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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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'All I Want For Christmas Is You' just hit the Top 10 for the first time ever

'All I Want For Christmas Is You' just hit the Top 10 for the first time ever

It may be the only modern Christmas carol to have become a legitimate holiday standard since John and Yoko's 1971 Xmas song/protest song 'Happy Xmas' (Remind me to argue with you later about how…

By Nathan Jolly - Dec 19, 2017
'All I Want For Christmas Is You' just hit the Top 10 for the first time ever

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'All I Want For Christmas Is You' just hit the Top 10 for the first time ever

It may be the only modern Christmas carol to have become a legitimate holiday standard since John and Yoko's 1971 Xmas song/protest song 'Happy Xmas' (Remind me to argue with you later about how…

By Nathan Jolly - Dec 19, 2017
Write your next hit single at the Grow My Music Writing Holiday

Write your next hit single at the Grow My Music Writing Holiday

Spend five nights away with some of Australia’s best hit song writers and potentially write your next hit single, whilst enjoying a holiday on the beach. If this sounds like it was an experience…

By Nathan Jolly - Dec 18, 2017
Write your next hit single at the Grow My Music Writing Holiday

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Write your next hit single at the Grow My Music Writing Holiday

Spend five nights away with some of Australia’s best hit song writers and potentially write your next hit single, whilst enjoying a holiday on the beach. If this sounds like it was an experience…

By Nathan Jolly - Dec 18, 2017
What on earth is Zuckerberg planning to do in music?

What on earth is Zuckerberg planning to do in music?

Facebook have just hired another big name music industry executive, again poaching a main player from Warner Music Group. Perry Bashkoff -- ex-SVP, Global Content Revenue Development at WMG in New…

By Nathan Jolly - Dec 18, 2017
What on earth is Zuckerberg planning to do in music?

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What on earth is Zuckerberg planning to do in music?

Facebook have just hired another big name music industry executive, again poaching a main player from Warner Music Group. Perry Bashkoff -- ex-SVP, Global Content Revenue Development at WMG in New…

By Nathan Jolly - Dec 18, 2017
LPA push Turnbull to properly support the live performance sector

LPA push Turnbull to properly support the live performance sector

If there is one thing that keeps the heady world of rock and roll chugging along, it is budget submissions. Live Performance Australia (LPA) has made public its 2018-19 budget submission, and -- not…

By Nathan Jolly - Dec 18, 2017
LPA push Turnbull to properly support the live performance sector

News

LPA push Turnbull to properly support the live performance sector

If there is one thing that keeps the heady world of rock and roll chugging along, it is budget submissions. Live Performance Australia (LPA) has made public its 2018-19 budget submission, and -- not…

By Nathan Jolly - Dec 18, 2017
Spotify and Deezer accuse Apple of anti-competitive practices

Spotify and Deezer accuse Apple of anti-competitive practices

Mirroring the East Coast/West Coast hip hop battles of the mid '90s, Spotify and Deezer have teamed up against Apple, asking EU regulators to halt what they claim are anti-competitive practices.…

By Nathan Jolly - Dec 14, 2017
Spotify and Deezer accuse Apple of anti-competitive practices

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Spotify and Deezer accuse Apple of anti-competitive practices

Mirroring the East Coast/West Coast hip hop battles of the mid '90s, Spotify and Deezer have teamed up against Apple, asking EU regulators to halt what they claim are anti-competitive practices.…

By Nathan Jolly - Dec 14, 2017
Here's who will win the Hottest 100, according to the bookies

Here's who will win the Hottest 100, according to the bookies

Now, considering our sister magazine The BRAG ran two quite divisive anti-racing pieces around the time of the Melbourne Cup, (one of which I wrote) you may feel it quite hypocritical for us to be…

By Nathan Jolly - Dec 14, 2017
Here's who will win the Hottest 100, according to the bookies

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Here's who will win the Hottest 100, according to the bookies

Now, considering our sister magazine The BRAG ran two quite divisive anti-racing pieces around the time of the Melbourne Cup, (one of which I wrote) you may feel it quite hypocritical for us to be…

