2024
Surreal Launches Agent Productivity Tool Worldwide, Unveils First Clients In Australia, U.S. (EXCLUSIVE)

Surreal Launches Agent Productivity Tool Worldwide, Unveils First Clients In Australia, U.S. (EXCLUSIVE)

After rolling out in the U.K., Australia and New Zealand, Surreal presses the button on its agent productivity tool for clients worldwide.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 15, 2024
Surreal Launches Agent Productivity Tool Worldwide, Unveils First Clients In Australia, U.S. (EXCLUSIVE)

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Surreal Launches Agent Productivity Tool Worldwide, Unveils First Clients In Australia, U.S. (EXCLUSIVE)

After rolling out in the U.K., Australia and New Zealand, Surreal presses the button on its agent productivity tool for clients worldwide.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 15, 2024
Mike Taylor Remembered, Funeral Details Confirmed

Mike Taylor Remembered, Funeral Details Confirmed

The experienced record label executive and A&R standout will be remembered with a ceremony this Saturday, Jan. 20 in New York.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 15, 2024
Mike Taylor Remembered, Funeral Details Confirmed

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Mike Taylor Remembered, Funeral Details Confirmed

The experienced record label executive and A&R standout will be remembered with a ceremony this Saturday, Jan. 20 in New York.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 15, 2024
Mike Taylor, Ex-Universal Music Australia Executive and A&R Star, Has Died

Mike Taylor, Ex-Universal Music Australia Executive and A&R Star, Has Died

Taylor had a 15-year run with Universal Music Australia, and A&R'd Delta Goodrem’s 2003 Sony Music blockbuster release "Innocent Eyes".

By Lars Brandle - Jan 12, 2024
Mike Taylor, Ex-Universal Music Australia Executive and A&R Star, Has Died

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Mike Taylor, Ex-Universal Music Australia Executive and A&R Star, Has Died

Taylor had a 15-year run with Universal Music Australia, and A&R'd Delta Goodrem’s 2003 Sony Music blockbuster release "Innocent Eyes".

By Lars Brandle - Jan 12, 2024
Spotify Tips Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers For 2024 Breakout

Spotify Tips Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers For 2024 Breakout

From Canberra to the world: Spotify is placing its bets on Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers having a major breakthrough in the months ahead. The indie-punk outfit represents Australia on Spotify’s New…

By Lars Brandle - Jan 12, 2024
Spotify Tips Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers For 2024 Breakout

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Spotify Tips Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers For 2024 Breakout

From Canberra to the world: Spotify is placing its bets on Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers having a major breakthrough in the months ahead. The indie-punk outfit represents Australia on Spotify’s New…

By Lars Brandle - Jan 12, 2024
Tame Impala Leads Aussie Contingent In Vinyl.com’s 2023 Best-Sellers List

Tame Impala Leads Aussie Contingent In Vinyl.com’s 2023 Best-Sellers List

Tame Impala's 10th-anniversary edition of "Lonerism" was a hit on wax, entering at No. 15 on the Top 50 Best-Selling Records list for 2023.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 11, 2024
Tame Impala Leads Aussie Contingent In Vinyl.com’s 2023 Best-Sellers List

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Tame Impala Leads Aussie Contingent In Vinyl.com’s 2023 Best-Sellers List

Tame Impala's 10th-anniversary edition of "Lonerism" was a hit on wax, entering at No. 15 on the Top 50 Best-Selling Records list for 2023.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 11, 2024
Mushroom’s Chris Maund Reappointed to Merlin Board

Mushroom’s Chris Maund Reappointed to Merlin Board

Merlin and its board “continues to secure premium deals" with the likes of Apple, Deezer, Meta, Peloton, Snap, Spotify, TikTok and YouTube.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 11, 2024
Mushroom’s Chris Maund Reappointed to Merlin Board

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Mushroom’s Chris Maund Reappointed to Merlin Board

Merlin and its board “continues to secure premium deals" with the likes of Apple, Deezer, Meta, Peloton, Snap, Spotify, TikTok and YouTube.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 11, 2024
UMG’s Lucian Grainge Celebrates Record-Breaking Year, Australia Success and AI Breakthroughs

UMG’s Lucian Grainge Celebrates Record-Breaking Year, Australia Success and AI Breakthroughs

UMG is "the most successful company in the history of the music industry and every one of us should be enormously proud," Grainge writes.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 10, 2024
UMG’s Lucian Grainge Celebrates Record-Breaking Year, Australia Success and AI Breakthroughs

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UMG’s Lucian Grainge Celebrates Record-Breaking Year, Australia Success and AI Breakthroughs

UMG is "the most successful company in the history of the music industry and every one of us should be enormously proud," Grainge writes.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 10, 2024
Mushroom Events Posts Biggest-Year In 2023 (EXCLUSIVE)

Mushroom Events Posts Biggest-Year In 2023 (EXCLUSIVE)

As Mushroom Group celebrated its 50th anniversary, Mushroom Events posted its biggest-ever year, reps tell The Music Network.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 9, 2024
Mushroom Events Posts Biggest-Year In 2023 (EXCLUSIVE)

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Mushroom Events Posts Biggest-Year In 2023 (EXCLUSIVE)

As Mushroom Group celebrated its 50th anniversary, Mushroom Events posted its biggest-ever year, reps tell The Music Network.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 9, 2024
‘We Must Do More to Keep Them Safe’: Greens MP Responds to Rave ‘Tragedy’

‘We Must Do More to Keep Them Safe’: Greens MP Responds to Rave ‘Tragedy’

"Summer festival season is upon us, we know that people will be taking drugs, and we must do more to keep them safe," writes the Greens MP.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 8, 2024
‘We Must Do More to Keep Them Safe’: Greens MP Responds to Rave ‘Tragedy’

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‘We Must Do More to Keep Them Safe’: Greens MP Responds to Rave ‘Tragedy’

"Summer festival season is upon us, we know that people will be taking drugs, and we must do more to keep them safe," writes the Greens MP.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 8, 2024
Iggy Azalea Hints at Hanging Up the Mic

Iggy Azalea Hints at Hanging Up the Mic

"That’s why I want to let you know that I’m not going to finish my album," the Aussie rapper says, as she announces her departure from music.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 4, 2024
Iggy Azalea Hints at Hanging Up the Mic

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Iggy Azalea Hints at Hanging Up the Mic

"That’s why I want to let you know that I’m not going to finish my album," the Aussie rapper says, as she announces her departure from music.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 4, 2024
BLACKPINK’s Members End Solo Representation With YG Entertainment

BLACKPINK’s Members End Solo Representation With YG Entertainment

“We will do our utmost to support BLACKPINK’s activities, and we will cheer on the members’ individual activities with warm hearts,” notes YG.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 3, 2024
BLACKPINK’s Members End Solo Representation With YG Entertainment

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BLACKPINK’s Members End Solo Representation With YG Entertainment

“We will do our utmost to support BLACKPINK’s activities, and we will cheer on the members’ individual activities with warm hearts,” notes YG.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 3, 2024
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