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INXS manager, Chris Murphy, passes away
INXS's longtime manager Chris “CM” Murphy, who managed the band from 1979 until 1995 and again in the 2000s, has died at his home in Sydney. Following a battle with Mantle Cell Lymphoma Murphy passed…

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INXS manager, Chris Murphy, passes away
INXS's longtime manager Chris “CM” Murphy, who managed the band from 1979 until 1995 and again in the 2000s, has died at his home in Sydney. Following a battle with Mantle Cell Lymphoma Murphy passed…
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How I gained 1 million streams in 60 hrs with no label or management [OP-ED]
Sydney’s independent instrumental progressive virtuoso, Plini, details how he did it.
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How I gained 1 million streams in 60 hrs with no label or management [OP-ED]
Sydney’s independent instrumental progressive virtuoso, Plini, details how he did it.

Jessica Mauboy leaves Sony Music to sign to Warner Music Australia
Warner Music Australia has signed multi-platinum and multi- award winning Australian artist Jessica Mauboy.

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Jessica Mauboy leaves Sony Music to sign to Warner Music Australia
Warner Music Australia has signed multi-platinum and multi- award winning Australian artist Jessica Mauboy.

Rolling Stone Australia announces Morgan Evans as Digital Exclusive Cover Artist
Rolling Stone Australia spoke to Morgan Evans about chasing the American Dream, life with Kelsea Ballerini, his Apple Music radio show and future plans.

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Rolling Stone Australia announces Morgan Evans as Digital Exclusive Cover Artist
Rolling Stone Australia spoke to Morgan Evans about chasing the American Dream, life with Kelsea Ballerini, his Apple Music radio show and future plans.

In a world where digital is king, I released an album on my own label and sold it as a physical-only product
Emma Swift tells the story of how she got her latest LP 'Blonde on the Tracks' in the ARIA Top 10 without streaming.

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In a world where digital is king, I released an album on my own label and sold it as a physical-only product
Emma Swift tells the story of how she got her latest LP 'Blonde on the Tracks' in the ARIA Top 10 without streaming.

Jed Kurzel, Amanda Brown, and François Tétaz among 2020 Screen Music Award winners
The prestigious Feature Film Score of the Year award was taken out by Jed Kurzel for a film directed by his equally talented brother Justin Kurzel.

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Jed Kurzel, Amanda Brown, and François Tétaz among 2020 Screen Music Award winners
The prestigious Feature Film Score of the Year award was taken out by Jed Kurzel for a film directed by his equally talented brother Justin Kurzel.

Sally & Darren Seltmann talk composing for TV show 'The Letdown', navigating challenges, and more
"I can't imagine how a single composer does it or how I could do it without Sally." Sally and Darren Seltmann discuss their award-winning work on TV show The Letdown.

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Sally & Darren Seltmann talk composing for TV show 'The Letdown', navigating challenges, and more
"I can't imagine how a single composer does it or how I could do it without Sally." Sally and Darren Seltmann discuss their award-winning work on TV show The Letdown.

Bryce & Ebony to take over triple j Breakfast
triple j has officially crowned Bryce & Ebony their triple j Breakfast hosts for 2021.

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Bryce & Ebony to take over triple j Breakfast
triple j has officially crowned Bryce & Ebony their triple j Breakfast hosts for 2021.

Chuggie, Mardi Caught, Heath Johns, Beth Appleton all weigh in on the new era for ARIA
Immediately after ARIA CEO Dan Rosen announced his departure to join Warner Music Australia in September, discussion turned to the topic of who should be the face of the recorded music industry. The…

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Chuggie, Mardi Caught, Heath Johns, Beth Appleton all weigh in on the new era for ARIA
Immediately after ARIA CEO Dan Rosen announced his departure to join Warner Music Australia in September, discussion turned to the topic of who should be the face of the recorded music industry. The…

What we’ve learned from running an indie label through COVID
Edward Prescott started a label with his dad, the high-flying former Sony BMG and Alberts executive Tim Prescott. Here's what he learned.

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What we’ve learned from running an indie label through COVID
Edward Prescott started a label with his dad, the high-flying former Sony BMG and Alberts executive Tim Prescott. Here's what he learned.

Rolling Stone Australia sells out of second magazine issue
The Rolling Stone Australia magazine issue is now being peddled for a 100% markup on eBay.

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Rolling Stone Australia sells out of second magazine issue
The Rolling Stone Australia magazine issue is now being peddled for a 100% markup on eBay.

Why the cynicism around streaming royalty rates misses the big picture
Streaming is driving a resurgence in recorded music and the industry is returning to its highest revenue since the turn of the millennium

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Why the cynicism around streaming royalty rates misses the big picture
Streaming is driving a resurgence in recorded music and the industry is returning to its highest revenue since the turn of the millennium
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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