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Universal Music Group partners with Aussie company for Netflix expansion

Universal Music Group partners with Aussie company for Netflix expansion

UMG are seeking to follow the success of the Beatles-based Netflix series Beat Bugs with three more music-themed series on the streaming service.

By Brandon John - Aug 22, 2017
Universal Music Group partners with Aussie company for Netflix expansion

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Universal Music Group partners with Aussie company for Netflix expansion

UMG are seeking to follow the success of the Beatles-based Netflix series Beat Bugs with three more music-themed series on the streaming service.

By Brandon John - Aug 22, 2017
QOTSA's 'Villains' tracks leak after being pressed onto the wrong album

QOTSA's 'Villains' tracks leak after being pressed onto the wrong album

How did a bunch of unreleased Queens of the Stone Age tracks make their way onto an entirely different record by Aussie singer-songwriter Gordi?

By Brandon John - Aug 18, 2017
QOTSA's 'Villains' tracks leak after being pressed onto the wrong album

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QOTSA's 'Villains' tracks leak after being pressed onto the wrong album

How did a bunch of unreleased Queens of the Stone Age tracks make their way onto an entirely different record by Aussie singer-songwriter Gordi?

By Brandon John - Aug 18, 2017
Royal Blood continue their streak on the rock charts with another #1

Royal Blood continue their streak on the rock charts with another #1

The U.K. duo have just managed a feat only achieved by five other bands since the mainstream rock charts began back in 1981.

By Brandon John - Aug 18, 2017
Royal Blood continue their streak on the rock charts with another #1

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Royal Blood continue their streak on the rock charts with another #1

The U.K. duo have just managed a feat only achieved by five other bands since the mainstream rock charts began back in 1981.

By Brandon John - Aug 18, 2017
The team of music veterans helping new Australian artists, free of charge

The team of music veterans helping new Australian artists, free of charge

Respected Australian managers, publicists and producers have joined forces to offer free mentoring and resources to emerging local talent.

By Brandon John - Aug 15, 2017
The team of music veterans helping new Australian artists, free of charge

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The team of music veterans helping new Australian artists, free of charge

Respected Australian managers, publicists and producers have joined forces to offer free mentoring and resources to emerging local talent.

By Brandon John - Aug 15, 2017
Linkin Park have earned 11 new platinum certifications since Chester Bennington's death

Linkin Park have earned 11 new platinum certifications since Chester Bennington's death

Some of Linkin Park's songs have received platinum plaques for the first time, while others have now gone up to five times platinum.

By Brandon John - Aug 14, 2017
Linkin Park have earned 11 new platinum certifications since Chester Bennington's death

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Linkin Park have earned 11 new platinum certifications since Chester Bennington's death

Some of Linkin Park's songs have received platinum plaques for the first time, while others have now gone up to five times platinum.

By Brandon John - Aug 14, 2017
Green Day split with their manager of over two decades

Green Day split with their manager of over two decades

In an unexpected move, the band have parted ways with long-standing manager Pat Magnarella, who saw them through massive albums like 'American Idiot'.

By Brandon John - Aug 11, 2017
Green Day split with their manager of over two decades

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Green Day split with their manager of over two decades

In an unexpected move, the band have parted ways with long-standing manager Pat Magnarella, who saw them through massive albums like 'American Idiot'.

By Brandon John - Aug 11, 2017
“Like Fyre Festival but with none of the lols” – U.K. festival disaster goes from bad to worse

“Like Fyre Festival but with none of the lols” – U.K. festival disaster goes from bad to worse

The U.K. can now claim its own massive festival stuff-up as Hope & Glory leaves thousands stranded in "dangerous" surrounds, followed by a Twitter rampage.

By Brandon John - Aug 7, 2017
“Like Fyre Festival but with none of the lols” – U.K. festival disaster goes from bad to worse

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“Like Fyre Festival but with none of the lols” – U.K. festival disaster goes from bad to worse

The U.K. can now claim its own massive festival stuff-up as Hope & Glory leaves thousands stranded in "dangerous" surrounds, followed by a Twitter rampage.

By Brandon John - Aug 7, 2017
triple j reveals its new crop of Unearthed High contenders for 2017

triple j reveals its new crop of Unearthed High contenders for 2017

This year's young finalists will hope to take out the prize already won by names like Montaigne, Japanese Wallpaper and Gretta Ray.

By Brandon John - Aug 7, 2017
triple j reveals its new crop of Unearthed High contenders for 2017

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triple j reveals its new crop of Unearthed High contenders for 2017

This year's young finalists will hope to take out the prize already won by names like Montaigne, Japanese Wallpaper and Gretta Ray.

By Brandon John - Aug 7, 2017
Bandcamp raised over US$100K to fight transgender discrimination

Bandcamp raised over US$100K to fight transgender discrimination

Bandcamp fights back against U.S. President Donald Trump's plans to prevent transgender people from serving in the country's military.

By Brandon John - Aug 1, 2017
Bandcamp raised over US$100K to fight transgender discrimination

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Bandcamp raised over US$100K to fight transgender discrimination

Bandcamp fights back against U.S. President Donald Trump's plans to prevent transgender people from serving in the country's military.

By Brandon John - Aug 1, 2017
New research finds that women in Australian music are "chronically disadvantaged"

New research finds that women in Australian music are "chronically disadvantaged"

It comes as no surprise that women remain "chronically disadvantaged" on everything from festival lineups to industry boards.

By Brandon John - Jul 31, 2017
New research finds that women in Australian music are "chronically disadvantaged"

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New research finds that women in Australian music are "chronically disadvantaged"

It comes as no surprise that women remain "chronically disadvantaged" on everything from festival lineups to industry boards.

By Brandon John - Jul 31, 2017
Industry heavyweights join forces against violence and abuse in Australian music

Industry heavyweights join forces against violence and abuse in Australian music

Today saw the launch of Your Choice, an initiative to stamp out assault and abuse in Victoria's music scene, with some serious names on board.

By Brandon John - Jul 14, 2017
Industry heavyweights join forces against violence and abuse in Australian music

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Industry heavyweights join forces against violence and abuse in Australian music

Today saw the launch of Your Choice, an initiative to stamp out assault and abuse in Victoria's music scene, with some serious names on board.

By Brandon John - Jul 14, 2017
Spotify reveals the 20 most-streamed rock bands in the world

Spotify reveals the 20 most-streamed rock bands in the world

In celebration of the Internatiional Day of Rock N Roll, Spotify has drawn back the curtain on its own rock charts, with some surprising results.

By Brandon John - Jul 14, 2017
Spotify reveals the 20 most-streamed rock bands in the world

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Spotify reveals the 20 most-streamed rock bands in the world

In celebration of the Internatiional Day of Rock N Roll, Spotify has drawn back the curtain on its own rock charts, with some surprising results.

By Brandon John - Jul 14, 2017
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