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Wanna know the real reason for Sydney lockout laws? Follow the money
Channel Seven has obtained official crime statistics that show that violence has surged by 42% in the areas of Sydney controlled by the draconian lock-out laws. Previous reports touted by the…
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Wanna know the real reason for Sydney lockout laws? Follow the money
Channel Seven has obtained official crime statistics that show that violence has surged by 42% in the areas of Sydney controlled by the draconian lock-out laws. Previous reports touted by the…
When Madonna leaked a fake version of her album to thwart pirates
In 2003, the fear that music piracy could derail the entire music industry was a very real one, and Madonna duped everyone by once releasing a fake version of her own album. Two years earlier,…
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When Madonna leaked a fake version of her album to thwart pirates
In 2003, the fear that music piracy could derail the entire music industry was a very real one, and Madonna duped everyone by once releasing a fake version of her own album. Two years earlier,…
'November Rain' becomes the first rock song to pass one billion YouTube views
26 years ago, Guns N' Roses released a suitably epic (and eye-wateringly expensive) video clip for the nine-minute 'November Rain', a single plucked from the previous year's Use Your Illusion I…
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'November Rain' becomes the first rock song to pass one billion YouTube views
26 years ago, Guns N' Roses released a suitably epic (and eye-wateringly expensive) video clip for the nine-minute 'November Rain', a single plucked from the previous year's Use Your Illusion I…
Secret City Records' Justin West on staying indie while building globally
Secret City Records is a small music company doing big things. Founded in 2006 by Justin West, Secret City enjoyed critical success from the outset, scooping the prestigious Polaris Music Prize with…
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Secret City Records' Justin West on staying indie while building globally
Secret City Records is a small music company doing big things. Founded in 2006 by Justin West, Secret City enjoyed critical success from the outset, scooping the prestigious Polaris Music Prize with…
In radio, no amount of money can buy on-air chemistry
Yesterday's Radio Rating Survey saw triple j's Ben and Liam pull ahead of the multi-million dollar 2Day FM team of Em, Grant and Ed in Sydney. This comes in the wake of reports of infighting between…
Opinion
In radio, no amount of money can buy on-air chemistry
Yesterday's Radio Rating Survey saw triple j's Ben and Liam pull ahead of the multi-million dollar 2Day FM team of Em, Grant and Ed in Sydney. This comes in the wake of reports of infighting between…
It's time to convict Eminem for all the murders he's admitted to in his songs
It's time to address the elephant in the room. The thing that nobody wants to confront. For two decades now, Eminem has been brazenly admitting to a string of violent murders, and yet authorities…
Opinion
It's time to convict Eminem for all the murders he's admitted to in his songs
It's time to address the elephant in the room. The thing that nobody wants to confront. For two decades now, Eminem has been brazenly admitting to a string of violent murders, and yet authorities…
triple j Unearthed are playing 100% Indigenous songs all day tomorrow
In celebration of NAIDOC Week, triple j Unearthed are playing 100% Indigenous songs for 24 hours tomorrow. This is an amazing celebration of the diverse, deep, and fantastic music that his being made…
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triple j Unearthed are playing 100% Indigenous songs all day tomorrow
In celebration of NAIDOC Week, triple j Unearthed are playing 100% Indigenous songs for 24 hours tomorrow. This is an amazing celebration of the diverse, deep, and fantastic music that his being made…
New study claims Drake is responsible for 5% of Toronto's tourism economy
Shit is hot up in the 6ix right now, and this may be due to Drake's constant repping of his hometown, namechecking areas, venues, and his beloved Toronto Raptors any chance he gets. Marketing and…
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New study claims Drake is responsible for 5% of Toronto's tourism economy
Shit is hot up in the 6ix right now, and this may be due to Drake's constant repping of his hometown, namechecking areas, venues, and his beloved Toronto Raptors any chance he gets. Marketing and…
That time Ted Bundy attempted to abduct Deborah Harry in the '70s
As the lead singer and face of one of the most famous bands of the past forty years, Deborah Harry has some fascinating stories, but none quite as wild as the time she claimed serial killer Ted Bundy…
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That time Ted Bundy attempted to abduct Deborah Harry in the '70s
As the lead singer and face of one of the most famous bands of the past forty years, Deborah Harry has some fascinating stories, but none quite as wild as the time she claimed serial killer Ted Bundy…
Looking into the song that has inspired over 100 suicides
Content Warning: This article discusses depression and suicide. If you or somebody you care for needs help or information about depression, suicide, anxiety, or mental health issues, contact Beyond…
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Looking into the song that has inspired over 100 suicides
Content Warning: This article discusses depression and suicide. If you or somebody you care for needs help or information about depression, suicide, anxiety, or mental health issues, contact Beyond…
Are Spotify-curated playlists just advertising?
Spotify is currently copping a massive backlash over their saturation of Drake promotional material over the past weekend, with various Drake photos fronting numerous Spotify-curated playlists,…
Opinion
Are Spotify-curated playlists just advertising?
Spotify is currently copping a massive backlash over their saturation of Drake promotional material over the past weekend, with various Drake photos fronting numerous Spotify-curated playlists,…
Why do people assume most music is non-fiction?
Whether it's parsing Taylor Swift's songs for clues about her long list of ex-lovers, to banning artists entry to a country due to violent lyrics with a troubling worldview, musicians seem to be held…
Opinion
Why do people assume most music is non-fiction?
Whether it's parsing Taylor Swift's songs for clues about her long list of ex-lovers, to banning artists entry to a country due to violent lyrics with a troubling worldview, musicians seem to be held…
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