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Kendrick Lamar threatens to pull music from Spotify over new policy
As reported by Tone Deaf earlier this month, Spotify pulled the music of R. Kelly and XXXTentacion after imposing a new policy that sought to cease the promotion of music that “advocates, or incites…

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Kendrick Lamar threatens to pull music from Spotify over new policy
As reported by Tone Deaf earlier this month, Spotify pulled the music of R. Kelly and XXXTentacion after imposing a new policy that sought to cease the promotion of music that “advocates, or incites…

Arctic Monkeys have smashed a 25 year sales record with 'Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino'
Last week, Arctic Monkeys released their enigmatic sixth-album Tranquility Base Hotel Casino. Whilst the album has seen the band abandon their riff-heavy garage rock beginnings, it's pepperings of…

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Arctic Monkeys have smashed a 25 year sales record with 'Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino'
Last week, Arctic Monkeys released their enigmatic sixth-album Tranquility Base Hotel Casino. Whilst the album has seen the band abandon their riff-heavy garage rock beginnings, it's pepperings of…

Rights to 130 Judas Priest songs are now up for grabs
You can now own a piece of metal history, with a share of royalty rights to 130 Judas Priest tracks going up for sale. The rights to iconic tracks like 'Breaking The Law' are now yours to own,…

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Rights to 130 Judas Priest songs are now up for grabs
You can now own a piece of metal history, with a share of royalty rights to 130 Judas Priest tracks going up for sale. The rights to iconic tracks like 'Breaking The Law' are now yours to own,…

Amy Shark has won the 2018 Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition
In what's been a whirlwind two year's for the Gold Coast native, Amy Shark has taken out the top prize in 2018's Vanda Young Songwriting Competition for her mega-smash 'Adore'. As part of the prize,…

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Amy Shark has won the 2018 Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition
In what's been a whirlwind two year's for the Gold Coast native, Amy Shark has taken out the top prize in 2018's Vanda Young Songwriting Competition for her mega-smash 'Adore'. As part of the prize,…

Here's why you need to change your Twitter password right now
Twitter is currently urging its users to change their passwords after uncovering a glitch that exposed log-in details within the company's internal computer system. The glitch has since been fixed…

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Here's why you need to change your Twitter password right now
Twitter is currently urging its users to change their passwords after uncovering a glitch that exposed log-in details within the company's internal computer system. The glitch has since been fixed…

Gibson Brands has officially filed for bankruptcy
In February, The Industry Observer reported that the iconic guitar brand Gibson could be facing eventual bankruptcy, as the 100-year-old company owed up to $145 million in bank loans that were issued…

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Gibson Brands has officially filed for bankruptcy
In February, The Industry Observer reported that the iconic guitar brand Gibson could be facing eventual bankruptcy, as the 100-year-old company owed up to $145 million in bank loans that were issued…

New report details multiple instances of sexual misconduct at Coachella
Headlined by Beyonce, Eminem and The Weeknd, one the global music calendar's biggest events took place over the weekend. As a must-attend event for music fans and influencers worldwide, the festival…

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New report details multiple instances of sexual misconduct at Coachella
Headlined by Beyonce, Eminem and The Weeknd, one the global music calendar's biggest events took place over the weekend. As a must-attend event for music fans and influencers worldwide, the festival…

Industry heavyweights join IP rights advisory board
A slew of industry heavyweights have joined the advisory board for Vezt - an intellectual property rights marketplace that allows music fans to purchase the rights to their favourite songs. The…

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Industry heavyweights join IP rights advisory board
A slew of industry heavyweights have joined the advisory board for Vezt - an intellectual property rights marketplace that allows music fans to purchase the rights to their favourite songs. The…

Drake has topped a Beatles chart record they've held for 50 years
The Six-God has once again scooped up another huge accolade, topping a Beatles chart record they've held for 50 years. This week, Drake's latest single 'Nice For What' debuted at number one on the UK…

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Drake has topped a Beatles chart record they've held for 50 years
The Six-God has once again scooped up another huge accolade, topping a Beatles chart record they've held for 50 years. This week, Drake's latest single 'Nice For What' debuted at number one on the UK…

Australia's music industry has recorded its highest annual growth in over 20 years
With the explosive overseas success of acts like Gang Of Youths and Amy Shark and the continued dynamism of local scenes, it's easy to recognise that Australia is a massive musical force to be…

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Australia's music industry has recorded its highest annual growth in over 20 years
With the explosive overseas success of acts like Gang Of Youths and Amy Shark and the continued dynamism of local scenes, it's easy to recognise that Australia is a massive musical force to be…

Spotify's new tool will help musicians build their online audiences further
For emerging and established artists, Spotify has opened up a new avenue to ensure fans are constantly engaged with their output, cementing their online audiences. Now, the monolithic streaming…

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Spotify's new tool will help musicians build their online audiences further
For emerging and established artists, Spotify has opened up a new avenue to ensure fans are constantly engaged with their output, cementing their online audiences. Now, the monolithic streaming…

Europe's Music Manager Alliance is set to place managers at the forefront of industry decision making
As announced last night, Europe now has a new collective that will ensure musician's representatives have a closer involvement in decisions made that impact the future of the music business. The…

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Europe's Music Manager Alliance is set to place managers at the forefront of industry decision making
As announced last night, Europe now has a new collective that will ensure musician's representatives have a closer involvement in decisions made that impact the future of the music business. The…
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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