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HAIM, The Darkness video director shares his most memorable moments

HAIM, The Darkness video director shares his most memorable moments

Warren Fu is one of the world’s most decorated music video directors. The US creative has worked with the likes of Snoop Dogg, Daft Punk and The Strokes, and was formerly an art director at…

By Poppy Reid - May 26, 2017
HAIM, The Darkness video director shares his most memorable moments

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HAIM, The Darkness video director shares his most memorable moments

Warren Fu is one of the world’s most decorated music video directors. The US creative has worked with the likes of Snoop Dogg, Daft Punk and The Strokes, and was formerly an art director at…

By Poppy Reid - May 26, 2017
Warren Fu on why music videos still matter and who’s killing the game

Warren Fu on why music videos still matter and who’s killing the game

Visionary music video director Warren Fu is in Australia next week for the second CLIPPED Music Video Festival as part of VIVID. The first international guest at the festival, as well as one of the…

By Staff Writer - May 25, 2017
Warren Fu on why music videos still matter and who’s killing the game

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Warren Fu on why music videos still matter and who’s killing the game

Visionary music video director Warren Fu is in Australia next week for the second CLIPPED Music Video Festival as part of VIVID. The first international guest at the festival, as well as one of the…

By Staff Writer - May 25, 2017
Twickets Australia’s Danny Hannaford: "The ticketing market is a little broken everywhere"

Twickets Australia’s Danny Hannaford: "The ticketing market is a little broken everywhere"

UK-based ticket resale platform Twickets launched in Australia this week, with a special landing page for Ed Sheeran s Australian tour tickets unveiled yesterday and then an official launch of the…

By Staff Writer - May 25, 2017
Twickets Australia’s Danny Hannaford: "The ticketing market is a little broken everywhere"

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Twickets Australia’s Danny Hannaford: "The ticketing market is a little broken everywhere"

UK-based ticket resale platform Twickets launched in Australia this week, with a special landing page for Ed Sheeran s Australian tour tickets unveiled yesterday and then an official launch of the…

By Staff Writer - May 25, 2017
A primer to Kings Cross' debut on the VIVID lineup

A primer to Kings Cross' debut on the VIVID lineup

Vivid is set to hit the streets of Sydney once again, creating fun, excitement, crowds, and plenty of stuff to do. Of course, now is also the perfect time to hit up the streets, soak in all the…

By Poppy Reid - May 22, 2017
A primer to Kings Cross' debut on the VIVID lineup

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A primer to Kings Cross' debut on the VIVID lineup

Vivid is set to hit the streets of Sydney once again, creating fun, excitement, crowds, and plenty of stuff to do. Of course, now is also the perfect time to hit up the streets, soak in all the…

By Poppy Reid - May 22, 2017
L.A. Reid may have quietly settled sexual harassment complaints over the years

L.A. Reid may have quietly settled sexual harassment complaints over the years

The fallout from Antonio “L.A.” Reid’s ignominious exit at Epic Records continues to turn ugly dth new claims the exec had settled a handful of sexual harassment complaints over a years-long period.e…

By Nathan Jolly - May 19, 2017
L.A. Reid may have quietly settled sexual harassment complaints over the years

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L.A. Reid may have quietly settled sexual harassment complaints over the years

The fallout from Antonio “L.A.” Reid’s ignominious exit at Epic Records continues to turn ugly dth new claims the exec had settled a handful of sexual harassment complaints over a years-long period.e…

By Nathan Jolly - May 19, 2017
R.I.P. the MP3: here’s why it will never return

R.I.P. the MP3: here’s why it will never return

Earlier this week, the format that revolutionised the way we listen to music was officially declared dead. The Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits in Munich, Germany, which invented the MPEG…

By Christie Eliezer - May 17, 2017
R.I.P. the MP3: here’s why it will never return

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R.I.P. the MP3: here’s why it will never return

Earlier this week, the format that revolutionised the way we listen to music was officially declared dead. The Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits in Munich, Germany, which invented the MPEG…

By Christie Eliezer - May 17, 2017
Does the Australian music industry have a drug problem?

Does the Australian music industry have a drug problem?

Sex, drugs, rock’n’roll. It’s no secret drugs have a significant presence in the music industry. JOSEPH EARP investigates just how widespread they are in Australian music, and how music has…

By Poppy Reid - May 17, 2017
Does the Australian music industry have a drug problem?

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Does the Australian music industry have a drug problem?

Sex, drugs, rock’n’roll. It’s no secret drugs have a significant presence in the music industry. JOSEPH EARP investigates just how widespread they are in Australian music, and how music has…

By Poppy Reid - May 17, 2017
5 reasons nobody cares about your album

5 reasons nobody cares about your album

There are plenty of reasons a band's music isn't getting the attention it deserves. Some are entirely out of the band's control and some can be easily set right, just by playing a larger role in the…

By Poppy Reid - May 17, 2017
5 reasons nobody cares about your album

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5 reasons nobody cares about your album

There are plenty of reasons a band's music isn't getting the attention it deserves. Some are entirely out of the band's control and some can be easily set right, just by playing a larger role in the…

By Poppy Reid - May 17, 2017
Amy Shark's 'Adore': An Oral History

Amy Shark's 'Adore': An Oral History

There’s no feel-good story quite like the success of Amy Shark’s debut single ‘Adore’. From its beginnings as a grant-funded excuse for the Gold Coast artist to work with Grammy-winning producer…

By Poppy Reid - May 16, 2017
Amy Shark's 'Adore': An Oral History

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Amy Shark's 'Adore': An Oral History

There’s no feel-good story quite like the success of Amy Shark’s debut single ‘Adore’. From its beginnings as a grant-funded excuse for the Gold Coast artist to work with Grammy-winning producer…

By Poppy Reid - May 16, 2017
Op-Ed: Here's how many streams it would take to debut in the ARIA Top 10

Op-Ed: Here's how many streams it would take to debut in the ARIA Top 10

Greg Carey, co-chair of the Association of Artist Managers (AAM) and former director of entertainment company Umbrella Music, launched his new music company just over two weeks ago. Between running…

By Poppy Reid - May 12, 2017
Op-Ed: Here's how many streams it would take to debut in the ARIA Top 10

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Op-Ed: Here's how many streams it would take to debut in the ARIA Top 10

Greg Carey, co-chair of the Association of Artist Managers (AAM) and former director of entertainment company Umbrella Music, launched his new music company just over two weeks ago. Between running…

By Poppy Reid - May 12, 2017
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