Poppy Reid
Latest stories

First Drafts: The Stone Roses
The first Stone Roses album is routinely regarded as one of the finest ever made, straddling the line between psychotropic ’60s music and the beat-driven dance tunes engulfing Manchester at the time.…

News
First Drafts: The Stone Roses
The first Stone Roses album is routinely regarded as one of the finest ever made, straddling the line between psychotropic ’60s music and the beat-driven dance tunes engulfing Manchester at the time.…

Cyndi Lauper working on musical with 'Time after Time' co-writer
Last night, at the premiere of Kinky Boots' Sydney run at Capitol Theatre, Cyndi Lauper's music and lyrics helped promote self-love and acceptance. Now, she's tackling sexism with her second Broadway…

News
Cyndi Lauper working on musical with 'Time after Time' co-writer
Last night, at the premiere of Kinky Boots' Sydney run at Capitol Theatre, Cyndi Lauper's music and lyrics helped promote self-love and acceptance. Now, she's tackling sexism with her second Broadway…

A new lawsuit could sink a posthumous Prince EP
Another Prince release, another legal snag. Just days out from the first anniversary of the Purple One’s untimely death, a new lawsuit could sink a posthumous EP containing six unreleased Prince…

News
A new lawsuit could sink a posthumous Prince EP
Another Prince release, another legal snag. Just days out from the first anniversary of the Purple One’s untimely death, a new lawsuit could sink a posthumous EP containing six unreleased Prince…

Paramore put Hard Times behind them, 50 Cent exec produces TV series
Here’s all the music industry news you need to know today. Kobalt has appointed Arif Mahmud as Vice President, Business Affairs. - via RotD United Talent Agency hires CAA agent David Klein - via MBW…

News
Paramore put Hard Times behind them, 50 Cent exec produces TV series
Here’s all the music industry news you need to know today. Kobalt has appointed Arif Mahmud as Vice President, Business Affairs. - via RotD United Talent Agency hires CAA agent David Klein - via MBW…

Prince catalogue may change hands
It’s been almost a year since Prince left us, though time hasn’t straightened out the late superstar’s tangled business affairs. The Purple One’s Warner Bros. catalogue, which represents his most…

News
Prince catalogue may change hands
It’s been almost a year since Prince left us, though time hasn’t straightened out the late superstar’s tangled business affairs. The Purple One’s Warner Bros. catalogue, which represents his most…

Music SA and moshtix partner for new Female Music Business Scholarship
80% of independent record labels in Australia are managed by men. 1 in 5 musicians (21.5%) registered with APRA (royalties collection agency) in Australia are women. Out of 225 artist managers…

News
Music SA and moshtix partner for new Female Music Business Scholarship
80% of independent record labels in Australia are managed by men. 1 in 5 musicians (21.5%) registered with APRA (royalties collection agency) in Australia are women. Out of 225 artist managers…

Pandora to turn to private equity, Sheeran's YouTube views grow 62%, and more
Here’s all the music industry news you need to know today. Pandora becomes the latest tech company to turn to private equity - via TechCrunch Radiohead quit Coachella stage twice after technical…

News
Pandora to turn to private equity, Sheeran's YouTube views grow 62%, and more
Here’s all the music industry news you need to know today. Pandora becomes the latest tech company to turn to private equity - via TechCrunch Radiohead quit Coachella stage twice after technical…

Spotify's new analytics tool will help artists reach fans
Remember when Spotify released a data dashboard called Fan Insights in 2015? Well, after being tested by "tens of thousands" of users, it's now finished its beta term allowing artists to deep dive…

News
Spotify's new analytics tool will help artists reach fans
Remember when Spotify released a data dashboard called Fan Insights in 2015? Well, after being tested by "tens of thousands" of users, it's now finished its beta term allowing artists to deep dive…

Kimbra tells Phebe Starr: "I think it can be hard for women to stand up"
We'll occasionally be hosting interviews between two industry figures to gain insight into their creative processes. This instalment sees Sydney singer-songwriter Phebe Starr interview New…

News
Kimbra tells Phebe Starr: "I think it can be hard for women to stand up"
We'll occasionally be hosting interviews between two industry figures to gain insight into their creative processes. This instalment sees Sydney singer-songwriter Phebe Starr interview New…

EXCLUSIVE: Nick Findlay steps up as Music Director at triple j
Nick Findlay has this month taken one big step to becoming radioland's leading curator. The former Assistant Music Director at triple j is now Music Director, TIO can exclusively reveal. After a…

News
EXCLUSIVE: Nick Findlay steps up as Music Director at triple j
Nick Findlay has this month taken one big step to becoming radioland's leading curator. The former Assistant Music Director at triple j is now Music Director, TIO can exclusively reveal. After a…

Back to Biz: Ultra's global plans, Steve Lillywhite's KFC deal, and more
Breaking Biz Ultra has bigger, global plans TIO recently shared the news of Ultra’s expansion into Australia’s festivals market. Well, it doesn’t end there. The U.S. EDM brand has bigger, global…

News
Back to Biz: Ultra's global plans, Steve Lillywhite's KFC deal, and more
Breaking Biz Ultra has bigger, global plans TIO recently shared the news of Ultra’s expansion into Australia’s festivals market. Well, it doesn’t end there. The U.S. EDM brand has bigger, global…

Birdman sued over unpaid Drake profits, YouTube lets you live stream on mobile, and more
Here’s all the music industry news you need to know today. Birdman Sued by Jas Prince Over Unpaid Drake Profits - via Complex You can now live stream to YouTube from your phone if you have at least…

News
Birdman sued over unpaid Drake profits, YouTube lets you live stream on mobile, and more
Here’s all the music industry news you need to know today. Birdman Sued by Jas Prince Over Unpaid Drake Profits - via Complex You can now live stream to YouTube from your phone if you have at least…
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
Get our top stories straight to your inbox daily by signing up to our Newsletter