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Here's the music industry news you need to know this morning. Spotify to sign new licensing deals with major labels ‘within weeks’? - via MBW A Los Angeles judge has sided with Katy Perry in a legal…

More and more Americans aged 12 24 (Gen Z) are listening to online radio, with 87% of that demographic listening to it every month. That s a stunning rise from 52% in 2013. But where do they head to…

The finalists for the BOQ People’s Choice at the Queensland Music Awards have been announced after two weeks of public voting. The three categories celebrate the achievements of Queensland artists…

Ed Sheeran, one of Spotify s major artists, has made US$5.92 million in streaming from his new album. The album already distinguished itself on Spotify when all 16 tracks generated a total of 56.7…

Music video hosting service Vevo is launching a new multi-screen social feature called Watch Party this month. Viewers can chat, create video playlists and watch Vevo s 230,000 music videos in synch…

Image: Tash Sultana Yesterday, triple j breakfast team Ben Liam unveiled a stacked lineup for 2017 s One Night Stand. Performing at this year s event is Fremantle four-piece San Cisco and…

Imagine Dragons have announced their Make The Cut content, which tasks the band's fans (or anyone with a flair for video editing) with cutting together their own version of the recent 'Believer'…

Following the inaugural Live and Local event last month in Paramatta last month, the Live Music Office, APRA AMCOS and City of Parramatta Council have begun rolling out their latest project to boost…

At a Q A session in Sydney on Sunday night, Diplo opined candidly about the music industry and hinted at the reason why his collaborative project with Skrillex (Jack Ü) is on hiatus. “Right now I’m…

Here's the music industry news you need to know this morning. Jackson Wong has been appointed as Managing Director of Warner Music China - via MBW Newswire: Taylor Swift trademarks “Swifties” for…