By Nathan Jolly - Dec 14, 2017
Music played in corner stores: the next great royalty stream

Music played in corner stores: the next great royalty stream

Let's say you own a fruit and veg store. One of those family-ran, stock-still-in-boxes stores that are being blotted out as the years trundle on. You're manning the counter, there's a few people in…

By Nathan Jolly - Dec 14, 2017
Music played in corner stores: the next great royalty stream

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Music played in corner stores: the next great royalty stream

Let's say you own a fruit and veg store. One of those family-ran, stock-still-in-boxes stores that are being blotted out as the years trundle on. You're manning the counter, there's a few people in…

By Nathan Jolly - Dec 14, 2017
Dire Straits, Bon Jovi Lead Rock Hall Class of 2018

Dire Straits, Bon Jovi Lead Rock Hall Class of 2018

The British invasion is coming to the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame. Veteran English “dad rock” favourites Dire Straits and the Moody Blues join U.S. bands Bon Jovi, the Cars and late jazz great Nina…

By Nathan Jolly - Dec 14, 2017
Dire Straits, Bon Jovi Lead Rock Hall Class of 2018

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Dire Straits, Bon Jovi Lead Rock Hall Class of 2018

The British invasion is coming to the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame. Veteran English “dad rock” favourites Dire Straits and the Moody Blues join U.S. bands Bon Jovi, the Cars and late jazz great Nina…

By Nathan Jolly - Dec 14, 2017
How a viral comedy song tricked its way into the charts

How a viral comedy song tricked its way into the charts

It started with a BBC Radio appearance. Towards the end of August, British comedian Michael Dapaah went on popular radio show Fire In The Booth, where he introduced two comedy characters: MC Quakez…

By Nathan Jolly - Dec 13, 2017
How a viral comedy song tricked its way into the charts

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How a viral comedy song tricked its way into the charts

It started with a BBC Radio appearance. Towards the end of August, British comedian Michael Dapaah went on popular radio show Fire In The Booth, where he introduced two comedy characters: MC Quakez…

By Nathan Jolly - Dec 13, 2017
NSW Parliament begins an inquiry into the music and arts economy

NSW Parliament begins an inquiry into the music and arts economy

An Upper House committee, made all of members from several major parties, has began an inquiry into the N.S.W. music and arts economy. "The music and arts economy in New South Wales has been the…

By Nathan Jolly - Dec 13, 2017
NSW Parliament begins an inquiry into the music and arts economy

News

NSW Parliament begins an inquiry into the music and arts economy

An Upper House committee, made all of members from several major parties, has began an inquiry into the N.S.W. music and arts economy. "The music and arts economy in New South Wales has been the…

By Nathan Jolly - Dec 13, 2017
'Reputation' is already the best-selling album of 2017

'Reputation' is already the best-selling album of 2017

The Recording Industry Association of America have just certified Taylor Swift's Reputation 3X Platinum, which denotes 3 million albums sold. As Billboard reports, this makes Reputation the top album…

By Nathan Jolly - Dec 12, 2017
'Reputation' is already the best-selling album of 2017

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'Reputation' is already the best-selling album of 2017

The Recording Industry Association of America have just certified Taylor Swift's Reputation 3X Platinum, which denotes 3 million albums sold. As Billboard reports, this makes Reputation the top album…

By Nathan Jolly - Dec 12, 2017
The Easybeats 'Absolute Anthology' collects five blistering years of music

The Easybeats 'Absolute Anthology' collects five blistering years of music

Absolute Anthology 1965 - 1969 is a masterclass in songwriting and execution. 42 classics tracks written and recorded in five brief years; this is one of the most storied songbooks in the history of…

By Nathan Jolly - Dec 11, 2017
The Easybeats 'Absolute Anthology' collects five blistering years of music

News

The Easybeats 'Absolute Anthology' collects five blistering years of music

Absolute Anthology 1965 - 1969 is a masterclass in songwriting and execution. 42 classics tracks written and recorded in five brief years; this is one of the most storied songbooks in the history of…

By Nathan Jolly - Dec 11, 2017
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