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Poppy Reid

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Polaris' debut LP The Mortal Coil is astoundingly self-assured

Polaris' debut LP The Mortal Coil is astoundingly self-assured

When bassist Jake Steinhauser and drummer Daniel Furnari of Polaris bonded in high school over a love of heavy music, they had no idea that they’d be playing a European metalcore festival with their…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 13, 2017
Polaris' debut LP The Mortal Coil is astoundingly self-assured

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Polaris' debut LP The Mortal Coil is astoundingly self-assured

When bassist Jake Steinhauser and drummer Daniel Furnari of Polaris bonded in high school over a love of heavy music, they had no idea that they’d be playing a European metalcore festival with their…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 13, 2017
EMI Music Publishing is reportedly back on the block

EMI Music Publishing is reportedly back on the block

EMI Music Publishing, one of the biggest prizes in the music rights space with a catalogue of about 1.3 million copyrights, is reportedly back on the block with a bumper pricetag in the region of…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 13, 2017
EMI Music Publishing is reportedly back on the block

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EMI Music Publishing is reportedly back on the block

EMI Music Publishing, one of the biggest prizes in the music rights space with a catalogue of about 1.3 million copyrights, is reportedly back on the block with a bumper pricetag in the region of…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 13, 2017
Still need to get your band verified on Twitter? Good luck

Still need to get your band verified on Twitter? Good luck

Twitter's verification process has long been broken. I mean, if Jason Kessler, the organiser of the violent Unite the Right white supremacist rally in the US can gain a blue tick next to his name, we…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 13, 2017
Still need to get your band verified on Twitter? Good luck

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Still need to get your band verified on Twitter? Good luck

Twitter's verification process has long been broken. I mean, if Jason Kessler, the organiser of the violent Unite the Right white supremacist rally in the US can gain a blue tick next to his name, we…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 13, 2017
WATCH Violent Soho's James Tidswell discuss his new record label

WATCH Violent Soho's James Tidswell discuss his new record label

Violent Soho's James Tidswell and UNIFIED Music Group have teamed up to launch Domestic La La Records. Launched with an artist-first ethos, Domestic La La is announced with its first two signings:…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 10, 2017
WATCH Violent Soho's James Tidswell discuss his new record label

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WATCH Violent Soho's James Tidswell discuss his new record label

Violent Soho's James Tidswell and UNIFIED Music Group have teamed up to launch Domestic La La Records. Launched with an artist-first ethos, Domestic La La is announced with its first two signings:…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 10, 2017
When Elton John met Pnau: The story behind an unlikely UK #1 album

When Elton John met Pnau: The story behind an unlikely UK #1 album

Pnau have tasted the rarest of fruits, a U.K. No. 1 album. Nick Littlemore and Peter Mayes joined an elite pack of Aussies when, in 2012, their album ‘Good Morning to the Night,’ a collection of…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 10, 2017
When Elton John met Pnau: The story behind an unlikely UK #1 album

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When Elton John met Pnau: The story behind an unlikely UK #1 album

Pnau have tasted the rarest of fruits, a U.K. No. 1 album. Nick Littlemore and Peter Mayes joined an elite pack of Aussies when, in 2012, their album ‘Good Morning to the Night,’ a collection of…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 10, 2017
That nightclub boycott of Aussie music won't happen, and here's why

That nightclub boycott of Aussie music won't happen, and here's why

APRA AMCOS and PPCA's joint licensing venture OneMusic Australia has invited venues who are playing recorded music for the purpose of dancing to provide feedback on an initial licence proposal.…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 10, 2017
That nightclub boycott of Aussie music won't happen, and here's why

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That nightclub boycott of Aussie music won't happen, and here's why

APRA AMCOS and PPCA's joint licensing venture OneMusic Australia has invited venues who are playing recorded music for the purpose of dancing to provide feedback on an initial licence proposal.…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 10, 2017
Spotify, Deezer and others launch European Alliance for Digital Services

