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Welcome to another episode of You Had to Be There, the podcast where we deep dive into the world of the music industry. I'm your host, Julia Gomberg. This week, I’m excited to introduce Melanie Williamson as this week’s guest. Melanie is the founder and editor-in-chief of Music Scene Media, a digital music publication featuring all the facets of music: from artist interviews, social content, artist photography, and more. Plus, Melanie is a concert photographer and publicist herself, so she has undoubtedly experienced some unforgettable ‘you had to be there’ moments that have shaped her career today.

Thanks so much for listening, and be sure to follow along on Instagram at @uhadtobetherepod, and I'll catch you next time.

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Welcome to another episode of You Had to Be There, the podcast where we deep dive into the world of the music industry. I'm your host, Julia Gomberg. This week, I’m so excited to introduce Sofia Gillani as my special guest. Sofia is a West London-based artist who has devoted herself to her music through writing, producing, self-promotion and directing music videos– all independently. Her single ‘Read My Mind’ has been featured as BBC’s Artist of the Week. Her authenticity is as undeniable as her talent, and she’s just getting started.

Be sure to check out Sofia’s upcoming single, “Vulnerability,” is out this Friday, available on all streaming platforms. So be sure to check that out, as well as her curated playlist alongside this episode, which you can find in the show notes. Thanks so much for listening, be sure to follow along on Instagram at @uhadtobetherepod, and I'll catch you next time.

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Welcome to You Had To Be There—the podcast where we dive deep into the world of concerts, musicians, and the music industry.

Today, I’m thrilled to welcome a special guest: Riiza, the lead singer of Strawberry Launch, a dynamic, female-fronted pop-rock band from New York. With their hit single Sweet Basil surpassing a million streams on Spotify, the band has an exciting year ahead, including a national tour and their debut festival performance at Governors Ball this June.

Our conversation was a blast, and I can't wait for you to hear it. Be sure to check out Strawberry Launch’s music on your favorite streaming platform, and as a bonus, don’t miss Riiza’s curated playlist of her current favorites. You can also follow the band on Instagram at @strawberrylaunch.

Riiza's Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jRvFCSWjBcUszQArLP7d9

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Welcome to Season Two of You Had To Be There, the podcast where we deep dive into the world of concerts, musicians, and the music industry.

I’m excited to kick off a new and improved season of You Had To Be There. This first episode features a good friend of mine, Laura Nicaise. Laura gives us a backstage pass to the world of concert photography and her passion for sustainability in live music and events.

At the end of every episode, I throw my guests a curveball question: If your music career had an album name what would the title be? Laura had a great one: "I Did It Out of Spite." And trust me, you had to be there to fully understand why. So let’s dive in and uncover the story behind her impressive career.

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Welcome to another episode of You Had to Be There, the podcast where we deep dive into the world of the music industry. I'm your host, Julia Gomberg. This week, I'm joined by Hugh McIntyre, a Senior Contributor at Forbes who specializes in writing about the music industry and the global music charts.

I've long admired his work, and in this episode, we go into the numbers behind success in the music industry. If you’ve ever been curious about what gets a song to #1, music charting is a secret formula that I walked away having learned a lot about, so I think you will, too!

Be sure to check out Hugh's curated playlist alongside this episode, which you can find below. Thanks so much for listening and I'll catch you next time.

Hugh's Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4AdQ90BG7rkxZSsk7qQQUH?si=76a06654740343aa

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Welcome back to Episode 12, the SEASON ONE FINALE of You Had To Be There!!

This week’s guest is one of my favorite people I’ve had the opportunity to work with. Daniela Romero is a seasoned marketing expert with over 7 years of hands-on experience. She is the marketing manager at the legendary Greek Theatre in Los Angeles and manages events & partnerships with Amplify Her Voice. Daniela is particularly dedicated to advocating female empowerment and sustainability within the music and entertainment industries.

I have some exciting things in store for season two, so be sure to stay tuned and follow us on Instagram at @uhadtobetherepod to stay updated on the latest announcements and more.

