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Db.music/Warner Music Australia Signs Jean.
Genre-fusing artist Jean. has signed with db.music/Warner Music Australia, alongside releasing his new single 'See Through'. Mauritian-born and based in Western Sydney, Jean. pursued music from an…

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Db.music/Warner Music Australia Signs Jean.
Genre-fusing artist Jean. has signed with db.music/Warner Music Australia, alongside releasing his new single 'See Through'. Mauritian-born and based in Western Sydney, Jean. pursued music from an…

Triple J's Unearthed High is Officially Open for 2022
Triple J's Unearthed High is back for another year of discovering the best rising Australian talent, with all the details for 2022 announced today. Now in its 15th year, Unearthed High helps to find…

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Triple J's Unearthed High is Officially Open for 2022
Triple J's Unearthed High is back for another year of discovering the best rising Australian talent, with all the details for 2022 announced today. Now in its 15th year, Unearthed High helps to find…

The National Indigenous Music Awards are Returning to Darwin
One of the most important events in Australian music is reclaiming its rightful place on Larrakia Country this August.

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The National Indigenous Music Awards are Returning to Darwin
One of the most important events in Australian music is reclaiming its rightful place on Larrakia Country this August.

BMG Acquires Primal Scream Song Rights
The deal covers all 11 Primal Scream albums, stretching from 1987's 'Sonic Flower Groove' to 2016's 'Chaosmosis'.

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BMG Acquires Primal Scream Song Rights
The deal covers all 11 Primal Scream albums, stretching from 1987's 'Sonic Flower Groove' to 2016's 'Chaosmosis'.

RESONATE begins Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander songwriting camp
RESONATE, a special three-day signature in-person songwriting camp, started yesterday in Sydney at Studios 301.

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RESONATE begins Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander songwriting camp
RESONATE, a special three-day signature in-person songwriting camp, started yesterday in Sydney at Studios 301.

Nominees Revealed for 2022 APRA Music Awards
The nominees for the 2022 APRA Music Awards have been announced, with The Kid LAROI leading the way with four nods. The annual event recognising the achievements of songwriters and publishers is set…

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Nominees Revealed for 2022 APRA Music Awards
The nominees for the 2022 APRA Music Awards have been announced, with The Kid LAROI leading the way with four nods. The annual event recognising the achievements of songwriters and publishers is set…

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek to Be Deposed Over Eminem Copyright Lawsuit
A federal judge has ruled that Spotify CEO Daniel Ek must sit for depositions in the copyright lawsuit over the rapper's music.

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Spotify CEO Daniel Ek to Be Deposed Over Eminem Copyright Lawsuit
A federal judge has ruled that Spotify CEO Daniel Ek must sit for depositions in the copyright lawsuit over the rapper's music.

Run the Jewels' Killer Mike signs global deal with Reservoir
Killer Mike, one half of acclaimed hip hop duo Run the Jewels, has sold his entire song catalogue to Reservoir.

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Run the Jewels' Killer Mike signs global deal with Reservoir
Killer Mike, one half of acclaimed hip hop duo Run the Jewels, has sold his entire song catalogue to Reservoir.

Today's the day to help save Melbourne venue The Curtin
There's a new form for people to share their support for Melbourne's The John Curtin Hotel as the Victorian union movement makes the case to save the beloved music venue. Last month, The Curtin…

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Today's the day to help save Melbourne venue The Curtin
There's a new form for people to share their support for Melbourne's The John Curtin Hotel as the Victorian union movement makes the case to save the beloved music venue. Last month, The Curtin…

Skegss have had a fake song uploaded to Spotify
Garage rock band Skegss have had a song uploaded to Spotify that isn't theirs, an issue that's becoming more and more prevalent in digital music. A new song appeared on the Byron Bay band's official…

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Skegss have had a fake song uploaded to Spotify
Garage rock band Skegss have had a song uploaded to Spotify that isn't theirs, an issue that's becoming more and more prevalent in digital music. A new song appeared on the Byron Bay band's official…

LimeWire is making a comeback as an NFT marketplace
Remember LimeWire? Of course you do. The peer-to-peer file sharing was many people's first exposure to music piracy in the early 00s. Its final release came in 2010 but over a decade later, LimeWire…

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LimeWire is making a comeback as an NFT marketplace
Remember LimeWire? Of course you do. The peer-to-peer file sharing was many people's first exposure to music piracy in the early 00s. Its final release came in 2010 but over a decade later, LimeWire…

Stereosonic founder ordered to pay $63K after bitter court battle
The founder of the popular music festival Stereosonic has been ordered to pay $63K to his former friend after a bitter court battle. Richie McNeill has been ordered to pay the hefty amount in damages…

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Stereosonic founder ordered to pay $63K after bitter court battle
The founder of the popular music festival Stereosonic has been ordered to pay $63K to his former friend after a bitter court battle. Richie McNeill has been ordered to pay the hefty amount in damages…
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