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"I accepted a long time ago some people were never going to ’get’ my music": singer-songwriter Diesel on staying true to your vision (and yourself) as an artist
Mark Denis Lizotte goes by many names, but is most commonly known by the pseudonym Diesel. Born in the U.S. but arriving in Australia at age five, the talented singer-songwriter has two #1 ARIA…
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"I accepted a long time ago some people were never going to ’get’ my music": singer-songwriter Diesel on staying true to your vision (and yourself) as an artist
Mark Denis Lizotte goes by many names, but is most commonly known by the pseudonym Diesel. Born in the U.S. but arriving in Australia at age five, the talented singer-songwriter has two #1 ARIA…
Hockey Dad's 'Blend Inn' is a gorgeous riposte to the second album curse
Billy Fleming is hurting. The 21-year-old drummer for rock band Hockey Dad is trying to lower himself onto a couch nestled in an attic above Wollongong’s Rad Bar, an iconic venue owned by his band’s…
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Hockey Dad's 'Blend Inn' is a gorgeous riposte to the second album curse
Billy Fleming is hurting. The 21-year-old drummer for rock band Hockey Dad is trying to lower himself onto a couch nestled in an attic above Wollongong’s Rad Bar, an iconic venue owned by his band’s…
"I realised I could make a living out of what I love": Brooke McClymont on what changed her approach to music and the demands on a touring musician
The McClymonts have been a regular feature of the Australian country music scene for more than 10 years. The sisters have earned two ARIA Gold albums to their name, as well as two ARIA Awards and 12…
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"I realised I could make a living out of what I love": Brooke McClymont on what changed her approach to music and the demands on a touring musician
The McClymonts have been a regular feature of the Australian country music scene for more than 10 years. The sisters have earned two ARIA Gold albums to their name, as well as two ARIA Awards and 12…
“To have her back, it’s made me emotional": Gudinski’s number one girl Kylie returns home
It s no secret that Michael Gudinski has been one of the biggest and earliest supporters of Australian export Kylie Minogue. So it comes as no surprise that his reaction to her return home to…
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“To have her back, it’s made me emotional": Gudinski’s number one girl Kylie returns home
It s no secret that Michael Gudinski has been one of the biggest and earliest supporters of Australian export Kylie Minogue. So it comes as no surprise that his reaction to her return home to…
“It was a brilliant night for our artists:” Denis Handlin on 2017 ARIA Awards
Sony Music Australia had plenty to cheer about at the 2017 ARIA Awards. Denis Handlin spoke to TMN about the label s stellar year, and its immediate plans to take Aussie acts, Gang of Youths and Amy…
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“It was a brilliant night for our artists:” Denis Handlin on 2017 ARIA Awards
Sony Music Australia had plenty to cheer about at the 2017 ARIA Awards. Denis Handlin spoke to TMN about the label s stellar year, and its immediate plans to take Aussie acts, Gang of Youths and Amy…
When music and activism collide: How a local environmental issue inspired an entire album for Jeremy Loops
As any artist knows, creativity is a double-edged sword - inspiration can strike at any time, but it’s not something you can force. So when South African musician Jeremy Loops was struggling to get…
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When music and activism collide: How a local environmental issue inspired an entire album for Jeremy Loops
As any artist knows, creativity is a double-edged sword - inspiration can strike at any time, but it’s not something you can force. So when South African musician Jeremy Loops was struggling to get…
Aussie industry praises push for a single song database in the US
Two of the United States largest performance rights organisations, ASCAP and BMI, are facing backlash from the local industry after announcing their two-year joint efforts to design a database for…
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Aussie industry praises push for a single song database in the US
Two of the United States largest performance rights organisations, ASCAP and BMI, are facing backlash from the local industry after announcing their two-year joint efforts to design a database for…
The Teskey Brothers: A DIY success story
The old adage of the industry suggests that an artist’s success hinges on who you know, not what you do. However, all the contacts in the world are no replacement for genuine hard work and an…
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The Teskey Brothers: A DIY success story
The old adage of the industry suggests that an artist’s success hinges on who you know, not what you do. However, all the contacts in the world are no replacement for genuine hard work and an…
Festivals & Venues: February 1
THREE VENUES SET TO RETURN Three well-known venues have announced plans to get back in the game. Gold Coast nightclub Howl At The Moon will re-open as a two-level establishment with a new stage above…
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Festivals & Venues: February 1
THREE VENUES SET TO RETURN Three well-known venues have announced plans to get back in the game. Gold Coast nightclub Howl At The Moon will re-open as a two-level establishment with a new stage above…
The end of the bots? Aus Government proposes reforms to secondary ticketing
Ticket scalpers beware: the federal government is considering an outright ban on bots or a crackdown on reselling tickets for “major events.” After years of persuasion from the live industry and…
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The end of the bots? Aus Government proposes reforms to secondary ticketing
Ticket scalpers beware: the federal government is considering an outright ban on bots or a crackdown on reselling tickets for “major events.” After years of persuasion from the live industry and…
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