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Merlin turns 10, expands with three international hires
Merlin opened its doors with a staff of three. Now, the agency claims a 12% share of the global digital recorded music market.

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Merlin turns 10, expands with three international hires
Merlin opened its doors with a staff of three. Now, the agency claims a 12% share of the global digital recorded music market.

Inventor of the fuzz-box sound dies aged 91
The sound of the fuzz guitar came about accidentally due to faulty wiring in the mixing console creating a wild, distorted sound for the bass line.

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Inventor of the fuzz-box sound dies aged 91
The sound of the fuzz guitar came about accidentally due to faulty wiring in the mixing console creating a wild, distorted sound for the bass line.

Spotify's $112 million class-action settlement wins court approval
The agreement to its settlement has Spotify breathing a sigh of relief.

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Spotify's $112 million class-action settlement wins court approval
The agreement to its settlement has Spotify breathing a sigh of relief.

Vevo closing its website, mobile apps, will refocus on YouTube relationship
Many of Vevo’s videos will make up the content for the newly-launched YouTube Music subscription service.

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Vevo closing its website, mobile apps, will refocus on YouTube relationship
Many of Vevo’s videos will make up the content for the newly-launched YouTube Music subscription service.

RCM Touring facing liquidation following non-payment to Big Deal Touring
An application for liquidation has been lodged to the Federal Court of Australia by Sydney touring company Big Deal Touring, who allege that Melbourne's RCM Touring have failed to pay them on…

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RCM Touring facing liquidation following non-payment to Big Deal Touring
An application for liquidation has been lodged to the Federal Court of Australia by Sydney touring company Big Deal Touring, who allege that Melbourne's RCM Touring have failed to pay them on…

Three people arrested at Chinese concerts thanks to facial recognition
It seems that every day we get a little bit closer to 1984, with news of a third person being arrested at a Jacky Cheung concert in China thanks to the prevalence of a facial recognition system. As…

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Three people arrested at Chinese concerts thanks to facial recognition
It seems that every day we get a little bit closer to 1984, with news of a third person being arrested at a Jacky Cheung concert in China thanks to the prevalence of a facial recognition system. As…

There's a royalty-free music library for amateur filmmakers
Amateur filmmakers on a tight music budget, roll tape. Filmstro, the music clearance service, has unveiled what it describes as a cinematic-quality music library that’s “royalty-free” and “YouTube…

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There's a royalty-free music library for amateur filmmakers
Amateur filmmakers on a tight music budget, roll tape. Filmstro, the music clearance service, has unveiled what it describes as a cinematic-quality music library that’s “royalty-free” and “YouTube…

5 Questions With Merlin CEO Charles Caldas: 'It feels like a really healthy time' in Australia
From little things, big things grow. With a little magic dust, Merlin did just that. Its team, and its distributions are growing. The digital rights agency for the independent music community last…

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5 Questions With Merlin CEO Charles Caldas: 'It feels like a really healthy time' in Australia
From little things, big things grow. With a little magic dust, Merlin did just that. Its team, and its distributions are growing. The digital rights agency for the independent music community last…
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Australia’s PS Music Group expands [EXCLUSIVE]
PS Music Group, a local booking agency, promoter and management company, has expanded operations with the launch of a second national office. TIO can exclusively reveal the previously Brisbane-based…
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Australia’s PS Music Group expands [EXCLUSIVE]
PS Music Group, a local booking agency, promoter and management company, has expanded operations with the launch of a second national office. TIO can exclusively reveal the previously Brisbane-based…

New features from Spotify, Pandora
Spotify has introduced a 10-part educational video series for artists. Meanwhile, Pandora has sped-up the roll-out of Premium tier mood, activity and genre-based personalised playlists.

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New features from Spotify, Pandora
Spotify has introduced a 10-part educational video series for artists. Meanwhile, Pandora has sped-up the roll-out of Premium tier mood, activity and genre-based personalised playlists.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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