Daniela's Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7tBFspHC5vjMnaSj1b7Ol9?si=de0f3c6691674b9f

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Welcome to Episode 11 of You Had to Be There! I can't believe we've hit double episode digits! Working on this podcast has been such a rewarding experience— it never gets old getting to chat with some of the most interesting people in the music world. And today's guest is no exception.

Joining us this week is the incredibly talented singer-songwriter, Sinead Angele, based in St. Louis. Over the past decade, Sinead has collaborated with artists across multiple genres. Her latest project has been fronting one of the only Taylor Swift tribute bands in the country, TaylorVille! Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @uhadtobetherepod to see just how spot-on she is as Taylor when she's up there with the band.

You can also check out Sinead's most recent solo project, titled "Finally", on all streaming platforms.

Sinead has also put together an incredible playlist for this episode, featuring some of her musical inspirations and a few of her own tracks, below:

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Sinead's Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6L8tt8tZRP7Fbrsca5pRBM?si=3e17b2fa5b764736

Hi! After a month hiatus I am so glad to be back in action, and getting to interview some amazing trailblazers in the music world. This week’s guest is no exception. I’m so excited to have bree-on-uh on the pod!

bree-on-uh started songwriting at the age of nine and soon after gained a love for performing. She has since dedicated herself to her craft by discovering her unique sound and who she is as an alternative, rock, and pop artist, from lyrics to stage presence to personal style and image. Her featured single "How Does It Feel?" found viral success, gaining her over 47K streams and 41K TikTok followers. She has created the full artist package that is "bree-on-uh."

bree-on-uh's episode playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/24u5OYldg8T9pdoCPzORd1?si=14862101287a40d4

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Hello, and welcome back to episode 9 of You Had To Be There! Today I’m super excited to release this week’s episode because you’re getting two amazing guests for the price of one.

What’s better than one Samantha? Two Samanthas!! Samantha June is an amazingly gifted singer-songwriter and creative artist who shares an unspoken kinship with her talented producer, Samantha Montana. Both Sams are incredibly well-spoken and passionate about making more space for women on the stage and behind the scenes. This was a really special episode to record, both as a podcast host and a female in the music space. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!!

As always, check out Sam Squared’s You Had To Be There Playlist which you can find below: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6OkjpOZ4Ip1qvq6djT4dTc?si=36835fd9a0074952

Last but not least, Samantha June’s upcoming single, Hotel June, produced by Sam Montana, comes out next Friday, August 2, and her debut EP (also called Hotel June) will be out on August 16. So be sure to follow both Samanthas on Instagram: @samanthaaajunee and @samproduces .

Thanks so much for listening as always! Catch you next time.

Welcome back to another episode of You Had to Be There, the podcast where we deep dive into the crowds of concerts, festivals, the music industry, and more. I’m your host, Julia Gomberg.

I’m thrilled to announce this week’s guest, Zoe Salvucci. Zoe is a jack of all trades in the music industry. She works as an artist manager by day, a concert photographer and videographer by night, and a music enthusiast 24/7.

After graduating from Boston University in 2020, Zoe is now based in Philadelphia, working full-time with incredible artists like Coral Moon and Bermuda Search Party to develop their identities and reach out to new listeners and fans. Don’t be surprised if you catch her at the merch booth at your favorite band’s next tour, too. She really does it all and has the insight to prove it.

Be sure to also check out her You Had to Be There curated playlist for the podcast, which you can find on our Instagram, @uhadtobetherepod which features some of her all-time favorite bands and jams.

Hope you’re locked in, because Zoei is about to take us on a journey through the coolest corners of the music industry. As always, thanks so much for listening!

Zoe's Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6jyfGqivR4FpXKZHvLMeUR?si=12c2b73d8a534db9

Zoe's MGMT IG: https://www.instagram.com/sevenhillsmgmt

Zoe's Photog IG: https://www.instagram.com/zoesalvucci/