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Mark Ronson sued yet again for another alleged 'Uptown Funk' ripoff

Mark Ronson sued yet again for another alleged 'Uptown Funk' ripoff

Mark Ronson conquered the world with his massive 2014 hit 'Uptown Funk' with Bruno Mars, but he'd have to be wondering if it was all worth the effort considering he's just been sued once again for…

By Brandon John - Sep 13, 2017
Mark Ronson sued yet again for another alleged 'Uptown Funk' ripoff

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Mark Ronson sued yet again for another alleged 'Uptown Funk' ripoff

Mark Ronson conquered the world with his massive 2014 hit 'Uptown Funk' with Bruno Mars, but he'd have to be wondering if it was all worth the effort considering he's just been sued once again for…

By Brandon John - Sep 13, 2017
A big U.S. beach festival is making its way to Australia next year

A big U.S. beach festival is making its way to Australia next year

Australia has come one step closer to getting a big new festival on its calendar next year, as TEG Dainty has almost sealed approval build a local version of huge U.S. festival Hangout on…

By Brandon John - Sep 13, 2017
A big U.S. beach festival is making its way to Australia next year

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A big U.S. beach festival is making its way to Australia next year

Australia has come one step closer to getting a big new festival on its calendar next year, as TEG Dainty has almost sealed approval build a local version of huge U.S. festival Hangout on…

By Brandon John - Sep 13, 2017
LCD Soundsystem score their first U.S. #1 album with 'American Dream'

LCD Soundsystem score their first U.S. #1 album with 'American Dream'

It may have taken them a while, but LCD Soundsystem have finally notched up their first #1 album on the Billboard 200 chart with American Dream, Billboard reports. The album started strongly in its…

By Brandon John - Sep 11, 2017
LCD Soundsystem score their first U.S. #1 album with 'American Dream'

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LCD Soundsystem score their first U.S. #1 album with 'American Dream'

It may have taken them a while, but LCD Soundsystem have finally notched up their first #1 album on the Billboard 200 chart with American Dream, Billboard reports. The album started strongly in its…

By Brandon John - Sep 11, 2017
Stella Donnelly wins the inaugural Levi's Music Prize at BIGSOUND 2017

Stella Donnelly wins the inaugural Levi's Music Prize at BIGSOUND 2017

Two years in the making, and marking the beginning of a three year commitment, Levi's and BIGSOUND have named the inaugural winner of the Levi's Music Prize, an incredibly deserving Stella Donnelly.…

By Brandon John - Sep 8, 2017
Stella Donnelly wins the inaugural Levi's Music Prize at BIGSOUND 2017

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Stella Donnelly wins the inaugural Levi's Music Prize at BIGSOUND 2017

Two years in the making, and marking the beginning of a three year commitment, Levi's and BIGSOUND have named the inaugural winner of the Levi's Music Prize, an incredibly deserving Stella Donnelly.…

By Brandon John - Sep 8, 2017
Our 10 favourite sets from day one of BIGSOUND 2017

Our 10 favourite sets from day one of BIGSOUND 2017

Every year we're saying BIGSOUND has its 'biggest year yet', but that's especially true this year, as not only is the lineup as stacked as ever with bands we want to see, but they're all playing…

By Brandon John - Sep 6, 2017
Our 10 favourite sets from day one of BIGSOUND 2017

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Our 10 favourite sets from day one of BIGSOUND 2017

Every year we're saying BIGSOUND has its 'biggest year yet', but that's especially true this year, as not only is the lineup as stacked as ever with bands we want to see, but they're all playing…

By Brandon John - Sep 6, 2017
Jen Cloher sheds light on the 100 greatest songs by Australian women

Jen Cloher sheds light on the 100 greatest songs by Australian women

Not only has Jen Cloher just knocked another record out of the park with her new self-titled album, but she's also a fierce advocate for women in the music industry, perhaps best illustrated by her…

By Brandon John - Sep 4, 2017
Jen Cloher sheds light on the 100 greatest songs by Australian women

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Jen Cloher sheds light on the 100 greatest songs by Australian women

Not only has Jen Cloher just knocked another record out of the park with her new self-titled album, but she's also a fierce advocate for women in the music industry, perhaps best illustrated by her…

