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'The truth is that a 12-year-old girl pre-sold her creative output before she knew what it would be like and before she knew what she was signing away': Lorde Goes Independent After Deal With Universal Music Group Ends https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lorde-goes-independent-after-deal-with-universal-ends-92688/ #contract #copyright #music #musicbiz #nzmusic

Lorde Goes Independent After Deal With Universal Ends

Lorde has revealed she is now operating as an independent artist after her deal with Universal Music Group came to an end late last year.

Rolling Stone Australia

Matthew Rimmer Mar 13

Byron Bay Bluesfest cancelled at short notice as organisers cite poor ticket sales https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/mar/13/byron-bay-bluesfest-2026-cancelled
A liquidator has been appointed to wind up the festival, which was due to take place at the Byron Events Farm in Tyagarah over the Easter long weekend. #music #musicbiz #festivals

Byron Bay Bluesfest cancelled at short notice as organisers cite poor ticket sales

A liquidator has been appointed to wind up the festival, which was due to take place at the Byron Events Farm in Tyagarah over the Easter long weekend

The Guardian

Richard R Lee Mar 12

#LeoSayer’s story is much more pleasant than most from that time in the #musicbiz. Most artists were swindled, became addicted to drugs and other vices and ended up broke, destitute and mere shells of their former selves. The 60’s - 70’s - 80’s music extravaganza enriched only a handful, while thousands were cast by the wayside. It was built into the #businessmodel from the very beginning. #GriftersGonnaGrift. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/mar/12/unbelievable-life-leo-sayer-interview-songs-sex-swindled-spooky-phone-call-elvis?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

The unbelievable life of Leo Sayer! The songs, the sex, being swindled – and a spooky phone call from Elvis

He lit up the 1970s with a string of hits, before falling out of the public eye. But was any man ever more connected? He discusses extraordinary encounters with Muhammad Ali and Keith Moon – and why he stormed out of Celebrity Big Brother

The Guardian

Richard R Lee Mar 11

#SuddenHearingLoss changes your life profoundly. It is a by product of many factors including #Diabetes and #HeartDisease. Mine was further exacerbated by my many years in the #MusicBiz (live and in the studio). #Neurologists will try desperately in the early days to reverse it with #steroid injections into your inner ear(s), but the window closes quickly before it becomes permanent. Living in silence (with some whooshing in the background) can be lonely, but BS free too.https://www.theguardian.com/society/ng-interactive/2026/mar/11/deaf-hard-of-hearing-asl-personal-essay?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other