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YouTube is crediting music creators in more than 500 million videos

YouTube is crediting music creators in more than 500 million videos

YouTube’s charm offensive with the music community cranks up a gear with the streaming giant's announcement overnight it will recognise the creators of the music on its platform. Alphabet’s…

By Poppy Reid - May 17, 2018
YouTube is crediting music creators in more than 500 million videos

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YouTube is crediting music creators in more than 500 million videos

YouTube’s charm offensive with the music community cranks up a gear with the streaming giant's announcement overnight it will recognise the creators of the music on its platform. Alphabet’s…

By Poppy Reid - May 17, 2018
Can a great video clip hurt a song's chart position?

Can a great video clip hurt a song's chart position?

This weekend, Childish Gambino's 'This Is America' looks likely to take the #1 spot on the ARIA Singles Chart. The song is currently sitting at #7, which is a remarkable first week placement when you…

By Nathan Jolly - May 17, 2018
Can a great video clip hurt a song's chart position?

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Can a great video clip hurt a song's chart position?

This weekend, Childish Gambino's 'This Is America' looks likely to take the #1 spot on the ARIA Singles Chart. The song is currently sitting at #7, which is a remarkable first week placement when you…

By Nathan Jolly - May 17, 2018
Falls Festival, Lost Paradise and more Aussie festivals combine to address campground waste

Falls Festival, Lost Paradise and more Aussie festivals combine to address campground waste

Initiatives proposed include banning single-use plastic and sharing photo evidence of effective waste disposal.

By Staff Writer - May 17, 2018
Falls Festival, Lost Paradise and more Aussie festivals combine to address campground waste

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Falls Festival, Lost Paradise and more Aussie festivals combine to address campground waste

Initiatives proposed include banning single-use plastic and sharing photo evidence of effective waste disposal.

By Staff Writer - May 17, 2018
This is how Billboard's new stream weighting will impact its charts

This is how Billboard's new stream weighting will impact its charts

There are changes to the way streams on paid, non-paid and ad-supported subscriptions will be weighted.

By Staff Writer - May 17, 2018
This is how Billboard's new stream weighting will impact its charts

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This is how Billboard's new stream weighting will impact its charts

There are changes to the way streams on paid, non-paid and ad-supported subscriptions will be weighted.

By Staff Writer - May 17, 2018
Here's to ten years of Merlin!

Here's to ten years of Merlin!

Next week marks Merlin's tenth birthday, and because we are good, dutiful friends, we wanted to get our happy birthdays in nice and early -- and give props to Charles Caldas, the Aussie who has…

By Nathan Jolly - May 17, 2018
Here's to ten years of Merlin!

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Here's to ten years of Merlin!

Next week marks Merlin's tenth birthday, and because we are good, dutiful friends, we wanted to get our happy birthdays in nice and early -- and give props to Charles Caldas, the Aussie who has…

By Nathan Jolly - May 17, 2018
YouTube adds songwriter, publisher, label credits

YouTube adds songwriter, publisher, label credits

Credits and music discovery information also be added to fan-uploaded content that features recorded music.

By Staff Writer - May 17, 2018
YouTube adds songwriter, publisher, label credits

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YouTube adds songwriter, publisher, label credits

Credits and music discovery information also be added to fan-uploaded content that features recorded music.

By Staff Writer - May 17, 2018
Study: Pop music has got sadder over 30 years, but remains upbeat and danceable

Study: Pop music has got sadder over 30 years, but remains upbeat and danceable

The University of California studied songs from the past 30 years and discovered music is now sadder and more female-dominated.

By Staff Writer - May 17, 2018
Study: Pop music has got sadder over 30 years, but remains upbeat and danceable

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Study: Pop music has got sadder over 30 years, but remains upbeat and danceable

The University of California studied songs from the past 30 years and discovered music is now sadder and more female-dominated.

By Staff Writer - May 17, 2018
Applications open for Girls Rock! Canberra

Applications open for Girls Rock! Canberra

The camp runs between July 16-21 at Ainslie Arts Centre, and no music experience is necessary.

By Staff Writer - May 17, 2018
Applications open for Girls Rock! Canberra

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Applications open for Girls Rock! Canberra

The camp runs between July 16-21 at Ainslie Arts Centre, and no music experience is necessary.

By Staff Writer - May 17, 2018
Report: Streaming predicted to make $500m revenue for Merlin members this year

Report: Streaming predicted to make $500m revenue for Merlin members this year

A panel discussion featuring Merlin CEO Charles Caldas highlighted the potential for artists outside of their home market.

By Staff Writer - May 17, 2018
Report: Streaming predicted to make $500m revenue for Merlin members this year

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Report: Streaming predicted to make $500m revenue for Merlin members this year

A panel discussion featuring Merlin CEO Charles Caldas highlighted the potential for artists outside of their home market.

By Staff Writer - May 17, 2018
Stella Donnelly’s 'Boys Will Be Boys' wins WAM song of the year

Stella Donnelly’s 'Boys Will Be Boys' wins WAM song of the year

Feels and Aboriginal artist John Bennett were also among the winners at the WAM Awards.

By Staff Writer - May 16, 2018
Stella Donnelly’s 'Boys Will Be Boys' wins WAM song of the year

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Stella Donnelly’s 'Boys Will Be Boys' wins WAM song of the year

Feels and Aboriginal artist John Bennett were also among the winners at the WAM Awards.

By Staff Writer - May 16, 2018
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