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Gang of Youths' manager Kurt Bailey on his global plans and why he ignores data
Sometime in 2012, Kurt Bailey fell in love with Gang of Youths. All those magical qualities were present and obvious. As the band took the stage at Hibernian House in Surry Hills, they ruled a room…
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Gang of Youths' manager Kurt Bailey on his global plans and why he ignores data
Sometime in 2012, Kurt Bailey fell in love with Gang of Youths. All those magical qualities were present and obvious. As the band took the stage at Hibernian House in Surry Hills, they ruled a room…
Spotify inks final deal in preparation for IPO, Meghan Trainor caught up in same-sex marriage debate, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Spotify and Warner sign multi-year licensing deal. Universal and Spotify reached a deal in April. Sony were reported to sign a deal last…
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Spotify inks final deal in preparation for IPO, Meghan Trainor caught up in same-sex marriage debate, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Spotify and Warner sign multi-year licensing deal. Universal and Spotify reached a deal in April. Sony were reported to sign a deal last…
Finally, a 'Shooting Stars' meme reference that isn't ripping Bag Raiders off
In what could possibly be the most meme-heavy music video of all time, Katy Perry has today dropped the film clip for her long-awaited, and much-rumoured, Taylor Swift diss track, ‘Swish Swish’. In…
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Finally, a 'Shooting Stars' meme reference that isn't ripping Bag Raiders off
In what could possibly be the most meme-heavy music video of all time, Katy Perry has today dropped the film clip for her long-awaited, and much-rumoured, Taylor Swift diss track, ‘Swish Swish’. In…
It’s Showtime: Prince concert film ‘Sign o' The Times’ gets wide release
Prince’s 'Sign o' The Times' concert film is climbing out of the vault in time for its 30th anniversary. Through a new arrangement announced Wednesday, premium cable and satellite television network…
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It’s Showtime: Prince concert film ‘Sign o' The Times’ gets wide release
Prince’s 'Sign o' The Times' concert film is climbing out of the vault in time for its 30th anniversary. Through a new arrangement announced Wednesday, premium cable and satellite television network…
Max Martin earned an insane amount from songwriting last year
As one of the world’s most successful and prolific songwriters and producers – challenged only by the Beatles for his number of #1 US hits - it should come as no surprise that Swedish hitmaker Max…
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Max Martin earned an insane amount from songwriting last year
As one of the world’s most successful and prolific songwriters and producers – challenged only by the Beatles for his number of #1 US hits - it should come as no surprise that Swedish hitmaker Max…
End of a journalism era: NYC’s Village Voice ends its print run
New York City’s Village Voice, a beacon for culture vultures and left-leaning political animals for 62 years, is calling time on its print edition. Owners of the independent weekly on Tuesday…
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End of a journalism era: NYC’s Village Voice ends its print run
New York City’s Village Voice, a beacon for culture vultures and left-leaning political animals for 62 years, is calling time on its print edition. Owners of the independent weekly on Tuesday…
ANIMATION: The time John Watson almost gave up on his company
Earlier this year, TIO interviewed legendary manager John Watson, who helped helm the careers of Silverchair, Midnight Oil, Missy Higgins, Gotye and more. Speaking with Luke Girgis for the Fear At…
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ANIMATION: The time John Watson almost gave up on his company
Earlier this year, TIO interviewed legendary manager John Watson, who helped helm the careers of Silverchair, Midnight Oil, Missy Higgins, Gotye and more. Speaking with Luke Girgis for the Fear At…
Scooter Braun for Governor?, Morrissey's to release LP via BMG this year, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Morrissey has signed a new record deal, and is – at the time of this article being published – releasing a new album on November 17. - via…
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Scooter Braun for Governor?, Morrissey's to release LP via BMG this year, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Morrissey has signed a new record deal, and is – at the time of this article being published – releasing a new album on November 17. - via…
British indie festivals warn Live Nation is ‘fast approaching’ a 25% market share, urges inquiry
Britain’s Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) has asked a competition watchdog to investigate Live Nation’s growing influence in the festivals space. The request comes as the AIF - which…
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British indie festivals warn Live Nation is ‘fast approaching’ a 25% market share, urges inquiry
Britain’s Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) has asked a competition watchdog to investigate Live Nation’s growing influence in the festivals space. The request comes as the AIF - which…
Op-Ed: AMC CEO John Davis on the significance of 'art music' in Australia
Ahead of tomorrow night's Art Music Awards in Sydney, where achievements in the composition, performance, education and presentation of art music are recognised, industry luminary John Davis has…
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Op-Ed: AMC CEO John Davis on the significance of 'art music' in Australia
Ahead of tomorrow night's Art Music Awards in Sydney, where achievements in the composition, performance, education and presentation of art music are recognised, industry luminary John Davis has…
Baker Boy sets record straight regarding claims he's "the first to rap in language”
Before his two massive wins from the NT Song of the Year awards, musician and dancer Baker Boy burst onto the scene with 'Cloud9', a passionate introduction to his music as he rapped in his native…
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Baker Boy sets record straight regarding claims he's "the first to rap in language”
Before his two massive wins from the NT Song of the Year awards, musician and dancer Baker Boy burst onto the scene with 'Cloud9', a passionate introduction to his music as he rapped in his native…
Beggars can be choosers as indie group posts solid results
Who said indies can’t make money? Martin Mills’ Beggars Group has reported solid financial results for the year 2016 as his independent music group benefited from hit releases including Adele’s ‘25’…
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Beggars can be choosers as indie group posts solid results
Who said indies can’t make money? Martin Mills’ Beggars Group has reported solid financial results for the year 2016 as his independent music group benefited from hit releases including Adele’s ‘25’…
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