Lars Brandle

Lars Brandle joined Vinyl Media as Head of Content in June 2024, overseeing content for the group's music and pop culture titles, including Rolling Stone AU/NZ, Variety AU, Tone Deaf and The Music Network. A promotion came in May 2025, when he was named Editorial Director. Brandle has reported at the frontline of the international music industry for over 25 years. A former musician, he joined the American music industry staple Billboard in 2000 and went on to serve as Global News Editor. Prior to joining Vinyl Brandle was Billboard’s Australian correspondent and overnight editor of Billboard.com.