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Conor Lochrie

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Oscar Isaac Tries to Play Tears for Fears on Bagpipe on 'Fallon'

Oscar Isaac Tries to Play Tears for Fears on Bagpipe on 'Fallon'

Oscar Isaac demonstrated his musical versatility during a recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, tackling everything from bagpipes to electric bass in a spirited round of the…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 22, 2025
Oscar Isaac Tries to Play Tears for Fears on Bagpipe on 'Fallon'

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Oscar Isaac Tries to Play Tears for Fears on Bagpipe on 'Fallon'

Oscar Isaac demonstrated his musical versatility during a recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, tackling everything from bagpipes to electric bass in a spirited round of the…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 22, 2025
Sydney's Volition Records Is the Focus of a New 12-Inch Compilation on Efficient Space

Sydney's Volition Records Is the Focus of a New 12-Inch Compilation on Efficient Space

If anyone deserves credit for introducing Australian audiences to dance and electronic music, it’s the late Andrew Penhallow. The London-born Penhallow moved to Australia in the 1970s and founded GAP…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 21, 2025
Sydney's Volition Records Is the Focus of a New 12-Inch Compilation on Efficient Space

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Sydney's Volition Records Is the Focus of a New 12-Inch Compilation on Efficient Space

If anyone deserves credit for introducing Australian audiences to dance and electronic music, it’s the late Andrew Penhallow. The London-born Penhallow moved to Australia in the 1970s and founded GAP…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 21, 2025
Rina Sawayama Critiques Sabrina Carpenter's 'SNL' Set

Rina Sawayama Critiques Sabrina Carpenter's 'SNL' Set

Rina Sawayama has voiced concerns about cultural representation following Sabrina Carpenter's recent SNL performance, highlighting issues with the show's production team's approach to Japanese…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 21, 2025
Rina Sawayama Critiques Sabrina Carpenter's 'SNL' Set

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Rina Sawayama Critiques Sabrina Carpenter's 'SNL' Set

Rina Sawayama has voiced concerns about cultural representation following Sabrina Carpenter's recent SNL performance, highlighting issues with the show's production team's approach to Japanese…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 21, 2025
Ticketmaster Announces Policy Changes After FTC Lawsuit

Ticketmaster Announces Policy Changes After FTC Lawsuit

Ticketmaster has announced significant policy changes following a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit, while vehemently denying accusations that it collaborated with scalpers to inflate ticket prices…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 21, 2025
Ticketmaster Announces Policy Changes After FTC Lawsuit

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Ticketmaster Announces Policy Changes After FTC Lawsuit

Ticketmaster has announced significant policy changes following a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit, while vehemently denying accusations that it collaborated with scalpers to inflate ticket prices…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 21, 2025
Lily Allen Announces Comeback Album 'West End Girl'

Lily Allen Announces Comeback Album 'West End Girl'

Lily Allen has announced her highly anticipated return to music with West End Girl, marking her first studio album in seven years. The British artist revealed the project will arrive on Friday,…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 21, 2025
Lily Allen Announces Comeback Album 'West End Girl'

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Lily Allen Announces Comeback Album 'West End Girl'

Lily Allen has announced her highly anticipated return to music with West End Girl, marking her first studio album in seven years. The British artist revealed the project will arrive on Friday,…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 21, 2025
Gracie Abrams' Red Rocks Concert Is Coming to Apple Music

Gracie Abrams' Red Rocks Concert Is Coming to Apple Music

Gracie Abrams is set to bring her electrifying Red Rocks performance directly to fans' screens through Apple Music Live. The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter's concert from Colorado's iconic Red…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 21, 2025
Gracie Abrams' Red Rocks Concert Is Coming to Apple Music

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Gracie Abrams' Red Rocks Concert Is Coming to Apple Music

Gracie Abrams is set to bring her electrifying Red Rocks performance directly to fans' screens through Apple Music Live. The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter's concert from Colorado's iconic Red…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 21, 2025
NSW Live Music Venues to Be Spotlighted in New Spotify Feature

