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Muki's K-pop songwriting expedition [Photo Diary]

Muki's K-pop songwriting expedition [Photo Diary]

Life has changed a lot since Australian artist Muki inked a publishing deal with Sony/ATV last September. Since releasing her three singles 'Sassaparilla', Friends Don't Make Out' and 'Gold Oxygen',…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 1, 2018
Muki's K-pop songwriting expedition [Photo Diary]

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Muki's K-pop songwriting expedition [Photo Diary]

Life has changed a lot since Australian artist Muki inked a publishing deal with Sony/ATV last September. Since releasing her three singles 'Sassaparilla', Friends Don't Make Out' and 'Gold Oxygen',…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 1, 2018
Kuren: On the Indigenous artists inspiring the next generation

Kuren: On the Indigenous artists inspiring the next generation

"Proof that if you set your mind to something, you can take on the world.

By Staff Writer - May 31, 2018
Kuren: On the Indigenous artists inspiring the next generation

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Kuren: On the Indigenous artists inspiring the next generation

"Proof that if you set your mind to something, you can take on the world.

By Staff Writer - May 31, 2018
Shawn Mendes on his new album: “I’ve never felt so attached to a record”

Shawn Mendes on his new album: “I’ve never felt so attached to a record”

"I think I’ll only continue to be more and more honest as I get older."

By Staff Writer - May 29, 2018
Shawn Mendes on his new album: “I’ve never felt so attached to a record”

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Shawn Mendes on his new album: “I’ve never felt so attached to a record”

"I think I’ll only continue to be more and more honest as I get older."

By Staff Writer - May 29, 2018
Should RCA/Sony drop R. Kelly?

Should RCA/Sony drop R. Kelly?

The call is out for the label to distance itself from the controversial R&B crooner.

By Staff Writer - May 25, 2018
Should RCA/Sony drop R. Kelly?

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Should RCA/Sony drop R. Kelly?

The call is out for the label to distance itself from the controversial R&B crooner.

By Staff Writer - May 25, 2018
5 Questions With Merlin CEO Charles Caldas: 'It feels like a really healthy time' in Australia

5 Questions With Merlin CEO Charles Caldas: 'It feels like a really healthy time' in Australia

From little things, big things grow. With a little magic dust, Merlin did just that. Its team, and its distributions are growing. The digital rights agency for the independent music community last…

By Poppy Reid - May 24, 2018
5 Questions With Merlin CEO Charles Caldas: 'It feels like a really healthy time' in Australia

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5 Questions With Merlin CEO Charles Caldas: 'It feels like a really healthy time' in Australia

From little things, big things grow. With a little magic dust, Merlin did just that. Its team, and its distributions are growing. The digital rights agency for the independent music community last…

By Poppy Reid - May 24, 2018
Report: global EDM industry now worth $7.1b, down 2% but has "sustainable wide-scale appeal”

Report: global EDM industry now worth $7.1b, down 2% but has "sustainable wide-scale appeal”

The percentage drop is also a reflection of EDM’s expansion into the mainstream music culture and blurred genre lines.

By Christie Eliezer - May 24, 2018
Report: global EDM industry now worth $7.1b, down 2% but has "sustainable wide-scale appeal”

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Report: global EDM industry now worth $7.1b, down 2% but has "sustainable wide-scale appeal”

The percentage drop is also a reflection of EDM’s expansion into the mainstream music culture and blurred genre lines.

By Christie Eliezer - May 24, 2018
Paradigm Agency Roundtable: Breaking Australian bands internationally

Paradigm Agency Roundtable: Breaking Australian bands internationally

With offices in Los Angeles, New York City, London, Monterey, Nashville, San Diego, Berkeley, Austin, Chicago, and Toronto - and a music roster which includes Imagine Dragons, Run The Jewels and…

By Poppy Reid - May 21, 2018
Paradigm Agency Roundtable: Breaking Australian bands internationally

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Paradigm Agency Roundtable: Breaking Australian bands internationally

With offices in Los Angeles, New York City, London, Monterey, Nashville, San Diego, Berkeley, Austin, Chicago, and Toronto - and a music roster which includes Imagine Dragons, Run The Jewels and…

By Poppy Reid - May 21, 2018
Merlin sold its stake in Spotify and immediately distributed the cash to members

Merlin sold its stake in Spotify and immediately distributed the cash to members

Merlin, the independents’ global digital rights agency, quietly announced earlier this month that it had sold its entire equity stake in Spotify and the proceeds, according to its CEO Charles Caldas,…

By Poppy Reid - May 21, 2018
Merlin sold its stake in Spotify and immediately distributed the cash to members

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Merlin sold its stake in Spotify and immediately distributed the cash to members

Merlin, the independents’ global digital rights agency, quietly announced earlier this month that it had sold its entire equity stake in Spotify and the proceeds, according to its CEO Charles Caldas,…

By Poppy Reid - May 21, 2018
"You need cool heads with minimal ego": Mark Pico of Big Pineapple Music Festival shares his top tips for regional events

"You need cool heads with minimal ego": Mark Pico of Big Pineapple Music Festival shares his top tips for regional events

Director of the award-winning Big Pineapple Music Festival, Mark Pico, suggests not skimping on insurance and having your shit together (among other helpful tips).

By Staff Writer - May 18, 2018
"You need cool heads with minimal ego": Mark Pico of Big Pineapple Music Festival shares his top tips for regional events

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"You need cool heads with minimal ego": Mark Pico of Big Pineapple Music Festival shares his top tips for regional events

Director of the award-winning Big Pineapple Music Festival, Mark Pico, suggests not skimping on insurance and having your shit together (among other helpful tips).

By Staff Writer - May 18, 2018
Can a great video clip hurt a song's chart position?

Can a great video clip hurt a song's chart position?

This weekend, Childish Gambino's 'This Is America' looks likely to take the #1 spot on the ARIA Singles Chart. The song is currently sitting at #7, which is a remarkable first week placement when you…

By Nathan Jolly - May 17, 2018
Can a great video clip hurt a song's chart position?

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Can a great video clip hurt a song's chart position?

This weekend, Childish Gambino's 'This Is America' looks likely to take the #1 spot on the ARIA Singles Chart. The song is currently sitting at #7, which is a remarkable first week placement when you…

By Nathan Jolly - May 17, 2018
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