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Punk Rock
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Radio Birdman
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Hunters & Collectors
Belle and Sebastian
AC/DC
Moonshine Jug and String Band
Mental As Anything
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Born To Rock
Australian Music Scene
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Listen Carefully is a love letter to music. Each week, Australian music journalist Nathan Jolly talks to a different artist about their lives in and around music. Unlike other (unnamed) podcasts that take delight in mining uncomfortably personal topics, or just promote new music while calling it 'fresh content', Listen Carefully gets into the weeds.

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Dave McCormack is the lead singer and guitarist in Custard, and he has a new album out this Friday with his band The Polaroids. It's named 'A Complete History of Popular Music', and you can pre-order it on vinyl or cassette at davidmccormack.bandcamp... more

Paul Dempsey is the singer, guitarist and songwriter for Something For Kate. He has a new solo album coming out later this month, Shotgun Karaoke Vol. II, a set of acoustic covers, and the sequel to his 2013 covers record. He is also doing a covers t... more

Ashley Naylor is a member of Even, The Church, The Stems, Paul Kelly's Band, and a handful of other rock bands. His fifth solo album Alexandria Sunset is out now, and available at ashleynaylor.bandcamp.com.

Hamish Cowan is the lead singer of Cordrazine, who have recently released a cover of Bronski Beat's 1984 hit Smalltown Boy, the second single from their forthcoming EP You See In Me.

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Recent Guests

Joe Boyd
Music producer known for his work with Pink Floyd and Nick Drake
Episode: Episode 133: Joe Boyd - Pink Floyd, Nick Drake, Nico
Mick Harvey
Musician known for his work with The Bad Seeds and The Birthday Party
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Episode: Episode 132: Mick Harvey - The Bad Seeds, The Birthday Party, Bleak Squad
Matthew J. Tow
Member of Drop City and The Lovetones
Drop City, The Lovetones
Episode: Episode 127: Matthew J. Tow - Drop City, The Lovetones, The Brian Jonestown Massacre
Clare Moore
Member of The Moodists, The Coral Snakes, Lurid Yellow Mist, The Mistly
The Moodists, The Coral Snakes
Episode: Episode 126: Clare Moore - The Moodists, The Coral Snakes
Claire Moore
Musician and collaborator with Dave Graney
Episode: Episode 125: Dave Graney - The Coral Snakes, The Moodists
Evan Dando
Frontman of The Lemonheads
The Lemonheads
Episode: Episode 124: Evan Dando - The Lemonheads
Peter O'Doherty
Musician, founding member of Mental As Anything and Dog Trumpet
Dog Trumpet
Episode: Episode 123: Peter O'Doherty - Mental As Anything, Dog Trumpet
Greg Atkinson
Musician from Big Heavy Stuff and Ups and Downs
Episode: Episode 122: Greg Atkinson - Big Heavy Stuff, Ups and Downs
Ben Kweller
American singer-songwriter known for his solo work and as a part of the band Radish.
Episode: Episode 121: Ben Kweller

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Nathan Jolly
Nathan Jolly is a seasoned Australian music journalist and host known for his insightful interviews with musicians, reflecting on their careers and artistic journeys.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • Never dull - A great listen

    Jolly doesn’t get in the way of a story, it breathes, & gets a few pearls from his interviewees. Some tell more of their escapades than the item being promoted but that’s oft the artists.. In all it’s a well rounded chat about the item at hand,influences etc. Have a listen. Usually frank,& intriguing & never boring.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dj Ordell
    Australia3 months ago
  • Lovely host,,treasure trove of guests!

    I love how thorough and thoughtful Nathan is, what a great music interviewer! And such an incredible cross section of guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    crosstowntrafficlady
    Australia4 months ago
  • Mild and insightful

    Nathan Jolly speaks respectfully with his guests, has a deep background on the artist and with his mild approach elicits interesting recollections

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Palladas
    Australiaa year ago
  • Such a thoughtful & knowledgeable interviewer

    Goes deep into the making of music

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    crosstowntrafficlady
    Australiaa year ago
  • Great tone

    Nathan’s tone of voice is perfect and so knowledgeable as an interviewer. Vibrational creativity convos.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DevsyCarlosFrozen
    Australia2 years ago

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Many highlight the host's thorough preparation and knowledge about guests, leading to richer and more meaningful dialogues.
The podcast is viewed as a treasure trove of knowledge, with a perfect tone that makes discussions feel engaging and respectful.
Listeners appreciate the deep and thoughtful conversations with musicians, praising the host's ability to elicit personal stories and insights.

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Episode 134: Hamish Cowan - Cordrazine
Q: How did Cordrazine get picked up by Rubber Records?
Cowan recounts knowing David and how their early demo impressed people in the music industry, leading to a record deal.
Episode 134: Hamish Cowan - Cordrazine
Q: What's your relationship with the debut album considering the band almost broke up beforehand?
Cowan reflects on how he disengaged from the band's success and the emotional strain of the album, realizing later that the narrative surrounding him was misinterpreted by others.
Episode 134: Hamish Cowan - Cordrazine
Q: What made you decide to first release a cover and secondly release that specific song?
Hamish Cowan explains how 'Smalltown Boy' was an early vocal influence and how its themes of identity resonated with him throughout his life.
Episode 135: Ashley Naylor - Even, The Church, The Paul Kelly Band
Q: Just doing something like that inform your songwriting at all? Or is it just a kind of fun exercise?
Naylor believes that exploring iconic songs like Hendrix's can inform his songwriting by encouraging freedom of expression in his own music.
Episode 135: Ashley Naylor - Even, The Church, The Paul Kelly Band
Q: So when you are writing an album like that, is it clear that it's going to be like, at what point, I suppose, does it become clear that it's going to be an album?
Naylor discusses how a lot of songs began as instrumentals that eventually evolved into completed songs, driven by acoustic guitar and his unique recording setup.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Listen Carefully

What is Listen Carefully about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast offers a captivating exploration of the music industry, featuring in-depth conversations with various artists. Each episode highlights the personal journeys of musicians, reflecting on their influences, creative processes, and significant milestones in their careers. Themes of nostalgia, collaboration, and the evolution of music are common threads throughout the discussions, providing listeners with rich stories and insights rather than surface-level promotion of new releases.

What sets this podcast apart is its focus on genuine storytelling and artist-centric discussions. It avoids sensationalism, opting instead for thoughtful dialogues that bring to light the nuanced experiences of musicians navigating the complexities of th... more

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1. Joe Boyd
2. Mick Harvey
3. Matthew J. Tow
4. Clare Moore
5. Claire Moore
6. Evan Dando
7. Peter O'Doherty
8. Greg Atkinson

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