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Austin's music scene is thriving, and here's why

Austin's music scene is thriving, and here's why

Austin's music community is thriving, and not just because the iconic conference and festival SXSW sets up camp here for over a week each year. The Texan city's music scene is marketed as America's…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 14, 2018
Austin's music scene is thriving, and here's why

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Austin's music scene is thriving, and here's why

Austin's music community is thriving, and not just because the iconic conference and festival SXSW sets up camp here for over a week each year. The Texan city's music scene is marketed as America's…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 14, 2018
Time's Up at SXSW: Over 1,900 people have used the Legal Defence Fund

Time's Up at SXSW: Over 1,900 people have used the Legal Defence Fund

Just over two months ago, the people behind the Time's Up movement in the US launched their Legal Defence Fund for all survivors of sexual assault and harassment in the workplace. Since then, more…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 11, 2018
Time's Up at SXSW: Over 1,900 people have used the Legal Defence Fund

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Time's Up at SXSW: Over 1,900 people have used the Legal Defence Fund

Just over two months ago, the people behind the Time's Up movement in the US launched their Legal Defence Fund for all survivors of sexual assault and harassment in the workplace. Since then, more…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 11, 2018
From chance encounters to collaborations: How Aussie DJ What So Not approaches making music

From chance encounters to collaborations: How Aussie DJ What So Not approaches making music

Daniel Johns, Skrillex, Toto (yes, you read that correctly)... the tracklist for the debut album from Sydney-born act What So Not reads more like a drunkenly curated playlist rather than a cohesive…

By Unknown Author - Mar 11, 2018
From chance encounters to collaborations: How Aussie DJ What So Not approaches making music

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From chance encounters to collaborations: How Aussie DJ What So Not approaches making music

Daniel Johns, Skrillex, Toto (yes, you read that correctly)... the tracklist for the debut album from Sydney-born act What So Not reads more like a drunkenly curated playlist rather than a cohesive…

By Unknown Author - Mar 11, 2018
A handy illustrated guide to the secret signals bands use onstage

A handy illustrated guide to the secret signals bands use onstage

Often when watching a band, you'll notice the members communicating with each other -- or some invisible spirits side of stage -- through a series of complicated signs. It is its own language, and…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 8, 2018
A handy illustrated guide to the secret signals bands use onstage

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A handy illustrated guide to the secret signals bands use onstage

Often when watching a band, you'll notice the members communicating with each other -- or some invisible spirits side of stage -- through a series of complicated signs. It is its own language, and…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 8, 2018
Festivals & Venues: March 8

Festivals & Venues: March 8

INAUGURAL MELTDOWN ANNOUNCES FULL LINEUPS The inaugural alt and heavy music festival Meltdown has announced the full lineup for its three dates (May 12, 19 and 26). Seven acts - Gay Paris (pictured…

By Christie Eliezer - Mar 7, 2018
Festivals & Venues: March 8

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Festivals & Venues: March 8

INAUGURAL MELTDOWN ANNOUNCES FULL LINEUPS The inaugural alt and heavy music festival Meltdown has announced the full lineup for its three dates (May 12, 19 and 26). Seven acts - Gay Paris (pictured…

By Christie Eliezer - Mar 7, 2018
Tax time for musicians and industry professionals decoded

Tax time for musicians and industry professionals decoded

This article is the second in a series that looks at accounting issues relevant to musicians and industry professionals. Read Part One here. For many people who work in the industry, it’s rare that…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 7, 2018
Tax time for musicians and industry professionals decoded

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Tax time for musicians and industry professionals decoded

This article is the second in a series that looks at accounting issues relevant to musicians and industry professionals. Read Part One here. For many people who work in the industry, it’s rare that…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 7, 2018
Album of the Week: Camp Cope, 'How To Socialise And Make Friends'

Album of the Week: Camp Cope, 'How To Socialise And Make Friends'

:: This story originally appeared in The Brag magazine and online It’s midday on a Friday, and Georgia Maq has barely slept. “I had a Tinder date,” she enthuses down the line from her home in the…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 5, 2018
Album of the Week: Camp Cope, 'How To Socialise And Make Friends'

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Album of the Week: Camp Cope, 'How To Socialise And Make Friends'

:: This story originally appeared in The Brag magazine and online It’s midday on a Friday, and Georgia Maq has barely slept. “I had a Tinder date,” she enthuses down the line from her home in the…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 5, 2018
19 things we learnt at FastForward: Amsterdam

19 things we learnt at FastForward: Amsterdam

Photo credit: Amanda Rose Photography Ahead of FastForward Sydney (taking place April 12-13), here’s a smidgen of what we took away from FastForward Amsterdam last month, as reported by APRA AMCOS…

By Unknown Author - Mar 4, 2018
19 things we learnt at FastForward: Amsterdam

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19 things we learnt at FastForward: Amsterdam

Photo credit: Amanda Rose Photography Ahead of FastForward Sydney (taking place April 12-13), here’s a smidgen of what we took away from FastForward Amsterdam last month, as reported by APRA AMCOS…

By Unknown Author - Mar 4, 2018
Introducing Holly Rankin: The welcome keynote speaker at #TIOawards

Introducing Holly Rankin: The welcome keynote speaker at #TIOawards

If Holly Rankin was an athlete, she’d play every position. It's early days but her resume already covers off singer, songwriter, producer and festival owner. And she’s about to add “public speaker”…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 2, 2018
Introducing Holly Rankin: The welcome keynote speaker at #TIOawards

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Introducing Holly Rankin: The welcome keynote speaker at #TIOawards

If Holly Rankin was an athlete, she’d play every position. It's early days but her resume already covers off singer, songwriter, producer and festival owner. And she’s about to add “public speaker”…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 2, 2018
"My dream manifested to become my reality": Baker Boy on his first headline national tour, getting ready to perform overseas and chilling with 50 Cent

"My dream manifested to become my reality": Baker Boy on his first headline national tour, getting ready to perform overseas and chilling with 50 Cent

When you’re one of the buzz acts at BIGSOUND and supported by the likes of triple j, that can be a lot of pressure to live up to for an emerging artist. But Danzal Baker, better known as Baker Boy,…

By Unknown Author - Mar 1, 2018
"My dream manifested to become my reality": Baker Boy on his first headline national tour, getting ready to perform overseas and chilling with 50 Cent

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"My dream manifested to become my reality": Baker Boy on his first headline national tour, getting ready to perform overseas and chilling with 50 Cent

When you’re one of the buzz acts at BIGSOUND and supported by the likes of triple j, that can be a lot of pressure to live up to for an emerging artist. But Danzal Baker, better known as Baker Boy,…

By Unknown Author - Mar 1, 2018
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