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Mark Ronson sued yet again for another alleged 'Uptown Funk' ripoff

Mark Ronson sued yet again for another alleged 'Uptown Funk' ripoff

The producer's mega-hit with Bruno Mars has him in trouble again, as he's now being sued for ripping off a seminal track of funk and hip hop.

By Brandon John - Sep 13, 2017
Mark Ronson sued yet again for another alleged 'Uptown Funk' ripoff

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Mark Ronson sued yet again for another alleged 'Uptown Funk' ripoff

The producer's mega-hit with Bruno Mars has him in trouble again, as he's now being sued for ripping off a seminal track of funk and hip hop.

By Brandon John - Sep 13, 2017
A big U.S. beach festival is making its way to Australia next year

A big U.S. beach festival is making its way to Australia next year

With some Australian locations like the Gold Coast struggling to fill the hole left by Big Day Out, a new addition to our festival circuit is on its way.

By Brandon John - Sep 13, 2017
A big U.S. beach festival is making its way to Australia next year

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A big U.S. beach festival is making its way to Australia next year

With some Australian locations like the Gold Coast struggling to fill the hole left by Big Day Out, a new addition to our festival circuit is on its way.

By Brandon John - Sep 13, 2017
LCD Soundsystem score their first U.S. #1 album with 'American Dream'

LCD Soundsystem score their first U.S. #1 album with 'American Dream'

The veteran outfit's long-awaited comeback record has become their first to top the charts, well ahead of their previous best results.

By Brandon John - Sep 11, 2017
LCD Soundsystem score their first U.S. #1 album with 'American Dream'

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LCD Soundsystem score their first U.S. #1 album with 'American Dream'

The veteran outfit's long-awaited comeback record has become their first to top the charts, well ahead of their previous best results.

By Brandon John - Sep 11, 2017
Stella Donnelly wins the inaugural Levi's Music Prize at BIGSOUND 2017

Stella Donnelly wins the inaugural Levi's Music Prize at BIGSOUND 2017

The Perth singer-songwriter wins the first $25,000 prize, after ten judges voted unanimously that she gave the best performance at this year's conference.

By Brandon John - Sep 8, 2017
Stella Donnelly wins the inaugural Levi's Music Prize at BIGSOUND 2017

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Stella Donnelly wins the inaugural Levi's Music Prize at BIGSOUND 2017

The Perth singer-songwriter wins the first $25,000 prize, after ten judges voted unanimously that she gave the best performance at this year's conference.

By Brandon John - Sep 8, 2017
Our 10 favourite sets from day one of BIGSOUND 2017

Our 10 favourite sets from day one of BIGSOUND 2017

It's only the first day of BIGSOUND 2017, and we've already seen so much brilliant Australian music - here are ten bands that knocked it out of the park.

By Brandon John - Sep 6, 2017
Our 10 favourite sets from day one of BIGSOUND 2017

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Our 10 favourite sets from day one of BIGSOUND 2017

It's only the first day of BIGSOUND 2017, and we've already seen so much brilliant Australian music - here are ten bands that knocked it out of the park.

By Brandon John - Sep 6, 2017
Jen Cloher sheds light on the 100 greatest songs by Australian women

Jen Cloher sheds light on the 100 greatest songs by Australian women

Having just released a brilliant new record of her own, Jen Cloher is taking us through a hundred songs by Aussie female acts we need to know about.

By Brandon John - Sep 4, 2017
Jen Cloher sheds light on the 100 greatest songs by Australian women

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Jen Cloher sheds light on the 100 greatest songs by Australian women

Having just released a brilliant new record of her own, Jen Cloher is taking us through a hundred songs by Aussie female acts we need to know about.

By Brandon John - Sep 4, 2017
triple j's Ben & Liam fall behind former hosts Matt & Alex in the ratings

triple j's Ben & Liam fall behind former hosts Matt & Alex in the ratings

The triple j brekky team have picked up more listeners this month, but still lag behind the fanbase held by their predecessors Matt Okine and Alex Dyson.

By Brandon John - Aug 29, 2017
triple j's Ben & Liam fall behind former hosts Matt & Alex in the ratings

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triple j's Ben & Liam fall behind former hosts Matt & Alex in the ratings

The triple j brekky team have picked up more listeners this month, but still lag behind the fanbase held by their predecessors Matt Okine and Alex Dyson.

By Brandon John - Aug 29, 2017
Falls Festival tickets sell out in record time - but are scalpers to blame?

Falls Festival tickets sell out in record time - but are scalpers to blame?

Both the Lorne and Byron legs of Falls Festival sold out after less than an hour on sale, and some angry fans are quick to blame scalpers after missing out.

By Brandon John - Aug 29, 2017
Falls Festival tickets sell out in record time - but are scalpers to blame?

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Falls Festival tickets sell out in record time - but are scalpers to blame?

Both the Lorne and Byron legs of Falls Festival sold out after less than an hour on sale, and some angry fans are quick to blame scalpers after missing out.

By Brandon John - Aug 29, 2017
This week's 11 awesome music jobs that could be yours

This week's 11 awesome music jobs that could be yours

No free work or internships here, just authentic chances to work in the music industry. So update your CV, stop dreaming, and start doing what you love.

By Brandon John - Aug 28, 2017
This week's 11 awesome music jobs that could be yours

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This week's 11 awesome music jobs that could be yours

No free work or internships here, just authentic chances to work in the music industry. So update your CV, stop dreaming, and start doing what you love.

By Brandon John - Aug 28, 2017
UNIFY responds to criticism of its male-dominated festival lineup in the best way

UNIFY responds to criticism of its male-dominated festival lineup in the best way

The heavy music festival came under fire for a serious lack of inclusivity on its lineup last year, but is taking steps to make a difference in 2018.

By Brandon John - Aug 25, 2017
UNIFY responds to criticism of its male-dominated festival lineup in the best way

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UNIFY responds to criticism of its male-dominated festival lineup in the best way

The heavy music festival came under fire for a serious lack of inclusivity on its lineup last year, but is taking steps to make a difference in 2018.

By Brandon John - Aug 25, 2017
Josh Homme slams "dumb ****" Robin Thicke for ruining music copyright

Josh Homme slams "dumb ****" Robin Thicke for ruining music copyright

The music biz has been a scarier place for musicians since the multi-million-dollar lawsuit against 'Blurred Lines', and QOTSA's frontman is still angry.

By Brandon John - Aug 25, 2017
Josh Homme slams "dumb ****" Robin Thicke for ruining music copyright

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Josh Homme slams "dumb ****" Robin Thicke for ruining music copyright

The music biz has been a scarier place for musicians since the multi-million-dollar lawsuit against 'Blurred Lines', and QOTSA's frontman is still angry.

By Brandon John - Aug 25, 2017
Meet the songwriter who took a break from writing hip hop hits to fight for mental health

Meet the songwriter who took a break from writing hip hop hits to fight for mental health

Working with some of the country's biggest names like Hilltop Hoods, Bliss n Eso and 360, his new goal is to help improve our mental health through music.

By Brandon John - Aug 23, 2017
Meet the songwriter who took a break from writing hip hop hits to fight for mental health

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Meet the songwriter who took a break from writing hip hop hits to fight for mental health

Working with some of the country's biggest names like Hilltop Hoods, Bliss n Eso and 360, his new goal is to help improve our mental health through music.

By Brandon John - Aug 23, 2017
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