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Rare Lou Reed demos released and quickly withdrawn in copyright dump
A collection of rare Lou Reed demos were released over the holidays and just as quickly withdrawn in what was an apparent copyright dump.

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Rare Lou Reed demos released and quickly withdrawn in copyright dump
A collection of rare Lou Reed demos were released over the holidays and just as quickly withdrawn in what was an apparent copyright dump.

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

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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

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.

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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.

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'

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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'

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.

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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.

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

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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

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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