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Brisbane Singer-Songwriter Lottie McLeod Joins ABC Music (EXCLUSIVE)
Lottie McLeod has signed to ABC Music. The Brisbane-based singer-songwriter joins acclaimed Australian acts including Emily Wurramara and Playlunch on the label. “ABC Music is thrilled to welcome…

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Brisbane Singer-Songwriter Lottie McLeod Joins ABC Music (EXCLUSIVE)
Lottie McLeod has signed to ABC Music. The Brisbane-based singer-songwriter joins acclaimed Australian acts including Emily Wurramara and Playlunch on the label. “ABC Music is thrilled to welcome…

'I Feel Like We're Getting Toward the End': The Eagles Set to Retire in 2026
The Eagles could be about to retire. Don Henley announced in an interview on CBS Sunday Morning this week (as per Louder Sound) that the legendary band will retire in 2026 once their current tour…

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'I Feel Like We're Getting Toward the End': The Eagles Set to Retire in 2026
The Eagles could be about to retire. Don Henley announced in an interview on CBS Sunday Morning this week (as per Louder Sound) that the legendary band will retire in 2026 once their current tour…

Sony Music Publishing Appoints New Asia President
Sony Music Publishing has appointed a new Asia President. The appointment of Roslyn Pineda to President, Asia, effective immediately, was confirmed in a press statement this week. Pineda will succeed…

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Sony Music Publishing Appoints New Asia President
Sony Music Publishing has appointed a new Asia President. The appointment of Roslyn Pineda to President, Asia, effective immediately, was confirmed in a press statement this week. Pineda will succeed…

Kobalt Signs New Zealand Alt-Pop Duo Balu Brigada
Kobalt has made a major new signing with the arrival of Balu Brigada on its roster. The leading independent music publisher has signed the New Zealand-born alt-pop duo of brothers Henry and Pierre…

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Kobalt Signs New Zealand Alt-Pop Duo Balu Brigada
Kobalt has made a major new signing with the arrival of Balu Brigada on its roster. The leading independent music publisher has signed the New Zealand-born alt-pop duo of brothers Henry and Pierre…

Jonny Greenwood Wants 'Melania' Doc to Remove 'Phantom Thread' Score
Jonny Greenwood and Paul Thomas Anderson aren't happy about one aspect of the new Melania Trump documentary. As per Rolling Stone, the Radiohead musician and Hollywood director have requested that a…

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Jonny Greenwood Wants 'Melania' Doc to Remove 'Phantom Thread' Score
Jonny Greenwood and Paul Thomas Anderson aren't happy about one aspect of the new Melania Trump documentary. As per Rolling Stone, the Radiohead musician and Hollywood director have requested that a…

John Butler Parts Ways with Manager of 27 Years
John Butler is parting ways with his manager of 27 years. A press statement announced this week that the Australian music icon and his longtime manager, Philip Stevens, will "bring a happy and…

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John Butler Parts Ways with Manager of 27 Years
John Butler is parting ways with his manager of 27 years. A press statement announced this week that the Australian music icon and his longtime manager, Philip Stevens, will "bring a happy and…

Guns N' Roses to Play the 2026 bp Adelaide Grand Final
Guns N' Roses have been unveiled as the headliner for the 2026 bp Adelaide Grand Final Sunday Concert. The legendary rockers will play the prestigious event on Sunday, November 29th, bringing decades…

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Guns N' Roses to Play the 2026 bp Adelaide Grand Final
Guns N' Roses have been unveiled as the headliner for the 2026 bp Adelaide Grand Final Sunday Concert. The legendary rockers will play the prestigious event on Sunday, November 29th, bringing decades…

'We're So Grateful': Laneway Gold Coast and Sydney Sell Out Ahead of Final Australian Dates
Laneway organisers shared in a press statement that the weekend's Gold Coast and Sydney legs completely sold out. Festival co-founders Danny Rogers and Jerome Borazio said: "What a way to kick off…

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'We're So Grateful': Laneway Gold Coast and Sydney Sell Out Ahead of Final Australian Dates
Laneway organisers shared in a press statement that the weekend's Gold Coast and Sydney legs completely sold out. Festival co-founders Danny Rogers and Jerome Borazio said: "What a way to kick off…

AI Audio Startup ElevenLabs Secures $11B Valuation After Latest Funding Round
AI audio startup ElevenLabs has raised $500 million in a Series D funding round. According to Music Business Worldwide, the funding round gives the startup company a valuation of $11 billion, more…

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AI Audio Startup ElevenLabs Secures $11B Valuation After Latest Funding Round
AI audio startup ElevenLabs has raised $500 million in a Series D funding round. According to Music Business Worldwide, the funding round gives the startup company a valuation of $11 billion, more…

Chris Brown Facing Lawsuit Over Songwriting Royalties
Chris Brown is in the news again. As per Rolling Stone, the controversial R B singer is facing allegations he didn't properly credit and compensate a songwriter for their work on two songs,…

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Chris Brown Facing Lawsuit Over Songwriting Royalties
Chris Brown is in the news again. As per Rolling Stone, the controversial R B singer is facing allegations he didn't properly credit and compensate a songwriter for their work on two songs,…

Britney Spears Says She's 'Lucky to Even Be Alive' After Family Mistreatment
Britney Spears says she's "incredibly lucky to even be alive" after being mistreated by her family. The pop legend called out her family in a social media post this week. “As people, all we really…

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Britney Spears Says She's 'Lucky to Even Be Alive' After Family Mistreatment
Britney Spears says she's "incredibly lucky to even be alive" after being mistreated by her family. The pop legend called out her family in a social media post this week. “As people, all we really…

Martin Shkreli Reignites Wu-Tang Clan Album Battle with Lawsuit
Martin Shkreli is back in the news. As per Rolling Stone, the controversial pharmaceutical executive has filed a counter lawsuit against RZA, after being involved in a struggle over Wu-Tang Clan's…

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Martin Shkreli Reignites Wu-Tang Clan Album Battle with Lawsuit
Martin Shkreli is back in the news. As per Rolling Stone, the controversial pharmaceutical executive has filed a counter lawsuit against RZA, after being involved in a struggle over Wu-Tang Clan's…
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