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Live music in Sydney: Is the damage already done?

Live music in Sydney: Is the damage already done?

'Sydney does not have the best track record when it comes to smart planning decisions,' writes Nathan Jolly.

By Unknown Author - Sep 30, 2019
Live music in Sydney: Is the damage already done?

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Live music in Sydney: Is the damage already done?

'Sydney does not have the best track record when it comes to smart planning decisions,' writes Nathan Jolly.

By Unknown Author - Sep 30, 2019
In order for Spotify to compete, do they need to piss off record labels?

In order for Spotify to compete, do they need to piss off record labels?

Scott Galloway has revisited his 2018 Spotify prediction that it will join Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon as one of the biggest tech companies in the world. However, it hasn't happened yet.…

By Luke Girgis - Sep 25, 2019
In order for Spotify to compete, do they need to piss off record labels?

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In order for Spotify to compete, do they need to piss off record labels?

Scott Galloway has revisited his 2018 Spotify prediction that it will join Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon as one of the biggest tech companies in the world. However, it hasn't happened yet.…

By Luke Girgis - Sep 25, 2019
Female Representation Behind The Scenes: An Op-Ed by Kelsie Miller

Female Representation Behind The Scenes: An Op-Ed by Kelsie Miller

Back in 2016 I wrote an article on the lack of gender diversity in the music industry, triggered by the Triple J Hottest 100 results of that year and the fallout that swiftly followed. You can check…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 24, 2019
Female Representation Behind The Scenes: An Op-Ed by Kelsie Miller

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Female Representation Behind The Scenes: An Op-Ed by Kelsie Miller

Back in 2016 I wrote an article on the lack of gender diversity in the music industry, triggered by the Triple J Hottest 100 results of that year and the fallout that swiftly followed. You can check…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 24, 2019
Why the lamest looking ‘rock and roll’ lawsuit in history is also the most important [op-ed]

Why the lamest looking ‘rock and roll’ lawsuit in history is also the most important [op-ed]

Are we in for a deluge of terrible music, built off Donna Summer keyboard parts and Santana riffs?

By Unknown Author - Sep 24, 2019
Why the lamest looking ‘rock and roll’ lawsuit in history is also the most important [op-ed]

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Why the lamest looking ‘rock and roll’ lawsuit in history is also the most important [op-ed]

Are we in for a deluge of terrible music, built off Donna Summer keyboard parts and Santana riffs?

By Unknown Author - Sep 24, 2019
Tristan Berry: A great song will travel the world and last forever [Op-Ed]

Tristan Berry: A great song will travel the world and last forever [Op-Ed]

I like “songs.” That sounds like a silly thing to say but there’s a huge difference between a “vibe” and a well-crafted, fully formed song with structure. A great “song” will travel the world and…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 19, 2019
Tristan Berry: A great song will travel the world and last forever [Op-Ed]

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Tristan Berry: A great song will travel the world and last forever [Op-Ed]

I like “songs.” That sounds like a silly thing to say but there’s a huge difference between a “vibe” and a well-crafted, fully formed song with structure. A great “song” will travel the world and…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 19, 2019
How using samples can bankrupt artists [op-ed]

How using samples can bankrupt artists [op-ed]

"The next big hit single could end up costing some young artist their future," writes Nathan Jolly.

By Unknown Author - Sep 16, 2019
How using samples can bankrupt artists [op-ed]

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How using samples can bankrupt artists [op-ed]

"The next big hit single could end up costing some young artist their future," writes Nathan Jolly.

By Unknown Author - Sep 16, 2019
A first timer’s takeaways from BIGSOUND 2019

A first timer’s takeaways from BIGSOUND 2019

Brunswick Street, the BIGSOUND app and more.

By Unknown Author - Sep 9, 2019
A first timer’s takeaways from BIGSOUND 2019

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A first timer’s takeaways from BIGSOUND 2019

Brunswick Street, the BIGSOUND app and more.

By Unknown Author - Sep 9, 2019
What's the actual value in 'owning' masters?

What's the actual value in 'owning' masters?

Universal is disputing the claim that Soundgarden's masters were lost in the 2008 fire.

By Unknown Author - Sep 6, 2019
What's the actual value in 'owning' masters?

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What's the actual value in 'owning' masters?

Universal is disputing the claim that Soundgarden's masters were lost in the 2008 fire.

By Unknown Author - Sep 6, 2019
Taylor Swift clearly has no plans to re-record her catalogue [op-ed]

Taylor Swift clearly has no plans to re-record her catalogue [op-ed]

Swift reacted to the buyout of Big Machine by pledging to re-record her entire catalogue.

By Unknown Author - Aug 29, 2019
Taylor Swift clearly has no plans to re-record her catalogue [op-ed]

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Taylor Swift clearly has no plans to re-record her catalogue [op-ed]

Swift reacted to the buyout of Big Machine by pledging to re-record her entire catalogue.

By Unknown Author - Aug 29, 2019
Plagiarism lawsuits are killing the music industry [op-ed]

Plagiarism lawsuits are killing the music industry [op-ed]

The effects of the 'Blurred Lines' lawsuit of 2015 are being felt across the industry.

By Unknown Author - Aug 22, 2019
Plagiarism lawsuits are killing the music industry [op-ed]

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Plagiarism lawsuits are killing the music industry [op-ed]

The effects of the 'Blurred Lines' lawsuit of 2015 are being felt across the industry.

By Unknown Author - Aug 22, 2019
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