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Nathan Jolly

Joined 2017504 posts
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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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50 Cent trademarks two television titles, as he signs an eight-figure production deal

50 Cent trademarks two television titles, as he signs an eight-figure production deal

Looks like 50 Cent is planning to double down on his recent move into television, signing an eight-figure deal with network Starz and trademarking a number of properties for use in future…

By Nathan Jolly - Feb 6, 2018
50 Cent trademarks two television titles, as he signs an eight-figure production deal

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50 Cent trademarks two television titles, as he signs an eight-figure production deal

Looks like 50 Cent is planning to double down on his recent move into television, signing an eight-figure deal with network Starz and trademarking a number of properties for use in future…

By Nathan Jolly - Feb 6, 2018
Baker Boy topped triple j Hottest 100 votes in the Northern Territory

Baker Boy topped triple j Hottest 100 votes in the Northern Territory

Over the past week, triple j have revealed a number of interesting stats about the Hottest 100, including the inevitable fact that this year garnered the most votes to date, with roughly 2.3 million…

By Nathan Jolly - Feb 6, 2018
Baker Boy topped triple j Hottest 100 votes in the Northern Territory

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Baker Boy topped triple j Hottest 100 votes in the Northern Territory

Over the past week, triple j have revealed a number of interesting stats about the Hottest 100, including the inevitable fact that this year garnered the most votes to date, with roughly 2.3 million…

By Nathan Jolly - Feb 6, 2018
How did the Hottest 100 impact the ARIA charts?

How did the Hottest 100 impact the ARIA charts?

Success in the triple j Hottest 100 -- aka: the largest music poll in the universe and the ultimate litmus test of the Australian public's taste and musical recall during the sweltering summer months…

By Nathan Jolly - Feb 5, 2018
How did the Hottest 100 impact the ARIA charts?

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How did the Hottest 100 impact the ARIA charts?

Success in the triple j Hottest 100 -- aka: the largest music poll in the universe and the ultimate litmus test of the Australian public's taste and musical recall during the sweltering summer months…

By Nathan Jolly - Feb 5, 2018
Christian O'Connell to host Melbourne's Gold 104.3 Breakfast show

Christian O'Connell to host Melbourne's Gold 104.3 Breakfast show

ARN have snagged one of the biggest stars in UK radio, with Christian O’Connell moving to Melbourne to host the GOLD 104.3 Breakfast show this year. It's an interesting move, bringing an established…

By Nathan Jolly - Feb 2, 2018
Christian O'Connell to host Melbourne's Gold 104.3 Breakfast show

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Christian O'Connell to host Melbourne's Gold 104.3 Breakfast show

ARN have snagged one of the biggest stars in UK radio, with Christian O’Connell moving to Melbourne to host the GOLD 104.3 Breakfast show this year. It's an interesting move, bringing an established…

By Nathan Jolly - Feb 2, 2018
Songwriters will earn more from streaming after U.S. Congress decision

Songwriters will earn more from streaming after U.S. Congress decision

Songwriters in the U.S. should see a lift in their measly royalty cheques after the National Music Publishers’ Association claimed victory in its push for a better cut on mechanicals from streaming…

By Nathan Jolly - Jan 30, 2018
Songwriters will earn more from streaming after U.S. Congress decision

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Songwriters will earn more from streaming after U.S. Congress decision

Songwriters in the U.S. should see a lift in their measly royalty cheques after the National Music Publishers’ Association claimed victory in its push for a better cut on mechanicals from streaming…

By Nathan Jolly - Jan 30, 2018
Success in the Hottest 100: Is it better to release early or late in the year?

Success in the Hottest 100: Is it better to release early or late in the year?

There's a phenomenon called 'recency bias' that plagues a lot of end-of-year lists, sports rankings, and Best Things Ever countdowns. It also impacts current behaviour, future predictions, habit…

By Nathan Jolly - Jan 29, 2018
Success in the Hottest 100: Is it better to release early or late in the year?

News

Success in the Hottest 100: Is it better to release early or late in the year?

