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Maz Compton releases new book, recalls awkward encounter with Benji Madden

Maz Compton releases new book, recalls awkward encounter with Benji Madden

Maz Compton has documented her life and career in a new book titled UnEdited , released today on Amazon. The former MTV Australia and 2Day FM breakfast host recalls numerous events, including her…

By Music Network - Aug 8, 2017
Maz Compton releases new book, recalls awkward encounter with Benji Madden

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Maz Compton releases new book, recalls awkward encounter with Benji Madden

Maz Compton has documented her life and career in a new book titled UnEdited , released today on Amazon. The former MTV Australia and 2Day FM breakfast host recalls numerous events, including her…

By Music Network - Aug 8, 2017
Warner Music announces best quarter growth in 14 years

Warner Music announces best quarter growth in 14 years

Warner Music Group has posted its biggest revenue growth in 14 years, with its third quarter (ending June 30) showing a 13.1% uptick to US$917 million in recorded music and publishing. As to be…

By Music Network - Aug 8, 2017
Warner Music announces best quarter growth in 14 years

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Warner Music announces best quarter growth in 14 years

Warner Music Group has posted its biggest revenue growth in 14 years, with its third quarter (ending June 30) showing a 13.1% uptick to US$917 million in recorded music and publishing. As to be…

By Music Network - Aug 8, 2017
Adele has reportedly invested in a virtual reality concert start-up

Adele has reportedly invested in a virtual reality concert start-up

Reports are coming through that English virtual reality start-up, EVR Holdings, has received a cash injection from a very prominent figure in the world of music, none other than chart-topping…

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 8, 2017
Adele has reportedly invested in a virtual reality concert start-up

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Adele has reportedly invested in a virtual reality concert start-up

Reports are coming through that English virtual reality start-up, EVR Holdings, has received a cash injection from a very prominent figure in the world of music, none other than chart-topping…

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 8, 2017
Alice Cooper has scored his highest Aussie chart position in 40 years

Alice Cooper has scored his highest Aussie chart position in 40 years

Alice Cooper recently released his 27th studio album, Paranormal, and it's proved to be a major success worldwide, giving Cooper his highest Aussie chart position in four decades. His first record in…

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 8, 2017
Alice Cooper has scored his highest Aussie chart position in 40 years

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Alice Cooper has scored his highest Aussie chart position in 40 years

Alice Cooper recently released his 27th studio album, Paranormal, and it's proved to be a major success worldwide, giving Cooper his highest Aussie chart position in four decades. His first record in…

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 8, 2017
US court won’t ditch case against Kickass Torrents boss

US court won’t ditch case against Kickass Torrents boss

A U.S. judge has declined to dismiss the criminal case against Artem Vaulin, the alleged mastermind behind the notorious peer-to-peer file sharing service Kickass Torrents. Vaulin, 31, has been…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 8, 2017
US court won’t ditch case against Kickass Torrents boss

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US court won’t ditch case against Kickass Torrents boss

A U.S. judge has declined to dismiss the criminal case against Artem Vaulin, the alleged mastermind behind the notorious peer-to-peer file sharing service Kickass Torrents. Vaulin, 31, has been…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 8, 2017
TIDAL hires fourth CEO in two-and-a-half years

TIDAL hires fourth CEO in two-and-a-half years

After losing its third CEO in just two years in May, Jay Z’s streaming service Tidal has made its fourth hire in the lead role. As first reported by Variety, long-time Sony Music executive and former…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 8, 2017
TIDAL hires fourth CEO in two-and-a-half years

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TIDAL hires fourth CEO in two-and-a-half years

After losing its third CEO in just two years in May, Jay Z’s streaming service Tidal has made its fourth hire in the lead role. As first reported by Variety, long-time Sony Music executive and former…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 8, 2017
Holy Farnesy! Farnesy's son Rob signs to Sony

Holy Farnesy! Farnesy's son Rob signs to Sony

Rob Farnham, the son of John Farnham, has signed a deal with Sony Music for his band Rival Fire, with a debut album out this Friday. "I learned very quickly not to use my last name to open doors,"…

By Nathan Jolly - Aug 8, 2017
Holy Farnesy! Farnesy's son Rob signs to Sony

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Holy Farnesy! Farnesy's son Rob signs to Sony

Rob Farnham, the son of John Farnham, has signed a deal with Sony Music for his band Rival Fire, with a debut album out this Friday. "I learned very quickly not to use my last name to open doors,"…

By Nathan Jolly - Aug 8, 2017
Google launches major upgrade to YouTube Music, Taylor Swift trial begins, and more

Google launches major upgrade to YouTube Music, Taylor Swift trial begins, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. YouTube Music Gains Ability To Download Songs, Albums, And Playlists - via DigitalTrends Taylor Swift Trial: Everything You Need to Know…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 8, 2017
Google launches major upgrade to YouTube Music, Taylor Swift trial begins, and more

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Google launches major upgrade to YouTube Music, Taylor Swift trial begins, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. YouTube Music Gains Ability To Download Songs, Albums, And Playlists - via DigitalTrends Taylor Swift Trial: Everything You Need to Know…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 8, 2017
Sony Music Aus announces 'Big Brother'-style talent series, The ShareSpace

Sony Music Aus announces 'Big Brother'-style talent series, The ShareSpace

Sony Music Entertainment Australia and ZigZagTV have partnered on a new talent development series that's been pitched as a cross between Big Brother and The Voice. Called The ShareSpace; the show is…

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 8, 2017
Sony Music Aus announces 'Big Brother'-style talent series, The ShareSpace

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Sony Music Aus announces 'Big Brother'-style talent series, The ShareSpace

Sony Music Entertainment Australia and ZigZagTV have partnered on a new talent development series that's been pitched as a cross between Big Brother and The Voice. Called The ShareSpace; the show is…

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 8, 2017
Submissions for The Age Music Victoria Awards are now open

Submissions for The Age Music Victoria Awards are now open

The Age Music Victoria Awards are set to celebrate their 12th year as one of the Aussie music industry's finest honours this year, with artist and venue submissions for nominations opening today.…

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 8, 2017
Submissions for The Age Music Victoria Awards are now open

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Submissions for The Age Music Victoria Awards are now open

The Age Music Victoria Awards are set to celebrate their 12th year as one of the Aussie music industry's finest honours this year, with artist and venue submissions for nominations opening today.…

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 8, 2017
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