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Brisbane Singer-Songwriter Lottie McLeod Joins ABC Music (EXCLUSIVE)

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…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 11, 2026
Brisbane Singer-Songwriter Lottie McLeod Joins ABC Music (EXCLUSIVE)

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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…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 11, 2026
'I Feel Like We're Getting Toward the End': The Eagles Set to Retire in 2026

'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…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 10, 2026
'I Feel Like We're Getting Toward the End': The Eagles Set to Retire in 2026

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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…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 10, 2026
Sony Music Publishing Appoints New Asia President

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…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 10, 2026
Sony Music Publishing Appoints New Asia President

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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…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 10, 2026
Kobalt Signs New Zealand Alt-Pop Duo Balu Brigada

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…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 10, 2026
Kobalt Signs New Zealand Alt-Pop Duo Balu Brigada

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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…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 10, 2026
Jonny Greenwood Wants 'Melania' Doc to Remove 'Phantom Thread' Score

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…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 10, 2026
Jonny Greenwood Wants 'Melania' Doc to Remove 'Phantom Thread' Score

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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…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 10, 2026
John Butler Parts Ways with Manager of 27 Years

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…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 9, 2026
John Butler Parts Ways with Manager of 27 Years

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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…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 9, 2026
Guns N' Roses to Play the 2026 bp Adelaide Grand Final

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…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 9, 2026
Guns N' Roses to Play the 2026 bp Adelaide Grand Final

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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…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 9, 2026
'We're So Grateful': Laneway Gold Coast and Sydney Sell Out Ahead of Final Australian Dates

'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…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 9, 2026
'We're So Grateful': Laneway Gold Coast and Sydney Sell Out Ahead of Final Australian Dates

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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…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 9, 2026
AI Audio Startup ElevenLabs Secures $11B Valuation After Latest Funding Round

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…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 9, 2026
AI Audio Startup ElevenLabs Secures $11B Valuation After Latest Funding Round

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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…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 9, 2026
Chris Brown Facing Lawsuit Over Songwriting Royalties

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,…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 5, 2026
Chris Brown Facing Lawsuit Over Songwriting Royalties

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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,…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 5, 2026
Britney Spears Says She's 'Lucky to Even Be Alive' After Family Mistreatment

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…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 5, 2026
Britney Spears Says She's 'Lucky to Even Be Alive' After Family Mistreatment

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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…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 5, 2026
Martin Shkreli Reignites Wu-Tang Clan Album Battle with Lawsuit

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…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 5, 2026
Martin Shkreli Reignites Wu-Tang Clan Album Battle with Lawsuit

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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…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 5, 2026
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