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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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Tomorrow, Northlane might end Ed Sheeran's ARIA chart reign

Tomorrow, Northlane might end Ed Sheeran's ARIA chart reign

Northlane's surprise album Mesmer might knock Ed Sheeran off the #1 spot of the ARIA Albums chart. Northlane surprised fans last Friday by releasing their new album without any announcement. The…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 31, 2017
Tomorrow, Northlane might end Ed Sheeran's ARIA chart reign

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Tomorrow, Northlane might end Ed Sheeran's ARIA chart reign

Northlane's surprise album Mesmer might knock Ed Sheeran off the #1 spot of the ARIA Albums chart. Northlane surprised fans last Friday by releasing their new album without any announcement. The…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 31, 2017
Entries are open for National Community Radio Awards

Entries are open for National Community Radio Awards

The 2017 CBAA Community Radio Awards are open for entries. Top music categories include Best New Radio Program – Music, Contribution to Australian Music and Excellence in Music Programming. A press…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 30, 2017
Entries are open for National Community Radio Awards

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Entries are open for National Community Radio Awards

The 2017 CBAA Community Radio Awards are open for entries. Top music categories include Best New Radio Program – Music, Contribution to Australian Music and Excellence in Music Programming. A press…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 30, 2017
Aussie rock stars took to the steps of Parliament last night to fight for copyright laws

Aussie rock stars took to the steps of Parliament last night to fight for copyright laws

A group of Australian musicians, including Ross Wilson, Diesel, Daryl Braithwaite, Megan Washington and Kav Temperly from Eskimo Joe, took to the steps of Parliament House to stress the importance of…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 30, 2017
Aussie rock stars took to the steps of Parliament last night to fight for copyright laws

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Aussie rock stars took to the steps of Parliament last night to fight for copyright laws

A group of Australian musicians, including Ross Wilson, Diesel, Daryl Braithwaite, Megan Washington and Kav Temperly from Eskimo Joe, took to the steps of Parliament House to stress the importance of…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 30, 2017
Chuck Berry hit the Aussie charts for the first time ever this week

Chuck Berry hit the Aussie charts for the first time ever this week

The passing of Chuck Berry last week at the ripe old age of 90 has seen a flood of tributes to the great rock and roll innovator, and has also resulted in his first charting position in the…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 28, 2017
Chuck Berry hit the Aussie charts for the first time ever this week

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Chuck Berry hit the Aussie charts for the first time ever this week

The passing of Chuck Berry last week at the ripe old age of 90 has seen a flood of tributes to the great rock and roll innovator, and has also resulted in his first charting position in the…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 28, 2017
Vivid teams with City of Sydney to highlight local music

Vivid teams with City of Sydney to highlight local music

Vivid Sydney is one of the main events on the Sydney arts calendar, seeing major national and international artists flood into the city to celebrate art, culture, and pretty, pretty lights. Now…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 27, 2017
Vivid teams with City of Sydney to highlight local music

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Vivid teams with City of Sydney to highlight local music

Vivid Sydney is one of the main events on the Sydney arts calendar, seeing major national and international artists flood into the city to celebrate art, culture, and pretty, pretty lights. Now…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 27, 2017
Ed Sheeran admits 'Shape Of You' is stolen from 'No Scrubs'

Ed Sheeran admits 'Shape Of You' is stolen from 'No Scrubs'

The downside to selling trillions of records in your first week is that people pay attention. A lot of people. And often these people will point out that certain parts of songs sound an awful lot…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 24, 2017
Ed Sheeran admits 'Shape Of You' is stolen from 'No Scrubs'

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Ed Sheeran admits 'Shape Of You' is stolen from 'No Scrubs'

The downside to selling trillions of records in your first week is that people pay attention. A lot of people. And often these people will point out that certain parts of songs sound an awful lot…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 24, 2017
What's an album anyway? Drake's 'More Life' heads towards the top of the ARIA Albums chart

What's an album anyway? Drake's 'More Life' heads towards the top of the ARIA Albums chart

In 2015, when Drake released If You're Reading This It's Too Late, people were unsure whether it was an album or not. He had continuously called it a mixtape, it was officially presented as a…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 23, 2017
What's an album anyway? Drake's 'More Life' heads towards the top of the ARIA Albums chart

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What's an album anyway? Drake's 'More Life' heads towards the top of the ARIA Albums chart

In 2015, when Drake released If You're Reading This It's Too Late, people were unsure whether it was an album or not. He had continuously called it a mixtape, it was officially presented as a…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 23, 2017
Live Nation fined over an AC/DC gig in which Axl Rose subbed in

Live Nation fined over an AC/DC gig in which Axl Rose subbed in

The shows may happen in an arena, but it seems rock bands cannot just sub musicians in and out if there is an injury, as promoters Live Nation and AC/DC found out in court. An AC/DC concert last May…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 23, 2017
Live Nation fined over an AC/DC gig in which Axl Rose subbed in

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Live Nation fined over an AC/DC gig in which Axl Rose subbed in

The shows may happen in an arena, but it seems rock bands cannot just sub musicians in and out if there is an injury, as promoters Live Nation and AC/DC found out in court. An AC/DC concert last May…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 23, 2017
New study provides first global overview of how the music charts work

New study provides first global overview of how the music charts work

Worldwide Independent Network (WIN), an organisation charged with representing the interests of the global independent music community, has unveiled their comprehensive new study, which they are…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 21, 2017
New study provides first global overview of how the music charts work

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New study provides first global overview of how the music charts work

Worldwide Independent Network (WIN), an organisation charged with representing the interests of the global independent music community, has unveiled their comprehensive new study, which they are…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 21, 2017
13 things Australian managers should know before going to SXSW

13 things Australian managers should know before going to SXSW

Going to South by Southwest as a band manager can be either an expensive waste of time, or a business investment that ends up paying out handsomely. It all depends how you play it. Below, artist…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 20, 2017
13 things Australian managers should know before going to SXSW

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13 things Australian managers should know before going to SXSW

Going to South by Southwest as a band manager can be either an expensive waste of time, or a business investment that ends up paying out handsomely. It all depends how you play it. Below, artist…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 20, 2017
Hanson ask "where's the music business?" as SXSW is flooded by technology giants

Hanson ask "where's the music business?" as SXSW is flooded by technology giants

Hanson are currently in the midst of announcing their 25 year celebrations, which also time out nicely with the 20th anniversary of their breakthrough album Middle Of Nowhere. Despite achieving…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 20, 2017
Hanson ask "where's the music business?" as SXSW is flooded by technology giants

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Hanson ask "where's the music business?" as SXSW is flooded by technology giants

Hanson are currently in the midst of announcing their 25 year celebrations, which also time out nicely with the 20th anniversary of their breakthrough album Middle Of Nowhere. Despite achieving…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 20, 2017
Local police move to block Splendour's site expansion plans

Local police move to block Splendour's site expansion plans

Organisers of Splendour In The Grass have hit a roadblock of sorts, with Tweed Byron Local Area Command opposing plans regarding permanent residency, expansion and approval for 50,000 patrons per day…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 17, 2017
Local police move to block Splendour's site expansion plans

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Local police move to block Splendour's site expansion plans

Organisers of Splendour In The Grass have hit a roadblock of sorts, with Tweed Byron Local Area Command opposing plans regarding permanent residency, expansion and approval for 50,000 patrons per day…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 17, 2017
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