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Why the cynicism around streaming royalty rates misses the big picture
Recorded music is one of the most turbulent markets in the world. The swift and severe changes over the last twenty years would be enough to give most industries terminal whiplash. As new…

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Why the cynicism around streaming royalty rates misses the big picture
Recorded music is one of the most turbulent markets in the world. The swift and severe changes over the last twenty years would be enough to give most industries terminal whiplash. As new…

20-time Grammy winner Pat Metheny inks deal with BMG's new label imprint
Jazz guitarist and composer Pat Metheny has signed a new recording agreement with Modern Recordings, one of BMG’s newest label imprints, launched last November. The signing marks Metheny's first new…

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20-time Grammy winner Pat Metheny inks deal with BMG's new label imprint
Jazz guitarist and composer Pat Metheny has signed a new recording agreement with Modern Recordings, one of BMG’s newest label imprints, launched last November. The signing marks Metheny's first new…

New Instagram page 'Beneath The Glass Ceiling' calls for Australian music’s much-needed Metoo movement
Content Warning: This article discusses sexual assault. If you or someone you know is affected by the following story, you are not alone. To speak to someone, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14, or…

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New Instagram page 'Beneath The Glass Ceiling' calls for Australian music’s much-needed Metoo movement
Content Warning: This article discusses sexual assault. If you or someone you know is affected by the following story, you are not alone. To speak to someone, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14, or…

Did The Eels rip off Kiwi band Goodshirt with their new music video?
Update: The Eels have made a public statement and have called the similarities "purely coincidental". Check out the full statement on Tone Deaf. The Eels have some seriously perplexed music fans on…

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Did The Eels rip off Kiwi band Goodshirt with their new music video?
Update: The Eels have made a public statement and have called the similarities "purely coincidental". Check out the full statement on Tone Deaf. The Eels have some seriously perplexed music fans on…

Tim Holland joins Top Dog Group to head up its new record label
Sydney's Top Dog Group, which includes management, publishing and creative services under its umbrella, has launched a new record label and placed industry veteran Tim Holland at the helm. Red Dog…

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Tim Holland joins Top Dog Group to head up its new record label
Sydney's Top Dog Group, which includes management, publishing and creative services under its umbrella, has launched a new record label and placed industry veteran Tim Holland at the helm. Red Dog…

Live music and substance abuse isn’t spoken about in the right context
Content Warning: This article discusses mental health and depression. If you or someone you know are affected by the following story, you are not alone. To speak to someone, you can call Lifeline on…

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Live music and substance abuse isn’t spoken about in the right context
Content Warning: This article discusses mental health and depression. If you or someone you know are affected by the following story, you are not alone. To speak to someone, you can call Lifeline on…

Shure is set to launch a podcast mic inspired by the legendary SM7B
Shure sets the industry standard for beginners and professionals when it comes to sound quality and reliability - even amid COVID-19. The audio products company has revealed a new podcast microphone…

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Shure is set to launch a podcast mic inspired by the legendary SM7B
Shure sets the industry standard for beginners and professionals when it comes to sound quality and reliability - even amid COVID-19. The audio products company has revealed a new podcast microphone…

Allday partners with Believe for upcoming album
Believe, the global artist, label services and digital distribution specialist, has signed Allday out of Australia. Signed to the company's local Artist Services Family arm, the Adelaide artist joins…

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Allday partners with Believe for upcoming album
Believe, the global artist, label services and digital distribution specialist, has signed Allday out of Australia. Signed to the company's local Artist Services Family arm, the Adelaide artist joins…

The Brag Media to exclusively represent iconic title Variety in Australia and New Zealand
The Brag Media, Australia’s number one music and entertainment publisher, has today announced it will exclusively represent Australia and New Zealand audiences for Variety. Variety is the most…

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The Brag Media to exclusively represent iconic title Variety in Australia and New Zealand
The Brag Media, Australia’s number one music and entertainment publisher, has today announced it will exclusively represent Australia and New Zealand audiences for Variety. Variety is the most…

Support Act partners with AM Eyewear for unisex sunglass range
Australian music industry charity Support Act is protecting artists from pandemic-induced crises and the sun thanks to its new partnership with AM Eyewear. Australian Made global lifestyle brand AM…

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Support Act partners with AM Eyewear for unisex sunglass range
Australian music industry charity Support Act is protecting artists from pandemic-induced crises and the sun thanks to its new partnership with AM Eyewear. Australian Made global lifestyle brand AM…

Jindabyne country artist Brad Cox inks global publishing deal
Jindabyne-born country artist Brad Cox has inked a global publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing. The singer-songwriter, artist, and four-time Golden Guitar nominee will be collaborating with…

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Jindabyne country artist Brad Cox inks global publishing deal
Jindabyne-born country artist Brad Cox has inked a global publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing. The singer-songwriter, artist, and four-time Golden Guitar nominee will be collaborating with…
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We need to talk about artist manager burnout during COVID-19 [OP-ED]
Working on LA time, in Sydney, during a global pandemic = how to burn yourself out 101 ha! I flew home from LA on the 15th of March 2020 to renew my Visa, and whilst I was in the air the Australian…
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We need to talk about artist manager burnout during COVID-19 [OP-ED]
Working on LA time, in Sydney, during a global pandemic = how to burn yourself out 101 ha! I flew home from LA on the 15th of March 2020 to renew my Visa, and whilst I was in the air the Australian…
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