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Tash Sultana just topped Billboard's Next Big Sound chart
Billboard's Next Big Sound chart is basically what you think it sounds like, and if you're a rising star in the world of music, this is exactly where you want to be. So naturally, it's pretty…

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Tash Sultana just topped Billboard's Next Big Sound chart
Billboard's Next Big Sound chart is basically what you think it sounds like, and if you're a rising star in the world of music, this is exactly where you want to be. So naturally, it's pretty…

Iconic pop culture magazine Nylon to end its print edition
Nylon, the influential magazine that has made a name for itself thanks to its coverage of fashion, pop culture, and music, has announced it is set to end their print edition, choosing instead to…

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Iconic pop culture magazine Nylon to end its print edition
Nylon, the influential magazine that has made a name for itself thanks to its coverage of fashion, pop culture, and music, has announced it is set to end their print edition, choosing instead to…

Warner Music Group acquires Dutch label Spinnin' Records for over $100m
A few months back, it was reported that the Dutch dance music label, Spinnin' Records, was set to to be purchased by one of the biggest names in music. Now, new reports indicate that the label has…

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Warner Music Group acquires Dutch label Spinnin' Records for over $100m
A few months back, it was reported that the Dutch dance music label, Spinnin' Records, was set to to be purchased by one of the biggest names in music. Now, new reports indicate that the label has…

Independent music now makes up 30% of the Australian market
A new study commissioned by The Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) has resulted in the most accurate insight to date in regards to the value of independent music in the Australian…

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Independent music now makes up 30% of the Australian market
A new study commissioned by The Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) has resulted in the most accurate insight to date in regards to the value of independent music in the Australian…

Melbourne talent bookers 123 Agency to expand into the Sydney market
123 Agency, the Melbourne-based talent booking agents, have been a beloved figure in the world of Aussie music since their launch back in 2013, helping to bring countless brilliant Aussie acts around…

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Melbourne talent bookers 123 Agency to expand into the Sydney market
123 Agency, the Melbourne-based talent booking agents, have been a beloved figure in the world of Aussie music since their launch back in 2013, helping to bring countless brilliant Aussie acts around…

QOTSA have taken the #1 spot on the ARIA charts this week
Just a few days ago, we wrote about how Queens Of The Stone Age were looking pretty good to top the ARIA charts this week. Now that the charts are out, the stoner-rock legends have indeed taken out…

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QOTSA have taken the #1 spot on the ARIA charts this week
Just a few days ago, we wrote about how Queens Of The Stone Age were looking pretty good to top the ARIA charts this week. Now that the charts are out, the stoner-rock legends have indeed taken out…

Break into the world market with AAM's 'Fast Track Fellowships' program
The Association of Artist Managers (AAM) and the Australian Independent Record Label Association (AIR) have teamed up to deliver the Fast Track Fellowships, a new initiative designed to help boost…

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Break into the world market with AAM's 'Fast Track Fellowships' program
The Association of Artist Managers (AAM) and the Australian Independent Record Label Association (AIR) have teamed up to deliver the Fast Track Fellowships, a new initiative designed to help boost…

Public Enemy's Flavor Flav is suing Chuck D over unpaid royalties
Public Enemy have made a career out of urging others to 'Fight The Power', but now, it seems as though the group's hype man, Flavor Flav, is fighting with MC Chuck D over a series of unpaid…

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Public Enemy's Flavor Flav is suing Chuck D over unpaid royalties
Public Enemy have made a career out of urging others to 'Fight The Power', but now, it seems as though the group's hype man, Flavor Flav, is fighting with MC Chuck D over a series of unpaid…

EXCLUSIVE: Island Records announces partnership with Melbourne's Our Golden Friend
Island Records Australia have today announced an exclusive record label partnership with independent Aussie label Our Golden Friend Records. Run by Lorrae McKenna, Our Golden Friend first appeared on…

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EXCLUSIVE: Island Records announces partnership with Melbourne's Our Golden Friend
Island Records Australia have today announced an exclusive record label partnership with independent Aussie label Our Golden Friend Records. Run by Lorrae McKenna, Our Golden Friend first appeared on…

Streaming, record biz about to boom: Report
Streaming has been a welcome vitamin pill for the record industry, which appears to finally be back to health after years of sharp decline. Spotify and its rivals have been described as a saviour in…

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Streaming, record biz about to boom: Report
Streaming has been a welcome vitamin pill for the record industry, which appears to finally be back to health after years of sharp decline. Spotify and its rivals have been described as a saviour in…

Aus music database Jaxsta officially launches, teams up with the Grammys
For those who love the physical aspect of music, and the ability to pore over an album's liner notes and credits, taking in all the technical information, the digital media revolution has taken away…

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Aus music database Jaxsta officially launches, teams up with the Grammys
For those who love the physical aspect of music, and the ability to pore over an album's liner notes and credits, taking in all the technical information, the digital media revolution has taken away…

Merlin hits distributions milestone
Merlin has pulled off a special trick: the independents’ digital rights agency has paid out its billionth dollar (AUS$1.25 billion) to its members. The milestone, announced early Monday, follows…

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Merlin hits distributions milestone
Merlin has pulled off a special trick: the independents’ digital rights agency has paid out its billionth dollar (AUS$1.25 billion) to its members. The milestone, announced early Monday, follows…
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