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Rare Lou Reed demos released and quickly withdrawn in copyright dump

Rare Lou Reed demos released and quickly withdrawn in copyright dump

A collection of rare Lou Reed demos were released over the holidays and just as quickly withdrawn in what was an apparent copyright dump. 

By Conor Lochrie - Jan 4, 2022
Rare Lou Reed demos released and quickly withdrawn in copyright dump

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Rare Lou Reed demos released and quickly withdrawn in copyright dump

A collection of rare Lou Reed demos were released over the holidays and just as quickly withdrawn in what was an apparent copyright dump. 

By Conor Lochrie - Jan 4, 2022
Karate Boogaloo joins Sydney Festival boycott

Karate Boogaloo joins Sydney Festival boycott

Karate Boogaloo join the ever-growing list of artists and organisations boycotting Sydney Festival, two days out from its opening

By Jade Kennedy - Jan 4, 2022
Karate Boogaloo joins Sydney Festival boycott

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Karate Boogaloo joins Sydney Festival boycott

Karate Boogaloo join the ever-growing list of artists and organisations boycotting Sydney Festival, two days out from its opening

By Jade Kennedy - Jan 4, 2022
Eminem has just made Spotify history with 'The Slim Shady LP' hitting 1 billion streams

Eminem has just made Spotify history with 'The Slim Shady LP' hitting 1 billion streams

It has just been revealed that 'The Slim Shady LP' by Eminem from 1999 has passed 1 billion streams on Spotify, breaking a record.

By Monique Lautier - Dec 31, 2021
Eminem has just made Spotify history with 'The Slim Shady LP' hitting 1 billion streams

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Eminem has just made Spotify history with 'The Slim Shady LP' hitting 1 billion streams

It has just been revealed that 'The Slim Shady LP' by Eminem from 1999 has passed 1 billion streams on Spotify, breaking a record.

By Monique Lautier - Dec 31, 2021
Cancelled WA festival organisers issue statement as race day goes ahead

Cancelled WA festival organisers issue statement as race day goes ahead

Frustrated festival organisers cancel NYE event at the 11th hour as Perth Cup race day flagged for WA's 'COVID restrictions test'

By Jade Kennedy - Dec 30, 2021
Cancelled WA festival organisers issue statement as race day goes ahead

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Cancelled WA festival organisers issue statement as race day goes ahead

Frustrated festival organisers cancel NYE event at the 11th hour as Perth Cup race day flagged for WA's 'COVID restrictions test'

By Jade Kennedy - Dec 30, 2021
Vinyl sales in the U.S. hit a 30 year high last week

Vinyl sales in the U.S. hit a 30 year high last week

Last week was the biggest vinyl sales week since all the way back in 1991, when SoundScan started tracking music sales.

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 30, 2021
Vinyl sales in the U.S. hit a 30 year high last week

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Vinyl sales in the U.S. hit a 30 year high last week

Last week was the biggest vinyl sales week since all the way back in 1991, when SoundScan started tracking music sales.

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 30, 2021
Judge says all systems go for NYE festival in Coachella

Judge says all systems go for NYE festival in Coachella

A U.S. judge has ruled tickets for NYE Day One 22 event in Coachella can continue selling, despite the plaintiffs requesting otherwise

By Jade Kennedy - Dec 30, 2021
Judge says all systems go for NYE festival in Coachella

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Judge says all systems go for NYE festival in Coachella

A U.S. judge has ruled tickets for NYE Day One 22 event in Coachella can continue selling, despite the plaintiffs requesting otherwise

By Jade Kennedy - Dec 30, 2021
Guns N' Roses tour picks up $1.35m total federal government funding

Guns N' Roses tour picks up $1.35m total federal government funding

Batch six of RISE funding this week gives $1.35m total federal govt support to Guns N' Roses tour, while Aus industry begs for Insurance.

By Jade Kennedy - Dec 23, 2021
Guns N' Roses tour picks up $1.35m total federal government funding

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Guns N' Roses tour picks up $1.35m total federal government funding

Batch six of RISE funding this week gives $1.35m total federal govt support to Guns N' Roses tour, while Aus industry begs for Insurance.

By Jade Kennedy - Dec 23, 2021
Ed Sheeran's 'Shape of You' becomes first song to reach three billion Spotify streams

Ed Sheeran's 'Shape of You' becomes first song to reach three billion Spotify streams

"I’ve just heard 'Shape of You' has reached 3 billion streams on Spotify, which is absolutely insane," Ed Sheeran said on social media.

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 23, 2021
Ed Sheeran's 'Shape of You' becomes first song to reach three billion Spotify streams

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Ed Sheeran's 'Shape of You' becomes first song to reach three billion Spotify streams

"I’ve just heard 'Shape of You' has reached 3 billion streams on Spotify, which is absolutely insane," Ed Sheeran said on social media.

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 23, 2021
Ed Sheeran's touring income drops dramatically to $3 a day

Ed Sheeran's touring income drops dramatically to $3 a day

Prior to COVID-19, when Ed Sheeran was one of the biggest touring draws in the world, he was pulling in $356,000 daily from live concerts. 

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 22, 2021
Ed Sheeran's touring income drops dramatically to $3 a day

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Ed Sheeran's touring income drops dramatically to $3 a day

Prior to COVID-19, when Ed Sheeran was one of the biggest touring draws in the world, he was pulling in $356,000 daily from live concerts. 

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 22, 2021
British YouTuber LadBaby on track for UK chart history thanks to... sausage rolls

British YouTuber LadBaby on track for UK chart history thanks to... sausage rolls

LadBaby has brought in the mightiest of friends to help make UK chart history and combat poverty and hunger - one sausage roll at a time.

By Jade Kennedy - Dec 22, 2021
British YouTuber LadBaby on track for UK chart history thanks to... sausage rolls

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British YouTuber LadBaby on track for UK chart history thanks to... sausage rolls

LadBaby has brought in the mightiest of friends to help make UK chart history and combat poverty and hunger - one sausage roll at a time.

By Jade Kennedy - Dec 22, 2021
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