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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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Nine of Chris Cornell's albums will be in the ARIA Top 50 next week

Nine of Chris Cornell's albums will be in the ARIA Top 50 next week

Following the tragic news of Chris Cornell's passing last week, fans have chosen to mourn the musician the best way possible - by enjoying his music. Seven of his albums will re-enter the ARIA Albums…

By Nathan Jolly - May 24, 2017
Nine of Chris Cornell's albums will be in the ARIA Top 50 next week

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Nine of Chris Cornell's albums will be in the ARIA Top 50 next week

Following the tragic news of Chris Cornell's passing last week, fans have chosen to mourn the musician the best way possible - by enjoying his music. Seven of his albums will re-enter the ARIA Albums…

By Nathan Jolly - May 24, 2017
Apple refuse to take blame after headphones explode mid-flight, injuring woman

Apple refuse to take blame after headphones explode mid-flight, injuring woman

You may remember the shocking images that did the rounds back in February, after an Australian woman was badly burnt when her battery-operated Apple headphones exploded into the side of her face…

By Nathan Jolly - May 24, 2017
Apple refuse to take blame after headphones explode mid-flight, injuring woman

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Apple refuse to take blame after headphones explode mid-flight, injuring woman

You may remember the shocking images that did the rounds back in February, after an Australian woman was badly burnt when her battery-operated Apple headphones exploded into the side of her face…

By Nathan Jolly - May 24, 2017
What the industry was saying about Spotify five years ago

What the industry was saying about Spotify five years ago

"G'day Australia. Spotify here", began the cheery message from the company, announcing the Australian launch of a service that would revolutionise the way we listen to music, the way our sales charts…

By Nathan Jolly - May 23, 2017
What the industry was saying about Spotify five years ago

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What the industry was saying about Spotify five years ago

"G'day Australia. Spotify here", began the cheery message from the company, announcing the Australian launch of a service that would revolutionise the way we listen to music, the way our sales charts…

By Nathan Jolly - May 23, 2017
MusicNSW announce the Women In Electronic Music Masterclasses

MusicNSW announce the Women In Electronic Music Masterclasses

MusicNSW launched their excellent Women In Electronic Music Program earlier this year, and as part of this, they have teamed up with Native Tongue Music Publishing to offer the Women In Electronic…

By Nathan Jolly - May 22, 2017
MusicNSW announce the Women In Electronic Music Masterclasses

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MusicNSW announce the Women In Electronic Music Masterclasses

MusicNSW launched their excellent Women In Electronic Music Program earlier this year, and as part of this, they have teamed up with Native Tongue Music Publishing to offer the Women In Electronic…

By Nathan Jolly - May 22, 2017
NT Song of the Year returns, as MusicNT and Tourism NT expand their partnership

NT Song of the Year returns, as MusicNT and Tourism NT expand their partnership

Great news for Northern Territory musicians, as the partnership between MusicNT and Tourism NT for the 'NT Song of the Year Award' continues for the next two years. The award was introduced for the…

By Nathan Jolly - May 19, 2017
NT Song of the Year returns, as MusicNT and Tourism NT expand their partnership

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NT Song of the Year returns, as MusicNT and Tourism NT expand their partnership

Great news for Northern Territory musicians, as the partnership between MusicNT and Tourism NT for the 'NT Song of the Year Award' continues for the next two years. The award was introduced for the…

By Nathan Jolly - May 19, 2017
Shazam started forgetting songs as part of a clever Alzheimer's campaign

Shazam started forgetting songs as part of a clever Alzheimer's campaign

It's interesting how heavily we lean upon technology to help prop our brains up on a day-to-day basis, from offering up directions at the drop of a hat, diagnosing medical problems, helping us spell…

By Nathan Jolly - May 19, 2017
Shazam started forgetting songs as part of a clever Alzheimer's campaign

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Shazam started forgetting songs as part of a clever Alzheimer's campaign

It's interesting how heavily we lean upon technology to help prop our brains up on a day-to-day basis, from offering up directions at the drop of a hat, diagnosing medical problems, helping us spell…

