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Poppy Reid

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Australia's Temporary Working Group offers update on cultural change amid #MeToo

Australia's Temporary Working Group offers update on cultural change amid #MeToo

Representatives from the Australian music industry have updated the wider industry on the effort for create cultural change amid the #MeToo movement. The Temporary Working Group consists of: Deena…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 6, 2021
Australia's Temporary Working Group offers update on cultural change amid #MeToo

News

Australia's Temporary Working Group offers update on cultural change amid #MeToo

Representatives from the Australian music industry have updated the wider industry on the effort for create cultural change amid the #MeToo movement. The Temporary Working Group consists of: Deena…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 6, 2021
What arts grant funding means to an independent artist [OP-ED]

What arts grant funding means to an independent artist [OP-ED]

As one of many Australian artists who self-fund their small businesses, I was fortunate to receive an Australia Council for the Arts grant this year to help release my debut album, Hemispheres on…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 3, 2021
What arts grant funding means to an independent artist [OP-ED]

Opinion

What arts grant funding means to an independent artist [OP-ED]

As one of many Australian artists who self-fund their small businesses, I was fortunate to receive an Australia Council for the Arts grant this year to help release my debut album, Hemispheres on…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 3, 2021
A first-hand experience of Kanye's 'Donda' campaign rollout [OP-ED]

A first-hand experience of Kanye's 'Donda' campaign rollout [OP-ED]

Kanye’s Donda rollout, whether deliberate or not, was a display in capturing people’s attention, in a time where there’s not a lot of attention to give. He’s shown the great lengths and divisive…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 2, 2021
A first-hand experience of Kanye's 'Donda' campaign rollout [OP-ED]

Opinion

A first-hand experience of Kanye's 'Donda' campaign rollout [OP-ED]

Kanye’s Donda rollout, whether deliberate or not, was a display in capturing people’s attention, in a time where there’s not a lot of attention to give. He’s shown the great lengths and divisive…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 2, 2021
We need to talk about *that* triple j tweet

We need to talk about *that* triple j tweet

It’s 1am and I can’t sleep. It’s not the usual monkey-mind-imposter-syndrome that is keeping me up though. I can’t sleep because a single tweet has sparked a conversation so many of us have been…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 1, 2021
We need to talk about *that* triple j tweet

Opinion

We need to talk about *that* triple j tweet

It’s 1am and I can’t sleep. It’s not the usual monkey-mind-imposter-syndrome that is keeping me up though. I can’t sleep because a single tweet has sparked a conversation so many of us have been…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 1, 2021
merci, mercy inks partnership with Capitol Records US and EMI UK, releases new single 'Winnie Crush'

merci, mercy inks partnership with Capitol Records US and EMI UK, releases new single 'Winnie Crush'

Sydney singer-songwriter merci, mercy has released a new single, 'Winnie Crush'— an easy listen about the fine line between self-care and indulgence. The route to sharing this song coincides with…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 25, 2021
merci, mercy inks partnership with Capitol Records US and EMI UK, releases new single 'Winnie Crush'

News

merci, mercy inks partnership with Capitol Records US and EMI UK, releases new single 'Winnie Crush'

Sydney singer-songwriter merci, mercy has released a new single, 'Winnie Crush'— an easy listen about the fine line between self-care and indulgence. The route to sharing this song coincides with…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 25, 2021
Linktree's first ever acquisition is Songlink/Odesli

Linktree's first ever acquisition is Songlink/Odesli

Australian-based linking platform Linktree has acquired Songlink/Odesli, an automated music link aggregation platform. Integrating Songlink/Odesli into its Music Link feature, Linktree aims to become…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 20, 2021
Linktree's first ever acquisition is Songlink/Odesli

News

Linktree's first ever acquisition is Songlink/Odesli

Australian-based linking platform Linktree has acquired Songlink/Odesli, an automated music link aggregation platform. Integrating Songlink/Odesli into its Music Link feature, Linktree aims to become…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 20, 2021
NZ rapper Lil Mussie has opened a charity recording studio in LA

