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Features / Music

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The Dark Side Of The Music Industry: Common Scams To Look Out For

“You're competing against an industry that is very well versed in taking advantage of you.”

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PREMIERE: LÂLKA Reinvents ‘Romance + Rebellion’ With Hatsune Miku

The visionary polymath set out to “craft an auditory experience like no other” – and succeeded in spades.

News / Festivals

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21 Savage, John Summit Lead Huge Listen Out 2024 Line-up

21 Savage, Tyla, Teezo Touchdown, Flo Milli, Jessie Reyez, and Jazzy are visiting Australia for the first time.

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John Summit Announces Debut Album ‘Comfort In Chaos’

The album has been described as Summit's "most vulnerable work to date."

Features / Music

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This Week’s Must-See Acts At Vivid LIVE: Fever Ray, Underscores, X CLUB. & More

Australia’s biggest and most beautiful celebration of lights, music and ideas is underway with its epic 2024 season!

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Luude, The New Wave Of Drum ‘N’ Bass & The TikTok-ification Of Electronic Music

“You don’t need radio anymore… People are finding the music on streaming platforms and TikTok.”

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Fred Again.. Teams Up With Anderson .Paak And CHIKA On New Single

‘places to be’ dropped on May 31.

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Watch Dom Dolla’s Full Set At EDC Las Vegas

The Australian award-winning DJ’s set at EDC is now available to watch on YouTube and stream on Soundcloud.

Web Story / Gallery

Montell Fish

Live Review: Montell Fish - Vivid Sydney @ Carriageworks

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Industry / News

FISHER

FISHER Receives Two Plaques For Platinum Singles

"I was honored to present Paul Fisher with two plaques for platinum record sales in Australia."

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Eminem Launches 'The Death Of Slim Shady' LP With 'Houdini'

Watch on as Eminem enters a time warp and revisits 2002 – specifically, his 'Without Me' music video.

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Sydney’s Newest Nightlife Gem Unveiled On Oxford Street

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