By Nathan Jolly - May 19, 2017
L.A. Reid may have quietly settled sexual harassment complaints over the years

L.A. Reid may have quietly settled sexual harassment complaints over the years

The fallout from Antonio “L.A.” Reid’s ignominious exit at Epic Records continues to turn ugly dth new claims the exec had settled a handful of sexual harassment complaints over a years-long period.e…

By Nathan Jolly - May 19, 2017
L.A. Reid may have quietly settled sexual harassment complaints over the years

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L.A. Reid may have quietly settled sexual harassment complaints over the years

The fallout from Antonio “L.A.” Reid’s ignominious exit at Epic Records continues to turn ugly dth new claims the exec had settled a handful of sexual harassment complaints over a years-long period.e…

By Nathan Jolly - May 19, 2017
Major labels make $150 a second from streaming

Major labels make $150 a second from streaming

The three major labels raked in US$1.13bn from streaming in the first quarter of 2017 - with Universal Music Group posting its strongest earnings since 2002. Music Business Worldwide (great,…

By Nathan Jolly - May 19, 2017
Major labels make $150 a second from streaming

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Major labels make $150 a second from streaming

The three major labels raked in US$1.13bn from streaming in the first quarter of 2017 - with Universal Music Group posting its strongest earnings since 2002. Music Business Worldwide (great,…

By Nathan Jolly - May 19, 2017
Live Nation is offering $799 golden tickets to over 90 music festivals

Live Nation is offering $799 golden tickets to over 90 music festivals

Live Nation have unveiled their Festival Passport, a US$799 key to any of Live Nation's 90+ festivals worldwide. We're talking all the Lollapalooza festivls, Reading, Leeds, Bonnaroo, Austin City…

By Nathan Jolly - May 19, 2017
Live Nation is offering $799 golden tickets to over 90 music festivals

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Live Nation is offering $799 golden tickets to over 90 music festivals

Live Nation have unveiled their Festival Passport, a US$799 key to any of Live Nation's 90+ festivals worldwide. We're talking all the Lollapalooza festivls, Reading, Leeds, Bonnaroo, Austin City…

By Nathan Jolly - May 19, 2017
Ed, Harry, and Paramore fight for #1 - it's a sign of the times

Ed, Harry, and Paramore fight for #1 - it's a sign of the times

The last time British chaps named Ed and Harry were battling it on the hit parade, we were purchasing the majority of our music in pianola-roll form. Still, here we are in 2017, with video phones we…

By Nathan Jolly - May 17, 2017
Ed, Harry, and Paramore fight for #1 - it's a sign of the times

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Ed, Harry, and Paramore fight for #1 - it's a sign of the times

The last time British chaps named Ed and Harry were battling it on the hit parade, we were purchasing the majority of our music in pianola-roll form. Still, here we are in 2017, with video phones we…

By Nathan Jolly - May 17, 2017
DJ Khaled is the undisputed champion of the charts

DJ Khaled is the undisputed champion of the charts

DJ Khaled is the undisputed champion of the charts as his guest-loaded track “I’m The One” completes another week atop the singles surveys in the U.S and Australia and misses the U.K. chart crown by…

By Nathan Jolly - May 16, 2017
DJ Khaled is the undisputed champion of the charts

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DJ Khaled is the undisputed champion of the charts

DJ Khaled is the undisputed champion of the charts as his guest-loaded track “I’m The One” completes another week atop the singles surveys in the U.S and Australia and misses the U.K. chart crown by…

By Nathan Jolly - May 16, 2017
The MP3's mighty reign is over, according to its creators

The MP3's mighty reign is over, according to its creators

The format that was responsible for the upheaval of the entire music industry and the rise of Apple as a music company is officially dead, according to its creators. The Fraunhofer Institute for…

By Nathan Jolly - May 16, 2017
The MP3's mighty reign is over, according to its creators

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The MP3's mighty reign is over, according to its creators

The format that was responsible for the upheaval of the entire music industry and the rise of Apple as a music company is officially dead, according to its creators. The Fraunhofer Institute for…

By Nathan Jolly - May 16, 2017
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