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Bands that wouldn't have gotten far with their shitty early band names

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…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 18, 2018
Bands that wouldn't have gotten far with their shitty early band names

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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…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 18, 2018
Does Facebook even want youths on its platform? Marketing managers and artists, take note

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…

By Poppy Reid - Jul 18, 2018
Does Facebook even want youths on its platform? Marketing managers and artists, take note

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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…

By Poppy Reid - Jul 18, 2018
Wanna know the real reason for Sydney lockout laws? Follow the money

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…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 17, 2018
Wanna know the real reason for Sydney lockout laws? Follow the money

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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…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 17, 2018
How Sonos addressed 'Women In Music' in two entirely separate ways

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.

By Staff Writer - Jul 12, 2018
How Sonos addressed 'Women In Music' in two entirely separate ways

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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.

By Staff Writer - Jul 12, 2018
In radio, no amount of money can buy on-air chemistry

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…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 11, 2018
In radio, no amount of money can buy on-air chemistry

Opinion

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…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 11, 2018
It's time to convict Eminem for all the murders he's admitted to in his songs

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…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 10, 2018
It's time to convict Eminem for all the murders he's admitted to in his songs

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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…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 10, 2018
Are Spotify-curated playlists just advertising?

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,…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 5, 2018
Are Spotify-curated playlists just advertising?

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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,…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 5, 2018
Why do people assume most music is non-fiction?

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…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 4, 2018
Why do people assume most music is non-fiction?

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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…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 4, 2018
OP-ED: Why the Live Music Office must get government support

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.

By Christie Eliezer - Jul 3, 2018
OP-ED: Why the Live Music Office must get government support

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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.

By Christie Eliezer - Jul 3, 2018
Social Stalking: is Facebook’s new feature a game changer for music marketers?

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.

By Staff Writer - Jun 29, 2018
Social Stalking: is Facebook’s new feature a game changer for music marketers?

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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.

By Staff Writer - Jun 29, 2018
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