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Paul McCartney & Sony/ATV resolve Beatles rights battle

Paul McCartney & Sony/ATV resolve Beatles rights battle

Paul McCartney and Sony/ATV have quietly settled on a landmark case over rights to songs he wrote with the Beatles. The legendary singer, songwriter and bass player sued the music publishing giant in…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 30, 2017
Paul McCartney & Sony/ATV resolve Beatles rights battle

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Paul McCartney & Sony/ATV resolve Beatles rights battle

Paul McCartney and Sony/ATV have quietly settled on a landmark case over rights to songs he wrote with the Beatles. The legendary singer, songwriter and bass player sued the music publishing giant in…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 30, 2017
BMG now owns 50% of The Potbelleez' back catalogue

BMG now owns 50% of The Potbelleez' back catalogue

BMG worldwide has acquired a 50% interest in the entire publishing back-catalogue of The Potbelleez. The deal with the multi-APRA award-winning, multi-Platinum dance trio includes tracks ‘Don’t Hold…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 30, 2017
BMG now owns 50% of The Potbelleez' back catalogue

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BMG now owns 50% of The Potbelleez' back catalogue

BMG worldwide has acquired a 50% interest in the entire publishing back-catalogue of The Potbelleez. The deal with the multi-APRA award-winning, multi-Platinum dance trio includes tracks ‘Don’t Hold…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 30, 2017
How to break overseas: With non-stop touring muso Stu Larsen

How to break overseas: With non-stop touring muso Stu Larsen

Currently, Stu Larsen is splitting his time between continents, whether it be his native Australia, Europe, Asia or North America. The Toowomba-born nomad may not be selling out arenas in his home…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 30, 2017
How to break overseas: With non-stop touring muso Stu Larsen

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How to break overseas: With non-stop touring muso Stu Larsen

Currently, Stu Larsen is splitting his time between continents, whether it be his native Australia, Europe, Asia or North America. The Toowomba-born nomad may not be selling out arenas in his home…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 30, 2017
Kendall and Kyle Jenner hit with lawsuits from Biggie estate and The Doors

Kendall and Kyle Jenner hit with lawsuits from Biggie estate and The Doors

Kendall and Kylie Jenner have been threatened with legal action after marketing a set of tees with their images emblazoned over those of iconic musicians such as Notorious B.I.G., Tupac, Metallica,…

By Nathan Jolly - Jun 30, 2017
Kendall and Kyle Jenner hit with lawsuits from Biggie estate and The Doors

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Kendall and Kyle Jenner hit with lawsuits from Biggie estate and The Doors

Kendall and Kylie Jenner have been threatened with legal action after marketing a set of tees with their images emblazoned over those of iconic musicians such as Notorious B.I.G., Tupac, Metallica,…

By Nathan Jolly - Jun 30, 2017
Sony Music will press its own in-house vinyl records for the first time since 1989

Sony Music will press its own in-house vinyl records for the first time since 1989

It's been almost three decades since in-house vinyl pressing was on the agenda at Sony, but with vinyl sales outstripping digital downloads for the first time ever last year, the company has…

By Brandon John - Jun 30, 2017
Sony Music will press its own in-house vinyl records for the first time since 1989

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Sony Music will press its own in-house vinyl records for the first time since 1989

It's been almost three decades since in-house vinyl pressing was on the agenda at Sony, but with vinyl sales outstripping digital downloads for the first time ever last year, the company has…

By Brandon John - Jun 30, 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Remote Control and Bedroom Suck announce label partnership

EXCLUSIVE: Remote Control and Bedroom Suck announce label partnership

Remote Control Records has partnered with Melbourne indie Bedroom Suck Records, providing "publicity and marketing support on a number of Bedroom Suck releases." "It’s about damn time", Joe Alexander…

By Nathan Jolly - Jun 30, 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Remote Control and Bedroom Suck announce label partnership

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EXCLUSIVE: Remote Control and Bedroom Suck announce label partnership

Remote Control Records has partnered with Melbourne indie Bedroom Suck Records, providing "publicity and marketing support on a number of Bedroom Suck releases." "It’s about damn time", Joe Alexander…

By Nathan Jolly - Jun 30, 2017
Chris Cheney, Phil Jamieson, Dami Im, American Idiot cast to perform at Helpmanns

Chris Cheney, Phil Jamieson, Dami Im, American Idiot cast to perform at Helpmanns

The Living End s Chris Cheney, Grinspoon s Phil Jamieson, Dami Im and Marcia Hines are among the performers announced for the 17th Helpmann Awards. These are held on Monday July 24 at Capitol Theatre…

By Music Network - Jun 29, 2017
Chris Cheney, Phil Jamieson, Dami Im, American Idiot cast to perform at Helpmanns

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Chris Cheney, Phil Jamieson, Dami Im, American Idiot cast to perform at Helpmanns

The Living End s Chris Cheney, Grinspoon s Phil Jamieson, Dami Im and Marcia Hines are among the performers announced for the 17th Helpmann Awards. These are held on Monday July 24 at Capitol Theatre…

By Music Network - Jun 29, 2017
MusicNSW taps Ali Barter, triple j's Gemma Pike & more for new Sound Advice panels

MusicNSW taps Ali Barter, triple j's Gemma Pike & more for new Sound Advice panels

PRESS RELEASE: MusicNSW has announced two great new Sound Advice panels on taking the next step in your music career. Featuring the best in the biz, these panels are for musicians and emerging…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 29, 2017
MusicNSW taps Ali Barter, triple j's Gemma Pike & more for new Sound Advice panels

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MusicNSW taps Ali Barter, triple j's Gemma Pike & more for new Sound Advice panels

PRESS RELEASE: MusicNSW has announced two great new Sound Advice panels on taking the next step in your music career. Featuring the best in the biz, these panels are for musicians and emerging…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 29, 2017
Troubles pile up for former SFX CEO Robert F. Sillerman

Troubles pile up for former SFX CEO Robert F. Sillerman

The party has ended badly for Robert F. Sillerman, the one-time EDM power-player whose latest venture Function(x) Inc was delisted from the NASDAQ stock exchange last week for reportedly failing to…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 29, 2017
Troubles pile up for former SFX CEO Robert F. Sillerman

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Troubles pile up for former SFX CEO Robert F. Sillerman

The party has ended badly for Robert F. Sillerman, the one-time EDM power-player whose latest venture Function(x) Inc was delisted from the NASDAQ stock exchange last week for reportedly failing to…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 29, 2017
Watching the throne: The evolution of Jay-Z

Watching the throne: The evolution of Jay-Z

If there was one thing that could have killed Jay-Z’s career, it was success. The music of Shawn Carter has always been defined by its scrappiness, his songs underpinned by an explicit sympathy for…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 29, 2017
Watching the throne: The evolution of Jay-Z

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Watching the throne: The evolution of Jay-Z

If there was one thing that could have killed Jay-Z’s career, it was success. The music of Shawn Carter has always been defined by its scrappiness, his songs underpinned by an explicit sympathy for…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 29, 2017
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