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Conor Lochrie

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Spotify Embraces AI Music with New Guidelines

Spotify Embraces AI Music with New Guidelines

Spotify has announced comprehensive new policies regarding AI-generated music on its platform, marking a significant shift in how the streaming giant approaches the growing presence of AI content.…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 25, 2025
Spotify Embraces AI Music with New Guidelines

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Spotify Embraces AI Music with New Guidelines

Spotify has announced comprehensive new policies regarding AI-generated music on its platform, marking a significant shift in how the streaming giant approaches the growing presence of AI content.…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 25, 2025
Laneway Tickets in Sydney and Melbourne Sell Out

Laneway Tickets in Sydney and Melbourne Sell Out

The Sydney and Melbourne legs of Laneway 2026 have sold out in quick fashion. The festival's organisers yesterday announced that, for the second year in a row — and for just the second time in…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 25, 2025
Laneway Tickets in Sydney and Melbourne Sell Out

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Laneway Tickets in Sydney and Melbourne Sell Out

The Sydney and Melbourne legs of Laneway 2026 have sold out in quick fashion. The festival's organisers yesterday announced that, for the second year in a row — and for just the second time in…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 25, 2025
Australia Is Getting a New Warehouse Music Series

Australia Is Getting a New Warehouse Music Series

Australia is getting a new warehouse music series this year. Created by local live music curators, Finely Tuned, The Works will take over Sydney's famous Carriageworks over summer for four weeks with…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 25, 2025
Australia Is Getting a New Warehouse Music Series

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Australia Is Getting a New Warehouse Music Series

Australia is getting a new warehouse music series this year. Created by local live music curators, Finely Tuned, The Works will take over Sydney's famous Carriageworks over summer for four weeks with…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 25, 2025
5 Seconds of Summer Announce New Album, Share Comeback Single

5 Seconds of Summer Announce New Album, Share Comeback Single

After a week of mysterious teasers, 5 Seconds of Summer have returned with brand new single, "NOT OK", the first taste of their forthcoming sixth studio album, Everyone’s a Star!. The new record is…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 25, 2025
5 Seconds of Summer Announce New Album, Share Comeback Single

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5 Seconds of Summer Announce New Album, Share Comeback Single

After a week of mysterious teasers, 5 Seconds of Summer have returned with brand new single, "NOT OK", the first taste of their forthcoming sixth studio album, Everyone’s a Star!. The new record is…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 25, 2025
Daniel Johns Announces 'In Conversation' Events for Short Film

Daniel Johns Announces 'In Conversation' Events for Short Film

Daniel Johns is returning to the stage for his first live appearances in over five years. The Silverchair legend today announced four intimate conversation shows, set to take place across Australia…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 21, 2025
Daniel Johns Announces 'In Conversation' Events for Short Film

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Daniel Johns Announces 'In Conversation' Events for Short Film

Daniel Johns is returning to the stage for his first live appearances in over five years. The Silverchair legend today announced four intimate conversation shows, set to take place across Australia…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 21, 2025
FTC Sues Ticketmaster and Live Nation Over Unfair Practices

FTC Sues Ticketmaster and Live Nation Over Unfair Practices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and seven states have filed a lawsuit against Ticketmaster and Live Nation, alleging the companies engaged in deceptive practices that allowed scalpers to…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 18, 2025
FTC Sues Ticketmaster and Live Nation Over Unfair Practices

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FTC Sues Ticketmaster and Live Nation Over Unfair Practices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and seven states have filed a lawsuit against Ticketmaster and Live Nation, alleging the companies engaged in deceptive practices that allowed scalpers to…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 18, 2025
Clairo Signs Atlantic Records Deal

Clairo Signs Atlantic Records Deal

Clairo has secured a major new record deal with Atlantic Records, marking a significant shift in the singer-songwriter's career trajectory. Claire Cottrill, known professionally as Clairo, announced…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 18, 2025
Clairo Signs Atlantic Records Deal

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Clairo Signs Atlantic Records Deal

Clairo has secured a major new record deal with Atlantic Records, marking a significant shift in the singer-songwriter's career trajectory. Claire Cottrill, known professionally as Clairo, announced…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 18, 2025
SXSW Sydney 2025 Adds Teddy Swims as Music Keynote Speaker

SXSW Sydney 2025 Adds Teddy Swims as Music Keynote Speaker

Teddy Swims has been confirmed as this year's SXSW Sydney music keynote speaker. Announced today, the US singer-songwriter will follow the likes of Chance the Rapper by giving the keynote speech at…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 17, 2025
SXSW Sydney 2025 Adds Teddy Swims as Music Keynote Speaker

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SXSW Sydney 2025 Adds Teddy Swims as Music Keynote Speaker

Teddy Swims has been confirmed as this year's SXSW Sydney music keynote speaker. Announced today, the US singer-songwriter will follow the likes of Chance the Rapper by giving the keynote speech at…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 17, 2025
Serenade Launches New Platform, Announces Global Hires

Serenade Launches New Platform, Announces Global Hires

The UK-based music-tech company has appointed Matt Drayton as Sales Lead and Jamie Parmenter as Operations and Product Lead.

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 11, 2025
Serenade Launches New Platform, Announces Global Hires

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Serenade Launches New Platform, Announces Global Hires

The UK-based music-tech company has appointed Matt Drayton as Sales Lead and Jamie Parmenter as Operations and Product Lead.

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 11, 2025
Teddy Swims Is the 2025 NRL Grand Final Headliner

Teddy Swims Is the 2025 NRL Grand Final Headliner

Teddy Swims has been confirmed as the 2025 NRL Grand Final headliner. The US star confirmed the news on social media today (September 1oth). "AUSTRALIA !! I’m performing live at this year’s NRL Grand…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 10, 2025
Teddy Swims Is the 2025 NRL Grand Final Headliner

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Teddy Swims Is the 2025 NRL Grand Final Headliner

Teddy Swims has been confirmed as the 2025 NRL Grand Final headliner. The US star confirmed the news on social media today (September 1oth). "AUSTRALIA !! I’m performing live at this year’s NRL Grand…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 10, 2025
Miles Davis' Music Rights Acquired by Reservoir Media

Miles Davis' Music Rights Acquired by Reservoir Media

Miles Davis' music rights have found a new home following a significant agreement between the legendary trumpeter's estate and independent music rights company Reservoir Media. As per Rolling Stone,…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 9, 2025
Miles Davis' Music Rights Acquired by Reservoir Media

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Miles Davis' Music Rights Acquired by Reservoir Media

Miles Davis' music rights have found a new home following a significant agreement between the legendary trumpeter's estate and independent music rights company Reservoir Media. As per Rolling Stone,…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 9, 2025
Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs, Megan Moroney and More Secure 2025 CMA Awards Nominations

Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs, Megan Moroney and More Secure 2025 CMA Awards Nominations

The 2025 CMA Awards nominations have been revealed. Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson each secured six nominations for the 59th annual ceremony, establishing themselves as the…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 9, 2025
Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs, Megan Moroney and More Secure 2025 CMA Awards Nominations

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Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs, Megan Moroney and More Secure 2025 CMA Awards Nominations

The 2025 CMA Awards nominations have been revealed. Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson each secured six nominations for the 59th annual ceremony, establishing themselves as the…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 9, 2025
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