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Why the indie sector is so important: Q&A with etcetc's Aden Mullens

Why the indie sector is so important: Q&A with etcetc's Aden Mullens

"Success will be having artists that feel like they’re being supported in their vision."

By Vivienne Kelly - Aug 5, 2021
Why the indie sector is so important: Q&A with etcetc's Aden Mullens

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Why the indie sector is so important: Q&A with etcetc's Aden Mullens

"Success will be having artists that feel like they’re being supported in their vision."

By Vivienne Kelly - Aug 5, 2021
Tamworth Country Music Festival 2022 will see a massive lineup on Australian shores

Tamworth Country Music Festival 2022 will see a massive lineup on Australian shores

Australia hasn't seen a solid music festival for quite some time, but come 2022, Tamworth Country Music Festival will bringing a massive lineup for fans of all sorts. It’s something that music lovers…

By Brittany Jenke - Aug 2, 2021
Tamworth Country Music Festival 2022 will see a massive lineup on Australian shores

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Tamworth Country Music Festival 2022 will see a massive lineup on Australian shores

Australia hasn't seen a solid music festival for quite some time, but come 2022, Tamworth Country Music Festival will bringing a massive lineup for fans of all sorts. It’s something that music lovers…

By Brittany Jenke - Aug 2, 2021
The odd story of how Brian Eno composed the Windows 95 startup sound

The odd story of how Brian Eno composed the Windows 95 startup sound

It's one of the most instantly recognisable pieces of music ever, so much so that you probably don't readily identify it as music – the Windows 95 startup sound. It's a heavenly chime, a blend of…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 30, 2021
The odd story of how Brian Eno composed the Windows 95 startup sound

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The odd story of how Brian Eno composed the Windows 95 startup sound

It's one of the most instantly recognisable pieces of music ever, so much so that you probably don't readily identify it as music – the Windows 95 startup sound. It's a heavenly chime, a blend of…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 30, 2021
YouTuber Emma Chamberlain is a blueprint for musicians [OP-ED]

YouTuber Emma Chamberlain is a blueprint for musicians [OP-ED]

Emma Chamberlain is a YouTuber, entrepreneur, stylist, podcaster and Internet personality. She is 19 years old and has 1.3 billion views on her YouTube channel since uploading her first video in June…

By Poppy Reid - Jul 29, 2021
YouTuber Emma Chamberlain is a blueprint for musicians [OP-ED]

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YouTuber Emma Chamberlain is a blueprint for musicians [OP-ED]

Emma Chamberlain is a YouTuber, entrepreneur, stylist, podcaster and Internet personality. She is 19 years old and has 1.3 billion views on her YouTube channel since uploading her first video in June…

By Poppy Reid - Jul 29, 2021
Why are you marketing your band on social media?

Why are you marketing your band on social media?

It's 2021, we are obviously beyond the "it's important to do digital marketing" conversation. We have now entered the period of, "what is the actual point of it?" As marketers in the music industry,…

By Luke Girgis - Jul 28, 2021
Why are you marketing your band on social media?

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Why are you marketing your band on social media?

It's 2021, we are obviously beyond the "it's important to do digital marketing" conversation. We have now entered the period of, "what is the actual point of it?" As marketers in the music industry,…

By Luke Girgis - Jul 28, 2021
The Rolling Stones, and when novelty packaging goes very badly

The Rolling Stones, and when novelty packaging goes very badly

1971 was a turning point for The Rolling Stones. It was the first year post-Beatles break up. It was the first year they were free of their restrictive contract with Decca Records, which meant it was…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 15, 2021
The Rolling Stones, and when novelty packaging goes very badly

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The Rolling Stones, and when novelty packaging goes very badly

1971 was a turning point for The Rolling Stones. It was the first year post-Beatles break up. It was the first year they were free of their restrictive contract with Decca Records, which meant it was…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 15, 2021
Q&A with Natalie Waller

Q&A with Natalie Waller

Natalie Waller chats independent music, COVID, happy teams and getting kicked off TikTok.

By Vivienne Kelly - Jul 14, 2021
Q&A with Natalie Waller

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Q&A with Natalie Waller

Natalie Waller chats independent music, COVID, happy teams and getting kicked off TikTok.

By Vivienne Kelly - Jul 14, 2021
Lacking confidence: Snap lock-downs create new challenges for Australia's live music market

Lacking confidence: Snap lock-downs create new challenges for Australia's live music market

As several states and major cities enter another lockdown, and fresh data swirls the Internet on the country’s anaemic vaccination rates, there’s a sense we’re stuck in Groundhog Day, all over again.…

By Lars Brandle - Jun 30, 2021
Lacking confidence: Snap lock-downs create new challenges for Australia's live music market

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Lacking confidence: Snap lock-downs create new challenges for Australia's live music market

As several states and major cities enter another lockdown, and fresh data swirls the Internet on the country’s anaemic vaccination rates, there’s a sense we’re stuck in Groundhog Day, all over again.…

By Lars Brandle - Jun 30, 2021
Inside the Australian music industry's toxic underbelly

Inside the Australian music industry's toxic underbelly

The Australian music industry operates on a culture of fear and silence, but it is increasingly making a lot of noise.

By Music Network - Jun 28, 2021
Inside the Australian music industry's toxic underbelly

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Inside the Australian music industry's toxic underbelly

The Australian music industry operates on a culture of fear and silence, but it is increasingly making a lot of noise.

By Music Network - Jun 28, 2021
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