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The top song in Australia and still no Wikipedia page: why Noah Kahan is the unlikely star

The top song in Australia and still no Wikipedia page: why Noah Kahan is the unlikely star

The 21-year-old seemingly came out of nowhere to claim the #1 spot on the TMN Hot 100 chart last week.

By Unknown Author - May 10, 2018
The top song in Australia and still no Wikipedia page: why Noah Kahan is the unlikely star

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The top song in Australia and still no Wikipedia page: why Noah Kahan is the unlikely star

The 21-year-old seemingly came out of nowhere to claim the #1 spot on the TMN Hot 100 chart last week.

By Unknown Author - May 10, 2018
Mardi Caught launches new venture The Annex - EXCLUSIVE

Mardi Caught launches new venture The Annex - EXCLUSIVE

Mardi Caught is going solo with The Annex, a Sydney start-up that will work with talent, management and labels to tailor and deliver marketing strategies. The veteran executive, who has deep…

By Poppy Reid - May 9, 2018
Mardi Caught launches new venture The Annex - EXCLUSIVE

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Mardi Caught launches new venture The Annex - EXCLUSIVE

Mardi Caught is going solo with The Annex, a Sydney start-up that will work with talent, management and labels to tailor and deliver marketing strategies. The veteran executive, who has deep…

By Poppy Reid - May 9, 2018
On the unexpected joy of random Spotify discoveries

On the unexpected joy of random Spotify discoveries

There is an Estonian indie-rock band named Ewert and the Two Dragons, and they fucking rule. Now, I don't know how down you are with the current music coming out of Northern Europe, but I confess I…

By Nathan Jolly - May 8, 2018
On the unexpected joy of random Spotify discoveries

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On the unexpected joy of random Spotify discoveries

There is an Estonian indie-rock band named Ewert and the Two Dragons, and they fucking rule. Now, I don't know how down you are with the current music coming out of Northern Europe, but I confess I…

By Nathan Jolly - May 8, 2018
What's the hardest thing about learning your craft? We asked women in electronic music

What's the hardest thing about learning your craft? We asked women in electronic music

MusicNSW launched their excellent Women In Electronic Music Program last year, featuring live showcases and a series of masterclasses to help teach women the technical and production skills used in…

By Poppy Reid - May 8, 2018
What's the hardest thing about learning your craft? We asked women in electronic music

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What's the hardest thing about learning your craft? We asked women in electronic music

MusicNSW launched their excellent Women In Electronic Music Program last year, featuring live showcases and a series of masterclasses to help teach women the technical and production skills used in…

By Poppy Reid - May 8, 2018
Todrick Hall: Defying gravity, defying the odds and the best advice Beyonce ever gave him

Todrick Hall: Defying gravity, defying the odds and the best advice Beyonce ever gave him

He counts Taylor Swift as one of his best friends, but there is more to this quadruple threat than meets the eye.

By Unknown Author - May 8, 2018
Todrick Hall: Defying gravity, defying the odds and the best advice Beyonce ever gave him

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Todrick Hall: Defying gravity, defying the odds and the best advice Beyonce ever gave him

He counts Taylor Swift as one of his best friends, but there is more to this quadruple threat than meets the eye.

By Unknown Author - May 8, 2018
Inventing the MP3: The one song critical in the format's development

Inventing the MP3: The one song critical in the format's development

By the mid-'90s work was well underway on the controversial, game-changing format that would become the MP3. German electrical engineer Karlheinz Brandenburg was working on his compression algorithm,…

By Nathan Jolly - May 8, 2018
Inventing the MP3: The one song critical in the format's development

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Inventing the MP3: The one song critical in the format's development

By the mid-'90s work was well underway on the controversial, game-changing format that would become the MP3. German electrical engineer Karlheinz Brandenburg was working on his compression algorithm,…

By Nathan Jolly - May 8, 2018
No more box-ticking: we need more cultural intelligence

No more box-ticking: we need more cultural intelligence

It’s time for the music industry to get rid of the unspoken language of tokenism surrounding Aboriginal artists.

By Unknown Author - May 7, 2018
No more box-ticking: we need more cultural intelligence

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No more box-ticking: we need more cultural intelligence

It’s time for the music industry to get rid of the unspoken language of tokenism surrounding Aboriginal artists.

By Unknown Author - May 7, 2018
How to know when a genre is about to blow up

How to know when a genre is about to blow up

By the time you see a star in the sky, it has been dead for millions of years. This is similar to the ARIA charts and radio: once you notice a new sound beginning to infiltrate the more commercial…

By Nathan Jolly - May 7, 2018
How to know when a genre is about to blow up

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How to know when a genre is about to blow up

By the time you see a star in the sky, it has been dead for millions of years. This is similar to the ARIA charts and radio: once you notice a new sound beginning to infiltrate the more commercial…

By Nathan Jolly - May 7, 2018
Meet the LA industry heavyweight behind The Ruminaters' move to the US - exclusive

Meet the LA industry heavyweight behind The Ruminaters' move to the US - exclusive

James Marcus Haney - who worked as Elton John's personal tour photographer and videographer and is behind some of the best-known music imagery of acts like Mumford and Sons, Coldplay, and Jay Z - has…

By Poppy Reid - May 4, 2018
Meet the LA industry heavyweight behind The Ruminaters' move to the US - exclusive

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Meet the LA industry heavyweight behind The Ruminaters' move to the US - exclusive

James Marcus Haney - who worked as Elton John's personal tour photographer and videographer and is behind some of the best-known music imagery of acts like Mumford and Sons, Coldplay, and Jay Z - has…

By Poppy Reid - May 4, 2018
Janelle Monáe: A voice that's ready to be heard

Janelle Monáe: A voice that's ready to be heard

For over a decade Janelle Monáe has been releasing music to critical acclaim and worldwide success, yet her third album has thrown her headfirst into the spotlight of mainstream music, media, and…

By Patrick Campbell - May 3, 2018
Janelle Monáe: A voice that's ready to be heard

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Janelle Monáe: A voice that's ready to be heard

For over a decade Janelle Monáe has been releasing music to critical acclaim and worldwide success, yet her third album has thrown her headfirst into the spotlight of mainstream music, media, and…

By Patrick Campbell - May 3, 2018
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