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Stream-ripping is now the most virulent form of piracy in the United Kingdom and the biggest threat to copyright progress, the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) warns. A new report, commissioned by…

Rap trio Migos, who are heading to Australia in October for Live Nation, were kicked off a flight last Friday. The Atlanta-based act were travelling on Delta Airlines to a concert last Friday in Des…

Event ticketing platform Eventbrite continues its expansion in the Asia-Pacific region by officially launching in New Zealand. It has opened an office in Auckland, which will be led by Eventbrite…

If you've ever tried to show your mates just how good Prince's 'When Doves Cry' music video, chances are that you've managed upon a stumbling block of sorts. Namely that the video wasn't exactly…

Fake it ‘till you make it. It’s a catchphrase eternally associated with showbiz. And it’s now being pinned to the tech world. Specifically, the market-leading streaming service Spotify, which has…

When Joel Little took the stage alongside Lorde at the 2013 APRA Silver Scroll Awards in New Zealand, it would herald a new chapter for the relatively unknown songwriter and producer. Six months…

Here's all the music industry news you need to know this morning. The 2017 NLMAs will be held on Thursday 7th December 2017, with the gala event moving from Sydney to Melbourne. The gala event will…

SoundCloud have made drastic cost-cutting measures, cutting 173 staff members, and closing its offices in London and San Francisco, with plans to operate between NYC and Berlin (like Lou Reed did in…

Kanye's The Life Of Pablo was the first album to go platinum purely based on streaming, which, while a significant chart milestone, resulted in Ye leaving millions of dollars on the table in lost…

Troubled streaming service Pandora has now confirmed that CEO Tim Westergren is out, and that the entire operation in Australia and New Zealand will be closed down - including the service for…