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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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…
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