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In defence of song covers

In defence of song covers

Emma Swift urges the music industry to evict the cynicism from their minds when it comes to song covers.

By Emma Swift - Jan 13, 2021
In defence of song covers

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In defence of song covers

Emma Swift urges the music industry to evict the cynicism from their minds when it comes to song covers.

By Emma Swift - Jan 13, 2021
What is in store for the music publishing industry in the years to come?

What is in store for the music publishing industry in the years to come?

In 2021, the music publishing industry finds itself at a crossroads.

By Paul Sampson - Jan 11, 2021
What is in store for the music publishing industry in the years to come?

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What is in store for the music publishing industry in the years to come?

In 2021, the music publishing industry finds itself at a crossroads.

By Paul Sampson - Jan 11, 2021
Livestreams and Quarantine Queens: Did 2020 change live music and album marketing for good?

Livestreams and Quarantine Queens: Did 2020 change live music and album marketing for good?

Music marketing and performances were a different beast in 2020 - but what changes will carry on throughout the decade?

By Sam Murphy - Jan 8, 2021
Livestreams and Quarantine Queens: Did 2020 change live music and album marketing for good?

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Livestreams and Quarantine Queens: Did 2020 change live music and album marketing for good?

Music marketing and performances were a different beast in 2020 - but what changes will carry on throughout the decade?

By Sam Murphy - Jan 8, 2021
Stream weavers: the musicians’ dilemma in Spotify’s pay-to-play plan

Stream weavers: the musicians’ dilemma in Spotify’s pay-to-play plan

Spotify is offering to boost artists’ position on its playlists in return for paying them lower royalties. Can struggling musicians afford to say no?

By Guest Contributor - Jan 5, 2021
Stream weavers: the musicians’ dilemma in Spotify’s pay-to-play plan

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Stream weavers: the musicians’ dilemma in Spotify’s pay-to-play plan

Spotify is offering to boost artists’ position on its playlists in return for paying them lower royalties. Can struggling musicians afford to say no?

By Guest Contributor - Jan 5, 2021
How I gained 1 million streams in 60 hrs with no label or management [OP-ED]

How I gained 1 million streams in 60 hrs with no label or management [OP-ED]

Disclaimer: For the sake of transparency, it’s worth mentioning that about half of those streams came from the two singles released in the weeks leading up to the album release date, but for the sake…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 22, 2020
How I gained 1 million streams in 60 hrs with no label or management [OP-ED]

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How I gained 1 million streams in 60 hrs with no label or management [OP-ED]

Disclaimer: For the sake of transparency, it’s worth mentioning that about half of those streams came from the two singles released in the weeks leading up to the album release date, but for the sake…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 22, 2020
An Australian major record label war is coming

An Australian major record label war is coming

After reading the headline "Jessica Mauboy leaves Sony Music to sign to Warner Music Australia", it raised instant alarm bells. A war is coming. This news comes off the back of Paul Harris leaving…

By Luke Girgis - Dec 16, 2020
An Australian major record label war is coming

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An Australian major record label war is coming

After reading the headline "Jessica Mauboy leaves Sony Music to sign to Warner Music Australia", it raised instant alarm bells. A war is coming. This news comes off the back of Paul Harris leaving…

By Luke Girgis - Dec 16, 2020
In a world where digital is king, I released an album on my own label and sold it as a physical-only product

In a world where digital is king, I released an album on my own label and sold it as a physical-only product

At the beginning of the pandemic, like many musicians all over the world, I lost my job. One minute I was on a tour of the United States, with about 100 shows scheduled for the rest of the year, and…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 9, 2020
In a world where digital is king, I released an album on my own label and sold it as a physical-only product

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In a world where digital is king, I released an album on my own label and sold it as a physical-only product

At the beginning of the pandemic, like many musicians all over the world, I lost my job. One minute I was on a tour of the United States, with about 100 shows scheduled for the rest of the year, and…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 9, 2020
Clubhouse, the best music industry conference I’ve ever attended

Clubhouse, the best music industry conference I’ve ever attended

Over the weekend I was given an invite to the new social network Clubhouse (shoutout to Justin L. Hunte for the hook up). For those who aren’t familiar, Clubhouse is an audio app that's still in beta…

By Luke Girgis - Dec 7, 2020
Clubhouse, the best music industry conference I’ve ever attended

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Clubhouse, the best music industry conference I’ve ever attended

Over the weekend I was given an invite to the new social network Clubhouse (shoutout to Justin L. Hunte for the hook up). For those who aren’t familiar, Clubhouse is an audio app that's still in beta…

By Luke Girgis - Dec 7, 2020
What we’ve learned from running an indie label through COVID

What we’ve learned from running an indie label through COVID

I’m an optimistic person but there’s no point in sugarcoating it, this has been an incredibly tough year for the arts. Back in February, we were preparing for one of our acts - Cousin Tony’s Brand…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 23, 2020
What we’ve learned from running an indie label through COVID

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What we’ve learned from running an indie label through COVID

I’m an optimistic person but there’s no point in sugarcoating it, this has been an incredibly tough year for the arts. Back in February, we were preparing for one of our acts - Cousin Tony’s Brand…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 23, 2020
Why the cynicism around streaming royalty rates misses the big picture

Why the cynicism around streaming royalty rates misses the big picture

Recorded music is one of the most turbulent markets in the world. The swift and severe changes over the last twenty years would be enough to give most industries terminal whiplash. As new…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 20, 2020
Why the cynicism around streaming royalty rates misses the big picture

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Why the cynicism around streaming royalty rates misses the big picture

Recorded music is one of the most turbulent markets in the world. The swift and severe changes over the last twenty years would be enough to give most industries terminal whiplash. As new…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 20, 2020
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