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Merlin turns 10, expands with three international hires

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.

By Christie Eliezer - May 25, 2018
Merlin turns 10, expands with three international hires

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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.

By Christie Eliezer - May 25, 2018
Inventor of the fuzz-box sound dies aged 91

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.

By Staff Writer - May 25, 2018
Inventor of the fuzz-box sound dies aged 91

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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.

By Staff Writer - May 25, 2018
Spotify's $112 million class-action settlement wins court approval

Spotify's $112 million class-action settlement wins court approval

The agreement to its settlement has Spotify breathing a sigh of relief.

By Staff Writer - May 25, 2018
Spotify's $112 million class-action settlement wins court approval

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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.

By Staff Writer - May 25, 2018
Vevo closing its website, mobile apps, will refocus on YouTube relationship

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.

By Christie Eliezer - May 25, 2018
Vevo closing its website, mobile apps, will refocus on YouTube relationship

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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.

By Christie Eliezer - May 25, 2018
RCM Touring facing liquidation following non-payment to Big Deal Touring

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…

By Tyler Jenke - May 24, 2018
RCM Touring facing liquidation following non-payment to Big Deal Touring

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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…

By Tyler Jenke - May 24, 2018
Three people arrested at Chinese concerts thanks to facial recognition

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…

By Tyler Jenke - May 24, 2018
Three people arrested at Chinese concerts thanks to facial recognition

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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…

By Tyler Jenke - May 24, 2018
There's a royalty-free music library for amateur filmmakers

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…

By Poppy Reid - May 24, 2018
There's a royalty-free music library for amateur filmmakers

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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…

By Poppy Reid - May 24, 2018
5 Questions With Merlin CEO Charles Caldas: 'It feels like a really healthy time' in Australia

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…

By Poppy Reid - May 24, 2018
5 Questions With Merlin CEO Charles Caldas: 'It feels like a really healthy time' in Australia

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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…

By Poppy Reid - May 24, 2018
Australia’s PS Music Group expands [EXCLUSIVE]

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…

By Poppy Reid - May 24, 2018
Australia’s PS Music Group expands [EXCLUSIVE]

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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…

By Poppy Reid - May 24, 2018
New features from Spotify, Pandora

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.

By Staff Writer - May 24, 2018
New features from Spotify, Pandora

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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.

By Staff Writer - May 24, 2018
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