How a U.S. Car Commercial Helped Drive ‘Walking on a Dream’ to the Billions Award
Sometimes, a hit needs a lift. Honda Civic provided that for Empire of the Sun’s debut “Walking on a Dream,” which has jogged past one…
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The big lesson that Michael Taylor taught me about deal-making
Like much of the music industry, I was extremely saddened to learn that Michael Taylor, the former Managing Director of Universal Music Australia, had lost…
Surreal Launches Agent Productivity Tool Worldwide, Unveils First Clients In Australia, U.S. (EXCLUSIVE)
After rolling out in the U.K., Australia and New Zealand, Surreal presses the button on its agent productivity tool for clients worldwide. From today, Jan.…
Mike Taylor Remembered, Funeral Details Confirmed
Mike Taylor’s life and brilliant career will be saluted later this week with a gathering of friends and family in his homeland, the United States.…
Mike Taylor, Ex-Universal Music Australia Executive and A&R Star, Has Died
Mike Taylor has lost his battle with cancer. One of Australia’s most successful A&R executives, who, for many years was the highest-flying American-born and raised…
Spotify Tips Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers For 2024 Breakout
From Canberra to the world: Spotify is placing its bets on Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers having a major breakthrough in the months ahead.…
Tame Impala Leads Aussie Contingent In Vinyl.com’s 2023 Best-Sellers List
Wax was in the groove once again in 2023, as a batch of reissues and anniversary releases dominate the year-end chart published by Vinyl.com, the…
Mushroom’s Chris Maund Reappointed to Merlin Board
Chris Maund, COO of Mushroom Music, is the sole Australian representative on the board for Merlin, the global independent music industry’s digital rights agency. Melbourne-based…
UMG’s Lucian Grainge Celebrates Record-Breaking Year, Australia Success and AI Breakthroughs
As the new year breaks, Lucian Grainge spreads the festive cheer with employees at Universal Music Group, which, according to the music giant’s leader, is…
Mushroom Events Posts Biggest-Year In 2023 (EXCLUSIVE)
Sun and surf. Food with old friends. Good times, on time-off. All of these things go hand in glove, though, based on new results shared…
‘We Must Do More to Keep Them Safe’: Greens MP Responds to Rave ‘Tragedy’
Harm-reduction advocates are repeating calls for a new approach to the ongoing “war on drugs” – including pill testing — after eight party-goers in Melbourne…
Iggy Azalea Hints at Hanging Up the Mic
Iggy Azalea, the first Australia-born rapper to land a No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, is waving bye-bye to the music business. In a…
BLACKPINK’s Members End Solo Representation With YG Entertainment
It’s a new year, and the members of BLACKPINK — including Australia-raised singer Rosé — should get a fresh start with their solo careers. The high-flying…
MPW Offers Free Day of Music Production Classes for Women This Month
Community and online education platform Music Production for Women (MPW) has announced free online music masterclasses for female and non-gender confirming musicians. On January 13th,…
Vance Joy’s ‘Riptide’ Was One of U.K.’s 40 Biggest Songs In 2023
Ten years on, Brits are still swept away by Vance Joy’s “Riptide”. The ARIA Award-winning singer and songwriter is the sole Australian making an appearance…
Phil King Named Managing Director of Ticketek Australia
Ticketek rings in the changes as Phil King is appointed to lead the ticketing giant’s Australian activities. King, who most recently served as chief commercial…
Rolling Stone AU/NZ Icons: John Farnham
Last week, Rolling Stone AU/NZ revealed its next annual special collector’s edition, celebrating 50 of the most iconic stars from across Australia and Aotearoa. The…
Vinyl Group Acquires The Brag Media With Investment From Richard White
Vinyl Group has acquired The Brag Media, following an $11M investment in Vinyl Group from Richard White. Announced today, Vinyl Group, Australia’s only ASX-listed music company,…
What It’s Like to Design a Rolling Stone Cover
He’s worked with Paul Kelly, Empire of the Sun, and so many more monumental figures in Australian music. His illustration studio won four ARIA Awards,…
Sync Your Calendars: SXSW Sydney Locked In For October 2024
The second annual edition of SXSW Sydney is locked and loaded for the week starting Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. Announced today (Dec. 14) by TEG,…