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loves music

"loves music" is a podcast, hosted by me, Julian Jones, that celebrates music and the moments that made us fall in love with it. New episodes out every Thursday.

Recent Episodes

Feb. 12, 2026

45. How to Develop Your Artistic Voice as an Independent Musician, wi…

Ep.45: Developing your artistic voice isn’t just about understanding your sound; it’s about permission, confidence, and learning how to trust yourself before the world catches up. In this episode of “loves music,” I sit down ...

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Feb. 5, 2026

44. Why Most Artists Quit, and How to Survive the Silence with That B…

Ep.44: Despite what most folks believe, the hardest part of being an artist isn’t the grind itself, it’s the quiet . The stretch where you’re doing everything “right,” pouring time, money, and heart into your work… and the wo...

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Jan. 29, 2026

43. How to Build a Real Fanbase (Not Just Streams), with Quinn McGraw…

Ep.43: Building a real fanbase isn’t about going viral. It’s about being seen and learning how to grow sustainably. In this episode of “ loves music” , I sit down with Quinn McGraw, the force behind PARIAH, to unpack how genu...

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Jan. 22, 2026

42. Making Positivity Cool & Redefining Success in Music with AMACULE…

Ep.42: While most artists chase the dream, others stop and ask whether the dream is actually worth living inside. In this episode of “ loves music ,” I sit down with Ali “AMAC” McGuire, better known as AMACULENT, to unpack a ...

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Jan. 15, 2026

41. How to Build a Signature Sound (and Stay Consistent Long Enough t…

Ep.41: In this episode, I chop it up with Ohio-based producer and podcaster Anthony Church, an artist who treats instrumental music like world-building. We talk about his fall-themed project Leaves and Soil (and the deeper li...

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Jan. 8, 2026

40. Reclaiming Your Voice After Everything Falls Apart with Louissa

Ep.40: Some artists entertain. Others reveal. In this episode of loves music , I sit down with Louissa, an artist whose voice, story, and presence feel lived-in, earned, and unapologetically real. From nearly losing her abili...

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