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'don't bore us' announces competition for band to play 2022 Yours & Owls festival

'don't bore us' announces competition for band to play 2022 Yours & Owls festival

Yours Owls festival is giving one lucky Aussie artist the chance to realise their dream of not just performing live before any crowd once again, but playing live before a hungry festival crowd.…

By Brittany Jenke - Jan 24, 2022
'don't bore us' announces competition for band to play 2022 Yours & Owls festival

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'don't bore us' announces competition for band to play 2022 Yours & Owls festival

Yours Owls festival is giving one lucky Aussie artist the chance to realise their dream of not just performing live before any crowd once again, but playing live before a hungry festival crowd.…

By Brittany Jenke - Jan 24, 2022
The Hottest 100 Australian managers of 2021!

The Hottest 100 Australian managers of 2021!

Yesterday the results of triple j's Hottest 100 for 2021 were announced. As always, the winning artists are being inundated with positive messages and social media comments, congratulating them on…

By Danica Baker - Jan 23, 2022
The Hottest 100 Australian managers of 2021!

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The Hottest 100 Australian managers of 2021!

Yesterday the results of triple j's Hottest 100 for 2021 were announced. As always, the winning artists are being inundated with positive messages and social media comments, congratulating them on…

By Danica Baker - Jan 23, 2022
'Songs of Disappearance': How an album of bird calls took flight and became a hit

'Songs of Disappearance': How an album of bird calls took flight and became a hit

The back end of 2021 has been an embarrassment of riches for pop royalty, with new releases dropping in quick succession from Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, ABBA and Adele. And from out of a clear blue…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 21, 2021
'Songs of Disappearance': How an album of bird calls took flight and became a hit

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'Songs of Disappearance': How an album of bird calls took flight and became a hit

The back end of 2021 has been an embarrassment of riches for pop royalty, with new releases dropping in quick succession from Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, ABBA and Adele. And from out of a clear blue…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 21, 2021
From Unearthed to Obama’s ears, Ourness founder Andrew Klippel recounts the rise of Genesis Owusu

From Unearthed to Obama’s ears, Ourness founder Andrew Klippel recounts the rise of Genesis Owusu

Like so many success stories, Genesis Owusu’s irrepressible rise from triple j Unearthed to President Obama’s playlist was a blend of timing, luck, collaboration and super-powered talent. Owusu,…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 20, 2021
From Unearthed to Obama’s ears, Ourness founder Andrew Klippel recounts the rise of Genesis Owusu

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From Unearthed to Obama’s ears, Ourness founder Andrew Klippel recounts the rise of Genesis Owusu

Like so many success stories, Genesis Owusu’s irrepressible rise from triple j Unearthed to President Obama’s playlist was a blend of timing, luck, collaboration and super-powered talent. Owusu,…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 20, 2021
7 big questions about the Music Industry Review into sexual harm & discrimination

7 big questions about the Music Industry Review into sexual harm & discrimination

Will there be consequences for specific individuals and incidents? Is the industry actually ready for this? And what comes next? 

By Vivienne Kelly - Dec 14, 2021
7 big questions about the Music Industry Review into sexual harm & discrimination

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7 big questions about the Music Industry Review into sexual harm & discrimination

Will there be consequences for specific individuals and incidents? Is the industry actually ready for this? And what comes next? 

By Vivienne Kelly - Dec 14, 2021
Seven key takeaways from Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Australian Albums of All Time list

Seven key takeaways from Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Australian Albums of All Time list

A week on from the release of Rolling Stone Australia's 200 Greatest Australian Albums of All Time list, and there's been endless discussion, countless comments, and a debate that will rage on until…

By Tyler Jenke - Dec 14, 2021
Seven key takeaways from Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Australian Albums of All Time list

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Seven key takeaways from Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Australian Albums of All Time list

A week on from the release of Rolling Stone Australia's 200 Greatest Australian Albums of All Time list, and there's been endless discussion, countless comments, and a debate that will rage on until…

By Tyler Jenke - Dec 14, 2021
QUIZ: How well do you know triple j's Hottest 100?

QUIZ: How well do you know triple j's Hottest 100?

Probably one of the best times of the year, triple j's Hottest 100 countdown offers a day chock-full of the best jams of the year. How well do you know the countdown's history? From their one-off…

By Brittany Jenke - Dec 12, 2021
QUIZ: How well do you know triple j's Hottest 100?

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QUIZ: How well do you know triple j's Hottest 100?

Probably one of the best times of the year, triple j's Hottest 100 countdown offers a day chock-full of the best jams of the year. How well do you know the countdown's history? From their one-off…

By Brittany Jenke - Dec 12, 2021
How streaming adds to the lucrative appeal of Christmas songs

How streaming adds to the lucrative appeal of Christmas songs

Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want For Christmas’ has shifted 14M units worldwide.

By Christie Eliezer - Dec 7, 2021
How streaming adds to the lucrative appeal of Christmas songs

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How streaming adds to the lucrative appeal of Christmas songs

Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want For Christmas’ has shifted 14M units worldwide.

By Christie Eliezer - Dec 7, 2021
How the Australian music industry is getting its future groove back

How the Australian music industry is getting its future groove back

'What’s coming at us is the most significant opportunity that we’ve had forever'.

By Christie Eliezer - Nov 23, 2021
How the Australian music industry is getting its future groove back

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How the Australian music industry is getting its future groove back

'What’s coming at us is the most significant opportunity that we’ve had forever'.

By Christie Eliezer - Nov 23, 2021
What the ARIA Award winners reveal about the industry's biases

What the ARIA Award winners reveal about the industry's biases

There are clear trends among the 34 Album of the Year winners so far.

By Caleb Triscari - Nov 19, 2021
What the ARIA Award winners reveal about the industry's biases

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What the ARIA Award winners reveal about the industry's biases

There are clear trends among the 34 Album of the Year winners so far.

By Caleb Triscari - Nov 19, 2021
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