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Support Act helped me on my road to recovery [Op-Ed]

Support Act helped me on my road to recovery [Op-Ed]

*Content Warning: This article features details of an injury and recovery and features an image which may be disturbing to some people. I have been performing all through my childhood, and recording…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 18, 2019
Support Act helped me on my road to recovery [Op-Ed]

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Support Act helped me on my road to recovery [Op-Ed]

*Content Warning: This article features details of an injury and recovery and features an image which may be disturbing to some people. I have been performing all through my childhood, and recording…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 18, 2019
Mutually-assured destruction: How Spotify and Apple Music will kill each other off [op-ed]

Mutually-assured destruction: How Spotify and Apple Music will kill each other off [op-ed]

"If Spotify and Apple continue to blacklist artists, a better option will jump in and fill the gap," writes Nathan Jolly.

By Staff Writer - Nov 18, 2019
Mutually-assured destruction: How Spotify and Apple Music will kill each other off [op-ed]

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Mutually-assured destruction: How Spotify and Apple Music will kill each other off [op-ed]

"If Spotify and Apple continue to blacklist artists, a better option will jump in and fill the gap," writes Nathan Jolly.

By Staff Writer - Nov 18, 2019
Is Taylor Swift playing the victim with her latest rights woes?

Is Taylor Swift playing the victim with her latest rights woes?

Some observers have begun to wonder if Taylor Swift is continuing to play the victim to garner public sympathy after the latest round of woes regarding her musical rights. Earlier this year, the…

By Tyler Jenke - Nov 17, 2019
Is Taylor Swift playing the victim with her latest rights woes?

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Is Taylor Swift playing the victim with her latest rights woes?

Some observers have begun to wonder if Taylor Swift is continuing to play the victim to garner public sympathy after the latest round of woes regarding her musical rights. Earlier this year, the…

By Tyler Jenke - Nov 17, 2019
Why Taylor Swift's airing of dirty laundry is so refreshing [op-ed]

Why Taylor Swift's airing of dirty laundry is so refreshing [op-ed]

'Right now is the time for artists to take control of their art,' writes TMN editor Jake Challenor.

By Jake Challenor - Nov 16, 2019
Why Taylor Swift's airing of dirty laundry is so refreshing [op-ed]

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Why Taylor Swift's airing of dirty laundry is so refreshing [op-ed]

'Right now is the time for artists to take control of their art,' writes TMN editor Jake Challenor.

By Jake Challenor - Nov 16, 2019
The numbers are in: NSW is a live music dead zone [op-ed]

The numbers are in: NSW is a live music dead zone [op-ed]

Victoria has displaced NSW as Australia's live music leader.

By Staff Writer - Nov 12, 2019
The numbers are in: NSW is a live music dead zone [op-ed]

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The numbers are in: NSW is a live music dead zone [op-ed]

Victoria has displaced NSW as Australia's live music leader.

By Staff Writer - Nov 12, 2019
Why 100% of your royalties is potentially a bad deal [op-ed]

Why 100% of your royalties is potentially a bad deal [op-ed]

Arlo Enemark on how the rise of digital distributors has changed the music landscape.

By Arlo Enemark - Nov 6, 2019
Why 100% of your royalties is potentially a bad deal [op-ed]

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Why 100% of your royalties is potentially a bad deal [op-ed]

Arlo Enemark on how the rise of digital distributors has changed the music landscape.

By Arlo Enemark - Nov 6, 2019
What's in a name: Katy Perry and the Aussie designer [op-ed]

What's in a name: Katy Perry and the Aussie designer [op-ed]

An Aussie designer is suing Katy Perry for trademark infringement. So does she have a case?

By Staff Writer - Nov 4, 2019
What's in a name: Katy Perry and the Aussie designer [op-ed]

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What's in a name: Katy Perry and the Aussie designer [op-ed]

An Aussie designer is suing Katy Perry for trademark infringement. So does she have a case?

By Staff Writer - Nov 4, 2019
Are Guns N' Roses setting copyright traps for their fans?

Are Guns N' Roses setting copyright traps for their fans?

In recent months, a number of the heavy Guns N' Roses bootleggers have been hit with legal notices.

By Staff Writer - Oct 28, 2019
Are Guns N' Roses setting copyright traps for their fans?

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Are Guns N' Roses setting copyright traps for their fans?

In recent months, a number of the heavy Guns N' Roses bootleggers have been hit with legal notices.

By Staff Writer - Oct 28, 2019
Why I dedicate my time and resources to bringing music to regional cities [OP-ED]

Why I dedicate my time and resources to bringing music to regional cities [OP-ED]

They say all good ideas start over a beer with your mate, at least that’s exactly how A Hitch To The Sticks was born. In 2016 I was invited to be a part of the Victorian Music Crawl an initiative run…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 28, 2019
Why I dedicate my time and resources to bringing music to regional cities [OP-ED]

Opinion

Why I dedicate my time and resources to bringing music to regional cities [OP-ED]

They say all good ideas start over a beer with your mate, at least that’s exactly how A Hitch To The Sticks was born. In 2016 I was invited to be a part of the Victorian Music Crawl an initiative run…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 28, 2019
Hang on, did the NSW festival laws actually just get worse? [op-ed]

Hang on, did the NSW festival laws actually just get worse? [op-ed]

'Not surprisingly, the Australian music industry isn’t happy,' writes TMN's Nathan Jolly.

By Staff Writer - Oct 21, 2019
Hang on, did the NSW festival laws actually just get worse? [op-ed]

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Hang on, did the NSW festival laws actually just get worse? [op-ed]

'Not surprisingly, the Australian music industry isn’t happy,' writes TMN's Nathan Jolly.

By Staff Writer - Oct 21, 2019
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