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OP-ED: The January 26 debate sparks different ways to make a statement

OP-ED: The January 26 debate sparks different ways to make a statement

When various bandwagon-jumping radio stations reel off their Australia Day countdowns on Friday, one track that inevitably gets a spin will be Men At Work s Down Under . Who wouldn t associate…

By Christie Eliezer - Jan 25, 2018
OP-ED: The January 26 debate sparks different ways to make a statement

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OP-ED: The January 26 debate sparks different ways to make a statement

When various bandwagon-jumping radio stations reel off their Australia Day countdowns on Friday, one track that inevitably gets a spin will be Men At Work s Down Under . Who wouldn t associate…

By Christie Eliezer - Jan 25, 2018
Festivals & Venues: January 25

Festivals & Venues: January 25

DEVELOPERS SWARM AS MELBOURNE’S FESTIVAL HALL GOES UP FOR SALE Another day, another Melbourne venue lost it seems - but this time it’s on a much larger scale. Festival Hall was recently put up for…

By Christie Eliezer - Jan 24, 2018
Festivals & Venues: January 25

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Festivals & Venues: January 25

DEVELOPERS SWARM AS MELBOURNE’S FESTIVAL HALL GOES UP FOR SALE Another day, another Melbourne venue lost it seems - but this time it’s on a much larger scale. Festival Hall was recently put up for…

By Christie Eliezer - Jan 24, 2018
VIDEO: Meet the mysterious creator of J Play

VIDEO: Meet the mysterious creator of J Play

We met Paul Stipack, the mysterious creator of J Play, the music industry resource which showcases the artists and songs that are played on triple j radio in Australia. Paul's is an incredible story;…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 23, 2018
VIDEO: Meet the mysterious creator of J Play

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VIDEO: Meet the mysterious creator of J Play

We met Paul Stipack, the mysterious creator of J Play, the music industry resource which showcases the artists and songs that are played on triple j radio in Australia. Paul's is an incredible story;…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 23, 2018
"We just gradually felt more and more silly about it": Homesurgery Recordings’ Tom Larkin explains why a name change is exactly what the studio needed for it’s tenth anniversary

"We just gradually felt more and more silly about it": Homesurgery Recordings’ Tom Larkin explains why a name change is exactly what the studio needed for it’s tenth anniversary

This year not only marks the ten-year anniversary of Melbourne recording space The Studio s In The City, but also sees the studio official launch under the new name of Homesurgery Recordings next…

By Unknown Author - Jan 22, 2018
"We just gradually felt more and more silly about it": Homesurgery Recordings’ Tom Larkin explains why a name change is exactly what the studio needed for it’s tenth anniversary

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"We just gradually felt more and more silly about it": Homesurgery Recordings’ Tom Larkin explains why a name change is exactly what the studio needed for it’s tenth anniversary

This year not only marks the ten-year anniversary of Melbourne recording space The Studio s In The City, but also sees the studio official launch under the new name of Homesurgery Recordings next…

By Unknown Author - Jan 22, 2018
Fall Out Boy achieve alt-pop perfection on 'MANIA'

Fall Out Boy achieve alt-pop perfection on 'MANIA'

To witness Fall Out Boy transform is deeply personal and special for so many – as the band grow up, explore new territory and discover new sides to themselves, so do we, as fans. Fall Out Boy were…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 22, 2018
Fall Out Boy achieve alt-pop perfection on 'MANIA'

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Fall Out Boy achieve alt-pop perfection on 'MANIA'

To witness Fall Out Boy transform is deeply personal and special for so many – as the band grow up, explore new territory and discover new sides to themselves, so do we, as fans. Fall Out Boy were…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 22, 2018
Festivals & Venues: January 18

Festivals & Venues: January 18

ABC TO BROADCAST TROPFEST, SUSAN SARANDON TO HEAD JURY Tropfest Australia made two significant announcements this morning. The ABC will be the event’s broadcast partner for the first time. Meanwhile…

By Christie Eliezer - Jan 17, 2018
Festivals & Venues: January 18

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Festivals & Venues: January 18

ABC TO BROADCAST TROPFEST, SUSAN SARANDON TO HEAD JURY Tropfest Australia made two significant announcements this morning. The ABC will be the event’s broadcast partner for the first time. Meanwhile…

By Christie Eliezer - Jan 17, 2018
Sydney's Live/Work Spaces program is the lifeline creatives need right now

Sydney's Live/Work Spaces program is the lifeline creatives need right now

In 2013, the City of Sydney launched its creative live/work residency program, where artists are offered subsidised rent on inner-city properties that they usually would not have the means to afford.…

By Nathan Jolly - Jan 15, 2018
Sydney's Live/Work Spaces program is the lifeline creatives need right now

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Sydney's Live/Work Spaces program is the lifeline creatives need right now

In 2013, the City of Sydney launched its creative live/work residency program, where artists are offered subsidised rent on inner-city properties that they usually would not have the means to afford.…

By Nathan Jolly - Jan 15, 2018
Your guide to decoding press releases and PR emails

Your guide to decoding press releases and PR emails

As intrepid journalists working in today's music media, we tend to receive a number of press releases spruiking bands, tours, and indie darlings each day. That number is a billion. With the heroic…

By Nathan Jolly - Jan 11, 2018
Your guide to decoding press releases and PR emails

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Your guide to decoding press releases and PR emails

As intrepid journalists working in today's music media, we tend to receive a number of press releases spruiking bands, tours, and indie darlings each day. That number is a billion. With the heroic…

By Nathan Jolly - Jan 11, 2018
2018 music industry predictions from the Australian pros

2018 music industry predictions from the Australian pros

New year, new industry. If 2017 was the year of tech innovation, partnerships that hope to curb copyright issues, creative independence, and the start of a movement to tackle sexual misconduct, then…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 10, 2018
2018 music industry predictions from the Australian pros

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2018 music industry predictions from the Australian pros

New year, new industry. If 2017 was the year of tech innovation, partnerships that hope to curb copyright issues, creative independence, and the start of a movement to tackle sexual misconduct, then…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 10, 2018
How a Perth producer ended up composing music for one of Steam’s latest games

How a Perth producer ended up composing music for one of Steam’s latest games

Matt Mclean is not your average artist. When he’s not playing as part of Perth electronic act Lilt, he’s composing music for games to be released online. His latest project RUMU was released on…

By Unknown Author - Jan 9, 2018
How a Perth producer ended up composing music for one of Steam’s latest games

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How a Perth producer ended up composing music for one of Steam’s latest games

Matt Mclean is not your average artist. When he’s not playing as part of Perth electronic act Lilt, he’s composing music for games to be released online. His latest project RUMU was released on…

By Unknown Author - Jan 9, 2018
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