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How I gained 1 million streams in 60 hrs with no label or management [OP-ED]
Disclaimer: For the sake of transparency, it’s worth mentioning that about half of those streams came from the two singles released in the weeks leading up to the album release date, but for the sake…
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How I gained 1 million streams in 60 hrs with no label or management [OP-ED]
Disclaimer: For the sake of transparency, it’s worth mentioning that about half of those streams came from the two singles released in the weeks leading up to the album release date, but for the sake…

Jessica Mauboy leaves Sony Music to sign to Warner Music Australia
Warner Music Australia has signed multi-platinum and multi- award winning Australian artist Jessica Mauboy. The label has also announced brand new music from the ARIA winner, set for release in 2021.…

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Jessica Mauboy leaves Sony Music to sign to Warner Music Australia
Warner Music Australia has signed multi-platinum and multi- award winning Australian artist Jessica Mauboy. The label has also announced brand new music from the ARIA winner, set for release in 2021.…

Rolling Stone Australia announces Morgan Evans as Digital Exclusive Cover Artist
Following the release of its two sold-out magazine issues, and the recently-released special edition issue, Rolling Stone Australia is is further cementing its dedication to world-class journalism,…

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Rolling Stone Australia announces Morgan Evans as Digital Exclusive Cover Artist
Following the release of its two sold-out magazine issues, and the recently-released special edition issue, Rolling Stone Australia is is further cementing its dedication to world-class journalism,…

In a world where digital is king, I released an album on my own label and sold it as a physical-only product
At the beginning of the pandemic, like many musicians all over the world, I lost my job. One minute I was on a tour of the United States, with about 100 shows scheduled for the rest of the year, and…

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In a world where digital is king, I released an album on my own label and sold it as a physical-only product
At the beginning of the pandemic, like many musicians all over the world, I lost my job. One minute I was on a tour of the United States, with about 100 shows scheduled for the rest of the year, and…

Jed Kurzel, Amanda Brown, and François Tétaz among 2020 Screen Music Award winners
The first ever virtual Screen Music Awards were held last night and saw the prestigious Feature Film Score of the Year award taken out by Jed Kurzel for True History of the Kelly Gang, a film…

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Jed Kurzel, Amanda Brown, and François Tétaz among 2020 Screen Music Award winners
The first ever virtual Screen Music Awards were held last night and saw the prestigious Feature Film Score of the Year award taken out by Jed Kurzel for True History of the Kelly Gang, a film…

Sally & Darren Seltmann talk composing for TV show 'The Letdown', navigating challenges, and more
When partners in life Sally Seltmann and Darren Seltmann paired up professionally as a dynamic composer duo, magic ensued. At the 2016 Screen Music Awards, the Seltmanns won Best Original Song…

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Sally & Darren Seltmann talk composing for TV show 'The Letdown', navigating challenges, and more
When partners in life Sally Seltmann and Darren Seltmann paired up professionally as a dynamic composer duo, magic ensued. At the 2016 Screen Music Awards, the Seltmanns won Best Original Song…

Bryce & Ebony to take over triple j Breakfast
Having regularly filled in on triple j Brekkie and Drive together in 2020, triple j has officially crowned Bryce Ebony their triple j Breakfast hosts for 2021. The news follows the departure of the…

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Bryce & Ebony to take over triple j Breakfast
Having regularly filled in on triple j Brekkie and Drive together in 2020, triple j has officially crowned Bryce Ebony their triple j Breakfast hosts for 2021. The news follows the departure of the…

Chuggie, Mardi Caught, Heath Johns, Beth Appleton all weigh in on the new era for ARIA
Immediately after ARIA CEO Dan Rosen announced his departure to join Warner Music Australia in September, discussion turned to the topic of who should be the face of the recorded music industry. The…

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Chuggie, Mardi Caught, Heath Johns, Beth Appleton all weigh in on the new era for ARIA
Immediately after ARIA CEO Dan Rosen announced his departure to join Warner Music Australia in September, discussion turned to the topic of who should be the face of the recorded music industry. The…

What we’ve learned from running an indie label through COVID
I’m an optimistic person but there’s no point in sugarcoating it, this has been an incredibly tough year for the arts. Back in February, we were preparing for one of our acts - Cousin Tony’s Brand…

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What we’ve learned from running an indie label through COVID
I’m an optimistic person but there’s no point in sugarcoating it, this has been an incredibly tough year for the arts. Back in February, we were preparing for one of our acts - Cousin Tony’s Brand…

Rolling Stone Australia sells out of second magazine issue
After selling out the first May 2020 issue with Tones And I on the front cover, Rolling Stone Australia has revealed its second issue is now completely sold out. Released in September and featuring…

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Rolling Stone Australia sells out of second magazine issue
After selling out the first May 2020 issue with Tones And I on the front cover, Rolling Stone Australia has revealed its second issue is now completely sold out. Released in September and featuring…

Why the cynicism around streaming royalty rates misses the big picture
Recorded music is one of the most turbulent markets in the world. The swift and severe changes over the last twenty years would be enough to give most industries terminal whiplash. As new…

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Why the cynicism around streaming royalty rates misses the big picture
Recorded music is one of the most turbulent markets in the world. The swift and severe changes over the last twenty years would be enough to give most industries terminal whiplash. As new…

20-time Grammy winner Pat Metheny inks deal with BMG's new label imprint
Jazz guitarist and composer Pat Metheny has signed a new recording agreement with Modern Recordings, one of BMG’s newest label imprints, launched last November. The signing marks Metheny's first new…

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20-time Grammy winner Pat Metheny inks deal with BMG's new label imprint
Jazz guitarist and composer Pat Metheny has signed a new recording agreement with Modern Recordings, one of BMG’s newest label imprints, launched last November. The signing marks Metheny's first new…
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