By Brandon John - Sep 4, 2017
triple j's Ben & Liam fall behind former hosts Matt & Alex in the ratings

triple j's Ben & Liam fall behind former hosts Matt & Alex in the ratings

With today's radio survey results out in the wild, the results aren't particularly noteworthy across the board, providing little excitement aside from WSFM regaining its spot as the #1 station in…

By Brandon John - Aug 29, 2017
triple j's Ben & Liam fall behind former hosts Matt & Alex in the ratings

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triple j's Ben & Liam fall behind former hosts Matt & Alex in the ratings

With today's radio survey results out in the wild, the results aren't particularly noteworthy across the board, providing little excitement aside from WSFM regaining its spot as the #1 station in…

By Brandon John - Aug 29, 2017
Falls Festival tickets sell out in record time - but are scalpers to blame?

Falls Festival tickets sell out in record time - but are scalpers to blame?

UPDATE: Falls Festival organisers have issued a statement on ticketing and scalping, which has been included below. Falls Festival doesn't usually have much trouble shifting tickets, with lineups…

By Brandon John - Aug 29, 2017
Falls Festival tickets sell out in record time - but are scalpers to blame?

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Falls Festival tickets sell out in record time - but are scalpers to blame?

UPDATE: Falls Festival organisers have issued a statement on ticketing and scalping, which has been included below. Falls Festival doesn't usually have much trouble shifting tickets, with lineups…

By Brandon John - Aug 29, 2017
This week's 11 awesome music jobs that could be yours

This week's 11 awesome music jobs that could be yours

Some of the Australian music world’s biggest names often leave doors of opportunity ajar, just waiting for the right kind of professional music lover to come knocking. Our regularly-updated jobs…

By Brandon John - Aug 28, 2017
This week's 11 awesome music jobs that could be yours

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This week's 11 awesome music jobs that could be yours

Some of the Australian music world’s biggest names often leave doors of opportunity ajar, just waiting for the right kind of professional music lover to come knocking. Our regularly-updated jobs…

By Brandon John - Aug 28, 2017
UNIFY responds to criticism of its male-dominated festival lineup in the best way

UNIFY responds to criticism of its male-dominated festival lineup in the best way

UNIFY: A Heavy Music Gathering came under fire last year for what many saw as a serious misstep in its male-dominated lineup of bands, an issue that has become a hot-button topic in recent years as…

By Brandon John - Aug 25, 2017
UNIFY responds to criticism of its male-dominated festival lineup in the best way

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UNIFY responds to criticism of its male-dominated festival lineup in the best way

UNIFY: A Heavy Music Gathering came under fire last year for what many saw as a serious misstep in its male-dominated lineup of bands, an issue that has become a hot-button topic in recent years as…

By Brandon John - Aug 25, 2017
Josh Homme slams "dumb ****" Robin Thicke for ruining music copyright

Josh Homme slams "dumb ****" Robin Thicke for ruining music copyright

There's no doubt that the 2015 verdict against Robin Thicke and Pharell for their huge, Marvin Gaye-esque hit 'Blurred Lines' shook the world of music copyright to its core, with the landmark…

By Brandon John - Aug 25, 2017
Josh Homme slams "dumb ****" Robin Thicke for ruining music copyright

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Josh Homme slams "dumb ****" Robin Thicke for ruining music copyright

There's no doubt that the 2015 verdict against Robin Thicke and Pharell for their huge, Marvin Gaye-esque hit 'Blurred Lines' shook the world of music copyright to its core, with the landmark…

By Brandon John - Aug 25, 2017
Meet the songwriter who took a break from writing hip hop hits to fight for mental health

Meet the songwriter who took a break from writing hip hop hits to fight for mental health

It's no secret that mental health issues are one of the biggest problems facing anyone who works in music, whether you're an artist or one of the many cogs in the machine, let alone an epidemic…

By Brandon John - Aug 23, 2017
Meet the songwriter who took a break from writing hip hop hits to fight for mental health

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Meet the songwriter who took a break from writing hip hop hits to fight for mental health

It's no secret that mental health issues are one of the biggest problems facing anyone who works in music, whether you're an artist or one of the many cogs in the machine, let alone an epidemic…

By Brandon John - Aug 23, 2017
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