NSW Live Music Venues to Be Spotlighted in New Spotify Feature

NSW live music venues are about to get a major boost from Spotify. Announced today, Sydney will join New York, London, and Paris as one of the first cities to benefit from the new Spotify 'Venue…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 21, 2025
NSW Live Music Venues to Be Spotlighted in New Spotify Feature

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NSW Live Music Venues to Be Spotlighted in New Spotify Feature

NSW live music venues are about to get a major boost from Spotify. Announced today, Sydney will join New York, London, and Paris as one of the first cities to benefit from the new Spotify 'Venue…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 21, 2025
Vance Joy, Mia Wray and More Revealed as Ed Sheeran's AU/NZ Tour Supports

Vance Joy, Mia Wray and More Revealed as Ed Sheeran's AU/NZ Tour Supports

Several special guests have been confirmed for Ed Sheeran's forthcoming Australia and New Zealand have been revealed. With a whopping 3.1 million tickets sold Down Under in his career to date, the…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 19, 2025
Vance Joy, Mia Wray and More Revealed as Ed Sheeran's AU/NZ Tour Supports

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Vance Joy, Mia Wray and More Revealed as Ed Sheeran's AU/NZ Tour Supports

Several special guests have been confirmed for Ed Sheeran's forthcoming Australia and New Zealand have been revealed. With a whopping 3.1 million tickets sold Down Under in his career to date, the…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 19, 2025
Fed Square Presents Confirms Free Gigs with King Gizzard & More

Fed Square Presents Confirms Free Gigs with King Gizzard & More

Fed Square Presents is bringing King Gizzard the Lizard Wizard and more to the heart of Melbourne. King Gizzard are set to transform Fed Square into a dancefloor on Friday, October 24th, with an…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 19, 2025
Fed Square Presents Confirms Free Gigs with King Gizzard & More

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Fed Square Presents Confirms Free Gigs with King Gizzard & More

Fed Square Presents is bringing King Gizzard the Lizard Wizard and more to the heart of Melbourne. King Gizzard are set to transform Fed Square into a dancefloor on Friday, October 24th, with an…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 19, 2025
Spotify Partners with Sony and More to Develop AI Music Products

Spotify Partners with Sony and More to Develop AI Music Products

Spotify has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the music industry's biggest players to tackle artificial intelligence head-on, joining forces with Sony Music Group, Universal Music Group,…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 17, 2025
Spotify Partners with Sony and More to Develop AI Music Products

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Spotify Partners with Sony and More to Develop AI Music Products

Spotify has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the music industry's biggest players to tackle artificial intelligence head-on, joining forces with Sony Music Group, Universal Music Group,…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 17, 2025
'A True Voice of Soul': Doja Cat, Missy Elliott and More Pay Tribute to D'Angelo

'A True Voice of Soul': Doja Cat, Missy Elliott and More Pay Tribute to D'Angelo

D'Angelo, the influential neo-soul pioneer, has died at the age of 51 following a battle with cancer. The R B legend's family confirmed his passing on Tuesday morning in a statement to Variety,…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 15, 2025
'A True Voice of Soul': Doja Cat, Missy Elliott and More Pay Tribute to D'Angelo

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'A True Voice of Soul': Doja Cat, Missy Elliott and More Pay Tribute to D'Angelo

D'Angelo, the influential neo-soul pioneer, has died at the age of 51 following a battle with cancer. The R B legend's family confirmed his passing on Tuesday morning in a statement to Variety,…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 15, 2025
Soul and R&B Legend D'Angelo Dies at 51

Soul and R&B Legend D'Angelo Dies at 51

D'Angelo, the influential R B singer and neo-soul pioneer, has died at the age of 51 following a battle with cancer. The artist's family confirmed his death in a statement. "After a prolonged and…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 14, 2025
Soul and R&B Legend D'Angelo Dies at 51

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Soul and R&B Legend D'Angelo Dies at 51

D'Angelo, the influential R B singer and neo-soul pioneer, has died at the age of 51 following a battle with cancer. The artist's family confirmed his death in a statement. "After a prolonged and…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 14, 2025
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