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Lars Brandle

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Lars Brandle has reported at the frontline of the international music industry for over 25 years. A former musician, Lars joined the American music trade “bible” Billboard in 2000 and went on to serve as Global News Editor, based in London. Now Billboard’s Australia correspondent and senior writer with The Brag Media, Lars has appeared on CNN, the BBC and ABC, American Public Media and South Africa's EastCoast Radio, and he has spoken at Midem in Cannes, Music Matters in Singapore, Amsterdam Dance Event, London's City Showcase and at industry gatherings on both sides of the Tasman. His works have been published by Reuters, Media Week, Spin, and The Hollywood Reporter, and he has featured as a pundit in the Australian Financial Review, Business Review Weekly and Britain’s The Independent.

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Tame Impala's Kevin Parker re-signs with Sony/ATV

Tame Impala's Kevin Parker re-signs with Sony/ATV

Sony/ATV will represent Kevin Parker’s future songs on a global basis.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 3, 2020
Tame Impala's Kevin Parker re-signs with Sony/ATV

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Tame Impala's Kevin Parker re-signs with Sony/ATV

Sony/ATV will represent Kevin Parker’s future songs on a global basis.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 3, 2020
BTS bolts to No. 1 around the globe, sets new YouTube record

BTS bolts to No. 1 around the globe, sets new YouTube record

BTS has done it again. The K-pop megastars’ new album blasts to the top of sales charts around the globe, smashing records along the way. In the U.S., where the boy band completed an exhaustive lap…

By Lars Brandle - Mar 2, 2020
BTS bolts to No. 1 around the globe, sets new YouTube record

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BTS bolts to No. 1 around the globe, sets new YouTube record

BTS has done it again. The K-pop megastars’ new album blasts to the top of sales charts around the globe, smashing records along the way. In the U.S., where the boy band completed an exhaustive lap…

By Lars Brandle - Mar 2, 2020
Live Nation posts big results for 2019, confident of more growth despite coronavirus fears

Live Nation posts big results for 2019, confident of more growth despite coronavirus fears

Live Nation posted another strong performance for 2019, as the world’s biggest concert promoter logged a ninth consecutive year of growth. But as the spread of coronavirus spooks stock markets and…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 28, 2020
Live Nation posts big results for 2019, confident of more growth despite coronavirus fears

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Live Nation posts big results for 2019, confident of more growth despite coronavirus fears

Live Nation posted another strong performance for 2019, as the world’s biggest concert promoter logged a ninth consecutive year of growth. But as the spread of coronavirus spooks stock markets and…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 28, 2020
Sarah Aarons is trolling us: Aussie co-writes Justin Timberlake & SZA’s ‘The Other Side’

Sarah Aarons is trolling us: Aussie co-writes Justin Timberlake & SZA’s ‘The Other Side’

If JT has a hit with 'The Other Side,' he'll have Sarah Aarons to thank.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 27, 2020
Sarah Aarons is trolling us: Aussie co-writes Justin Timberlake & SZA’s ‘The Other Side’

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Sarah Aarons is trolling us: Aussie co-writes Justin Timberlake & SZA’s ‘The Other Side’

If JT has a hit with 'The Other Side,' he'll have Sarah Aarons to thank.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 27, 2020
Vevo expands in Australia, appoints Steve Sos as MD

Vevo expands in Australia, appoints Steve Sos as MD

Steve Sos and Tim O’Connor are some of the new faces at the growing Australasian Vevo company.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 27, 2020
Vevo expands in Australia, appoints Steve Sos as MD

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Vevo expands in Australia, appoints Steve Sos as MD

Steve Sos and Tim O’Connor are some of the new faces at the growing Australasian Vevo company.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 27, 2020
U.S. recorded music market grows by 13% in 2019, streaming is the winner

U.S. recorded music market grows by 13% in 2019, streaming is the winner

The U.S. recorded music industry is looking healthy, but there's some worrying signs ahead.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 26, 2020
U.S. recorded music market grows by 13% in 2019, streaming is the winner

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U.S. recorded music market grows by 13% in 2019, streaming is the winner

The U.S. recorded music industry is looking healthy, but there's some worrying signs ahead.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 26, 2020
TEG acquires Aussie promoter Van Egmond Group

TEG acquires Aussie promoter Van Egmond Group

Van Egmond Group was behind massive tours by Dire Straits and AC/DC.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 24, 2020
TEG acquires Aussie promoter Van Egmond Group

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TEG acquires Aussie promoter Van Egmond Group

Van Egmond Group was behind massive tours by Dire Straits and AC/DC.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 24, 2020
Tame Impala’s ‘The Slow Rush’ bags No. 1 in Australia, career-best in U.S., U.K.

Tame Impala’s ‘The Slow Rush’ bags No. 1 in Australia, career-best in U.S., U.K.

Tame Impala’s "The Slow Rush" is off to a flyer.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 24, 2020
Tame Impala’s ‘The Slow Rush’ bags No. 1 in Australia, career-best in U.S., U.K.

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Tame Impala’s ‘The Slow Rush’ bags No. 1 in Australia, career-best in U.S., U.K.

Tame Impala’s "The Slow Rush" is off to a flyer.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 24, 2020
Central Station Records' Archie Magliulo talks new label Soul Modern, Wilsonn signing and 'pushing the boundaries'

Central Station Records' Archie Magliulo talks new label Soul Modern, Wilsonn signing and 'pushing the boundaries'

The team behind Central Station Records is getting some soul into your life. Soul Modern officially launches today with Wilsonn its first signing, and the Sydney R B singer’s ‘Standing Floors’ the…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 21, 2020
Central Station Records' Archie Magliulo talks new label Soul Modern, Wilsonn signing and 'pushing the boundaries'

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Central Station Records' Archie Magliulo talks new label Soul Modern, Wilsonn signing and 'pushing the boundaries'

The team behind Central Station Records is getting some soul into your life. Soul Modern officially launches today with Wilsonn its first signing, and the Sydney R B singer’s ‘Standing Floors’ the…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 21, 2020
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