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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

Dec. 4, 2025

35. Country Music, Military Stories, and a Lifetime on the Road with …

Ep.35: There’s a certain kind of artist who makes you lean in before you even realize it, and Joe Bachman has that effect from the second he starts talking. From Key West songwriter rounds to Nashville radio tours, from manag...

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Nov. 27, 2025

34. How to Lead Your Music from Creative Instinct Instead of Survival…

Ep.34: There’s something magnetic about artists who refuse to be boxed in. The ones who follow their instincts even when the music industry begs for simplicity. Valentina Sounds is one of those artists, and the result is a ca...

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Nov. 20, 2025

33. Attitude Over Aesthetics: Leon Kenny on Making Rock That Matters

Ep.33: Before I even hit record on this one, I knew it was going to be special. There’s something about a band built on attitude, grit, and genuine love for their community that hits different, and Black Sonic Revolver embodi...

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Nov. 13, 2025

32. Why You Don’t Need to Be a Tortured Artist to Create Great Work, …

Ep.32: Sometimes the best stories in music aren’t about fame. They’re about family, resilience, and learning how to create from joy instead of pain. In this episode, I sit down with Canadian musician, songwriter, and podcaste...

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Nov. 6, 2025

31. Inside the Post-Hardcore Grind with William Langlais of Arlo Wells

Ep.31: There’s a difference between playing heavy music and feeling it. And few bands capture that balance like Arlo Wells. In this episode, I sit down with Vancouver-based musician and producer William Langlais, co-founder o...

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Oct. 30, 2025

30. Healing Through Music: How Heartbreak Sparked Vickyta Rya’s Sound

Ep.30: From Madrid to the world, Vickyta Rya is crafting pop music that feels both global and deeply personal. In this episode, we talk about how heartbreak turns into rhythm, and therapy comes with a beat. We discuss her son...

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