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Falcona Agency signs drag duo Jawbreakers: Exclusive
Falcona Agency is adding some sparkle to its roster. The colorful drag DJ duo of Kali Forni-Kate and Sabrina Babyslut, aka, Jawbreakers, has signed with the Sydney-based boutique music company for…

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Falcona Agency signs drag duo Jawbreakers: Exclusive
Falcona Agency is adding some sparkle to its roster. The colorful drag DJ duo of Kali Forni-Kate and Sabrina Babyslut, aka, Jawbreakers, has signed with the Sydney-based boutique music company for…

TikTok will help break Australian acts, but users could face a dark side
“Australia is a key market for Tik Tok..."

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TikTok will help break Australian acts, but users could face a dark side
“Australia is a key market for Tik Tok..."

Jaxsta and Merlin forge 'dream' agreement
Jaxsta and Merlin have struck a deal. Less than a month after launching a public beta version, Jaxsta has entered into a commercial data access agreement with Merlin, the independents' digital music…

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Jaxsta and Merlin forge 'dream' agreement
Jaxsta and Merlin have struck a deal. Less than a month after launching a public beta version, Jaxsta has entered into a commercial data access agreement with Merlin, the independents' digital music…

Chris O’Brien and Northlane’s Josh Smith launch new management biz
“We can offer a completely different perspective from the way we manage our artists which is really exciting for us.”

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Chris O’Brien and Northlane’s Josh Smith launch new management biz
“We can offer a completely different perspective from the way we manage our artists which is really exciting for us.”

Northlane's Josh Smith Announces Open Door Management With Chris O'Brien
Two of the most respected names in the Australian music industry - Josh Smith and Chris O'Brien - have announced their plans to combine powers, forming Open Door Management. The management company…

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Northlane's Josh Smith Announces Open Door Management With Chris O'Brien
Two of the most respected names in the Australian music industry - Josh Smith and Chris O'Brien - have announced their plans to combine powers, forming Open Door Management. The management company…

Aussie startup Jaxsta inks data partnership deal with Merlin
Merlin is the digital rights agency for the world’s independent label sector.

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Aussie startup Jaxsta inks data partnership deal with Merlin
Merlin is the digital rights agency for the world’s independent label sector.

Have Spotify & Apple Music ushered in a golden age for indies?
Eliminating distribution barriers can incentivise artists to remain independent.

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Have Spotify & Apple Music ushered in a golden age for indies?
Eliminating distribution barriers can incentivise artists to remain independent.

Thelma Plum scores triple j feature album spot with 'Better In Blak'
It's a huge week for Aussie artists on triple j, with listeners set to hear plenty of Thelma Plum, Press Club, Vera Blue, The Jungle Giants, and much more. Following on from a massive week which saw…

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Thelma Plum scores triple j feature album spot with 'Better In Blak'
It's a huge week for Aussie artists on triple j, with listeners set to hear plenty of Thelma Plum, Press Club, Vera Blue, The Jungle Giants, and much more. Following on from a massive week which saw…

The Teskey Brothers hit #5 on US iTunes chart
The Aussie roots have thousands of new fans in the US!

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The Teskey Brothers hit #5 on US iTunes chart
The Aussie roots have thousands of new fans in the US!

Coronial inquest launches into NSW music festival deaths
A spate of suspected drug-related deaths at NSW music festivals will be probed during a weeklong inquest this week in Sydney. Deputy State Coroner Harriet Grahame will oversee the sessions, which…

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Coronial inquest launches into NSW music festival deaths
A spate of suspected drug-related deaths at NSW music festivals will be probed during a weeklong inquest this week in Sydney. Deputy State Coroner Harriet Grahame will oversee the sessions, which…
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