Logo the music network
Logo Vinyl Media

Our Sites

Logo Rolling StoneLogo VarietyLogo MediaweekLogo The Music NetworkLogo Tone DeafLogo BragLogo Concrete PlaygroundLogo Refinery29

Network Partners

Art NewsBGRBillboardCrunchyrollDeadlineDeadlineEnthusiast gamingFootwear newsFunimationGamelancerGoldderbyHypebeastIndiewireKidoodlelifewithoutandysheknowssourcingjournalsporticospystylecasterhollywoodreportertoongogglestvlinevibe

Conor Lochrie

Joined 2022540 posts
CL

Latest stories

Finalists Revealed for 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards

Finalists Revealed for 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards

The finalists have been revealed for the 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards. Following an "overwhelming response from the Sunshine Coast music community," the Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective…

By Conor Lochrie - May 11, 2026
Finalists Revealed for 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards

News

Finalists Revealed for 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards

The finalists have been revealed for the 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards. Following an "overwhelming response from the Sunshine Coast music community," the Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective…

By Conor Lochrie - May 11, 2026
Britney Spears Discusses 'Spiritual Journey' Following DUI Arrest

Britney Spears Discusses 'Spiritual Journey' Following DUI Arrest

Britney Spears has addressed her recent DUI arrest for the first time in public. The pop legend commented on the incident in a social media post over the weekend, following a stint in rehab following…

By Conor Lochrie - May 11, 2026
Britney Spears Discusses 'Spiritual Journey' Following DUI Arrest

News

Britney Spears Discusses 'Spiritual Journey' Following DUI Arrest

Britney Spears has addressed her recent DUI arrest for the first time in public. The pop legend commented on the incident in a social media post over the weekend, following a stint in rehab following…

By Conor Lochrie - May 11, 2026
Dua Lipa Sues Samsung Over Unauthorised Image Use

Dua Lipa Sues Samsung Over Unauthorised Image Use

Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for $15 million. As per Rolling Stone, the lawsuit comes after the electronics giant put Lipa's image on television boxes without permission. The singer's legal team filed…

By Conor Lochrie - May 11, 2026
Dua Lipa Sues Samsung Over Unauthorised Image Use

News

Dua Lipa Sues Samsung Over Unauthorised Image Use

Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for $15 million. As per Rolling Stone, the lawsuit comes after the electronics giant put Lipa's image on television boxes without permission. The singer's legal team filed…

By Conor Lochrie - May 11, 2026
Red Hot Chili Peppers Sell Catalogue to Warner Music Group

Red Hot Chili Peppers Sell Catalogue to Warner Music Group

The Red Hot Chili Peppers have sold their catalogue to Warner Music Group. As per Billboard, the US rock band sold their recorded music catalogue to Warner Music Group in a deal worth more than $300…

By Conor Lochrie - May 11, 2026
Red Hot Chili Peppers Sell Catalogue to Warner Music Group

News

Red Hot Chili Peppers Sell Catalogue to Warner Music Group

The Red Hot Chili Peppers have sold their catalogue to Warner Music Group. As per Billboard, the US rock band sold their recorded music catalogue to Warner Music Group in a deal worth more than $300…

By Conor Lochrie - May 11, 2026
LISTEN: Peking Duk Tease New Album with Phantogram Collaboration

LISTEN: Peking Duk Tease New Album with Phantogram Collaboration

Peking Duk have released a new single, titled "Forever". The single, which is a collaboration with US dream-pop duo Phantogram, features on the group's forthcoming album, Paradise. Adam Hyde, one…

By Conor Lochrie - May 8, 2026
LISTEN: Peking Duk Tease New Album with Phantogram Collaboration

News

LISTEN: Peking Duk Tease New Album with Phantogram Collaboration

Peking Duk have released a new single, titled "Forever". The single, which is a collaboration with US dream-pop duo Phantogram, features on the group's forthcoming album, Paradise. Adam Hyde, one…

By Conor Lochrie - May 8, 2026
Paramount and Warner Music Strike Deal to Make Films About Artists

Paramount and Warner Music Strike Deal to Make Films About Artists

Paramount Pictures and Warner Music Group have announced a major deal which will bring more films about artists and songwriters to the big screen. As per Variety, the companies are partnering under a…

By Conor Lochrie - May 8, 2026
Paramount and Warner Music Strike Deal to Make Films About Artists

News

Paramount and Warner Music Strike Deal to Make Films About Artists

Paramount Pictures and Warner Music Group have announced a major deal which will bring more films about artists and songwriters to the big screen. As per Variety, the companies are partnering under a…

