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Mushroom Music Co-CEO Chris Maund Reappointed to Merlin Board
Chris Maund, the co-CEO of Mushroom Music, has been reappointed to the Merlin board this week. Merlin, the digital licensing partner for some of the world's biggest independent labels and…

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Mushroom Music Co-CEO Chris Maund Reappointed to Merlin Board
Chris Maund, the co-CEO of Mushroom Music, has been reappointed to the Merlin board this week. Merlin, the digital licensing partner for some of the world's biggest independent labels and…

Bret McKenzie of Flight of the Conchords Announces AU/NZ Tour
Singer, songwriter, comedian and actor Bret McKenzie has announced a headline tour of Australia and New Zealand. In support of his 2025-released second studio album, Freak Out City, the Flight of the…

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Bret McKenzie of Flight of the Conchords Announces AU/NZ Tour
Singer, songwriter, comedian and actor Bret McKenzie has announced a headline tour of Australia and New Zealand. In support of his 2025-released second studio album, Freak Out City, the Flight of the…

18 Music Publishers Sued by X
X (formerly Twitter) has filed an antitrust lawsuit against 18 music publishers and the National Music Publishers Association, escalating a protracted licensing dispute that has left the platform…

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18 Music Publishers Sued by X
X (formerly Twitter) has filed an antitrust lawsuit against 18 music publishers and the National Music Publishers Association, escalating a protracted licensing dispute that has left the platform…

Ninajirachi Climbs to the Top of Australian Charts With 'I Love My Computer'
Five months after its release, Australian star Ninajirachi has hit No. 1 on the Australian Albums chart with her debut album, I Love My Computer. The record, which won Best Independent Release at…

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Ninajirachi Climbs to the Top of Australian Charts With 'I Love My Computer'
Five months after its release, Australian star Ninajirachi has hit No. 1 on the Australian Albums chart with her debut album, I Love My Computer. The record, which won Best Independent Release at…

Salt-N-Pepa Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group Dismissed
A New York court has dismissed Salt-N-Pepa's lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG). As reported by Rolling Stone, the hip hop icons filed a lawsuit last year alleging that the label was holding…

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Salt-N-Pepa Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group Dismissed
A New York court has dismissed Salt-N-Pepa's lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG). As reported by Rolling Stone, the hip hop icons filed a lawsuit last year alleging that the label was holding…

Hundreds Turn Out For Yungblud Sydney Appearance
So many fans attended Yungblud's appearance in Sydney that local police had to assist in clearing the crowds. Ahead of his first show this weekend, the UK singer made an appearance at the Yungblud:…

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Hundreds Turn Out For Yungblud Sydney Appearance
So many fans attended Yungblud's appearance in Sydney that local police had to assist in clearing the crowds. Ahead of his first show this weekend, the UK singer made an appearance at the Yungblud:…

Foo Fighters' Guitarist to Miss Australia Show
Foo Fighters guitarist Pat Smear is set to miss the band's one-off Australian show this month after suffering a "bizarre" injury. The rock icons shared the news in an Instagram statement on Thursday…

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Foo Fighters' Guitarist to Miss Australia Show
Foo Fighters guitarist Pat Smear is set to miss the band's one-off Australian show this month after suffering a "bizarre" injury. The rock icons shared the news in an Instagram statement on Thursday…

Warner Chappell Music Signs Ziggy Alberts to Global Deal
Warner Chappell Music expanded its global roster with the signing of Australian singer-songwriter Ziggy Alberts to a worldwide publishing deal. Signed through Warner Chappell Music Australia, the…

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Warner Chappell Music Signs Ziggy Alberts to Global Deal
Warner Chappell Music expanded its global roster with the signing of Australian singer-songwriter Ziggy Alberts to a worldwide publishing deal. Signed through Warner Chappell Music Australia, the…

Universal Music Australia and Dean Lewis Part Ways
Universal Music Australia has revealed that Dean Lewis is "no longer signed" to the label. As reported by Rolling Stone AU/NZ, the major label confirmed the news, with a Universal Music Australia…

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Universal Music Australia and Dean Lewis Part Ways
Universal Music Australia has revealed that Dean Lewis is "no longer signed" to the label. As reported by Rolling Stone AU/NZ, the major label confirmed the news, with a Universal Music Australia…

Australian Rapper's Local Show Called Off After Arrest
An Australian rapper was escorted from a venue by local police and arrested just an hour before he was due on stage. Chillinit was slated to perform at Club Evans in Evans Head on Friday night as…

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Australian Rapper's Local Show Called Off After Arrest
An Australian rapper was escorted from a venue by local police and arrested just an hour before he was due on stage. Chillinit was slated to perform at Club Evans in Evans Head on Friday night as…

Olivia Dean Kicks off 2026 on Top of ARIA Charts
Olivia Dean has kicked off the new year by staying on top of both the ARIA Albums and Singles chart. The UK singer-songwriter's 2025-released second album, The Art of Loving, has retained the No. 1…

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Olivia Dean Kicks off 2026 on Top of ARIA Charts
Olivia Dean has kicked off the new year by staying on top of both the ARIA Albums and Singles chart. The UK singer-songwriter's 2025-released second album, The Art of Loving, has retained the No. 1…

Police Drop Investigation into Controversial Chants at Bob Vylan's Glastonbury Set
Police have confirmed they will not take action against Bob Vylan following an investigation into controversial chants led by the UK duo punk-rap duo at Glastonbury this year. The investigation began…

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Police Drop Investigation into Controversial Chants at Bob Vylan's Glastonbury Set
Police have confirmed they will not take action against Bob Vylan following an investigation into controversial chants led by the UK duo punk-rap duo at Glastonbury this year. The investigation began…
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