Music News Music industry legend, Michael Gudinski, has died at 68 by Dan Shaw Michael Gudinski, founder of Mushroom Records, has died at 68. A colossus of the Australian music industry, he worked with Paul Kelly, Kylie Minogue and countless others. In the Australian…
News Pro Audio DistroKid announces partnership with Twitch Affiliate Program by Daniel Croft DistroKid’s new partnership with Twitch may prove to be a step in the right direction for supporting artists online. Music aggregator DistroKid has joined forces with Twitch, giving artists a…
News Pro Audio Spotify announce new ‘Hi-Fi’ subscription tier, offering CD quality sound by Daniel Croft Spotify’s new ‘Hi-Fi’ subscription tier will give listeners access to lossless quality audio for an additional fee. Audio streaming service Spotify has announced they will soon allow listeners to pay…
News Pro Audio What the Pharrell vs Marvin Gaye court case can warn us about in 2021 by Oliver Newland With ‘Big Business’ involved in the Music Copyright system, suits can often look more like a hand of poker, than a legal dispute. Over the past 8 years, there’s been…
Music News Pop Culture Talking Heads will receive their first ever Grammy at the 2021 ceremony by Phoebe Repeti The Grammys have announced the talented recipients of their Lifetime Achievement Awards for next year’s ceremony, including Talking Heads, Selena, and more. Following last month’s controversial nominations, the Grammys Recording…
News BIGSOUND announces it will be powering ahead with its 2020 edition by Claudia Schmidt This just in: Australian festival and music industry conference BIGSOUND has announced that its 2020 edition will be going ahead with a revised program of conferences, live music, and parties….
News The music industry went silent today in support of ongoing global protests by Luka Simonetti The music industry has decided to take a united stand against racial injustice by having a “blackout” today (June 2nd), following on from the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor,…
News Music Victoria is offering everyone in the state free annual memberships by Kayla McNicoll Many industries have struggled over the last few months, however, the hit we have seen the music industry take is heartbreaking for us all. Yet, in an effort to support…
News Bandcamp to waive all profits for the second time this year by Matt Brazel In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, musicians and artists everywhere are feeling the adverse effects of quarantine and self-isolation. A lack of revenue from live performances has been catastrophic,…
News Want to work at Happy Mag? We’re hiring a new Partnerships Development Manager by Happy Happy Media is looking for a highly motivated and ambitious Partnerships Development Manager to join our team of arts and culture lovers. This position will be based in Newtown, Sydney….
News Here’s how many streams artists need to earn minimum wage by Emily Elvish The Trichodist have released shocking figures exposing the total number of streams that artists require to earn a minimum wage, across a number of key platforms. Youtube is by far…
Clocked Features What the music industry can learn from game marketing by Luke Saunders Gaming giants have some of the biggest release launches on the planet. Often spread out over a year or more, game developers are the ultimate hype builders, trailer teasers, and…
News Partner Content Kick start your music career at AIM this year by Happy A career in the music industry can often seem unachievable. The music industry can appear like an impenetrable world inhabited by a tight-knit group of insiders, but we’re here to…
