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Poppy Reid

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The Eagles’ founder Glenn Frey passes

The Eagles’ founder Glenn Frey passes

Glenn Frey, a founding member of The Eagles has passed away, aged 67. Frey had been battling intestinal issues, and following surgery in November the band were forced to pull out of their appearance…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 18, 2016
The Eagles’ founder Glenn Frey passes

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The Eagles’ founder Glenn Frey passes

Glenn Frey, a founding member of The Eagles has passed away, aged 67. Frey had been battling intestinal issues, and following surgery in November the band were forced to pull out of their appearance…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 18, 2016
Sydney’s Hussle label inks deal with Universal Music Sweden

Sydney’s Hussle label inks deal with Universal Music Sweden

Image: 4x Platinum-selling artist and Hussle signing Joel Fletcher Ministry of Sound Australia sub-label Hussle Recordings has inked a strategic partnership with Universal Music Sweden to grow its…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 17, 2016
Sydney’s Hussle label inks deal with Universal Music Sweden

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Sydney’s Hussle label inks deal with Universal Music Sweden

Image: 4x Platinum-selling artist and Hussle signing Joel Fletcher Ministry of Sound Australia sub-label Hussle Recordings has inked a strategic partnership with Universal Music Sweden to grow its…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 17, 2016
Barnett, Tame Impala up for BRIT Awards

Barnett, Tame Impala up for BRIT Awards

2015 s most beloved Australian exports Tame Impala and Courtney Barnett are both up for a BRIT Award, one of the biggest accolades in the British music industry. Barnett, who last year won four ARIA…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 14, 2016
Barnett, Tame Impala up for BRIT Awards

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Barnett, Tame Impala up for BRIT Awards

2015 s most beloved Australian exports Tame Impala and Courtney Barnett are both up for a BRIT Award, one of the biggest accolades in the British music industry. Barnett, who last year won four ARIA…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 14, 2016
SoundCloud has finally inked a licensing deal with UMG

SoundCloud has finally inked a licensing deal with UMG

Image: Miley Cyrus made her LP ’Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz’ available to stream on SoundCloud SoundCloud and Universal Music Group have finally reached a licensing deal to give the streaming…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 14, 2016
SoundCloud has finally inked a licensing deal with UMG

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SoundCloud has finally inked a licensing deal with UMG

Image: Miley Cyrus made her LP ’Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz’ available to stream on SoundCloud SoundCloud and Universal Music Group have finally reached a licensing deal to give the streaming…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 14, 2016
21 Aus & NZ acts added to SXSW

21 Aus & NZ acts added to SXSW

Image: Sydney twins Cosmos Midnight to perform at SXSW in March 21 artists from Australia and New Zealand have been added to arguably the biggest music showcase in the globe, Austin, Texas’s South By…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 14, 2016
21 Aus & NZ acts added to SXSW

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21 Aus & NZ acts added to SXSW

Image: Sydney twins Cosmos Midnight to perform at SXSW in March 21 artists from Australia and New Zealand have been added to arguably the biggest music showcase in the globe, Austin, Texas’s South By…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 14, 2016
triple j Playlist Additions: w/c Jan 18

triple j Playlist Additions: w/c Jan 18

FEATURE ALBUM R F S - Bloom [Sweat It Out] It’s been almost three months since the Sydney-based electronic trio announced sophomore album Bloom. The news was followed by a swift assumption that not…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 12, 2016
triple j Playlist Additions: w/c Jan 18

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triple j Playlist Additions: w/c Jan 18

FEATURE ALBUM R F S - Bloom [Sweat It Out] It’s been almost three months since the Sydney-based electronic trio announced sophomore album Bloom. The news was followed by a swift assumption that not…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 12, 2016
Heavy music fest Legion gets $30k pledges, on track to breaking record

Heavy music fest Legion gets $30k pledges, on track to breaking record

Following the fall of heavy music juggernaut Soundwave Festival last month, Devil You Know drummer John Sankey - with the support of a few industry heavyweights - are pushing for a world-first…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 12, 2016
Heavy music fest Legion gets $30k pledges, on track to breaking record

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Heavy music fest Legion gets $30k pledges, on track to breaking record

Following the fall of heavy music juggernaut Soundwave Festival last month, Devil You Know drummer John Sankey - with the support of a few industry heavyweights - are pushing for a world-first…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 12, 2016
Apple Music surpasses 10m paying subscribers

Apple Music surpasses 10m paying subscribers

Streaming sector leader Spotify took six years to achieve what Apple Music has done in six months: surpass 10 million paying subscribers. It s an impressive feat for Apple Inc., which launched its…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 11, 2016
Apple Music surpasses 10m paying subscribers

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Apple Music surpasses 10m paying subscribers

Streaming sector leader Spotify took six years to achieve what Apple Music has done in six months: surpass 10 million paying subscribers. It s an impressive feat for Apple Inc., which launched its…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 11, 2016
The end of an era: Farewell Soundwave

The end of an era: Farewell Soundwave

Soundwave founder AJ Maddah had already dropped the bombshell earlier this week when he announced that the 2016 edition next month would be the festival s last. He tweeted he was over it (running…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 10, 2016
The end of an era: Farewell Soundwave

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The end of an era: Farewell Soundwave

Soundwave founder AJ Maddah had already dropped the bombshell earlier this week when he announced that the 2016 edition next month would be the festival s last. He tweeted he was over it (running…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 10, 2016
Maddah: Soundwave’s fate lies in the hands of Eventopia

Maddah: Soundwave’s fate lies in the hands of Eventopia

Update 5:40: AJ Maddah has confirmed on twitter that Soundwave 2016 is cancelled "I am devastated to have to announce the cancellation of Soundwave 16 due to poor ticket sales. I am very sorry. I…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 17, 2015
Maddah: Soundwave’s fate lies in the hands of Eventopia

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Maddah: Soundwave’s fate lies in the hands of Eventopia

Update 5:40: AJ Maddah has confirmed on twitter that Soundwave 2016 is cancelled "I am devastated to have to announce the cancellation of Soundwave 16 due to poor ticket sales. I am very sorry. I…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 17, 2015
Eventopia releases official statement regarding Soundwave

Eventopia releases official statement regarding Soundwave

In an official statement sent to TMN overnight, Soundwave Festival’s ticket agent Eventopia has said AJ Maddah is responsible for ticket refunds. Read the full statement below. We regret to inform…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 17, 2015
Eventopia releases official statement regarding Soundwave

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Eventopia releases official statement regarding Soundwave

In an official statement sent to TMN overnight, Soundwave Festival’s ticket agent Eventopia has said AJ Maddah is responsible for ticket refunds. Read the full statement below. We regret to inform…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 17, 2015
Melbourne’s Ben Abraham signs to Inertia

Melbourne’s Ben Abraham signs to Inertia

Melbourne-based cinematic-folk artist Ben Abraham has signed to Sydney-based music company Inertia Music. Discovered at this year s BigSound conference in Brisbane, Abraham s champions also include…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 16, 2015
Melbourne’s Ben Abraham signs to Inertia

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Melbourne’s Ben Abraham signs to Inertia

Melbourne-based cinematic-folk artist Ben Abraham has signed to Sydney-based music company Inertia Music. Discovered at this year s BigSound conference in Brisbane, Abraham s champions also include…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 16, 2015
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