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Two new services sign with labels for music streaming

Online retail giant Amazon and radio streaming Pandora have virtually wrapped up deals with major record labels, says a report from The Financial Times. It cited two sources close to the…

By Music Network - Aug 31, 2016
Two new services sign with labels for music streaming

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Two new services sign with labels for music streaming

Online retail giant Amazon and radio streaming Pandora have virtually wrapped up deals with major record labels, says a report from The Financial Times. It cited two sources close to the…

By Music Network - Aug 31, 2016

There’s evidence that Spotify is punishing artists for Apple ‘exclusives’

Following reports Spotify punishes artists for signing exclusives with other services, the streaming giant has denied the accusation. However, a claim by an artist, a report by MBW, and an alleged…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 31, 2016
There’s evidence that Spotify is punishing artists for Apple ‘exclusives’

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There’s evidence that Spotify is punishing artists for Apple ‘exclusives’

Following reports Spotify punishes artists for signing exclusives with other services, the streaming giant has denied the accusation. However, a claim by an artist, a report by MBW, and an alleged…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 31, 2016

Beats wins in lawsuit alleging “fraud”

Co-founders of US headphone maker Beats Electronics, Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine, have won a lawsuit filed by a former early business partner, Noel Lee. Lee claimed that the pair double-crossed him out…

By Music Network - Aug 31, 2016
Beats wins in lawsuit alleging “fraud”

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Beats wins in lawsuit alleging “fraud”

Co-founders of US headphone maker Beats Electronics, Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine, have won a lawsuit filed by a former early business partner, Noel Lee. Lee claimed that the pair double-crossed him out…

By Music Network - Aug 31, 2016

Study: Playlists important to Spotify, Apple Music

Creating and/or listening to playlists play a major role in the listening habits of Spotify and Apple Music users, says a recent overseas report. But such playlists are not a replacement for, but…

By Christie Eliezer - Aug 31, 2016
Study: Playlists important to Spotify, Apple Music

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Study: Playlists important to Spotify, Apple Music

Creating and/or listening to playlists play a major role in the listening habits of Spotify and Apple Music users, says a recent overseas report. But such playlists are not a replacement for, but…

By Christie Eliezer - Aug 31, 2016

BIGSOUND Conference sells out

PRESS RELEASE: Didn t think the BIGSOUND conference could get any bigger? Well you re right. We re pleased to announce that the final conference ticket has just been handed across the digital counter…

By Staff Writer - Aug 30, 2016
BIGSOUND Conference sells out

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BIGSOUND Conference sells out

PRESS RELEASE: Didn t think the BIGSOUND conference could get any bigger? Well you re right. We re pleased to announce that the final conference ticket has just been handed across the digital counter…

By Staff Writer - Aug 30, 2016
Eight SA artists land Stigwood Fellowships

Eight SA artists land Stigwood Fellowships

Eight South Australian artists and music industry entrepreneurs have been named as 2017 recipients of the third Robert Stigwood Fellowships. The program is set up to provide professional development…

By Christie Eliezer - Aug 30, 2016
Eight SA artists land Stigwood Fellowships

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Eight SA artists land Stigwood Fellowships

Eight South Australian artists and music industry entrepreneurs have been named as 2017 recipients of the third Robert Stigwood Fellowships. The program is set up to provide professional development…

By Christie Eliezer - Aug 30, 2016
Stingray Digital files counterclaim to Music Choice lawsuit

Stingray Digital files counterclaim to Music Choice lawsuit

PRESS RELEASE: Multi-platform music provider Stingray Digital Group Inc today countered in court what it believes are meritless allegations by Music Choice of patent infringement in relation to…

By Staff Writer - Aug 30, 2016
Stingray Digital files counterclaim to Music Choice lawsuit

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Stingray Digital files counterclaim to Music Choice lawsuit

PRESS RELEASE: Multi-platform music provider Stingray Digital Group Inc today countered in court what it believes are meritless allegations by Music Choice of patent infringement in relation to…

By Staff Writer - Aug 30, 2016
PJ Harvey to tour Australia & NZ

PJ Harvey to tour Australia & NZ

PRESS RELEASE: PJ Harvey is returning to Australasia in January with her full 10-piece band.Shows in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, Wellington and Brisbane follow the release of the…

By Staff Writer - Aug 30, 2016
PJ Harvey to tour Australia & NZ

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PJ Harvey to tour Australia & NZ

PRESS RELEASE: PJ Harvey is returning to Australasia in January with her full 10-piece band.Shows in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, Wellington and Brisbane follow the release of the…

By Staff Writer - Aug 30, 2016
Bieber lands eight Guinness World Records

Bieber lands eight Guinness World Records

Justin Bieber s musical legacy has experienced another significant boost. He s landed eight Guinness World Records in the 2017 edition of the long-standing annual achievement book, due out in…

By Staff Writer - Aug 30, 2016
Bieber lands eight Guinness World Records

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Bieber lands eight Guinness World Records

Justin Bieber s musical legacy has experienced another significant boost. He s landed eight Guinness World Records in the 2017 edition of the long-standing annual achievement book, due out in…

By Staff Writer - Aug 30, 2016
Buried in Verona disband

Buried in Verona disband

PRESS RELEASE: Sydney’s Buried In Verona have announced they are breaking up. After a decade spent lending and shaping the Australian heavy music scene, and becoming one of the country’s most…

By Staff Writer - Aug 29, 2016
Buried in Verona disband

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Buried in Verona disband

PRESS RELEASE: Sydney’s Buried In Verona have announced they are breaking up. After a decade spent lending and shaping the Australian heavy music scene, and becoming one of the country’s most…

By Staff Writer - Aug 29, 2016
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