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Lorde-Backed Album-Focused Music Platform Lume Expands Into Australia
New Zealand album-focused music platform Lume has expanded into Australia, adding local artists and making its catalogue eligible for official ARIA chart recognition. The move gives Australian musicians another way to sell albums directly to fans, with enhanced content designed to offer a fuller album experience.
Among the first Australian releases are albums by Ecca Vandal, Ocean Alley, DZ Deathrays and The Rubens; Vandal’s release follows her 2026 Australian Music Prize win. Founded in 2025 and launched in July 2026, Lume pays 80% of revenue to artists and rightsholders and has received investment from Lorde and others. Its launch catalogue also includes a 25th anniversary edition of Fat Freddy’s Drop’s debut and The Bats’ complete Flying Nun catalogue.
In short
- Lume has expanded from New Zealand into Australia.
- Its albums are eligible for ARIA chart recognition.
- The platform pays 80% of revenue to artists and rightsholders.