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More woes for JAY-Z’s TIDAL after Norwegian newspaper allegations

More woes for JAY-Z’s TIDAL after Norwegian newspaper allegations

Norway’s collection society Tono has filed a police complaint against TIDAL, and asked for an investigation.

By Staff Writer - May 16, 2018
More woes for JAY-Z’s TIDAL after Norwegian newspaper allegations

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More woes for JAY-Z’s TIDAL after Norwegian newspaper allegations

Norway’s collection society Tono has filed a police complaint against TIDAL, and asked for an investigation.

By Staff Writer - May 16, 2018
Women’s group wants Spotify playlist bans extended to Chris Brown, Eminem, Nelly

Women’s group wants Spotify playlist bans extended to Chris Brown, Eminem, Nelly

“We implore you to take a deeper look at the artists you promote."

By Staff Writer - May 16, 2018
Women’s group wants Spotify playlist bans extended to Chris Brown, Eminem, Nelly

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Women’s group wants Spotify playlist bans extended to Chris Brown, Eminem, Nelly

“We implore you to take a deeper look at the artists you promote."

By Staff Writer - May 16, 2018
Apple Music hits 50m subscribers, fast catching up to Spotify

Apple Music hits 50m subscribers, fast catching up to Spotify

Since January 2018, Apple has been adding 4 million users per month.

By Staff Writer - May 16, 2018
Apple Music hits 50m subscribers, fast catching up to Spotify

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Apple Music hits 50m subscribers, fast catching up to Spotify

Since January 2018, Apple has been adding 4 million users per month.

By Staff Writer - May 16, 2018
Live Nation launches Women Nation Fund to invest in female-founded live music businesses

Live Nation launches Women Nation Fund to invest in female-founded live music businesses

The Women Nation evaluating team is comprised of Live Nation female executives with diverse domain expertise.

By Christie Eliezer - May 16, 2018
Live Nation launches Women Nation Fund to invest in female-founded live music businesses

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Live Nation launches Women Nation Fund to invest in female-founded live music businesses

The Women Nation evaluating team is comprised of Live Nation female executives with diverse domain expertise.

By Christie Eliezer - May 16, 2018
Spotify urged by advocacy group remove further artists from its playlists

Spotify urged by advocacy group remove further artists from its playlists

A US women's advocacy group as taken Spotify to task, requesting that the service remove further artists from its playlists who have been accused of sexual misconduct in the past. Last week, Spotify…

By Tyler Jenke - May 15, 2018
Spotify urged by advocacy group remove further artists from its playlists

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Spotify urged by advocacy group remove further artists from its playlists

A US women's advocacy group as taken Spotify to task, requesting that the service remove further artists from its playlists who have been accused of sexual misconduct in the past. Last week, Spotify…

By Tyler Jenke - May 15, 2018
The Singapore showcase is returning to Bigsound - Exclusive

The Singapore showcase is returning to Bigsound - Exclusive

The spotlight will again fall on the music of Singapore at Bigsound. The National Arts Council Singapore (NAC) is behind a showcase during the annual industry pow-pow, which the organisation hopes…

By Poppy Reid - May 15, 2018
The Singapore showcase is returning to Bigsound - Exclusive

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The Singapore showcase is returning to Bigsound - Exclusive

The spotlight will again fall on the music of Singapore at Bigsound. The National Arts Council Singapore (NAC) is behind a showcase during the annual industry pow-pow, which the organisation hopes…

By Poppy Reid - May 15, 2018
Wunderkind Ruel upgrades venue as tickets continue to sell

Wunderkind Ruel upgrades venue as tickets continue to sell

15-year-old Australian singer/songwriter Ruel has upgraded his June 16 hometown show to the Metro Theatre, in order to meet overwhelming demand. His two Northcote Social Club shows (a daytime and an…

By Nathan Jolly - May 15, 2018
Wunderkind Ruel upgrades venue as tickets continue to sell

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Wunderkind Ruel upgrades venue as tickets continue to sell

15-year-old Australian singer/songwriter Ruel has upgraded his June 16 hometown show to the Metro Theatre, in order to meet overwhelming demand. His two Northcote Social Club shows (a daytime and an…

By Nathan Jolly - May 15, 2018
How a Prince record inspired Parental Advisory stickers

How a Prince record inspired Parental Advisory stickers

This past week has seen the systematic scrubbing of Spotify playlists of any traces of R Kelly, remixes to Ignition or otherwise. While I tend to believe that music censorship of any type creates…

By Nathan Jolly - May 15, 2018
How a Prince record inspired Parental Advisory stickers

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How a Prince record inspired Parental Advisory stickers

This past week has seen the systematic scrubbing of Spotify playlists of any traces of R Kelly, remixes to Ignition or otherwise. While I tend to believe that music censorship of any type creates…

By Nathan Jolly - May 15, 2018
Odette signs global deal with Universal Music Publishing Group

Odette signs global deal with Universal Music Publishing Group

Odette is set to release her debut album on July 6.

By Staff Writer - May 15, 2018
Odette signs global deal with Universal Music Publishing Group

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Odette signs global deal with Universal Music Publishing Group

Odette is set to release her debut album on July 6.

By Staff Writer - May 15, 2018
Yours & Owls' Benjamin Tillman on the new live venue opening in Canberra

Yours & Owls' Benjamin Tillman on the new live venue opening in Canberra

When Canberra lost its iconic ANU Bar last year as part of the multi-million dollar redevelopment of the Australian National University, the music industry lost another entertainment venue, and…

By Poppy Reid - May 15, 2018
Yours & Owls' Benjamin Tillman on the new live venue opening in Canberra

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Yours & Owls' Benjamin Tillman on the new live venue opening in Canberra

When Canberra lost its iconic ANU Bar last year as part of the multi-million dollar redevelopment of the Australian National University, the music industry lost another entertainment venue, and…

By Poppy Reid - May 15, 2018
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