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5 reasons nobody cares about your album

5 reasons nobody cares about your album

There are plenty of reasons a band's music isn't getting the attention it deserves. Some are entirely out of the band's control and some can be easily set right, just by playing a larger role in the…

By Poppy Reid - May 17, 2017
5 reasons nobody cares about your album

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5 reasons nobody cares about your album

There are plenty of reasons a band's music isn't getting the attention it deserves. Some are entirely out of the band's control and some can be easily set right, just by playing a larger role in the…

By Poppy Reid - May 17, 2017
Amy Shark's 'Adore': An Oral History

Amy Shark's 'Adore': An Oral History

There’s no feel-good story quite like the success of Amy Shark’s debut single ‘Adore’. From its beginnings as a grant-funded excuse for the Gold Coast artist to work with Grammy-winning producer…

By Poppy Reid - May 16, 2017
Amy Shark's 'Adore': An Oral History

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Amy Shark's 'Adore': An Oral History

There’s no feel-good story quite like the success of Amy Shark’s debut single ‘Adore’. From its beginnings as a grant-funded excuse for the Gold Coast artist to work with Grammy-winning producer…

By Poppy Reid - May 16, 2017
Op-Ed: Here's how many streams it would take to debut in the ARIA Top 10

Op-Ed: Here's how many streams it would take to debut in the ARIA Top 10

Greg Carey, co-chair of the Association of Artist Managers (AAM) and former director of entertainment company Umbrella Music, launched his new music company just over two weeks ago. Between running…

By Poppy Reid - May 12, 2017
Op-Ed: Here's how many streams it would take to debut in the ARIA Top 10

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Op-Ed: Here's how many streams it would take to debut in the ARIA Top 10

Greg Carey, co-chair of the Association of Artist Managers (AAM) and former director of entertainment company Umbrella Music, launched his new music company just over two weeks ago. Between running…

By Poppy Reid - May 12, 2017
Lisa Mitchell: On how to break into the music industry

Lisa Mitchell: On how to break into the music industry

As part of Vivid Ideas 2017, MusicNSW is hosting its annual Feedback conference for young people looking for a start in music. Keynote speakers Hermitude will be joined by artists and industry reps…

By Poppy Reid - May 11, 2017
Lisa Mitchell: On how to break into the music industry

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Lisa Mitchell: On how to break into the music industry

As part of Vivid Ideas 2017, MusicNSW is hosting its annual Feedback conference for young people looking for a start in music. Keynote speakers Hermitude will be joined by artists and industry reps…

By Poppy Reid - May 11, 2017
The End of the Era of Gatekeepers: How Chance the Rapper did it on his own

The End of the Era of Gatekeepers: How Chance the Rapper did it on his own

The labels don't decide what's cool anymore... the people do. See how Chance The Rapper and Joey Badass defined a new era without gatekeepers.

By Jessica Westcott - May 9, 2017
The End of the Era of Gatekeepers: How Chance the Rapper did it on his own

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The End of the Era of Gatekeepers: How Chance the Rapper did it on his own

The labels don't decide what's cool anymore... the people do. See how Chance The Rapper and Joey Badass defined a new era without gatekeepers.

By Jessica Westcott - May 9, 2017
How to network without feeling like a gronk

How to network without feeling like a gronk

Amelia Jenner / FBi Radio 1/ Be yourself Very cliched, I know, but there is a reason everyone says it. DO YOU! 2/ Come prepared Work out exactly what you want to get out of the day. It will help you…

By Unknown Author - May 8, 2017
How to network without feeling like a gronk

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How to network without feeling like a gronk

Amelia Jenner / FBi Radio 1/ Be yourself Very cliched, I know, but there is a reason everyone says it. DO YOU! 2/ Come prepared Work out exactly what you want to get out of the day. It will help you…

By Unknown Author - May 8, 2017
Chugg, MacQueen, and more weigh in on ARIA Albums chart update

Chugg, MacQueen, and more weigh in on ARIA Albums chart update

Yesterday morning, ARIA announced a huge and long-awaited change to its Albums Chart. From Monday May 15, the chart will include streaming figures in its calculations – a move that follows a similar…

By Poppy Reid - May 5, 2017
Chugg, MacQueen, and more weigh in on ARIA Albums chart update

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Chugg, MacQueen, and more weigh in on ARIA Albums chart update

Yesterday morning, ARIA announced a huge and long-awaited change to its Albums Chart. From Monday May 15, the chart will include streaming figures in its calculations – a move that follows a similar…

By Poppy Reid - May 5, 2017
Why not all streaming services count towards the ARIA Charts

Why not all streaming services count towards the ARIA Charts

Image via ARIA The news this morning that ARIA will be counting streaming figures in their charts and accreditations was a welcome one but some people might be wondering why their streaming service…

By Unknown Author - May 4, 2017
Why not all streaming services count towards the ARIA Charts

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Why not all streaming services count towards the ARIA Charts

Image via ARIA The news this morning that ARIA will be counting streaming figures in their charts and accreditations was a welcome one but some people might be wondering why their streaming service…

By Unknown Author - May 4, 2017
Starley: "The corporate industry is taking advantage"

Starley: "The corporate industry is taking advantage"

Before Starley's breakout (and only) single 'Call On Me' was added to every radio network Australia-wide, before it topped the chart in Sweden, hit the Top 5 in seven other countries, and racked up…

By Poppy Reid - May 4, 2017
Starley: "The corporate industry is taking advantage"

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Starley: "The corporate industry is taking advantage"

Before Starley's breakout (and only) single 'Call On Me' was added to every radio network Australia-wide, before it topped the chart in Sweden, hit the Top 5 in seven other countries, and racked up…

By Poppy Reid - May 4, 2017
Excerpt: Mark Holden spills all in book 'My Idol Years'

Excerpt: Mark Holden spills all in book 'My Idol Years'

The former pop star, actor, Australian Idol judge, 'touchdown' founder, 'Absolutely Everybody' co-writer and barrister has released his memoir 'My Idol Years'. His honest, unfiltered portrait of the…

By Poppy Reid - May 3, 2017
Excerpt: Mark Holden spills all in book 'My Idol Years'

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Excerpt: Mark Holden spills all in book 'My Idol Years'

The former pop star, actor, Australian Idol judge, 'touchdown' founder, 'Absolutely Everybody' co-writer and barrister has released his memoir 'My Idol Years'. His honest, unfiltered portrait of the…

By Poppy Reid - May 3, 2017
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