NZ rapper Lil Mussie has opened a charity recording studio in LA

NZ charity Bread Foundation, founded by Kiwi rapper Lil Mussie, has opened a music studio in Los Angeles to help underprivileged kids. The news follows the opening of a similar studio in West…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 20, 2021
NZ rapper Lil Mussie has opened a charity recording studio in LA

News

NZ rapper Lil Mussie has opened a charity recording studio in LA

NZ charity Bread Foundation, founded by Kiwi rapper Lil Mussie, has opened a music studio in Los Angeles to help underprivileged kids. The news follows the opening of a similar studio in West…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 20, 2021
Tahlia-Rose Coleman promoted to Mastering Engineer at Studios 301

Tahlia-Rose Coleman promoted to Mastering Engineer at Studios 301

Tahlia-Rose Coleman has been promoted to Mastering Engineer at Studios 301, adding her five years of experience to the fabled recording studio's Mastering department. "I am incredibly excited to be…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 19, 2021
Tahlia-Rose Coleman promoted to Mastering Engineer at Studios 301

News

Tahlia-Rose Coleman promoted to Mastering Engineer at Studios 301

Tahlia-Rose Coleman has been promoted to Mastering Engineer at Studios 301, adding her five years of experience to the fabled recording studio's Mastering department. "I am incredibly excited to be…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 19, 2021
Opinion: Are we ready to say its time’s up for bullying and sexual harassment in the Australian music industry?

Opinion: Are we ready to say its time’s up for bullying and sexual harassment in the Australian music industry?

If you keep people oppressed – history tells us what happens. The last three months have felt like a watershed in the music industry. Following breaking news in May exposing the extent of bullying…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 16, 2021
Opinion: Are we ready to say its time’s up for bullying and sexual harassment in the Australian music industry?

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Opinion: Are we ready to say its time’s up for bullying and sexual harassment in the Australian music industry?

If you keep people oppressed – history tells us what happens. The last three months have felt like a watershed in the music industry. Following breaking news in May exposing the extent of bullying…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 16, 2021
Artists need to stop tying their self-worth to their career highlights [OP-ED]

Artists need to stop tying their self-worth to their career highlights [OP-ED]

10 years on from my first release… has the industry really changed? It has just ticked over 10 years since we released ‘Half Of It’, our first record as YesYou. The song went on to become the 11th…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 12, 2021
Artists need to stop tying their self-worth to their career highlights [OP-ED]

Opinion

Artists need to stop tying their self-worth to their career highlights [OP-ED]

10 years on from my first release… has the industry really changed? It has just ticked over 10 years since we released ‘Half Of It’, our first record as YesYou. The song went on to become the 11th…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 12, 2021
Line up announced for BLAKSOUND, the 100% First Nations music conference

Line up announced for BLAKSOUND, the 100% First Nations music conference

Artist and keynote speaker Naomi Wenitong, rising rapper BARKAA, hip hop artist and producer DRMNGNOW and radio and podcast personality Rhianna Patrick, are among the latest names to join new music…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 12, 2021
Line up announced for BLAKSOUND, the 100% First Nations music conference

News

Line up announced for BLAKSOUND, the 100% First Nations music conference

Artist and keynote speaker Naomi Wenitong, rising rapper BARKAA, hip hop artist and producer DRMNGNOW and radio and podcast personality Rhianna Patrick, are among the latest names to join new music…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 12, 2021
George Ash takes full responsibility for workplace culture at UMA, addresses own behaviour

George Ash takes full responsibility for workplace culture at UMA, addresses own behaviour

George Ash has confirmed an investigation into workplace culture at Universal Music Australia. The President of the major label has engaged Darren Perry at law firm Seyfarth Shaw to conduct the…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 8, 2021
George Ash takes full responsibility for workplace culture at UMA, addresses own behaviour

News

George Ash takes full responsibility for workplace culture at UMA, addresses own behaviour

George Ash has confirmed an investigation into workplace culture at Universal Music Australia. The President of the major label has engaged Darren Perry at law firm Seyfarth Shaw to conduct the…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 8, 2021
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