By Conor Lochrie - May 8, 2026
PNAU Announce New Album Ahead of Regional Australia Tour

PNAU Announce New Album Ahead of Regional Australia Tour

PNAU have announced a new album, titled AHHCade. The Australian-born, US-based duo will release their seventh studio album on July 31st. On the new album, PNAU’s Nick Littlemore says, “There is a…

By Conor Lochrie - May 8, 2026
PNAU Announce New Album Ahead of Regional Australia Tour

News

PNAU Announce New Album Ahead of Regional Australia Tour

PNAU have announced a new album, titled AHHCade. The Australian-born, US-based duo will release their seventh studio album on July 31st. On the new album, PNAU’s Nick Littlemore says, “There is a…

By Conor Lochrie - May 8, 2026
UNIFIED Expands Into New Zealand with Key Senior Appointment

UNIFIED Expands Into New Zealand with Key Senior Appointment

UNIFIED Music Group is expanding into Aotearoa New Zealand. Industry veteran Matt Harvey will lead its expansion into the new territory as its newly appointed Senior Artist Manager. "The move signals…

By Conor Lochrie - May 7, 2026
UNIFIED Expands Into New Zealand with Key Senior Appointment

News

UNIFIED Expands Into New Zealand with Key Senior Appointment

UNIFIED Music Group is expanding into Aotearoa New Zealand. Industry veteran Matt Harvey will lead its expansion into the new territory as its newly appointed Senior Artist Manager. "The move signals…

By Conor Lochrie - May 7, 2026
Justin Bieber Reaches Streaming Milestone After Coachella Success

Justin Bieber Reaches Streaming Milestone After Coachella Success

Justin Bieber has continued his streaming dominance following his Coachella 2026 appearance. Bieber returned to the stage at the iconic California festival last month, and the comeback has paid off…

By Conor Lochrie - May 6, 2026
Justin Bieber Reaches Streaming Milestone After Coachella Success

News

Justin Bieber Reaches Streaming Milestone After Coachella Success

Justin Bieber has continued his streaming dominance following his Coachella 2026 appearance. Bieber returned to the stage at the iconic California festival last month, and the comeback has paid off…

By Conor Lochrie - May 6, 2026
WATCH: First Trailer Released for Kylie Minogue Netflix Docuseries

WATCH: First Trailer Released for Kylie Minogue Netflix Docuseries

Netflix has released the first trailer for its new docuseries about Australian pop legend Kylie Minogue. The docuseries, simply titled Kylie, centres on the life and career of one of the country's…

By Conor Lochrie - May 6, 2026
WATCH: First Trailer Released for Kylie Minogue Netflix Docuseries

News

WATCH: First Trailer Released for Kylie Minogue Netflix Docuseries

Netflix has released the first trailer for its new docuseries about Australian pop legend Kylie Minogue. The docuseries, simply titled Kylie, centres on the life and career of one of the country's…

By Conor Lochrie - May 6, 2026
Live Nation's Ones to Watch Heads to The Great Escape Festival

Live Nation's Ones to Watch Heads to The Great Escape Festival

Live Nation's Ones to Watch is heading to a major English festival. The series is teaming up with Sounds Australia to present the Sounds Australia at the Beach x Ones to Watch Stage at The Great…

By Conor Lochrie - May 6, 2026
Live Nation's Ones to Watch Heads to The Great Escape Festival

News

Live Nation's Ones to Watch Heads to The Great Escape Festival

Live Nation's Ones to Watch is heading to a major English festival. The series is teaming up with Sounds Australia to present the Sounds Australia at the Beach x Ones to Watch Stage at The Great…

By Conor Lochrie - May 6, 2026
Heavy Music Sees Streaming Surge in Australia

Heavy Music Sees Streaming Surge in Australia

Heavy music is enjoying a streaming surge in Australia. According to data shared with The Music Network, there's been a 105% increase in metal streams in Australia over the last five years; an 80%…

By Conor Lochrie - May 6, 2026
Heavy Music Sees Streaming Surge in Australia

News

Heavy Music Sees Streaming Surge in Australia

Heavy music is enjoying a streaming surge in Australia. According to data shared with The Music Network, there's been a 105% increase in metal streams in Australia over the last five years; an 80%…

By Conor Lochrie - May 6, 2026
of 45
THE MUSIC NETWORK NEWSLETTER

Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.

Get our top stories straight to your inbox daily by signing up to our Newsletter

By providing your information, you agree to our Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services.