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More than a trending cause - ARIA rallies behind Australia’s homeless

More than a trending cause - ARIA rallies behind Australia’s homeless

“It's important for all the industry to take a stand and to help raise awareness, doing our small part."

By Unknown Author - Jun 21, 2018
More than a trending cause - ARIA rallies behind Australia’s homeless

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More than a trending cause - ARIA rallies behind Australia’s homeless

“It's important for all the industry to take a stand and to help raise awareness, doing our small part."

By Unknown Author - Jun 21, 2018
Queensrÿche's Geoff Tate praises Lars Ulrich for standing up to Napster

Queensrÿche's Geoff Tate praises Lars Ulrich for standing up to Napster

It might be almost two decades since Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich led the campaign against digital piracy, but it appears the effects of the infamous Napster lawsuit are still on the minds of many…

By Tyler Jenke - Jun 20, 2018
Queensrÿche's Geoff Tate praises Lars Ulrich for standing up to Napster

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Queensrÿche's Geoff Tate praises Lars Ulrich for standing up to Napster

It might be almost two decades since Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich led the campaign against digital piracy, but it appears the effects of the infamous Napster lawsuit are still on the minds of many…

By Tyler Jenke - Jun 20, 2018
Gong Heavy, Gong Strong: What local bands mean to Yours & Owls Festival

Gong Heavy, Gong Strong: What local bands mean to Yours & Owls Festival

Having sold out the 2018 edition of the festival within a day of it going on sale, it's worth noting the impressive collection of homegrown talent playing across the weekend. David James Young spoke…

By Phoebe Loomes - Jun 20, 2018
Gong Heavy, Gong Strong: What local bands mean to Yours & Owls Festival

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Gong Heavy, Gong Strong: What local bands mean to Yours & Owls Festival

Having sold out the 2018 edition of the festival within a day of it going on sale, it's worth noting the impressive collection of homegrown talent playing across the weekend. David James Young spoke…

By Phoebe Loomes - Jun 20, 2018
"The cops shot the kid": Inside the most-sampled hip-hop song ever

"The cops shot the kid": Inside the most-sampled hip-hop song ever

Of the four records that Kanye West has released between May and June of 2018, perhaps the best song among the bunch is track two on the Kanye-produced Nas album Nasir. The song is named 'Cops Shot…

By Nathan Jolly - Jun 20, 2018
"The cops shot the kid": Inside the most-sampled hip-hop song ever

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"The cops shot the kid": Inside the most-sampled hip-hop song ever

Of the four records that Kanye West has released between May and June of 2018, perhaps the best song among the bunch is track two on the Kanye-produced Nas album Nasir. The song is named 'Cops Shot…

By Nathan Jolly - Jun 20, 2018
The digital marketers who are helping artists grow their own music

The digital marketers who are helping artists grow their own music

The music industry is an ever-changing beast. As consumer behaviour changes and revenue streams shift, the industry adapts. Social media platforms and record companies have become media publishers,…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 19, 2018
The digital marketers who are helping artists grow their own music

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The digital marketers who are helping artists grow their own music

The music industry is an ever-changing beast. As consumer behaviour changes and revenue streams shift, the industry adapts. Social media platforms and record companies have become media publishers,…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 19, 2018
When novelty packaging goes very badly part two: rocking and rolling (off shelves)

When novelty packaging goes very badly part two: rocking and rolling (off shelves)

The late '60s were a revolutionary time in every aspect: television burst into colour; the album became the dominant musical art form; the post-pill/pre-AIDS time ushered in an era of sexual…

By Nathan Jolly - Jun 19, 2018
When novelty packaging goes very badly part two: rocking and rolling (off shelves)

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When novelty packaging goes very badly part two: rocking and rolling (off shelves)

The late '60s were a revolutionary time in every aspect: television burst into colour; the album became the dominant musical art form; the post-pill/pre-AIDS time ushered in an era of sexual…

By Nathan Jolly - Jun 19, 2018
Andrew Stone shares the inside story of Sheppard's triumph over America's biggest names

Andrew Stone shares the inside story of Sheppard's triumph over America's biggest names

"We knew we were going to be up against acts like Post Malone and Shawn Mendes."

By Unknown Author - Jun 19, 2018
Andrew Stone shares the inside story of Sheppard's triumph over America's biggest names

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Andrew Stone shares the inside story of Sheppard's triumph over America's biggest names

"We knew we were going to be up against acts like Post Malone and Shawn Mendes."

By Unknown Author - Jun 19, 2018
5 Questions With Michael Gudinski: Discounting tickets is a ‘disease that will kill the business’

5 Questions With Michael Gudinski: Discounting tickets is a ‘disease that will kill the business’

Michael Gudinski is coming off the hottest of summers. The Mushroom Group chairman had a record-busting year with his Frontier Touring company, which shifted more than 2 million tickets, an all-time…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 18, 2018
5 Questions With Michael Gudinski: Discounting tickets is a ‘disease that will kill the business’

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5 Questions With Michael Gudinski: Discounting tickets is a ‘disease that will kill the business’

Michael Gudinski is coming off the hottest of summers. The Mushroom Group chairman had a record-busting year with his Frontier Touring company, which shifted more than 2 million tickets, an all-time…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 18, 2018
Our 5 biggest takeaways from Mumbrella360

Our 5 biggest takeaways from Mumbrella360

The latest stats on youth audiences and YouTube, diving deep into social media and marketing archetypes, and voice tips from a NIDA coach.

By Unknown Author - Jun 18, 2018
Our 5 biggest takeaways from Mumbrella360

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Our 5 biggest takeaways from Mumbrella360

The latest stats on youth audiences and YouTube, diving deep into social media and marketing archetypes, and voice tips from a NIDA coach.

By Unknown Author - Jun 18, 2018
Chart triumph: Sheppard's #1 proves you don't need to be signed to a major

Chart triumph: Sheppard's #1 proves you don't need to be signed to a major

The 2018 ARIA albums chart proves that Australian fans want Australian music.

By Unknown Author - Jun 18, 2018
Chart triumph: Sheppard's #1 proves you don't need to be signed to a major

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Chart triumph: Sheppard's #1 proves you don't need to be signed to a major

The 2018 ARIA albums chart proves that Australian fans want Australian music.

By Unknown Author - Jun 18, 2018
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