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Bands that wouldn't have gotten far with their shitty early band names
As Juliet once said in Romeo and Juliet: "What's in a name? That which we call a Jet, by any other word would rock as sweetly." It's true that if a band is good enough, their band name doesn't matter…

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Bands that wouldn't have gotten far with their shitty early band names
As Juliet once said in Romeo and Juliet: "What's in a name? That which we call a Jet, by any other word would rock as sweetly." It's true that if a band is good enough, their band name doesn't matter…
Does Facebook even want youths on its platform? Marketing managers and artists, take note
Late last year, when Facebook announced plans to switch up the algorithm to de-prioritise posts, brands and artists took note. Last October, Facebook announced it was “testing two separate feeds, one…
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Does Facebook even want youths on its platform? Marketing managers and artists, take note
Late last year, when Facebook announced plans to switch up the algorithm to de-prioritise posts, brands and artists took note. Last October, Facebook announced it was “testing two separate feeds, one…

Wanna know the real reason for Sydney lockout laws? Follow the money
Channel Seven has obtained official crime statistics that show that violence has surged by 42% in the areas of Sydney controlled by the draconian lock-out laws. Previous reports touted by the…

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Wanna know the real reason for Sydney lockout laws? Follow the money
Channel Seven has obtained official crime statistics that show that violence has surged by 42% in the areas of Sydney controlled by the draconian lock-out laws. Previous reports touted by the…

How Sonos addressed 'Women In Music' in two entirely separate ways
The kind of approach we need to see more of from companies who wish to support women in music without playing into the victim narrative.

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How Sonos addressed 'Women In Music' in two entirely separate ways
The kind of approach we need to see more of from companies who wish to support women in music without playing into the victim narrative.

In radio, no amount of money can buy on-air chemistry
Yesterday's Radio Rating Survey saw triple j's Ben and Liam pull ahead of the multi-million dollar 2Day FM team of Em, Grant and Ed in Sydney. This comes in the wake of reports of infighting between…

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In radio, no amount of money can buy on-air chemistry
Yesterday's Radio Rating Survey saw triple j's Ben and Liam pull ahead of the multi-million dollar 2Day FM team of Em, Grant and Ed in Sydney. This comes in the wake of reports of infighting between…

It's time to convict Eminem for all the murders he's admitted to in his songs
It's time to address the elephant in the room. The thing that nobody wants to confront. For two decades now, Eminem has been brazenly admitting to a string of violent murders, and yet authorities…

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It's time to convict Eminem for all the murders he's admitted to in his songs
It's time to address the elephant in the room. The thing that nobody wants to confront. For two decades now, Eminem has been brazenly admitting to a string of violent murders, and yet authorities…

Are Spotify-curated playlists just advertising?
Spotify is currently copping a massive backlash over their saturation of Drake promotional material over the past weekend, with various Drake photos fronting numerous Spotify-curated playlists,…

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Are Spotify-curated playlists just advertising?
Spotify is currently copping a massive backlash over their saturation of Drake promotional material over the past weekend, with various Drake photos fronting numerous Spotify-curated playlists,…

Why do people assume most music is non-fiction?
Whether it's parsing Taylor Swift's songs for clues about her long list of ex-lovers, to banning artists entry to a country due to violent lyrics with a troubling worldview, musicians seem to be held…

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Why do people assume most music is non-fiction?
Whether it's parsing Taylor Swift's songs for clues about her long list of ex-lovers, to banning artists entry to a country due to violent lyrics with a troubling worldview, musicians seem to be held…

OP-ED: Why the Live Music Office must get government support
With streaming reducing royalties and the live music sector under threat, we need the government on board to defend Australian music.

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OP-ED: Why the Live Music Office must get government support
With streaming reducing royalties and the live music sector under threat, we need the government on board to defend Australian music.

Social Stalking: is Facebook’s new feature a game changer for music marketers?
Now, we have access to competitors’ social media strategy at a glance.

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Social Stalking: is Facebook’s new feature a game changer for music marketers?
Now, we have access to competitors’ social media strategy at a glance.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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