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Nathan Jolly

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Nathan Jolly is a Sydney-based writer and zen master, who also led the Chicago Bulls to six championships in the '90s.

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A guide to the best recording studios in Australia

A guide to the best recording studios in Australia

If you have some sounds to make, and wish to record these sounds onto a format that is favourable to being played back in a way that is pleasing to the ear, you should consider some of the following…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 29, 2018
A guide to the best recording studios in Australia

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A guide to the best recording studios in Australia

If you have some sounds to make, and wish to record these sounds onto a format that is favourable to being played back in a way that is pleasing to the ear, you should consider some of the following…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 29, 2018
The speech that gave #TIOawards attendees shivers

The speech that gave #TIOawards attendees shivers

The inaugural TIO Awards started out beautifully last night as Holly Rankin -- who you may also know as excellent musician Jack River -- delivered a powerful keynote speech, in which she applauded…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 28, 2018
The speech that gave #TIOawards attendees shivers

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The speech that gave #TIOawards attendees shivers

The inaugural TIO Awards started out beautifully last night as Holly Rankin -- who you may also know as excellent musician Jack River -- delivered a powerful keynote speech, in which she applauded…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 28, 2018
Spotify expects nearly 100 million paid users by year’s end…and more losses

Spotify expects nearly 100 million paid users by year’s end…and more losses

Spotify is feeling pretty upbeat about Spotify in the days leading up to its widely-anticipated listing on the New York Stock Exchange. The streaming music giant shared its quarterly and yearly…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 28, 2018
Spotify expects nearly 100 million paid users by year’s end…and more losses

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Spotify expects nearly 100 million paid users by year’s end…and more losses

Spotify is feeling pretty upbeat about Spotify in the days leading up to its widely-anticipated listing on the New York Stock Exchange. The streaming music giant shared its quarterly and yearly…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 28, 2018
The very best tweets from last night's #TIOawards

The very best tweets from last night's #TIOawards

Last night was good, wasn't it? Oh, you didn't come along? That's a shame, although we do understand that there is a crazy amount of great television on these days, and that Tuesday nights are packed…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 28, 2018
The very best tweets from last night's #TIOawards

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The very best tweets from last night's #TIOawards

Last night was good, wasn't it? Oh, you didn't come along? That's a shame, although we do understand that there is a crazy amount of great television on these days, and that Tuesday nights are packed…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 28, 2018
Music Retailer Of the Year and Guardian Of the Year announced for #TIOawards

Music Retailer Of the Year and Guardian Of the Year announced for #TIOawards

Congratulations to Dada Records in Perth for taking out the Music Retailer Of The Year. Dada is one of the oldest indie record stores in the country, opening in 1977, and has had the same owner, Rob…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 26, 2018
Music Retailer Of the Year and Guardian Of the Year announced for #TIOawards

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Music Retailer Of the Year and Guardian Of the Year announced for #TIOawards

Congratulations to Dada Records in Perth for taking out the Music Retailer Of The Year. Dada is one of the oldest indie record stores in the country, opening in 1977, and has had the same owner, Rob…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 26, 2018
WAAX sign to Dew Process, with new single due next month

WAAX sign to Dew Process, with new single due next month

WAAX are one of our favourite Aussie bands, and Dew Process have released a lot of our favourite Aussie music over the years, so it makes perfect sense to us that WAAX have signed a label deal in…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 26, 2018
WAAX sign to Dew Process, with new single due next month

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WAAX sign to Dew Process, with new single due next month

WAAX are one of our favourite Aussie bands, and Dew Process have released a lot of our favourite Aussie music over the years, so it makes perfect sense to us that WAAX have signed a label deal in…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 26, 2018
Mowgli May to DJ the #TIOawards after party

Mowgli May to DJ the #TIOawards after party

The Industry Observer Awards are on next Tuesday, and -- as you're all very aware -- after the party it's the after party, and to bring that after party to life, we've tapped one of Australia's top…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 23, 2018
Mowgli May to DJ the #TIOawards after party

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Mowgli May to DJ the #TIOawards after party

The Industry Observer Awards are on next Tuesday, and -- as you're all very aware -- after the party it's the after party, and to bring that after party to life, we've tapped one of Australia's top…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 23, 2018
Finally, Hoodoo Gurus' complete catalogue is on Spotify etc.

Finally, Hoodoo Gurus' complete catalogue is on Spotify etc.

Just last week I thought, "Boy, isn't 'My Girl' by Hoodoo Gurus a complete gem of a tune? I should listen to it on the streaming service of my choice, then maybe crank out 'Less Than A Feeling' while…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 23, 2018
Finally, Hoodoo Gurus' complete catalogue is on Spotify etc.

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Finally, Hoodoo Gurus' complete catalogue is on Spotify etc.

Just last week I thought, "Boy, isn't 'My Girl' by Hoodoo Gurus a complete gem of a tune? I should listen to it on the streaming service of my choice, then maybe crank out 'Less Than A Feeling' while…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 23, 2018
Ozzy Osbourne is suing AEG for heavy-handed booking tactics

Ozzy Osbourne is suing AEG for heavy-handed booking tactics

Last July, AEG introduced a booking policy that basically means if an act wants to play the O2 Arena in London, they need to also play at the Staples Center in L.A., rather than the MSG…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 22, 2018
Ozzy Osbourne is suing AEG for heavy-handed booking tactics

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Ozzy Osbourne is suing AEG for heavy-handed booking tactics

Last July, AEG introduced a booking policy that basically means if an act wants to play the O2 Arena in London, they need to also play at the Staples Center in L.A., rather than the MSG…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 22, 2018
Exclusive: Demon Days sign with New World Artists

Exclusive: Demon Days sign with New World Artists

New World Artists have signed five-piece Perth neo-soul/neo-jazz outfit Demon Days. The band just released their new single 'No Winners' and won over the agency during a showcase. “I first saw Demon…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 21, 2018
Exclusive: Demon Days sign with New World Artists

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Exclusive: Demon Days sign with New World Artists

New World Artists have signed five-piece Perth neo-soul/neo-jazz outfit Demon Days. The band just released their new single 'No Winners' and won over the agency during a showcase. “I first saw Demon…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 21, 2018
Aussie scalper arrested and charged with fraud after Ed Sheeran ticket scam

Aussie scalper arrested and charged with fraud after Ed Sheeran ticket scam

Ed Sheeran kicks off his two-night stand at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium tonight in front of a full house. One man, however, won’t be singing along. Queensland police arrested and charged a scalper who…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 20, 2018
Aussie scalper arrested and charged with fraud after Ed Sheeran ticket scam

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Aussie scalper arrested and charged with fraud after Ed Sheeran ticket scam

Ed Sheeran kicks off his two-night stand at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium tonight in front of a full house. One man, however, won’t be singing along. Queensland police arrested and charged a scalper who…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 20, 2018
What to wear, where to go, who to pash: Your guide to the #TIOawards

What to wear, where to go, who to pash: Your guide to the #TIOawards

Next Tuesday -- March 27, 2018 A.D. -- will forever go down in history as the day you wore shorts and a singlet to The Industry Observer Awards, because you didn't bother to read this very article…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 20, 2018
What to wear, where to go, who to pash: Your guide to the #TIOawards

News

What to wear, where to go, who to pash: Your guide to the #TIOawards

Next Tuesday -- March 27, 2018 A.D. -- will forever go down in history as the day you wore shorts and a singlet to The Industry Observer Awards, because you didn't bother to read this very article…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 20, 2018
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