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Why the surprise album drop is falling in popularity

Why the surprise album drop is falling in popularity

"Labels, artists and digital platforms are learning once again how to sell music in the digital era," writes Sam Murphy.

By Sam Murphy - Sep 29, 2019
Why the surprise album drop is falling in popularity

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Why the surprise album drop is falling in popularity

"Labels, artists and digital platforms are learning once again how to sell music in the digital era," writes Sam Murphy.

By Sam Murphy - Sep 29, 2019
Here are the ARIA 2019 Nominees for 'Best Video'

Here are the ARIA 2019 Nominees for 'Best Video'

Much like the paperback novel, it's a pretty safe bet to assume that music videos are never going to become a thing of the past. Thankfully, Australia has some serious stock in the music video game,…

By Alasdair Belling - Sep 26, 2019
Here are the ARIA 2019 Nominees for 'Best Video'

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Here are the ARIA 2019 Nominees for 'Best Video'

Much like the paperback novel, it's a pretty safe bet to assume that music videos are never going to become a thing of the past. Thankfully, Australia has some serious stock in the music video game,…

By Alasdair Belling - Sep 26, 2019
Hot Seat: Playlist Pump PR Agency founder Wilson Olegasegarem

Hot Seat: Playlist Pump PR Agency founder Wilson Olegasegarem

"I think playlisting and streaming is continuing to evolve at a rapid pace!"

By Music Network - Sep 26, 2019
Hot Seat: Playlist Pump PR Agency founder Wilson Olegasegarem

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Hot Seat: Playlist Pump PR Agency founder Wilson Olegasegarem

"I think playlisting and streaming is continuing to evolve at a rapid pace!"

By Music Network - Sep 26, 2019
Our favourite acts from the 2019 PDA Awards winners list

Our favourite acts from the 2019 PDA Awards winners list

The APRA Professional Development Awards (PDA's) are a pretty good way to get a sense of the who's who of rising stars in Aussie song-writing. Winners receive some cold hard cash, aimed at supporting…

By Alasdair Belling - Sep 25, 2019
Our favourite acts from the 2019 PDA Awards winners list

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Our favourite acts from the 2019 PDA Awards winners list

The APRA Professional Development Awards (PDA's) are a pretty good way to get a sense of the who's who of rising stars in Aussie song-writing. Winners receive some cold hard cash, aimed at supporting…

By Alasdair Belling - Sep 25, 2019
In order for Spotify to compete, do they need to piss off record labels?

In order for Spotify to compete, do they need to piss off record labels?

Scott Galloway has revisited his 2018 Spotify prediction that it will join Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon as one of the biggest tech companies in the world. However, it hasn't happened yet.…

By Luke Girgis - Sep 25, 2019
In order for Spotify to compete, do they need to piss off record labels?

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In order for Spotify to compete, do they need to piss off record labels?

Scott Galloway has revisited his 2018 Spotify prediction that it will join Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon as one of the biggest tech companies in the world. However, it hasn't happened yet.…

By Luke Girgis - Sep 25, 2019
AFIC Hot Seat: Founder Carlina Ericson on Australian Festival Industry Conference debut

AFIC Hot Seat: Founder Carlina Ericson on Australian Festival Industry Conference debut

“We’re counting on the industry to get behind this and safeguard the future of professional development relating to festival management”

By Music Network - Sep 23, 2019
AFIC Hot Seat: Founder Carlina Ericson on Australian Festival Industry Conference debut

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AFIC Hot Seat: Founder Carlina Ericson on Australian Festival Industry Conference debut

“We’re counting on the industry to get behind this and safeguard the future of professional development relating to festival management”

By Music Network - Sep 23, 2019
GRID Series: TIO premieres deep-dive documentaries into the sounds of Western Sydney

GRID Series: TIO premieres deep-dive documentaries into the sounds of Western Sydney

Go west, young person. You’ll find something you didn’t expect. The sprawling suburbs of Western Sydney are an incubator for creatives though, due to myriad complexities, many artists struggle for…

By Emma Iannello - Sep 23, 2019
GRID Series: TIO premieres deep-dive documentaries into the sounds of Western Sydney

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GRID Series: TIO premieres deep-dive documentaries into the sounds of Western Sydney

Go west, young person. You’ll find something you didn’t expect. The sprawling suburbs of Western Sydney are an incubator for creatives though, due to myriad complexities, many artists struggle for…

By Emma Iannello - Sep 23, 2019
“It’ll definitely grow the market”: TEG Live boss Tim McGregor on inaugural Country to Country

“It’ll definitely grow the market”: TEG Live boss Tim McGregor on inaugural Country to Country

The rapid growth of the $574 million Australian country music sector is about to see another boost.

By Christie Eliezer - Sep 23, 2019
“It’ll definitely grow the market”: TEG Live boss Tim McGregor on inaugural Country to Country

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“It’ll definitely grow the market”: TEG Live boss Tim McGregor on inaugural Country to Country

The rapid growth of the $574 million Australian country music sector is about to see another boost.

By Christie Eliezer - Sep 23, 2019
"I’m really proud to be a pop singer": Samantha Jade returns to songwriting roots

"I’m really proud to be a pop singer": Samantha Jade returns to songwriting roots

Samantha Jade is back, and hopes the industry is listening.

By Thomas Bleach - Sep 20, 2019
"I’m really proud to be a pop singer": Samantha Jade returns to songwriting roots

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"I’m really proud to be a pop singer": Samantha Jade returns to songwriting roots

Samantha Jade is back, and hopes the industry is listening.

By Thomas Bleach - Sep 20, 2019
The tangible lessons brands can take from culture

The tangible lessons brands can take from culture

In three weeks, Universal Music will release a global study to offer brands tangible lessons from culture. The Cultural Capital Report was announced at Universal Music’s Australian headquarters in…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 19, 2019
The tangible lessons brands can take from culture

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The tangible lessons brands can take from culture

In three weeks, Universal Music will release a global study to offer brands tangible lessons from culture. The Cultural Capital Report was announced at Universal Music’s Australian headquarters in…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 19, 2019
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