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'I’ve Always Been Curious': How Kylie Minogue Has Navigated Decades of Industry Change

'I’ve Always Been Curious': How Kylie Minogue Has Navigated Decades of Industry Change

In this Q&A about her forthcoming Netflix docuseries, Kylie Minogue reflects on how the music industry has changed, and what she's done to adapt.

By Lauren McNamara - May 11, 2026
'I’ve Always Been Curious': How Kylie Minogue Has Navigated Decades of Industry Change

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'I’ve Always Been Curious': How Kylie Minogue Has Navigated Decades of Industry Change

In this Q&A about her forthcoming Netflix docuseries, Kylie Minogue reflects on how the music industry has changed, and what she's done to adapt.

By Lauren McNamara - May 11, 2026

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Sydney's Volition Records Is the Focus of a New 12-Inch Compilation on Efficient Space

Sydney's Volition Records Is the Focus of a New 12-Inch Compilation on Efficient Space

If anyone deserves credit for introducing Australian audiences to dance and electronic music, it’s the late Andrew Penhallow. The London-born Penhallow moved to Australia in the 1970s and founded GAP…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 21, 2025
Sydney's Volition Records Is the Focus of a New 12-Inch Compilation on Efficient Space

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Sydney's Volition Records Is the Focus of a New 12-Inch Compilation on Efficient Space

If anyone deserves credit for introducing Australian audiences to dance and electronic music, it’s the late Andrew Penhallow. The London-born Penhallow moved to Australia in the 1970s and founded GAP…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 21, 2025
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RÜFÜS DU SOL Are Aiming for More ARIA Awards Glory

RÜFÜS DU SOL are proof that the good guys do finish first. The Sydney group are at the crest of Australia’s wave of electronic music superstars, a pack-leading gang that have achieved stadium-filling…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 26, 2025
RÜFÜS DU SOL Are Aiming for More ARIA Awards Glory

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RÜFÜS DU SOL Are Aiming for More ARIA Awards Glory

RÜFÜS DU SOL are proof that the good guys do finish first. The Sydney group are at the crest of Australia’s wave of electronic music superstars, a pack-leading gang that have achieved stadium-filling…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 26, 2025
Thelma Plum Could Cap a Stunning Year with ARIAs Triumph

Thelma Plum Could Cap a Stunning Year with ARIAs Triumph

With her latest round of ARIA Awards nominations, five in total, it’s impossible to overlook Plum's impact on the music community.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 25, 2025
Thelma Plum Could Cap a Stunning Year with ARIAs Triumph

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Thelma Plum Could Cap a Stunning Year with ARIAs Triumph

With her latest round of ARIA Awards nominations, five in total, it’s impossible to overlook Plum's impact on the music community.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 25, 2025
How James Roden and Andy Cassell Paid Tribute to Pete Lusty With a Unique Recording Project

How James Roden and Andy Cassell Paid Tribute to Pete Lusty With a Unique Recording Project

Snakeheads’ "Belconnen Highs" is a long-germinating labour of love, a decades-long collaboration of Roden and Pete Lusty.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 23, 2025
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How James Roden and Andy Cassell Paid Tribute to Pete Lusty With a Unique Recording Project

Snakeheads’ "Belconnen Highs" is a long-germinating labour of love, a decades-long collaboration of Roden and Pete Lusty.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 23, 2025
BOY SODA's Debut Album Is Set to Signal a Fresh Voice in Australian R&B

BOY SODA's Debut Album Is Set to Signal a Fresh Voice in Australian R&B

BOY SODA will release his highly anticipated debut album, SOULSTAR, on October 3rd. SOULSTAR is described as a "bold and genre-blurring statement," with songs featuring his "signature blend of…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 5, 2025
BOY SODA's Debut Album Is Set to Signal a Fresh Voice in Australian R&B

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BOY SODA's Debut Album Is Set to Signal a Fresh Voice in Australian R&B

BOY SODA will release his highly anticipated debut album, SOULSTAR, on October 3rd. SOULSTAR is described as a "bold and genre-blurring statement," with songs featuring his "signature blend of…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 5, 2025
BIGSOUND 2025: A Guide to the Must-See Sessions and Showcases

BIGSOUND 2025: A Guide to the Must-See Sessions and Showcases

With BIGSOUND 2025 on the horizon, find out more about the annual event from the team behind it.

