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Taylor Swift’s Launchpad Label Gets a Reboot as Scott Borchetta Exits HYBE

Taylor Swift’s Launchpad Label Gets a Reboot as Scott Borchetta Exits HYBE

Scott Borchetta is stepping away from HYBE America and reclaiming the Big Machine Records name, marking a major shift for the label that helped launch Taylor Swift’s career. Per Rolling Stone,…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 13, 2026
Taylor Swift’s Launchpad Label Gets a Reboot as Scott Borchetta Exits HYBE

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Taylor Swift’s Launchpad Label Gets a Reboot as Scott Borchetta Exits HYBE

Scott Borchetta is stepping away from HYBE America and reclaiming the Big Machine Records name, marking a major shift for the label that helped launch Taylor Swift’s career. Per Rolling Stone,…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 13, 2026
MusicSA Calls for $12 Million Boost Ahead of South Australian State Election

MusicSA Calls for $12 Million Boost Ahead of South Australian State Election

South Australia's peak body for the contemporary music industry, MusicSA, is calling on the state government to invest $12 million to secure the future of its music sector. As the 2026 South…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 13, 2026
MusicSA Calls for $12 Million Boost Ahead of South Australian State Election

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MusicSA Calls for $12 Million Boost Ahead of South Australian State Election

South Australia's peak body for the contemporary music industry, MusicSA, is calling on the state government to invest $12 million to secure the future of its music sector. As the 2026 South…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 13, 2026
Hilary Duff Announces New Zealand and Australia Shows

Hilary Duff Announces New Zealand and Australia Shows

Hilary Duff has announced a global run of tour dates. The iconic actor and pop star is touring the world in support of her upcoming album Luck ... or Something, beginning in June in Florida after the…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 12, 2026
Hilary Duff Announces New Zealand and Australia Shows

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Hilary Duff Announces New Zealand and Australia Shows

Hilary Duff has announced a global run of tour dates. The iconic actor and pop star is touring the world in support of her upcoming album Luck ... or Something, beginning in June in Florida after the…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 12, 2026
Harry Styles Announces Album Listening Parties in New Zealand and Australia

Harry Styles Announces Album Listening Parties in New Zealand and Australia

Fans will be able to listen to the new Harry Styles album ahead of its release. The English pop star has announced album listening parties for Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, which is set for…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 12, 2026
Harry Styles Announces Album Listening Parties in New Zealand and Australia

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Harry Styles Announces Album Listening Parties in New Zealand and Australia

Fans will be able to listen to the new Harry Styles album ahead of its release. The English pop star has announced album listening parties for Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, which is set for…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 12, 2026
LEAP Sign to Epitaph Following Success of Independent Debut Album 'Entropy'

LEAP Sign to Epitaph Following Success of Independent Debut Album 'Entropy'

London-based alt-rockers LEAP have signed to Epitaph Records, following the huge success of their self-released debut album, 2025's Entropy. LEAP independently released the debut album in October. A…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 12, 2026
LEAP Sign to Epitaph Following Success of Independent Debut Album 'Entropy'

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LEAP Sign to Epitaph Following Success of Independent Debut Album 'Entropy'

London-based alt-rockers LEAP have signed to Epitaph Records, following the huge success of their self-released debut album, 2025's Entropy. LEAP independently released the debut album in October. A…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 12, 2026
APRA Professional Development Award Recipients Revealed

APRA Professional Development Award Recipients Revealed

The 13 recipients of the 2026 APRA Professional Development Awards have been revealed, each provided with $10,000 to boost their career growth. The PDAs, presented by APRA AMCOS, recognise…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 12, 2026
APRA Professional Development Award Recipients Revealed

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APRA Professional Development Award Recipients Revealed

The 13 recipients of the 2026 APRA Professional Development Awards have been revealed, each provided with $10,000 to boost their career growth. The PDAs, presented by APRA AMCOS, recognise…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 12, 2026
Brisbane Singer-Songwriter Lottie McLeod Joins ABC Music (EXCLUSIVE)

Brisbane Singer-Songwriter Lottie McLeod Joins ABC Music (EXCLUSIVE)

Lottie McLeod has signed to ABC Music. The Brisbane-based singer-songwriter joins acclaimed Australian acts including Emily Wurramara and Playlunch on the label. “ABC Music is thrilled to welcome…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 11, 2026
Brisbane Singer-Songwriter Lottie McLeod Joins ABC Music (EXCLUSIVE)

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Brisbane Singer-Songwriter Lottie McLeod Joins ABC Music (EXCLUSIVE)

Lottie McLeod has signed to ABC Music. The Brisbane-based singer-songwriter joins acclaimed Australian acts including Emily Wurramara and Playlunch on the label. “ABC Music is thrilled to welcome…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 11, 2026
Six Artists to Be Inducted Into Hall of Fame as ARIA Celebrates 40 Years of Music

Six Artists to Be Inducted Into Hall of Fame as ARIA Celebrates 40 Years of Music

The ARIA Awards are celebrating 40 years of Australian music in 2026, with a special Hall of Fame event set to honour six of the nation’s most influential artists. The 2026 ARIA Awards, once again in…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 11, 2026
Six Artists to Be Inducted Into Hall of Fame as ARIA Celebrates 40 Years of Music

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Six Artists to Be Inducted Into Hall of Fame as ARIA Celebrates 40 Years of Music

The ARIA Awards are celebrating 40 years of Australian music in 2026, with a special Hall of Fame event set to honour six of the nation’s most influential artists. The 2026 ARIA Awards, once again in…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 11, 2026
Britney Spears Sells Music Catalogue to Primary Wave

Britney Spears Sells Music Catalogue to Primary Wave

Pop star Britney Spears has reportedly sold her music catalogue and associated rights to publishing company Primary Wave, in a deal tipped to be worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The terms of…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 11, 2026
Britney Spears Sells Music Catalogue to Primary Wave

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Britney Spears Sells Music Catalogue to Primary Wave

Pop star Britney Spears has reportedly sold her music catalogue and associated rights to publishing company Primary Wave, in a deal tipped to be worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The terms of…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 11, 2026
'I Feel Like We're Getting Toward the End': The Eagles Set to Retire in 2026

'I Feel Like We're Getting Toward the End': The Eagles Set to Retire in 2026

The Eagles could be about to retire. Don Henley announced in an interview on CBS Sunday Morning this week (as per Louder Sound) that the legendary band will retire in 2026 once their current tour…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 10, 2026
'I Feel Like We're Getting Toward the End': The Eagles Set to Retire in 2026

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'I Feel Like We're Getting Toward the End': The Eagles Set to Retire in 2026

The Eagles could be about to retire. Don Henley announced in an interview on CBS Sunday Morning this week (as per Louder Sound) that the legendary band will retire in 2026 once their current tour…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 10, 2026
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