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Triple J taps the next generation with Unearthed High class for 2018
Triple J revealed its Unearthed High “Class of 2018,” with five acts being hand-selected as finalists from more than 1,000 submissions.

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Triple J taps the next generation with Unearthed High class for 2018
Triple J revealed its Unearthed High “Class of 2018,” with five acts being hand-selected as finalists from more than 1,000 submissions.

ArowAgency partners with Songtrust, signs No Frills Twins and Lupa J for management: Exclusive
ArowAgency has fired off a new deal with Songtrust, which allows its artists, writers and producers to collect from PROs globally.

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ArowAgency partners with Songtrust, signs No Frills Twins and Lupa J for management: Exclusive
ArowAgency has fired off a new deal with Songtrust, which allows its artists, writers and producers to collect from PROs globally.

NZ charts evolve, heat up with weekly 'Hot' singles tallies
Two new NZ "hot" singles charts are bringing fresh and dynamism to the top 40 on the other side of the Tasman.

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NZ charts evolve, heat up with weekly 'Hot' singles tallies
Two new NZ "hot" singles charts are bringing fresh and dynamism to the top 40 on the other side of the Tasman.

Pink puts Australian tabloids on blast as Sydney concerts scrapped due to illness
Pink hits back at "snarky" Australian tabloids and "parasite paparazzi."

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Pink puts Australian tabloids on blast as Sydney concerts scrapped due to illness
Pink hits back at "snarky" Australian tabloids and "parasite paparazzi."

Bruno Mars breaks stadium record set by U2 and Michael Jackson
Bruno Mars' three-night stadium stand in Hawaii tops the record set by U2 and Michael Jackson.

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Bruno Mars breaks stadium record set by U2 and Michael Jackson
Bruno Mars' three-night stadium stand in Hawaii tops the record set by U2 and Michael Jackson.

Flying Nun Records is prepared for lift off in Australia
Flying Nun Records, the iconic NZ indie label, is ready to raise its game in the Australian market.

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Flying Nun Records is prepared for lift off in Australia
Flying Nun Records, the iconic NZ indie label, is ready to raise its game in the Australian market.

CXLOE signs with Niche Talent Agency: Exclusive
Rising Aussie singer and songwriter CXLOE signs with Niche Talent Agency.

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CXLOE signs with Niche Talent Agency: Exclusive
Rising Aussie singer and songwriter CXLOE signs with Niche Talent Agency.

After the earthquakes, NZ's Sitting Room studio is standing tall
Ben Edwards, the producer and owner of Sitting Room studio, has played a key role in the careers of Marlon Williams, Nadia Reid, Aldous Harding and more.

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After the earthquakes, NZ's Sitting Room studio is standing tall
Ben Edwards, the producer and owner of Sitting Room studio, has played a key role in the careers of Marlon Williams, Nadia Reid, Aldous Harding and more.

Tropical Fuck Storm signs with U.S. label Joyful Noise Recordings
U.S. label Joyful Noise Recordings will release Tropical Fuck Storm's debut album.

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Tropical Fuck Storm signs with U.S. label Joyful Noise Recordings
U.S. label Joyful Noise Recordings will release Tropical Fuck Storm's debut album.

E^ST has joined the Fueled By Ramen family
E^ST joins the Fueled By Ramen family, which includes Panic! At the Disco, Paramore, All Time Low and Twenty One Pilots.

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E^ST has joined the Fueled By Ramen family
E^ST joins the Fueled By Ramen family, which includes Panic! At the Disco, Paramore, All Time Low and Twenty One Pilots.

Talking about a streaming revolution: NZ On Air report explores the age of Spotify
A new study shows that some old school media platforms across the Tasman are holding up reasonably well in spite of the streaming revolution.

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Talking about a streaming revolution: NZ On Air report explores the age of Spotify
A new study shows that some old school media platforms across the Tasman are holding up reasonably well in spite of the streaming revolution.

Apple Music claims ‘leadership’ position in North America, races to ‘well over’ 50 million subscribers
Apple Music is finding its feet, and apparently winning the streaming race in the U.S.

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Apple Music claims ‘leadership’ position in North America, races to ‘well over’ 50 million subscribers
Apple Music is finding its feet, and apparently winning the streaming race in the U.S.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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