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50 Cent trademarks two television titles, as he signs an eight-figure production deal
Looks like 50 Cent is planning to double down on his recent move into television, signing an eight-figure deal with network Starz and trademarking a number of properties for use in future…

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50 Cent trademarks two television titles, as he signs an eight-figure production deal
Looks like 50 Cent is planning to double down on his recent move into television, signing an eight-figure deal with network Starz and trademarking a number of properties for use in future…

Baker Boy topped triple j Hottest 100 votes in the Northern Territory
Over the past week, triple j have revealed a number of interesting stats about the Hottest 100, including the inevitable fact that this year garnered the most votes to date, with roughly 2.3 million…

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Baker Boy topped triple j Hottest 100 votes in the Northern Territory
Over the past week, triple j have revealed a number of interesting stats about the Hottest 100, including the inevitable fact that this year garnered the most votes to date, with roughly 2.3 million…

How did the Hottest 100 impact the ARIA charts?
Success in the triple j Hottest 100 -- aka: the largest music poll in the universe and the ultimate litmus test of the Australian public's taste and musical recall during the sweltering summer months…

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How did the Hottest 100 impact the ARIA charts?
Success in the triple j Hottest 100 -- aka: the largest music poll in the universe and the ultimate litmus test of the Australian public's taste and musical recall during the sweltering summer months…

Christian O'Connell to host Melbourne's Gold 104.3 Breakfast show
ARN have snagged one of the biggest stars in UK radio, with Christian O’Connell moving to Melbourne to host the GOLD 104.3 Breakfast show this year. It's an interesting move, bringing an established…

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Christian O'Connell to host Melbourne's Gold 104.3 Breakfast show
ARN have snagged one of the biggest stars in UK radio, with Christian O’Connell moving to Melbourne to host the GOLD 104.3 Breakfast show this year. It's an interesting move, bringing an established…

Songwriters will earn more from streaming after U.S. Congress decision
Songwriters in the U.S. should see a lift in their measly royalty cheques after the National Music Publishers’ Association claimed victory in its push for a better cut on mechanicals from streaming…

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Songwriters will earn more from streaming after U.S. Congress decision
Songwriters in the U.S. should see a lift in their measly royalty cheques after the National Music Publishers’ Association claimed victory in its push for a better cut on mechanicals from streaming…

Success in the Hottest 100: Is it better to release early or late in the year?
There's a phenomenon called 'recency bias' that plagues a lot of end-of-year lists, sports rankings, and Best Things Ever countdowns. It also impacts current behaviour, future predictions, habit…

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Success in the Hottest 100: Is it better to release early or late in the year?
There's a phenomenon called 'recency bias' that plagues a lot of end-of-year lists, sports rankings, and Best Things Ever countdowns. It also impacts current behaviour, future predictions, habit…

Laneway announce new text line for their 1800 anti-harassment service
Last year, Camp Cope's long-overdue 'It Takes One' campaign shone a light on the troubling epidemic of sexual harassment at gigs and festivals. This inspired Laneway Festival's 1800 LANEWAY hotline,…

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Laneway announce new text line for their 1800 anti-harassment service
Last year, Camp Cope's long-overdue 'It Takes One' campaign shone a light on the troubling epidemic of sexual harassment at gigs and festivals. This inspired Laneway Festival's 1800 LANEWAY hotline,…

YouTube consolidates music mess with Official Artist Channels
YouTube last year rolled out Official Artist Channels to help make it easier for folks to keep tabs on their fave artists by collating official videos, live clips, songs and albums all into a single…

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YouTube consolidates music mess with Official Artist Channels
YouTube last year rolled out Official Artist Channels to help make it easier for folks to keep tabs on their fave artists by collating official videos, live clips, songs and albums all into a single…

Spotify are actually lowering royalty rates for artists, year on year
While it's no secret that the royalty rates through Spotify are abysmal, artists and users may not be aware that the rate of pay per stream has actually been steadily decreasing since 2014. The…

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Spotify are actually lowering royalty rates for artists, year on year
While it's no secret that the royalty rates through Spotify are abysmal, artists and users may not be aware that the rate of pay per stream has actually been steadily decreasing since 2014. The…

The Cranberries leap back into the Australian top ten
Following the shock death of Cranberries frontwoman Dolores O'Riordan, the band's greatest hits collection jumped into the ARIA Top Ten this weekend. Stars: The Best Of 1992-2002 is currently sitting…

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The Cranberries leap back into the Australian top ten
Following the shock death of Cranberries frontwoman Dolores O'Riordan, the band's greatest hits collection jumped into the ARIA Top Ten this weekend. Stars: The Best Of 1992-2002 is currently sitting…

Spotify make it clear they don't endorse the Australian Conservatives playlist
Yesterday, we reported on the tone deaf and offensive AC100 playlist, which Cory Bernardi compiled and offered up as an alternative to the Hottest 100. Not surprisingly, a number of the artists…

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Spotify make it clear they don't endorse the Australian Conservatives playlist
Yesterday, we reported on the tone deaf and offensive AC100 playlist, which Cory Bernardi compiled and offered up as an alternative to the Hottest 100. Not surprisingly, a number of the artists…

Darren Hayes threatens Cory Bernardi with legal action over 'AC 100' playlist
Cory Bernardi and the above gang of rock and roll rebels have compiled the laughable AC100 playlist, an Australia Day alternative to the Hottest 100 after triple j dared to listen to growing concern…

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Darren Hayes threatens Cory Bernardi with legal action over 'AC 100' playlist
Cory Bernardi and the above gang of rock and roll rebels have compiled the laughable AC100 playlist, an Australia Day alternative to the Hottest 100 after triple j dared to listen to growing concern…
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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