Anniversary celebrations are coming up for both the iconic Hottest 100 and the legendary FBi Radio this month, and Laneway has unveiled its lineup for the Detroit leg of the festival. Also new signings, a new short-form record label named after an obscure webcomic (as far as we can tell), and a great opportunity for songwriters. Here is the industry news for the last week!
Hottest 100 Turns Twenty
This year, Triple J's massive yearly music poll is celebrating its 20th birthday, and wants everyone to share in the birthday gifts. Starting from Tuesday, Australian music fans will have 20 days to vote for their favourite songs of the last 20 years, and a few lucky fans will be given the chance to fly anywhere around the world to see their favourite artist of the last 20 years play. Voting can be found at http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100/alltime/20years/voting/, as can hints, tips, tricks, and tid bits from the last 20 years of the Hottest 100.
Detroit Laneway Lineup Announced
Remember a few weeks ago when everyone was talking about Laneway's American debut? Well, the line up for the Detroit edition of Laneway has just been released. The festival will be headlines by Sigur Ros and The National, who will be joined by almost two dozen acts, including Solange, Deerhunter, Icona Pop, and My Brightest Diamond. Tickets go on sale Saturday, May 18th, Detroit local Time.
Dew Process Signs London Grammar
In the latest round of Dew Process signings, the label has announced the addition of British three piece London Grammar to their line up. Australian fans have been hounding the band's social pages for an Australian release, and this Friday the 17th of May, their prayers will be answered. Their four-track EP, Metal & Dust, featuring the track 'Hey Now', will receive an Australian release through Dew Process this week.
FBi Radio Wants To Be Your Friend
FBi Radio is launching a series of fundraisers – collectively titled All Our Friends – around Sydney in celebration of their tenth anniversary this year. Running from June 14th to July 27th, the seminal Sydney radio station is joining together heroes of the Sydney music scene such as Astral People, Popfrenzy Records, and Broken Stone Records to curate a series of fundraisers showcasing the strength, depth, and diversity of the Sydney music scene. Visit www.fbiradio.com for more information.
APRA Songwriting Contest Now Open
APRA|AMCOS has announced the the opening of the 2013 Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition, with a prize worth $50,000. The entry fee for this unique charity competition is $50 AUD per song, and all proceeds go directly to Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy. So if you want to help a worthy cause and perhaps join such Vanda & Young alums as Kimbra and Megan Washington (with an extra $50,000 in your pocket), check out www.apra-amcos.com.au for more details.
Say Hello To Nook Nook
Everybody say a big hello to Australia's newest short-format introduction label, Nook Nook Records. The new imprint of Create/Control aims to uncover and release short-form (EP) releases from Australia and around the world, helping to introduce talented up and coming artists from Australia and around the world to the Australian public. The first two releases on the new label are the debut single, 'Pilgrim', from glitch-pop outfit MØ, and LA-based duo Bom Bom's EP (title TBA).
