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Spotify now tells you how gender-diverse your music taste is
Today is International Women's Day, so as you can imagine, there's currently plenty of talk going on about fighting issues faced by women, and striving for diversity and equal representation in the…
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Spotify now tells you how gender-diverse your music taste is
Today is International Women's Day, so as you can imagine, there's currently plenty of talk going on about fighting issues faced by women, and striving for diversity and equal representation in the…
Indie music community urges majors to share Spotify equity cash
As Spotify readies for a direct listing on the New York Stock Exchange, the Worldwide Independent Network (WIN) has challenged the major music companies to share their windfalls with the indie labels…
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Indie music community urges majors to share Spotify equity cash
As Spotify readies for a direct listing on the New York Stock Exchange, the Worldwide Independent Network (WIN) has challenged the major music companies to share their windfalls with the indie labels…
NOVA launches podcast for women in media and music today
NOVA Entertainment has launched a special podcast series called 'In Her Own Words', featuring interviews with eight inspirational women in diverse roles within the media industry, in celebration of…
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NOVA launches podcast for women in media and music today
NOVA Entertainment has launched a special podcast series called 'In Her Own Words', featuring interviews with eight inspirational women in diverse roles within the media industry, in celebration of…
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…
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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…
Gibson's credit rating lowered to 'CCC-', suggests there's "little prospect for recovery"
As reported The Industry Observer last month, iconic guitar brand Gibson is currently facing bankruptcy, with the company owing $145 million in bank loans that were issued in 2013. Since then, the…
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Gibson's credit rating lowered to 'CCC-', suggests there's "little prospect for recovery"
As reported The Industry Observer last month, iconic guitar brand Gibson is currently facing bankruptcy, with the company owing $145 million in bank loans that were issued in 2013. Since then, the…
NME to close print edition after 66 years
In 1952 the New Musical Express launched with The Goons on the cover, asking a sixpence per issue. By 1964 the twin rise of The Beatles and The Stones, as well as the many pretenders and competitors…
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NME to close print edition after 66 years
In 1952 the New Musical Express launched with The Goons on the cover, asking a sixpence per issue. By 1964 the twin rise of The Beatles and The Stones, as well as the many pretenders and competitors…
Aussie Indies watch as global sector asks for a slice of Spotify’s equity payout to major labels
Australian independent labels are watching closely as global industry sector groups push to get a piece of the pie when Spotify lists publically. Earlier this week, Universal Music became the third…
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Aussie Indies watch as global sector asks for a slice of Spotify’s equity payout to major labels
Australian independent labels are watching closely as global industry sector groups push to get a piece of the pie when Spotify lists publically. Earlier this week, Universal Music became the third…
KLP’s new community-binding initiative is called Ricochet
KLP has teased her exciting new music industry initiative Ricochet, on International Women’s Day. Real name Kristy Lee Peters, KLP is a multi-talented gem of the Aussie music scene, hosting triple…
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KLP’s new community-binding initiative is called Ricochet
KLP has teased her exciting new music industry initiative Ricochet, on International Women’s Day. Real name Kristy Lee Peters, KLP is a multi-talented gem of the Aussie music scene, hosting triple…
BROODS’ Georgia Nott unveils debut album as The Venus Project
Georgia Nott of established New Zealand sibling duo BROODS has released the debut album from her new collaborative project The Venus Project. The release coincides with International Women’s Day, and…
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BROODS’ Georgia Nott unveils debut album as The Venus Project
Georgia Nott of established New Zealand sibling duo BROODS has released the debut album from her new collaborative project The Venus Project. The release coincides with International Women’s Day, and…
Apple Music killing off iTunes LP after almost ten years
After nearly ten years, Apple is killing off its iTunes LP initiative. The tech giant has advised in an internal email no more submissions will be accepted from this month, and it will be scrapped by…
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Apple Music killing off iTunes LP after almost ten years
After nearly ten years, Apple is killing off its iTunes LP initiative. The tech giant has advised in an internal email no more submissions will be accepted from this month, and it will be scrapped by…
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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