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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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Dolby want to bring immersive sound to the clubbing and concert experience

Dolby want to bring immersive sound to the clubbing and concert experience

Dolby Atmos is the company's flagship product: an immersive surround-sound experience that has elevated the theatrical experience for movie-goers to the point that I'm pretty sure there was an actual…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 13, 2017
Dolby want to bring immersive sound to the clubbing and concert experience

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Dolby want to bring immersive sound to the clubbing and concert experience

Dolby Atmos is the company's flagship product: an immersive surround-sound experience that has elevated the theatrical experience for movie-goers to the point that I'm pretty sure there was an actual…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 13, 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Kingdom Sounds add HOME, and Crescent Amphitheatre to their roster

EXCLUSIVE: Kingdom Sounds add HOME, and Crescent Amphitheatre to their roster

Kingdom Sounds have expanded their agency, adding the legendary HOME, and Parramatta's massive Crescent Amphitheatre to their roster, with a number of events to be announced across both venues in the…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 13, 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Kingdom Sounds add HOME, and Crescent Amphitheatre to their roster

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EXCLUSIVE: Kingdom Sounds add HOME, and Crescent Amphitheatre to their roster

Kingdom Sounds have expanded their agency, adding the legendary HOME, and Parramatta's massive Crescent Amphitheatre to their roster, with a number of events to be announced across both venues in the…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 13, 2017
Is Spotify planning for an artificial intelligence future?

Is Spotify planning for an artificial intelligence future?

Spotify just can’t stay out of headlines... or away from "fake artists" stories. The world’s most popular subscription music service was accused last week of tapping producers to create tunes under…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 12, 2017
Is Spotify planning for an artificial intelligence future?

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Is Spotify planning for an artificial intelligence future?

Spotify just can’t stay out of headlines... or away from "fake artists" stories. The world’s most popular subscription music service was accused last week of tapping producers to create tunes under…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 12, 2017
Michael Jackson's music will soundtrack an animated Halloween special

Michael Jackson's music will soundtrack an animated Halloween special

Finally, somebody is using Michael Jackson's music and legacy in a way deserving of his talent. I can see how this might come across as deeply sarcastic, but since MJ was murdered (legal note:…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 12, 2017
Michael Jackson's music will soundtrack an animated Halloween special

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Michael Jackson's music will soundtrack an animated Halloween special

Finally, somebody is using Michael Jackson's music and legacy in a way deserving of his talent. I can see how this might come across as deeply sarcastic, but since MJ was murdered (legal note:…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 12, 2017
Facebook plans to integrate existing streaming services into its feed

Facebook plans to integrate existing streaming services into its feed

As we reported in March, Facebook's music strategy, which was revealed by way of a handful of interestingly-worded job ads, raised a number of red flags. Lars Brandle noted that Facebook would have…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 12, 2017
Facebook plans to integrate existing streaming services into its feed

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Facebook plans to integrate existing streaming services into its feed

As we reported in March, Facebook's music strategy, which was revealed by way of a handful of interestingly-worded job ads, raised a number of red flags. Lars Brandle noted that Facebook would have…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 12, 2017
Triple J enjoy unseasonably good ratings this quarter

Triple J enjoy unseasonably good ratings this quarter

The second quarter radio ratings period is not traditionally a time of growth for triple j, who usually find their ratings level out after the boost they get from the Hottest 100 countdown, summer,…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 11, 2017
Triple J enjoy unseasonably good ratings this quarter

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Triple J enjoy unseasonably good ratings this quarter

The second quarter radio ratings period is not traditionally a time of growth for triple j, who usually find their ratings level out after the boost they get from the Hottest 100 countdown, summer,…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 11, 2017
Gwen Stefani is being sued for encouraging a stampede at her show

Gwen Stefani is being sued for encouraging a stampede at her show

Gwen Stefani may learn the hard way that rock 'n' roll rebellion just doesn't fly when your most of your audience is sitting on lawn chairs. A supposed fan is suing the singer, as well as promoters…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 11, 2017
Gwen Stefani is being sued for encouraging a stampede at her show

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Gwen Stefani is being sued for encouraging a stampede at her show

Gwen Stefani may learn the hard way that rock 'n' roll rebellion just doesn't fly when your most of your audience is sitting on lawn chairs. A supposed fan is suing the singer, as well as promoters…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 11, 2017
Brisbane park to be named after The Saints' Ed Kuepper

Brisbane park to be named after The Saints' Ed Kuepper

In 2010, the Hale Street Link in Brisbane was renamed Go Between Bridge, in honour of the great Brisbane band. Now Ed Kuepper, founding member of The Saints, is set to be immortalised (kinda) with a…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 10, 2017
Brisbane park to be named after The Saints' Ed Kuepper

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Brisbane park to be named after The Saints' Ed Kuepper

In 2010, the Hale Street Link in Brisbane was renamed Go Between Bridge, in honour of the great Brisbane band. Now Ed Kuepper, founding member of The Saints, is set to be immortalised (kinda) with a…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 10, 2017
SoundCloud slash 40% of staff, and shut London and San Fran offices

SoundCloud slash 40% of staff, and shut London and San Fran offices

SoundCloud have made drastic cost-cutting measures, cutting 173 staff members, and closing its offices in London and San Francisco, with plans to operate between NYC and Berlin (like Lou Reed did in…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 7, 2017
SoundCloud slash 40% of staff, and shut London and San Fran offices

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SoundCloud slash 40% of staff, and shut London and San Fran offices

SoundCloud have made drastic cost-cutting measures, cutting 173 staff members, and closing its offices in London and San Francisco, with plans to operate between NYC and Berlin (like Lou Reed did in…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 7, 2017
Kanye has left Tidal over money disputes, and sent the lawyers in

Kanye has left Tidal over money disputes, and sent the lawyers in

Kanye's The Life Of Pablo was the first album to go platinum purely based on streaming, which, while a significant chart milestone, resulted in Ye leaving millions of dollars on the table in lost…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 7, 2017
Kanye has left Tidal over money disputes, and sent the lawyers in

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Kanye has left Tidal over money disputes, and sent the lawyers in

Kanye's The Life Of Pablo was the first album to go platinum purely based on streaming, which, while a significant chart milestone, resulted in Ye leaving millions of dollars on the table in lost…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 7, 2017
YouTube struggles as listening habits shift to Spotify and Apple

YouTube struggles as listening habits shift to Spotify and Apple

YouTube is an incredible haven for video content, and the strongest example besides Wikipedia of the inherent will of humans to document and share their own collective history. Surely that's the only…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 5, 2017
YouTube struggles as listening habits shift to Spotify and Apple

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YouTube struggles as listening habits shift to Spotify and Apple

YouTube is an incredible haven for video content, and the strongest example besides Wikipedia of the inherent will of humans to document and share their own collective history. Surely that's the only…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 5, 2017
Full program released for Music Australia's Contemporary Music Roundtable

Full program released for Music Australia's Contemporary Music Roundtable

Customs House in Sydney will be the setting for the Contemporary Music Roundtable conference, which takes place August 1-3. With 70 speakers, 15 expert sessions, and a variety of networking events,…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 4, 2017
Full program released for Music Australia's Contemporary Music Roundtable

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Full program released for Music Australia's Contemporary Music Roundtable

Customs House in Sydney will be the setting for the Contemporary Music Roundtable conference, which takes place August 1-3. With 70 speakers, 15 expert sessions, and a variety of networking events,…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 4, 2017
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