Silly Mcwiggles Bl
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Things you'll find here are pics & videos from live gigs I've attended over the years, tunes & music clips that have inspired me, my thoughts & opinions on various music-related topics, playlists curated by me, semi-professional reviews, and more.
Silly Mcwiggles Bl
2M ago
Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Bee Gees, The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Kurt Cobain, Metallica, Robbie Williams, Amy Winehouse… All these artists (whether still with us or not) are considered global music superstars. And all of them have been protagonists in movies exclusively dedicated to their careers at least once. But how many 20-year-old musos can you name ..read more
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5M ago
Every year, Aussies (and some non-Aussies) come together to celebrate the local music scene in the most relatable way. And no, I don’t mean any fancy award galas. On one day in November, bands happily rep their counterparts’ merch. Music fans proudly sport their fave acts’ T-shirts. Pics with the campaign hashtag are shared on ..read more
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8M ago
Sweden, South Korea, the US. What do these three places have in common? Despite being located on different continents, their music has found a way to expand overseas, creating prosperous market opportunities for their local talent. ABBA, BTS and Taylor Swift are all proof of that. Apart from a few exceptions, Aussie artists have been ..read more
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1y ago
The Australian music industry’s relationship with the federal government is similar to any romantic one. There have always been heaps of declarations about love and commitment. Frequently, though, no tangible actions have backed up that “sweet talk”. Thankfully, the Albanese administration seems to be taking things more seriously. And it looks like good things are ..read more
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1y ago
How many women do you know working in the music business? Are they recognised and praised by industry leaders? And do they normally shout about their achievements from the rooftops? Studies show that women brag less at work than men and are also less inclined to self-promote. That’s why One of One is such a ..read more
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1y ago
I don’t use my LinkedIn profile too often. So it was pure coincidence that I received a connection request from a musician whose name I didn’t know when I checked it one day. Curious as I am, I combed the socials for any info on DZirè… and there wasn’t much. Except for a review of ..read more
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1y ago
When you’re temporarily unable to travel to Oz to see live music, let live music come to wherever you are. Also, let it be an informal event, preferably showcasing a good few Aussie acts representing different genres. And have those acts mingle with fans and people from the industry during the day as well. That ..read more
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1y ago
Here we go again. 20222022 has started with a bang in the music industry Down Under. Too bad it’s not the kind of bang we were all hoping for. It turns out not all gigs were created equal. Some are cancelled because of The Rona, and some others don’t fall under certain categories… My predictions ..read more
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1y ago
What I enjoy the most about talking to emerging artists is their enthusiasm and willingness to open up about their journey. And it’s always an interesting story, with many ups and downs, twists and turns, and – above anything else – lessons learned. There’s one thing that stands out in all those accounts, though. It’s ..read more
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1y ago
Before anything else, a note to men potentially reading this now: this post is not meant as a “man-shaming rant”. But I understand there might be some ideas you see differently. I’m still inviting you to get through it with an open mind, though. And I’m happy to receive your feedback afterwards. 8 March is ..read more