There's a phenomenon called 'recency bias' that plagues a lot of end-of-year lists, sports rankings, and Best Things Ever countdowns. It also impacts current behaviour, future predictions, habit…

By Nathan Jolly - Jan 29, 2018
Laneway announce new text line for their 1800 anti-harassment service

Laneway announce new text line for their 1800 anti-harassment service

Last year, Camp Cope's long-overdue 'It Takes One' campaign shone a light on the troubling epidemic of sexual harassment at gigs and festivals. This inspired Laneway Festival's 1800 LANEWAY hotline,…

By Nathan Jolly - Jan 25, 2018
Laneway announce new text line for their 1800 anti-harassment service

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Laneway announce new text line for their 1800 anti-harassment service

Last year, Camp Cope's long-overdue 'It Takes One' campaign shone a light on the troubling epidemic of sexual harassment at gigs and festivals. This inspired Laneway Festival's 1800 LANEWAY hotline,…

By Nathan Jolly - Jan 25, 2018
YouTube consolidates music mess with Official Artist Channels

YouTube consolidates music mess with Official Artist Channels

YouTube last year rolled out Official Artist Channels to help make it easier for folks to keep tabs on their fave artists by collating official videos, live clips, songs and albums all into a single…

By Nathan Jolly - Jan 24, 2018
YouTube consolidates music mess with Official Artist Channels

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YouTube consolidates music mess with Official Artist Channels

YouTube last year rolled out Official Artist Channels to help make it easier for folks to keep tabs on their fave artists by collating official videos, live clips, songs and albums all into a single…

By Nathan Jolly - Jan 24, 2018
Spotify are actually lowering royalty rates for artists, year on year

Spotify are actually lowering royalty rates for artists, year on year

While it's no secret that the royalty rates through Spotify are abysmal, artists and users may not be aware that the rate of pay per stream has actually been steadily decreasing since 2014. The…

By Nathan Jolly - Jan 22, 2018
Spotify are actually lowering royalty rates for artists, year on year

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Spotify are actually lowering royalty rates for artists, year on year

While it's no secret that the royalty rates through Spotify are abysmal, artists and users may not be aware that the rate of pay per stream has actually been steadily decreasing since 2014. The…

By Nathan Jolly - Jan 22, 2018
The Cranberries leap back into the Australian top ten

The Cranberries leap back into the Australian top ten

Following the shock death of Cranberries frontwoman Dolores O'Riordan, the band's greatest hits collection jumped into the ARIA Top Ten this weekend. Stars: The Best Of 1992-2002 is currently sitting…

By Nathan Jolly - Jan 22, 2018
The Cranberries leap back into the Australian top ten

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The Cranberries leap back into the Australian top ten

Following the shock death of Cranberries frontwoman Dolores O'Riordan, the band's greatest hits collection jumped into the ARIA Top Ten this weekend. Stars: The Best Of 1992-2002 is currently sitting…

By Nathan Jolly - Jan 22, 2018
Spotify make it clear they don't endorse the Australian Conservatives playlist

Spotify make it clear they don't endorse the Australian Conservatives playlist

Yesterday, we reported on the tone deaf and offensive AC100 playlist, which Cory Bernardi compiled and offered up as an alternative to the Hottest 100. Not surprisingly, a number of the artists…

By Nathan Jolly - Jan 19, 2018
Spotify make it clear they don't endorse the Australian Conservatives playlist

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Spotify make it clear they don't endorse the Australian Conservatives playlist

Yesterday, we reported on the tone deaf and offensive AC100 playlist, which Cory Bernardi compiled and offered up as an alternative to the Hottest 100. Not surprisingly, a number of the artists…

By Nathan Jolly - Jan 19, 2018
Darren Hayes threatens Cory Bernardi with legal action over 'AC 100' playlist

Darren Hayes threatens Cory Bernardi with legal action over 'AC 100' playlist

Cory Bernardi and the above gang of rock and roll rebels have compiled the laughable AC100 playlist, an Australia Day alternative to the Hottest 100 after triple j dared to listen to growing concern…

By Nathan Jolly - Jan 18, 2018
Darren Hayes threatens Cory Bernardi with legal action over 'AC 100' playlist

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Darren Hayes threatens Cory Bernardi with legal action over 'AC 100' playlist

Cory Bernardi and the above gang of rock and roll rebels have compiled the laughable AC100 playlist, an Australia Day alternative to the Hottest 100 after triple j dared to listen to growing concern…

By Nathan Jolly - Jan 18, 2018
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