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Conor Lochrie

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Trial of Wellington Musician Accused of Rape Begins

Trial of Wellington Musician Accused of Rape Begins

Trigger warning: The following article contains references that may be triggering to survivors of sexual assault. If you’re struggling, please know help is available to you, contact Lifeline on 13 11…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 11, 2022
Trial of Wellington Musician Accused of Rape Begins

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Trial of Wellington Musician Accused of Rape Begins

Trigger warning: The following article contains references that may be triggering to survivors of sexual assault. If you’re struggling, please know help is available to you, contact Lifeline on 13 11…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 11, 2022
Ed Sheeran to Face Trial Over Marvin Gaye Song Copyright Claims

Ed Sheeran to Face Trial Over Marvin Gaye Song Copyright Claims

Ed Sheeran will have to face a jury trial regarding the accusations that he lifted parts of his 2014 hit 'Thinking Out Loud' from Marvin Gaye's classic song 'Let's Get It On'. As per Billboard, the…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 30, 2022
Ed Sheeran to Face Trial Over Marvin Gaye Song Copyright Claims

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Ed Sheeran to Face Trial Over Marvin Gaye Song Copyright Claims

Ed Sheeran will have to face a jury trial regarding the accusations that he lifted parts of his 2014 hit 'Thinking Out Loud' from Marvin Gaye's classic song 'Let's Get It On'. As per Billboard, the…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 30, 2022
Kanye West Is Reportedly Seeking Buyers for His Song Catalogue

Kanye West Is Reportedly Seeking Buyers for His Song Catalogue

Kanye West has reportedly been quietly shopping his publishing catalogue over the past year. As per Billboard, sources claim that representatives for the hip-hop star have been meeting with…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 20, 2022
Kanye West Is Reportedly Seeking Buyers for His Song Catalogue

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Kanye West Is Reportedly Seeking Buyers for His Song Catalogue

Kanye West has reportedly been quietly shopping his publishing catalogue over the past year. As per Billboard, sources claim that representatives for the hip-hop star have been meeting with…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 20, 2022
Tasman Keith Calls Out ARIA Awards Voting System

Tasman Keith Calls Out ARIA Awards Voting System

Tasman Keith has called out the structure of the ARIA Awards voting system in a lengthy social media post. The rapper, a Gumbaynggirr man from New South Wales, took to Instagram to reveal that his…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 13, 2022
Tasman Keith Calls Out ARIA Awards Voting System

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Tasman Keith Calls Out ARIA Awards Voting System

Tasman Keith has called out the structure of the ARIA Awards voting system in a lengthy social media post. The rapper, a Gumbaynggirr man from New South Wales, took to Instagram to reveal that his…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 13, 2022
King Gizzard, Tash Sultana & Many More Confirmed for Bluesfest 2023

King Gizzard, Tash Sultana & Many More Confirmed for Bluesfest 2023

The first artists for next year's Bluesfest have been announced, featuring the likes of Gang of Youths, Elvis Costello, and Jason Isbell. Bluesfest 2023 is set to be a special edition, with the…

By Conor Lochrie - Aug 31, 2022
King Gizzard, Tash Sultana & Many More Confirmed for Bluesfest 2023

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King Gizzard, Tash Sultana & Many More Confirmed for Bluesfest 2023

The first artists for next year's Bluesfest have been announced, featuring the likes of Gang of Youths, Elvis Costello, and Jason Isbell. Bluesfest 2023 is set to be a special edition, with the…

By Conor Lochrie - Aug 31, 2022
Australia’s Prime Minister Gave a Speech About the Impact of Midnight Oil

Australia’s Prime Minister Gave a Speech About the Impact of Midnight Oil

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese presented music icons Midnight Oil with the prestigious Excellence in the Community Award this week, hailing the band as a "force of nature." Music In The…

By Conor Lochrie - Aug 24, 2022
Australia’s Prime Minister Gave a Speech About the Impact of Midnight Oil

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Australia’s Prime Minister Gave a Speech About the Impact of Midnight Oil

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese presented music icons Midnight Oil with the prestigious Excellence in the Community Award this week, hailing the band as a "force of nature." Music In The…

By Conor Lochrie - Aug 24, 2022
Soulful Singer JACOTÉNE Wins triple j Unearthed High 2022