By Conor Lochrie - Aug 21, 2025
BIGSOUND 2025: A Guide to the Must-See Sessions and Showcases

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BIGSOUND 2025: A Guide to the Must-See Sessions and Showcases

With BIGSOUND 2025 on the horizon, find out more about the annual event from the team behind it.

By Conor Lochrie - Aug 21, 2025
'You Can’t Treat International Success as a Bonus': UNIFIED’s Francesca Caldara Unpacks the Success of Thornhill, Ocean Alley & More

'You Can’t Treat International Success as a Bonus': UNIFIED’s Francesca Caldara Unpacks the Success of Thornhill, Ocean Alley & More

TMN caught up with UNIFIED’s VP of Recorded Music Francesca Caldara, who shared her expertise with industry gathered last week at Indie-Con.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 6, 2025
'You Can’t Treat International Success as a Bonus': UNIFIED’s Francesca Caldara Unpacks the Success of Thornhill, Ocean Alley & More

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'You Can’t Treat International Success as a Bonus': UNIFIED’s Francesca Caldara Unpacks the Success of Thornhill, Ocean Alley & More

TMN caught up with UNIFIED’s VP of Recorded Music Francesca Caldara, who shared her expertise with industry gathered last week at Indie-Con.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 6, 2025
'The Syncs Were Jumping Off the Page': How Creative Placements Fuelled the Hottest 100 of Australian Songs

'The Syncs Were Jumping Off the Page': How Creative Placements Fuelled the Hottest 100 of Australian Songs

“Never Tear Us Apart” is “a perfect example” of the power of sync, and its impact on the Hottest 100, experts say. TMN breaks it all down.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 30, 2025
'The Syncs Were Jumping Off the Page': How Creative Placements Fuelled the Hottest 100 of Australian Songs

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'The Syncs Were Jumping Off the Page': How Creative Placements Fuelled the Hottest 100 of Australian Songs

“Never Tear Us Apart” is “a perfect example” of the power of sync, and its impact on the Hottest 100, experts say. TMN breaks it all down.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 30, 2025
Darcus Beese Talks ADHD, Signing Sabrina Carpenter and The 'Headf*ck' of Running a Major Label

Darcus Beese Talks ADHD, Signing Sabrina Carpenter and The 'Headf*ck' of Running a Major Label

"If catalogue was a 90:10 split of new artists to catalogue, we're now in a flipped world where catalogue is 90-bloody-5 percent."

By Lars Brandle - Jul 22, 2025
Darcus Beese Talks ADHD, Signing Sabrina Carpenter and The 'Headf*ck' of Running a Major Label

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Darcus Beese Talks ADHD, Signing Sabrina Carpenter and The 'Headf*ck' of Running a Major Label

"If catalogue was a 90:10 split of new artists to catalogue, we're now in a flipped world where catalogue is 90-bloody-5 percent."

By Lars Brandle - Jul 22, 2025
'We Don't Need Them': Indie Artists Pull Catalogue From Spotify Following Daniel Ek's Military AI Investment

'We Don't Need Them': Indie Artists Pull Catalogue From Spotify Following Daniel Ek's Military AI Investment

Australian artist Leah Senior follows the lead of US indie rock band Deerhoof, who pulled no punches in their exit from the platform.

By Music Network - Jul 7, 2025
'We Don't Need Them': Indie Artists Pull Catalogue From Spotify Following Daniel Ek's Military AI Investment

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'We Don't Need Them': Indie Artists Pull Catalogue From Spotify Following Daniel Ek's Military AI Investment

Australian artist Leah Senior follows the lead of US indie rock band Deerhoof, who pulled no punches in their exit from the platform.

By Music Network - Jul 7, 2025
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