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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.

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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.

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,…

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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,…

Hot Seat: Playlist Pump PR Agency founder Wilson Olegasegarem
"I think playlisting and streaming is continuing to evolve at a rapid pace!"

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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!"

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…

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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…

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.…

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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.…

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”

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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”

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…

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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…

“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.

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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.

"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.

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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.

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…

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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…
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