Spotify, Deezer and others launch European Alliance for Digital Services

Spotify, the market-leading streaming music company, leads a lineup of new media companies on the formation of a pan-European lobby body for digital services. The new alliance, Digital Music Europe…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 9, 2017
Spotify, Deezer and others launch European Alliance for Digital Services

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Spotify, Deezer and others launch European Alliance for Digital Services

Spotify, the market-leading streaming music company, leads a lineup of new media companies on the formation of a pan-European lobby body for digital services. The new alliance, Digital Music Europe…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 9, 2017
Amy Shark to make US TV debut, Taylor Swift expected to hold new LP off streaming sites, FastForward Sydney announced, & more

Amy Shark to make US TV debut, Taylor Swift expected to hold new LP off streaming sites, FastForward Sydney announced, & more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Amy Shark Scheduled To Perform On November 15 “Late Late Show With James Corden” - via HeadlinePlanet FastForward conference headed to…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 9, 2017
Amy Shark to make US TV debut, Taylor Swift expected to hold new LP off streaming sites, FastForward Sydney announced, & more

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Amy Shark to make US TV debut, Taylor Swift expected to hold new LP off streaming sites, FastForward Sydney announced, & more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Amy Shark Scheduled To Perform On November 15 “Late Late Show With James Corden” - via HeadlinePlanet FastForward conference headed to…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 9, 2017
Starting a record label? These indie label heads have some advice for you

Starting a record label? These indie label heads have some advice for you

This month, the standout event of Melbourne Music Week (MMW) is returning to take over the iconic Melbourne Town Hall on November 19. Featuring 20 artists performing over three levels of the…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 9, 2017
Starting a record label? These indie label heads have some advice for you

News

Starting a record label? These indie label heads have some advice for you

This month, the standout event of Melbourne Music Week (MMW) is returning to take over the iconic Melbourne Town Hall on November 19. Featuring 20 artists performing over three levels of the…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 9, 2017
Plug In, Tune Out: How Much Social Media Is Too Much?

Plug In, Tune Out: How Much Social Media Is Too Much?

How much is too much time on social media? The average Facebook user spends almost an hour on the site each day. It’s the dominant platform in Australia, according to a study published earlier this…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 7, 2017
Plug In, Tune Out: How Much Social Media Is Too Much?

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Plug In, Tune Out: How Much Social Media Is Too Much?

How much is too much time on social media? The average Facebook user spends almost an hour on the site each day. It’s the dominant platform in Australia, according to a study published earlier this…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 7, 2017
Foxtel's Fraser Stark: "The plebiscite embodies cowardice and waste"

Foxtel's Fraser Stark: "The plebiscite embodies cowardice and waste"

To shine a light on all the incredible LGBTQI executives and creatives in our industry, TIO has teamed up with Wonder founder Matt Emsell (5SOS, Matt Corby) to launch an article series. We’ll ask…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 7, 2017
Foxtel's Fraser Stark: "The plebiscite embodies cowardice and waste"

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Foxtel's Fraser Stark: "The plebiscite embodies cowardice and waste"

To shine a light on all the incredible LGBTQI executives and creatives in our industry, TIO has teamed up with Wonder founder Matt Emsell (5SOS, Matt Corby) to launch an article series. We’ll ask…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 7, 2017
Op-Ed: Guy Gross details the screen music industry's "music library business model"

Op-Ed: Guy Gross details the screen music industry's "music library business model"

This year marks the final year that multi award-winning film composer Guy Gross will oversee both the Screen Music Awards and also the careers and interests of Australian screen composers. A tireless…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 6, 2017
Op-Ed: Guy Gross details the screen music industry's "music library business model"

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Op-Ed: Guy Gross details the screen music industry's "music library business model"

This year marks the final year that multi award-winning film composer Guy Gross will oversee both the Screen Music Awards and also the careers and interests of Australian screen composers. A tireless…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 6, 2017
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