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Listen Carefully with Nathan Jolly

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The Hard-Ons
Australian Music
The Saints
Augie March
Covid-19
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Melbourne
Punk Rock
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Bob Dylan
Brisbane
Badly Drawn Boy
Paul Dempsey
Australian Music Scene
Covid-19 Pandemic

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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Holly Throsby's new solo album Normal Magic is out on September 4, and she will tour the album from October 31, starting with an afternoon show in Melbourne. Holly is also a member of the band Seeker Lover Keeper with Sally Seltmann and Sarah Blasko.... more

Charlie Owen is launching his new album, Searching For Charlie Owen, with a run of shows that begins next Friday July 31 in Brisbane. The album will be out on that date, and you can buy it from soundpressing.bandcamp.com.

Ollie Browne is the singer, guitarist, and main songwriter for Art of Fighting. He has a new record out 'Ready For It' with his other band The Remotes, who last released music in 1999. Visit theremotes.bandcamp.com to listen or buy the new record.

Phil Jamieson is the frontman of Grinspoon. He releases his second solo album 10Charlie on August 14, and is currently in the middle of the massive 44-date PJ Air national tour. Visit philjamieson.com.au for tickets, dates, and to pre-order 10Charlie... more

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Holly Throsby
Australian musician and author
Musician, author
Episode: Episode 180: Holly Throsby
Charlie Owen
Musician featured guest
Beasts of Bourbon, Tex, Don & Charlie, The New Christs, Tendrils
Episode: Episode 179: Charlie Owen - Beasts of Bourbon, Tex, Don & Charlie, New Christs
Ollie Browne
Musician, Art of Fighting; member of the Remotes
Art of Fighting, The Remotes
Episode: Episode 178: Ollie Browne - Art of Fighting, The Remotes
Phil Jamieson
Frontman of Grinspoon, solo artist
Grinspoon, PJ Air tour
Episode: Episode 177: Phil Jamieson - Grinspoon
Nick Allbrook
Frontman of Pond, former member of Tame Impala
Pond; formerly Tame Impala
Episode: Episode 176: Nick Allbrook - Pond, Tame Impala
Joel Silbersher
Musician and member of Fancy Weapon, God, Hoss, Tendrils
Fancy Weapon, God, Hoss, Tendrils
Episode: Episode 174: Joel Silbersher - GOD, Hoss, Fancy Weapon
Josh Pyke
Australian singer-songwriter and founder/artist behind Kingdom Within
Independent musician
Episode: Episode 173: Josh Pyke
Hugh Cornwell
Former lead singer, lead guitarist, and principal songwriter from The Stranglers
The Stranglers
Episode: Episode 172: Hugh Cornwell - The Stranglers
Dave Portner
Avey Tare from Animal Collective
Animal Collective
Episode: Episode 171: Dave Portner - Avey Tare, Animal Collective, Croz Boyce

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Nathan Jolly
Host of Listen Carefully with Nathan Jolly

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • Australian Gold

    Trying real hard not to binge this. Want to draw it out and make it last. Great interviews with great guests. Nathan ask great questions and doesn’t get in the way of the answers. Hope to hear Craig Bloxom one day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pokie3345
    Australia10 months ago
  • 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
    Australiaa year 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
    Australiaa year 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
    Australia2 years ago
  • Such a thoughtful & knowledgeable interviewer

    Goes deep into the making of music

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    crosstowntrafficlady
    Australia2 years ago

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Host asks insightful questions without getting in the way of the guest.
Shows thoughtful, respectful interviewing that draws out deep artist stories.

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Episode 176: Nick Allbrook - Pond, Tame Impala
Q: How long did it take you to feel halfway decent at guitar, and how do you view your own technical ability?
Nick reflects that he doesn't feel fully proficient yet, recognizing that some students he teaches are better, and emphasizing a balance between talent and practice rather than virtuosity alone.
Episode 176: Nick Allbrook - Pond, Tame Impala
Q: At what stage are the songs when you bring them to the band, skeletally or more developed?
Nick explains that songs vary by track, often starting as bare-bones ideas or chords and gradually getting fleshed out, with a mix of notebook ideas and demos shaping the final result.
Episode 178: Ollie Browne - Art of Fighting, The Remotes
Q: How did you approach songwriting and lyric writing over the years?
He describes a process where lyrics are often the sticking point, with revisions and drafts common, and notes that many songs come from assembling bits and pieces and learning to finish them over time.
Episode 178: Ollie Browne - Art of Fighting, The Remotes
Q: What age were you when you started playing music?
Ollie explains he was around 18-20 when he picked up guitar, with a background in drumming and early experiences playing in bands, which set him on the songwriting path.
Episode 177: Phil Jamieson - Grinspoon
Q: Will there be another Grinspoon album soon?
Creatively it's possible but complicated; they've been exploring new directions while keeping the core band together, and they're open to making another record if the timing and ideas align.

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This show centers on in-depth conversations with musicians who have shaped and lived through diverse scenes, often focusing on the craft, collaboration, touring, recording approaches, and the evolving music industry. Guests span indie rock, punk, and Australian scenes, with thoughtful explorations of artistry, production quirks, and the realities of maintaining a long, multi-project career. A standout throughline is the host's respectful, curious interview style that invites personal stories, practical insights, and behind-the-scenes detail without resorting to hype. Listeners likely gain both inspiration and concrete ideas for songwriting, performance, and navigating a long-term career in music.

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Recent guests on Listen Carefully include:

1. Holly Throsby
2. Charlie Owen
3. Ollie Browne
4. Phil Jamieson
5. Nick Allbrook
6. Joel Silbersher
7. Josh Pyke
8. Hugh Cornwell

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