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While the ARIA chart’s leaning toward heavy releases has been apparent since In Utero hit #2 in 1993, in recent years less accessible acts have been breaking through the top 20’s and achieving…

The Worldwide Independent Network (WIN), the trade organisation representing the global independent music sector, has launched a Fair Digital Deals Declaration. Launched today (July 16) with the…

Flume, Tame Impala, Hunters Collectors and The Presets will vie for the Best Australian Contemporary Concert award at this year’s Helpmanns. Flume’s Infinity Prism Tour, of seven shows and eight…

Just days after announcing Guy Sebastian as a brand ambassador, audio manufacturer Bose has launched a campaign to offer one artist a $20,000 development grant. Sebastian, along with DJ and producer…

While Australian hip hop is locally synonymous with the suburban twang of ARIA Award winners Hilltop Hoods, 360 and Bliss N Eso, Adelaide newcomer Allday looks to be working his own grind with the…

Guy Dobson says “we’re on track with 2Day” SCA’s Chief Content Officer Guy Dobson has come out in defence of the 2Day FM strategy, which has been the subject of much discussion this year. Speaking in…

The UK government has fronted £3.5 million (AU$5.9m) in funding for a consumer awareness program for online copyright infringement. Founded by BPI (British Phonographic Industry), the Motion Picture…

Neil Finn, the church and Bluesfest Director Peter Noble are locked in to give keynote speeches at BIGSOUND in Brisbane this September. Neil Finn will open the three-day music conference on September…

Subscription streaming and download service Drip.fm has partnered with a handful of US independent labels. Sub Pop, Fool’s Gold, Jagjaguwar and Secretly Canadian have all teamed with the two-year-old…

With the recent launch of Double J, the ABC’s Triple J has closed the circle on its radio brand, creating a three-headed popular music beast that can bag teens all the way through to the middle-aged.…