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Single Review: Hamish Anderson - Winter

Howl, the first single from Melbourne native Hamish Anderson’s debut EP, sounds much like its title: a snarling, crashing track, which sits in a hypnotic groove for much of its four minutes. As a…

U2 switch management, CMA appoints new CEO, and changes at SCA and 2UE

Oseary already managing U2 Although the New York Post just broke the story of Madonna’s manager Gary Oseary taking over day-to-day management of U2, it seems he began duties some months ago. Paul…

UMPG extends Eminem’s publishing; Elvis Presley brand sold; two UK deals for Gossling; Celine Dion teams with Rdio

UMPG extends Eminem’s global deal Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) extended its worldwide publishing deal with Eminem. It includes all past albums as well as The Marshall Mathers LP 2 which…

New campaign turns celebs into walking billboards for Australian music

A novel new campaign built around this Sunday’s ARIA Awards is turning international musicians, celebrities and punters into walking billboards for Australia’s finest. The Droga5 agency’s CEO Sudeep…

AEG drops CEO after Jackson trial; Star FM breakfast host exiting; Koch Entertainment founder stepping down

After Michael Jackson trial, AEG drops CEO Sports and entertainment promoter Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) axed CEO Randy Phillips after a decade in the job. No reason was offered. He will be…

"Like any big family, it is love and war" - George Ash talks UMA and the ARIAs

We caught up with George Ash - President, Universal Music Asia Pacific – a few days out from the ARIA Awards to chat about Australian music, and life inside the newly-expanded label. A lot has…

FLUME AND TAME IMPALA DOMINATE 2013 ARIA AWARDS

Screen composer Ashley Irwin discusses the Oscars, Clint Eastwood, and next week’s Screen Music Awards

The annual Screen Music Awards are presented by APRA and the Australian Guild of Screen Composers (AGSC), and will be held in Sydney next Monday, December 9. Emmy award-winning Aussie composer and…

Many of the country’s highest-rating radio teams say goodbye

Paul Murray confirms he is leaving 2UE A month ago when Jason Morrison was confirmed as leaving the 2UE drive show, it was being widely reported that Paul Murray was also on the way out. Today, Paul…

Matt Okine to replace Tom Ballard on Triple J Breakfast

Stand-up comedian Matt Okine has been announced as the new Triple J breakfast co-host, following Tom Ballard’s departure. Last week, Ballard announced he is leaving radio to focus on stand-up comedy,…

Nicki Minaj being sued for stealing Starships

A mysterious music producer known as Clive Tanaka is suing Nicki Minaj for copyright infringement. In a lawsuit filed under the name of his company, Tanaka is accusing Minaj of stealing from his 2011…

Rolf Harris charged with assaulting children, making indecent images

British Police have formally charged Australian entertainer Rolf Harris with indecent assault against children and making indecent images of a child. Harris will appear in he Westminster Magistrates’…