Soulful Singer JACOTÉNE Wins triple j Unearthed High 2022

Naarm/Melbourne artist JACOTÉNE has been named as this year's winner of triple j Unearthed High, seeing off stern competition thanks to her incredible vocals on "I Need Therapy". JACOTÉNE incredibly…

By Conor Lochrie - Aug 11, 2022
Soulful Singer JACOTÉNE Wins triple j Unearthed High 2022

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Soulful Singer JACOTÉNE Wins triple j Unearthed High 2022

Naarm/Melbourne artist JACOTÉNE has been named as this year's winner of triple j Unearthed High, seeing off stern competition thanks to her incredible vocals on "I Need Therapy". JACOTÉNE incredibly…

By Conor Lochrie - Aug 11, 2022
Revealed: 2022 Rolling Stone New Zealand Awards Hosts and Headliners

Revealed: 2022 Rolling Stone New Zealand Awards Hosts and Headliners

Rolling Stone New Zealand has unveiled the hosts and performers for its first annual Panhead Rolling Stone New Zealand Awards, a celebration of Aotearoa music. Following the exciting expansion of the…

By Conor Lochrie - Aug 4, 2022
Revealed: 2022 Rolling Stone New Zealand Awards Hosts and Headliners

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Revealed: 2022 Rolling Stone New Zealand Awards Hosts and Headliners

Rolling Stone New Zealand has unveiled the hosts and performers for its first annual Panhead Rolling Stone New Zealand Awards, a celebration of Aotearoa music. Following the exciting expansion of the…

By Conor Lochrie - Aug 4, 2022
BARKAA, Baker Boy & Jessica Mauboy Among 2022 NIMAs Finalists

BARKAA, Baker Boy & Jessica Mauboy Among 2022 NIMAs Finalists

The nominations for the 2022 National Indigenous Music Awards have been announced, with the ceremony's stellar live lineup also confirmed. After an absence of a few years, the NIMAs is making up for…

By Conor Lochrie - Jul 13, 2022
BARKAA, Baker Boy & Jessica Mauboy Among 2022 NIMAs Finalists

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BARKAA, Baker Boy & Jessica Mauboy Among 2022 NIMAs Finalists

The nominations for the 2022 National Indigenous Music Awards have been announced, with the ceremony's stellar live lineup also confirmed. After an absence of a few years, the NIMAs is making up for…

By Conor Lochrie - Jul 13, 2022
Hands Like Houses Issue Statement About UNFD Legal Dispute

Hands Like Houses Issue Statement About UNFD Legal Dispute

Hands Like Houses have addressed the statement released by their former label UNFD. Yesterday, TMN confirmed that the legal dispute between Hands Like Houses and UNFD had been resolved, following a…

By Conor Lochrie - Jul 8, 2022
Hands Like Houses Issue Statement About UNFD Legal Dispute

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Hands Like Houses Issue Statement About UNFD Legal Dispute

Hands Like Houses have addressed the statement released by their former label UNFD. Yesterday, TMN confirmed that the legal dispute between Hands Like Houses and UNFD had been resolved, following a…

By Conor Lochrie - Jul 8, 2022
Spacey Jane's Sophomore Album Debuts Atop ARIA Albums Chart

Spacey Jane's Sophomore Album Debuts Atop ARIA Albums Chart

It's another big week for Australian artists in the ARIA Charts, with Spacey Jane debuting at number one on the albums chart with Here Comes Everybody. The Perth indie rockers beat US country star…

By Conor Lochrie - Jul 1, 2022
Spacey Jane's Sophomore Album Debuts Atop ARIA Albums Chart

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Spacey Jane's Sophomore Album Debuts Atop ARIA Albums Chart

It's another big week for Australian artists in the ARIA Charts, with Spacey Jane debuting at number one on the albums chart with Here Comes Everybody. The Perth indie rockers beat US country star…

By Conor Lochrie - Jul 1, 2022
That Festival Site to Launch New Era For Australian and New Zealand Music Festivals

That Festival Site to Launch New Era For Australian and New Zealand Music Festivals

That Festival Site, a new online database and news site, is set to be the definitive directory for Australian and New Zealand music festivals. Officially launching this month, the new site is the…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 27, 2022
That Festival Site to Launch New Era For Australian and New Zealand Music Festivals

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That Festival Site to Launch New Era For Australian and New Zealand Music Festivals

That Festival Site, a new online database and news site, is set to be the definitive directory for Australian and New Zealand music festivals. Officially launching this month, the new site is the…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 27, 2022
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