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"We just gradually felt more and more silly about it": Homesurgery Recordings’ Tom Larkin explains why a name change is exactly what the studio needed for it’s tenth anniversary

"We just gradually felt more and more silly about it": Homesurgery Recordings’ Tom Larkin explains why a name change is exactly what the studio needed for it’s tenth anniversary

This year not only marks the ten-year anniversary of Melbourne recording space The Studio s In The City, but also sees the studio official launch under the new name of Homesurgery Recordings next…

By Staff Writer - Jan 22, 2018
"We just gradually felt more and more silly about it": Homesurgery Recordings’ Tom Larkin explains why a name change is exactly what the studio needed for it’s tenth anniversary

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"We just gradually felt more and more silly about it": Homesurgery Recordings’ Tom Larkin explains why a name change is exactly what the studio needed for it’s tenth anniversary

This year not only marks the ten-year anniversary of Melbourne recording space The Studio s In The City, but also sees the studio official launch under the new name of Homesurgery Recordings next…

By Staff Writer - Jan 22, 2018
Fall Out Boy achieve alt-pop perfection on 'MANIA'

Fall Out Boy achieve alt-pop perfection on 'MANIA'

To witness Fall Out Boy transform is deeply personal and special for so many – as the band grow up, explore new territory and discover new sides to themselves, so do we, as fans. Fall Out Boy were…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 22, 2018
Fall Out Boy achieve alt-pop perfection on 'MANIA'

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Fall Out Boy achieve alt-pop perfection on 'MANIA'

To witness Fall Out Boy transform is deeply personal and special for so many – as the band grow up, explore new territory and discover new sides to themselves, so do we, as fans. Fall Out Boy were…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 22, 2018
Festivals & Venues: January 18

Festivals & Venues: January 18

ABC TO BROADCAST TROPFEST, SUSAN SARANDON TO HEAD JURY Tropfest Australia made two significant announcements this morning. The ABC will be the event’s broadcast partner for the first time. Meanwhile…

By Christie Eliezer - Jan 17, 2018
Festivals & Venues: January 18

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Festivals & Venues: January 18

ABC TO BROADCAST TROPFEST, SUSAN SARANDON TO HEAD JURY Tropfest Australia made two significant announcements this morning. The ABC will be the event’s broadcast partner for the first time. Meanwhile…

By Christie Eliezer - Jan 17, 2018
Sydney's Live/Work Spaces program is the lifeline creatives need right now

Sydney's Live/Work Spaces program is the lifeline creatives need right now

In 2013, the City of Sydney launched its creative live/work residency program, where artists are offered subsidised rent on inner-city properties that they usually would not have the means to afford.…

By Nathan Jolly - Jan 15, 2018
Sydney's Live/Work Spaces program is the lifeline creatives need right now

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Sydney's Live/Work Spaces program is the lifeline creatives need right now

In 2013, the City of Sydney launched its creative live/work residency program, where artists are offered subsidised rent on inner-city properties that they usually would not have the means to afford.…

By Nathan Jolly - Jan 15, 2018
Your guide to decoding press releases and PR emails

Your guide to decoding press releases and PR emails

As intrepid journalists working in today's music media, we tend to receive a number of press releases spruiking bands, tours, and indie darlings each day. That number is a billion. With the heroic…

By Nathan Jolly - Jan 11, 2018
Your guide to decoding press releases and PR emails

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Your guide to decoding press releases and PR emails

As intrepid journalists working in today's music media, we tend to receive a number of press releases spruiking bands, tours, and indie darlings each day. That number is a billion. With the heroic…

By Nathan Jolly - Jan 11, 2018
2018 music industry predictions from the Australian pros

2018 music industry predictions from the Australian pros

New year, new industry. If 2017 was the year of tech innovation, partnerships that hope to curb copyright issues, creative independence, and the start of a movement to tackle sexual misconduct, then…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 10, 2018
2018 music industry predictions from the Australian pros

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2018 music industry predictions from the Australian pros

New year, new industry. If 2017 was the year of tech innovation, partnerships that hope to curb copyright issues, creative independence, and the start of a movement to tackle sexual misconduct, then…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 10, 2018
How a Perth producer ended up composing music for one of Steam’s latest games

How a Perth producer ended up composing music for one of Steam’s latest games

Matt Mclean is not your average artist. When he’s not playing as part of Perth electronic act Lilt, he’s composing music for games to be released online. His latest project RUMU was released on…

By Staff Writer - Jan 9, 2018
How a Perth producer ended up composing music for one of Steam’s latest games

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How a Perth producer ended up composing music for one of Steam’s latest games

Matt Mclean is not your average artist. When he’s not playing as part of Perth electronic act Lilt, he’s composing music for games to be released online. His latest project RUMU was released on…

By Staff Writer - Jan 9, 2018
Exclusive: Amrap splits with CBAA, calls for Community Broadcasting Foundation intervention

Exclusive: Amrap splits with CBAA, calls for Community Broadcasting Foundation intervention

UPDATE: The CBAA has issued TIO a statement: "Some issues raised today relate to ongoing work that the CBAA is doing internally and with others like the Community Broadcasting Foundation (CBF),"…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 9, 2018
Exclusive: Amrap splits with CBAA, calls for Community Broadcasting Foundation intervention

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Exclusive: Amrap splits with CBAA, calls for Community Broadcasting Foundation intervention

UPDATE: The CBAA has issued TIO a statement: "Some issues raised today relate to ongoing work that the CBAA is doing internally and with others like the Community Broadcasting Foundation (CBF),"…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 9, 2018
Tonight Alive find restraint and cosmic release on 'Underworld'

Tonight Alive find restraint and cosmic release on 'Underworld'

Jenna McDougall is a figure who has constantly opted for a paradigm shift within the at times, self-loathing and pitying world of pop punk and emo. Having yielded an undying impact on Australia’s…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 9, 2018
Tonight Alive find restraint and cosmic release on 'Underworld'

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Tonight Alive find restraint and cosmic release on 'Underworld'

Jenna McDougall is a figure who has constantly opted for a paradigm shift within the at times, self-loathing and pitying world of pop punk and emo. Having yielded an undying impact on Australia’s…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 9, 2018
"I hadn’t written a song or created anything I was proud of for a very long time… I was numb": Wes Carr shares his journey back to authenticity with Nathan Cavaleri

"I hadn’t written a song or created anything I was proud of for a very long time… I was numb": Wes Carr shares his journey back to authenticity with Nathan Cavaleri

Wes Carr broke the mould when it came to talent shows on television. The former ’Australian Idol’ winner enjoyed early chart success, thanks to his first song ’You’ hitting #1 in 2008 followed by…

By Staff Writer - Jan 7, 2018
"I hadn’t written a song or created anything I was proud of for a very long time… I was numb": Wes Carr shares his journey back to authenticity with Nathan Cavaleri

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"I hadn’t written a song or created anything I was proud of for a very long time… I was numb": Wes Carr shares his journey back to authenticity with Nathan Cavaleri

Wes Carr broke the mould when it came to talent shows on television. The former ’Australian Idol’ winner enjoyed early chart success, thanks to his first song ’You’ hitting #1 in 2008 followed by…

By Staff Writer - Jan 7, 2018
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