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Polaris' debut LP The Mortal Coil is astoundingly self-assured
When bassist Jake Steinhauser and drummer Daniel Furnari of Polaris bonded in high school over a love of heavy music, they had no idea that they’d be playing a European metalcore festival with their…

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Polaris' debut LP The Mortal Coil is astoundingly self-assured
When bassist Jake Steinhauser and drummer Daniel Furnari of Polaris bonded in high school over a love of heavy music, they had no idea that they’d be playing a European metalcore festival with their…

Still need to get your band verified on Twitter? Good luck
Twitter's verification process has long been broken. I mean, if Jason Kessler, the organiser of the violent Unite the Right white supremacist rally in the US can gain a blue tick next to his name, we…

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Still need to get your band verified on Twitter? Good luck
Twitter's verification process has long been broken. I mean, if Jason Kessler, the organiser of the violent Unite the Right white supremacist rally in the US can gain a blue tick next to his name, we…

WATCH Violent Soho's James Tidswell discuss his new record label
Violent Soho's James Tidswell and UNIFIED Music Group have teamed up to launch Domestic La La Records. Launched with an artist-first ethos, Domestic La La is announced with its first two signings:…

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WATCH Violent Soho's James Tidswell discuss his new record label
Violent Soho's James Tidswell and UNIFIED Music Group have teamed up to launch Domestic La La Records. Launched with an artist-first ethos, Domestic La La is announced with its first two signings:…

When Elton John met Pnau: The story behind an unlikely UK #1 album
The unlikely collaboration between Pnau and Elton John was a testament to great music, timing, luck and -- no word of lie -- artwork.

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When Elton John met Pnau: The story behind an unlikely UK #1 album
The unlikely collaboration between Pnau and Elton John was a testament to great music, timing, luck and -- no word of lie -- artwork.

That nightclub boycott of Aussie music won't happen, and here's why
APRA AMCOS and PPCA's joint licensing venture OneMusic Australia has invited venues who are playing recorded music for the purpose of dancing to provide feedback on an initial licence proposal.…

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That nightclub boycott of Aussie music won't happen, and here's why
APRA AMCOS and PPCA's joint licensing venture OneMusic Australia has invited venues who are playing recorded music for the purpose of dancing to provide feedback on an initial licence proposal.…

Spotify, Deezer and others launch European Alliance for Digital Services
Spotify, the market-leading streaming music company, leads a lineup of new media companies on the formation of a pan-European lobby body for digital services. The new alliance, Digital Music Europe…

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Spotify, Deezer and others launch European Alliance for Digital Services
Spotify, the market-leading streaming music company, leads a lineup of new media companies on the formation of a pan-European lobby body for digital services. The new alliance, Digital Music Europe…

Amy Shark to make US TV debut, Taylor Swift expected to hold new LP off streaming sites, FastForward Sydney announced, & more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today.

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Amy Shark to make US TV debut, Taylor Swift expected to hold new LP off streaming sites, FastForward Sydney announced, & more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today.

Starting a record label? These indie label heads have some advice for you
This month, the standout event of Melbourne Music Week (MMW) is returning to take over the iconic Melbourne Town Hall on November 19. Featuring 20 artists performing over three levels of the…

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Starting a record label? These indie label heads have some advice for you
This month, the standout event of Melbourne Music Week (MMW) is returning to take over the iconic Melbourne Town Hall on November 19. Featuring 20 artists performing over three levels of the…

Plug In, Tune Out: How Much Social Media Is Too Much?
How much is too much time on social media? The average Facebook user spends almost an hour on the site each day. It’s the dominant platform in Australia, according to a study published earlier this…

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Plug In, Tune Out: How Much Social Media Is Too Much?
How much is too much time on social media? The average Facebook user spends almost an hour on the site each day. It’s the dominant platform in Australia, according to a study published earlier this…

Foxtel's Fraser Stark: "The plebiscite embodies cowardice and waste"
To shine a light on all the incredible LGBTQI executives and creatives in our industry, TIO has teamed up with Wonder founder Matt Emsell (5SOS, Matt Corby) to launch an article series. We’ll ask…

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Foxtel's Fraser Stark: "The plebiscite embodies cowardice and waste"
To shine a light on all the incredible LGBTQI executives and creatives in our industry, TIO has teamed up with Wonder founder Matt Emsell (5SOS, Matt Corby) to launch an article series. We’ll ask…

Op-Ed: Guy Gross details the screen music industry's "music library business model"
This year marks the final year that multi award-winning film composer Guy Gross will oversee both the Screen Music Awards and also the careers and interests of Australian screen composers. A tireless…

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Op-Ed: Guy Gross details the screen music industry's "music library business model"
This year marks the final year that multi award-winning film composer Guy Gross will oversee both the Screen Music Awards and also the careers and interests of Australian screen composers. A tireless…
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