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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.

Latest stories

How Sydney's Take Two Captured 2M TikTok Followers With Tunes and Storytelling

How Sydney's Take Two Captured 2M TikTok Followers With Tunes and Storytelling

“Music is very, very central to their approach,” explains music industry veteran Gavin Parry, who has managed the act since January 2020.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 7, 2022
How Sydney's Take Two Captured 2M TikTok Followers With Tunes and Storytelling

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How Sydney's Take Two Captured 2M TikTok Followers With Tunes and Storytelling

“Music is very, very central to their approach,” explains music industry veteran Gavin Parry, who has managed the act since January 2020.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 7, 2022
ARIA Unveils ‘New Release’ Chart

ARIA Unveils ‘New Release’ Chart

ARIA's New Release Chart will cap at three the number of releases from any act, a move that follows U.K. chart criteria.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 6, 2022
ARIA Unveils ‘New Release’ Chart

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ARIA Unveils ‘New Release’ Chart

ARIA's New Release Chart will cap at three the number of releases from any act, a move that follows U.K. chart criteria.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 6, 2022
Dave Smith, Designer of Prophet-5 Synth and 'Father of MIDI,' Has Died

Dave Smith, Designer of Prophet-5 Synth and 'Father of MIDI,' Has Died

The Prophet-5 was a must-have analog synth. Smith's device was to the new wave movement what the Fender Stratocaster is to rock.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 6, 2022
Dave Smith, Designer of Prophet-5 Synth and 'Father of MIDI,' Has Died

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Dave Smith, Designer of Prophet-5 Synth and 'Father of MIDI,' Has Died

The Prophet-5 was a must-have analog synth. Smith's device was to the new wave movement what the Fender Stratocaster is to rock.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 6, 2022
Just A Gent Joins Angry Mob

Just A Gent Joins Angry Mob

His signing is said to be "an exciting entrée into the EDM market" as Angry Mob "looks to expand and diversify our creative roster”.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 3, 2022
Just A Gent Joins Angry Mob

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Just A Gent Joins Angry Mob

His signing is said to be "an exciting entrée into the EDM market" as Angry Mob "looks to expand and diversify our creative roster”.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 3, 2022
Australia’s Music Industry Welcomes Incoming Arts Minister

Australia’s Music Industry Welcomes Incoming Arts Minister

When PM Anthony Albanese announced his cabinet, he made history, and almost certainly made the creative industries happy.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 2, 2022
Australia’s Music Industry Welcomes Incoming Arts Minister

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Australia’s Music Industry Welcomes Incoming Arts Minister

When PM Anthony Albanese announced his cabinet, he made history, and almost certainly made the creative industries happy.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 2, 2022
Aespa Is Warner Records’ First K-Pop Group Signing

Aespa Is Warner Records’ First K-Pop Group Signing

With the new deal, announced out of Los Angeles, the fourpiece becomes the first-ever K-Pop group on the Warner Records roster.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 2, 2022
Aespa Is Warner Records’ First K-Pop Group Signing

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Aespa Is Warner Records’ First K-Pop Group Signing

With the new deal, announced out of Los Angeles, the fourpiece becomes the first-ever K-Pop group on the Warner Records roster.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 2, 2022
Harry Styles Floods Global Charts With ‘Harry’s House’

Harry Styles Floods Global Charts With ‘Harry’s House’

The British pop star completes the chart double in at least 16 countries, and raises question marks as his new album crushes singles charts.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 1, 2022
Harry Styles Floods Global Charts With ‘Harry’s House’

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Harry Styles Floods Global Charts With ‘Harry’s House’

The British pop star completes the chart double in at least 16 countries, and raises question marks as his new album crushes singles charts.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 1, 2022
How Untitled Group Steered Through the Pandemic, and Set Its Sights on Growth

How Untitled Group Steered Through the Pandemic, and Set Its Sights on Growth

TIO caught up with Filippo Palermo for a glimpse at the tricky road through the pandemic, and the path ahead.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 1, 2022
How Untitled Group Steered Through the Pandemic, and Set Its Sights on Growth

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How Untitled Group Steered Through the Pandemic, and Set Its Sights on Growth

TIO caught up with Filippo Palermo for a glimpse at the tricky road through the pandemic, and the path ahead.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 1, 2022
The Kid Laroi Caps Massive Homecoming Month With Management Reunion

The Kid Laroi Caps Massive Homecoming Month With Management Reunion

Laroi returns to the fold just one month after cutting ties with Adam Leber’s Rebel Management, Variety has confirmed.

By Lars Brandle - May 31, 2022
The Kid Laroi Caps Massive Homecoming Month With Management Reunion

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The Kid Laroi Caps Massive Homecoming Month With Management Reunion

Laroi returns to the fold just one month after cutting ties with Adam Leber’s Rebel Management, Variety has confirmed.

By Lars Brandle - May 31, 2022
Keelan Mak Signs With [PIAS] Australia (EXCLUSIVE)

Keelan Mak Signs With [PIAS] Australia (EXCLUSIVE)

The alternative-pop artist is the music company's third local signing announcement for 2022, TMN can exclusively reveal.

By Lars Brandle - May 31, 2022
Keelan Mak Signs With [PIAS] Australia (EXCLUSIVE)

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Keelan Mak Signs With [PIAS] Australia (EXCLUSIVE)

The alternative-pop artist is the music company's third local signing announcement for 2022, TMN can exclusively reveal.

By Lars Brandle - May 31, 2022
Survey Opens for 'Music Industry Review' on Sexual Harassment, Discrimination

Survey Opens for 'Music Industry Review' on Sexual Harassment, Discrimination

The survey closes June 20, 2022 and the report and recommendations for reform will be published at the end of August 2022.

By Lars Brandle - May 30, 2022
Survey Opens for 'Music Industry Review' on Sexual Harassment, Discrimination

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Survey Opens for 'Music Industry Review' on Sexual Harassment, Discrimination

The survey closes June 20, 2022 and the report and recommendations for reform will be published at the end of August 2022.

By Lars Brandle - May 30, 2022
Bob O’Keeffe, Kym Guesdon Rise In BCEC Restructure Ahead of ‘Unprecedented Infrastructure Development’

Bob O’Keeffe, Kym Guesdon Rise In BCEC Restructure Ahead of ‘Unprecedented Infrastructure Development’

The new exec structure is seen as a step for “future proofing the venue for continued growth" ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games.

By Lars Brandle - May 27, 2022
Bob O’Keeffe, Kym Guesdon Rise In BCEC Restructure Ahead of ‘Unprecedented Infrastructure Development’

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Bob O’Keeffe, Kym Guesdon Rise In BCEC Restructure Ahead of ‘Unprecedented Infrastructure Development’

The new exec structure is seen as a step for “future proofing the venue for continued growth" ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games.

By Lars Brandle - May 27, 2022
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