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What's the hardest thing about learning your craft? We asked women in electronic music

What's the hardest thing about learning your craft? We asked women in electronic music

MusicNSW launched their excellent Women In Electronic Music Program last year, featuring live showcases and a series of masterclasses to help teach women the technical and production skills used in…

By Poppy Reid - May 8, 2018
What's the hardest thing about learning your craft? We asked women in electronic music

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What's the hardest thing about learning your craft? We asked women in electronic music

MusicNSW launched their excellent Women In Electronic Music Program last year, featuring live showcases and a series of masterclasses to help teach women the technical and production skills used in…

By Poppy Reid - May 8, 2018
Todrick Hall: Defying gravity, defying the odds and the best advice Beyonce ever gave him

Todrick Hall: Defying gravity, defying the odds and the best advice Beyonce ever gave him

He counts Taylor Swift as one of his best friends, but there is more to this quadruple threat than meets the eye.

By Staff Writer - May 8, 2018
Todrick Hall: Defying gravity, defying the odds and the best advice Beyonce ever gave him

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Todrick Hall: Defying gravity, defying the odds and the best advice Beyonce ever gave him

He counts Taylor Swift as one of his best friends, but there is more to this quadruple threat than meets the eye.

By Staff Writer - May 8, 2018
Inventing the MP3: The one song critical in the format's development

Inventing the MP3: The one song critical in the format's development

By the mid-'90s work was well underway on the controversial, game-changing format that would become the MP3. German electrical engineer Karlheinz Brandenburg was working on his compression algorithm,…

By Nathan Jolly - May 8, 2018
Inventing the MP3: The one song critical in the format's development

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Inventing the MP3: The one song critical in the format's development

By the mid-'90s work was well underway on the controversial, game-changing format that would become the MP3. German electrical engineer Karlheinz Brandenburg was working on his compression algorithm,…

By Nathan Jolly - May 8, 2018
No more box-ticking: we need more cultural intelligence

No more box-ticking: we need more cultural intelligence

It’s time for the music industry to get rid of the unspoken language of tokenism surrounding Aboriginal artists.

By Staff Writer - May 7, 2018
No more box-ticking: we need more cultural intelligence

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No more box-ticking: we need more cultural intelligence

It’s time for the music industry to get rid of the unspoken language of tokenism surrounding Aboriginal artists.

By Staff Writer - May 7, 2018
How to know when a genre is about to blow up

How to know when a genre is about to blow up

By the time you see a star in the sky, it has been dead for millions of years. This is similar to the ARIA charts and radio: once you notice a new sound beginning to infiltrate the more commercial…

By Nathan Jolly - May 7, 2018
How to know when a genre is about to blow up

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How to know when a genre is about to blow up

By the time you see a star in the sky, it has been dead for millions of years. This is similar to the ARIA charts and radio: once you notice a new sound beginning to infiltrate the more commercial…

By Nathan Jolly - May 7, 2018
Meet the LA industry heavyweight behind The Ruminaters' move to the US - exclusive

Meet the LA industry heavyweight behind The Ruminaters' move to the US - exclusive

James Marcus Haney - who worked as Elton John's personal tour photographer and videographer and is behind some of the best-known music imagery of acts like Mumford and Sons, Coldplay, and Jay Z - has…

By Poppy Reid - May 4, 2018
Meet the LA industry heavyweight behind The Ruminaters' move to the US - exclusive

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Meet the LA industry heavyweight behind The Ruminaters' move to the US - exclusive

James Marcus Haney - who worked as Elton John's personal tour photographer and videographer and is behind some of the best-known music imagery of acts like Mumford and Sons, Coldplay, and Jay Z - has…

By Poppy Reid - May 4, 2018
Janelle Monáe: A voice that's ready to be heard

Janelle Monáe: A voice that's ready to be heard

For over a decade Janelle Monáe has been releasing music to critical acclaim and worldwide success, yet her third album has thrown her headfirst into the spotlight of mainstream music, media, and…

By Patrick Campbell - May 3, 2018
Janelle Monáe: A voice that's ready to be heard

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Janelle Monáe: A voice that's ready to be heard

For over a decade Janelle Monáe has been releasing music to critical acclaim and worldwide success, yet her third album has thrown her headfirst into the spotlight of mainstream music, media, and…

By Patrick Campbell - May 3, 2018
What to do if you think your music has been plagiarised

What to do if you think your music has been plagiarised

Sydney-based act Seduna reveals her potential copyright infringement case, and entertainment lawyer Andrew Fuller answers some of the trickier questions regarding ownership rules.

By Staff Writer - May 2, 2018
What to do if you think your music has been plagiarised

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What to do if you think your music has been plagiarised

Sydney-based act Seduna reveals her potential copyright infringement case, and entertainment lawyer Andrew Fuller answers some of the trickier questions regarding ownership rules.

By Staff Writer - May 2, 2018
The music company you work at might be toxic if you experience these 9 things

The music company you work at might be toxic if you experience these 9 things

If you're not happy in your role, it may be because the workplace culture is a breeding ground for fear and stunted professional growth. Not sure if your workplace is toxic? If you experience these…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 27, 2018
The music company you work at might be toxic if you experience these 9 things

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The music company you work at might be toxic if you experience these 9 things

If you're not happy in your role, it may be because the workplace culture is a breeding ground for fear and stunted professional growth. Not sure if your workplace is toxic? If you experience these…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 27, 2018
IFPI reports 8.1% growth in global revenues in 2017, Australia is looking ‘healthy‘

IFPI reports 8.1% growth in global revenues in 2017, Australia is looking ‘healthy‘

It’s official: the recorded music industry’s return to growth isn’t just a blip. It just might be a trend. Fuelled by a spectacular appetite for streaming products, global recorded music revenues…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 25, 2018
IFPI reports 8.1% growth in global revenues in 2017, Australia is looking ‘healthy‘

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IFPI reports 8.1% growth in global revenues in 2017, Australia is looking ‘healthy‘

It’s official: the recorded music industry’s return to growth isn’t just a blip. It just might be a trend. Fuelled by a spectacular appetite for streaming products, global recorded music revenues…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 25, 2018
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