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Tidal loses third CEO in two years

Tidal loses third CEO in two years

Just as Jay Z s Tidal streaming service starts to settle down following mobile phone service operator Sprint s $200 million cash injection, another key executive has been ousted. CEO Jeff Toig has…

By Music Network - May 28, 2017
Tidal loses third CEO in two years

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Tidal loses third CEO in two years

Just as Jay Z s Tidal streaming service starts to settle down following mobile phone service operator Sprint s $200 million cash injection, another key executive has been ousted. CEO Jeff Toig has…

By Music Network - May 28, 2017
Sia tour speculation confirmed – are U2 and Cher next?

Sia tour speculation confirmed – are U2 and Cher next?

Rumours in the past week of Sia returning to tour after five years were confirmed on the weekend. Music fans will now watch to see if similar speculation about U2 and Cher touring in 2018 will also…

By Music Network - May 28, 2017
Sia tour speculation confirmed – are U2 and Cher next?

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Sia tour speculation confirmed – are U2 and Cher next?

Rumours in the past week of Sia returning to tour after five years were confirmed on the weekend. Music fans will now watch to see if similar speculation about U2 and Cher touring in 2018 will also…

By Music Network - May 28, 2017
WAM announces new board, 2016 a “strong” year despite “challenges”

WAM announces new board, 2016 a “strong” year despite “challenges”

WAM s annual general meeting last week saw the arrival of two new faces, Chris Edmonson and Mark Spillane, on its 2017 board. Edmonson is presenter and producer at ABC Local Radio Albany and Great…

By Christie Eliezer - May 28, 2017
WAM announces new board, 2016 a “strong” year despite “challenges”

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WAM announces new board, 2016 a “strong” year despite “challenges”

WAM s annual general meeting last week saw the arrival of two new faces, Chris Edmonson and Mark Spillane, on its 2017 board. Edmonson is presenter and producer at ABC Local Radio Albany and Great…

By Christie Eliezer - May 28, 2017
Ryan Adams & Michael Gudinski support changing the name of Margaret Court Arena

Ryan Adams & Michael Gudinski support changing the name of Margaret Court Arena

This week has seen a great amount of controversy arise from some statements made by retired tennis great Margaret Court in regards to gay marriage, and has resulted in many calling for the venue…

By Tyler Jenke - May 27, 2017
Ryan Adams & Michael Gudinski support changing the name of Margaret Court Arena

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Ryan Adams & Michael Gudinski support changing the name of Margaret Court Arena

This week has seen a great amount of controversy arise from some statements made by retired tennis great Margaret Court in regards to gay marriage, and has resulted in many calling for the venue…

By Tyler Jenke - May 27, 2017
HAIM, The Darkness video director shares his most memorable moments

HAIM, The Darkness video director shares his most memorable moments

Warren Fu is one of the world’s most decorated music video directors. The US creative has worked with the likes of Snoop Dogg, Daft Punk and The Strokes, and was formerly an art director at…

By Poppy Reid - May 26, 2017
HAIM, The Darkness video director shares his most memorable moments

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HAIM, The Darkness video director shares his most memorable moments

Warren Fu is one of the world’s most decorated music video directors. The US creative has worked with the likes of Snoop Dogg, Daft Punk and The Strokes, and was formerly an art director at…

By Poppy Reid - May 26, 2017
Checked Label Services | WJO announces international expansion

Checked Label Services | WJO announces international expansion

Local independently owned and operated country music labels, Checked Label Services | WJO Australia, are expanding into America and Canada in July. What started as a distribution label in the back…

By Poppy Reid - May 26, 2017
Checked Label Services | WJO announces international expansion

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Checked Label Services | WJO announces international expansion

Local independently owned and operated country music labels, Checked Label Services | WJO Australia, are expanding into America and Canada in July. What started as a distribution label in the back…

By Poppy Reid - May 26, 2017
The most viewed YouTube channel in the world is a music label

The most viewed YouTube channel in the world is a music label

With over 1.27 billion views each month, Bollywood music label and film studio T-Series is the most-viewed YouTube channel. For many of you, this isn't new information. T-Series has been the top…

By Poppy Reid - May 26, 2017
The most viewed YouTube channel in the world is a music label

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The most viewed YouTube channel in the world is a music label

With over 1.27 billion views each month, Bollywood music label and film studio T-Series is the most-viewed YouTube channel. For many of you, this isn't new information. T-Series has been the top…

By Poppy Reid - May 26, 2017
Jimmy Barnes announces his second autobiography, 'Working Class Man'

Jimmy Barnes announces his second autobiography, 'Working Class Man'

Jimmy Barnes has revealed his second autobiography, Working Class Man, which will be published on October 23. The book is the natural follow-up to the searing, honest Working Class Boy, which details…

By Nathan Jolly - May 26, 2017
Jimmy Barnes announces his second autobiography, 'Working Class Man'

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Jimmy Barnes announces his second autobiography, 'Working Class Man'

Jimmy Barnes has revealed his second autobiography, Working Class Man, which will be published on October 23. The book is the natural follow-up to the searing, honest Working Class Boy, which details…

By Nathan Jolly - May 26, 2017
Apple Music's 'Up Next' campaign could be a great leveller for international artists

Apple Music's 'Up Next' campaign could be a great leveller for international artists

While the unholy reach of Apple Music has its obvious downsizes, one aspect that could have very positive ramifications is their Up Next campaign, which uses the company's reach to propel emerging…

By Nathan Jolly - May 26, 2017
Apple Music's 'Up Next' campaign could be a great leveller for international artists

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Apple Music's 'Up Next' campaign could be a great leveller for international artists

While the unholy reach of Apple Music has its obvious downsizes, one aspect that could have very positive ramifications is their Up Next campaign, which uses the company's reach to propel emerging…

By Nathan Jolly - May 26, 2017
MySpace plays dead to avoid lawsuits, BMG signs Fergie, and more

MySpace plays dead to avoid lawsuits, BMG signs Fergie, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know this morning. Apple Music to display local currency pricing in nine markets - via MBW Time Inc. appeared to play a bunch of legal shenanigans to…

By Poppy Reid - May 26, 2017
MySpace plays dead to avoid lawsuits, BMG signs Fergie, and more

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MySpace plays dead to avoid lawsuits, BMG signs Fergie, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know this morning. Apple Music to display local currency pricing in nine markets - via MBW Time Inc. appeared to play a bunch of legal shenanigans to…

By Poppy Reid - May 26, 2017
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