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Shareable podcast specialist Anchor lands $10M in funding
New bespoke platform Anchor will allows podcasters to easily build and distribute audio content from their mobile devices.

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Shareable podcast specialist Anchor lands $10M in funding
New bespoke platform Anchor will allows podcasters to easily build and distribute audio content from their mobile devices.

Live Nation has its own Facebook Messenger bot
When Facebook opened up its API to allow companies to add SMS chatbots, Live Nation had a lightbulb moment. Find out how it's using AI to sell tickets.

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Live Nation has its own Facebook Messenger bot
When Facebook opened up its API to allow companies to add SMS chatbots, Live Nation had a lightbulb moment. Find out how it's using AI to sell tickets.

The new face of hip hop: Chance the Rapper earned $33M without selling a single record
The fifth highest-paid figure in hip-hop hasn't sold a single record. Find out how he did it.

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The new face of hip hop: Chance the Rapper earned $33M without selling a single record
The fifth highest-paid figure in hip-hop hasn't sold a single record. Find out how he did it.

Spotify now valued at $16bn, Katy Perry to release feature-length special on YouTube, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today featuring Katy Perry's new film, the performers announced for the TIDAL Benefit Concert, and more.

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Spotify now valued at $16bn, Katy Perry to release feature-length special on YouTube, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today featuring Katy Perry's new film, the performers announced for the TIDAL Benefit Concert, and more.

YouTube watch time and reach is surging in Australia
Contrary to overseas reports, YouTube’s dominance in the streaming space is showing no signs of diminishing in Australia and New Zealand.

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YouTube watch time and reach is surging in Australia
Contrary to overseas reports, YouTube’s dominance in the streaming space is showing no signs of diminishing in Australia and New Zealand.

Facebook is tracking which shops you visit IRL, how will record labels use this?
Facebook is now serving ads to people based on their physical movements. How will this inevitably impact the music industry?

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Facebook is tracking which shops you visit IRL, how will record labels use this?
Facebook is now serving ads to people based on their physical movements. How will this inevitably impact the music industry?

David Bowie’s collaborators join forces for celebration tour
David Bowie's classics will get the live treatment once more with a 26-city tour booked for next year featuring a cadre of his collaborators.

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David Bowie’s collaborators join forces for celebration tour
David Bowie's classics will get the live treatment once more with a 26-city tour booked for next year featuring a cadre of his collaborators.

Post Malone breaks Apple Music streaming record, SiriusXM completes investment in Pandora, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today featuring Post Malone, Trump, Macklemore, Pandora, YouTube, and more.

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Post Malone breaks Apple Music streaming record, SiriusXM completes investment in Pandora, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today featuring Post Malone, Trump, Macklemore, Pandora, YouTube, and more.

Get Back: You can buy an unreleased Beatles song on eBay
Want to own a piece of Beatles history? A 1960s Beatles rarity has been unearthed and is currently circulating on eBay via the website Parlogram.

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Get Back: You can buy an unreleased Beatles song on eBay
Want to own a piece of Beatles history? A 1960s Beatles rarity has been unearthed and is currently circulating on eBay via the website Parlogram.

The Screen Music Awards are off to Melbourne with a new host and MD
The Screen Music Awards are set to return to Melbourne with a brand new Musical Director and host.

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The Screen Music Awards are off to Melbourne with a new host and MD
The Screen Music Awards are set to return to Melbourne with a brand new Musical Director and host.

Sony Music Ent's Sports Management division signs two rugby league icons
Sony Music Entertainment Australia has signed on two rugby league greats to its Parade Sports Management division.

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Sony Music Ent's Sports Management division signs two rugby league icons
Sony Music Entertainment Australia has signed on two rugby league greats to its Parade Sports Management division.

Fans will be able to tip artists directly using Songtradr
Music licensing company Songtradr has introduced a new tool to its platform which is sure to be polarising.

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Fans will be able to tip artists directly using Songtradr
Music licensing company Songtradr has introduced a new tool to its platform which is sure to be polarising.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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