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Nine of Chris Cornell's albums will be in the ARIA Top 50 next week
Following the tragic news of Chris Cornell's passing last week, fans have chosen to mourn the musician the best way possible - by enjoying his music. Seven of his albums will re-enter the ARIA Albums…

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Nine of Chris Cornell's albums will be in the ARIA Top 50 next week
Following the tragic news of Chris Cornell's passing last week, fans have chosen to mourn the musician the best way possible - by enjoying his music. Seven of his albums will re-enter the ARIA Albums…

Apple refuse to take blame after headphones explode mid-flight, injuring woman
You may remember the shocking images that did the rounds back in February, after an Australian woman was badly burnt when her battery-operated Apple headphones exploded into the side of her face…

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Apple refuse to take blame after headphones explode mid-flight, injuring woman
You may remember the shocking images that did the rounds back in February, after an Australian woman was badly burnt when her battery-operated Apple headphones exploded into the side of her face…

What the industry was saying about Spotify five years ago
"G'day Australia. Spotify here", began the cheery message from the company, announcing the Australian launch of a service that would revolutionise the way we listen to music, the way our sales charts…

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What the industry was saying about Spotify five years ago
"G'day Australia. Spotify here", began the cheery message from the company, announcing the Australian launch of a service that would revolutionise the way we listen to music, the way our sales charts…

MusicNSW announce the Women In Electronic Music Masterclasses
MusicNSW launched their excellent Women In Electronic Music Program earlier this year, and as part of this, they have teamed up with Native Tongue Music Publishing to offer the Women In Electronic…

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MusicNSW announce the Women In Electronic Music Masterclasses
MusicNSW launched their excellent Women In Electronic Music Program earlier this year, and as part of this, they have teamed up with Native Tongue Music Publishing to offer the Women In Electronic…

NT Song of the Year returns, as MusicNT and Tourism NT expand their partnership
Great news for Northern Territory musicians, as the partnership between MusicNT and Tourism NT for the 'NT Song of the Year Award' continues for the next two years. The award was introduced for the…

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NT Song of the Year returns, as MusicNT and Tourism NT expand their partnership
Great news for Northern Territory musicians, as the partnership between MusicNT and Tourism NT for the 'NT Song of the Year Award' continues for the next two years. The award was introduced for the…

Shazam started forgetting songs as part of a clever Alzheimer's campaign
It's interesting how heavily we lean upon technology to help prop our brains up on a day-to-day basis, from offering up directions at the drop of a hat, diagnosing medical problems, helping us spell…

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Shazam started forgetting songs as part of a clever Alzheimer's campaign
It's interesting how heavily we lean upon technology to help prop our brains up on a day-to-day basis, from offering up directions at the drop of a hat, diagnosing medical problems, helping us spell…

L.A. Reid may have quietly settled sexual harassment complaints over the years
The fallout from Antonio “L.A.” Reid’s ignominious exit at Epic Records continues to turn ugly dth new claims the exec had settled a handful of sexual harassment complaints over a years-long period.e…

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L.A. Reid may have quietly settled sexual harassment complaints over the years
The fallout from Antonio “L.A.” Reid’s ignominious exit at Epic Records continues to turn ugly dth new claims the exec had settled a handful of sexual harassment complaints over a years-long period.e…

Major labels make $150 a second from streaming
The three major labels raked in US$1.13bn from streaming in the first quarter of 2017 - with Universal Music Group posting its strongest earnings since 2002. Music Business Worldwide (great,…

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Major labels make $150 a second from streaming
The three major labels raked in US$1.13bn from streaming in the first quarter of 2017 - with Universal Music Group posting its strongest earnings since 2002. Music Business Worldwide (great,…

Live Nation is offering $799 golden tickets to over 90 music festivals
Live Nation have unveiled their Festival Passport, a US$799 key to any of Live Nation's 90+ festivals worldwide. We're talking all the Lollapalooza festivls, Reading, Leeds, Bonnaroo, Austin City…

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Live Nation is offering $799 golden tickets to over 90 music festivals
Live Nation have unveiled their Festival Passport, a US$799 key to any of Live Nation's 90+ festivals worldwide. We're talking all the Lollapalooza festivls, Reading, Leeds, Bonnaroo, Austin City…

Ed, Harry, and Paramore fight for #1 - it's a sign of the times
The last time British chaps named Ed and Harry were battling it on the hit parade, we were purchasing the majority of our music in pianola-roll form. Still, here we are in 2017, with video phones we…

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Ed, Harry, and Paramore fight for #1 - it's a sign of the times
The last time British chaps named Ed and Harry were battling it on the hit parade, we were purchasing the majority of our music in pianola-roll form. Still, here we are in 2017, with video phones we…

DJ Khaled is the undisputed champion of the charts
DJ Khaled is the undisputed champion of the charts as his guest-loaded track “I’m The One” completes another week atop the singles surveys in the U.S and Australia and misses the U.K. chart crown by…

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DJ Khaled is the undisputed champion of the charts
DJ Khaled is the undisputed champion of the charts as his guest-loaded track “I’m The One” completes another week atop the singles surveys in the U.S and Australia and misses the U.K. chart crown by…

The MP3's mighty reign is over, according to its creators
The format that was responsible for the upheaval of the entire music industry and the rise of Apple as a music company is officially dead, according to its creators. The Fraunhofer Institute for…

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The MP3's mighty reign is over, according to its creators
The format that was responsible for the upheaval of the entire music industry and the rise of Apple as a music company is officially dead, according to its creators. The Fraunhofer Institute for…
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