You Had to Be There

You Had to Be There 'You Had to Be There' is a music industry podcast created, hosted, and self-produced by Julia.

Released bi-weekly, each episode focuses on different compelling topics within the world of the music industry.

01/15/2026

“80% business, 20% creative.” 🧠 That’s the reality of being an independent artist today. This week on the pod, the iconic gets real about her career, trusting her gut, and what it’s like going from fan-girling over bands like The Maine and YUNGBLUD to actually sharing the stage with them. 🎸✨

🔗 Tap the link in bio to hear how Charlotte balances pop-punk energy with emotional intimacy while navigating the industry on her own terms.

TheMaine YUNGBLUD

01/01/2026

NEW YEAR, NEW EPISODE! 🥂 so excited to share a special episode featuring , a personal all-time favorite band of mine. Jane and Ian are absolute legends- behind the scenes and on the stage. Out now wherever you get your podcasts 🎧🤘❤️

12/18/2025

‼️NEW EPISODE‼️Had such a great chat with Erica Campbell, the former Music Editor of and US Features Editor of , and so much more. Erica has a super inspiring gift for seeing the future of music while reflecting on the hard work that got her where she is today. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧🎶💕

Holiday Cheer ✨🎁☃️ not your dad’s holiday playlist- some of my favorite songs to get you into the holiday spirit. Check ...
11/29/2025

Holiday Cheer ✨🎁☃️ not your dad’s holiday playlist- some of my favorite songs to get you into the holiday spirit. Check out the full playlist now, link in bio 🤍

10/23/2025

✨NEW EPISODE! ✨This week, I got to chat with Alany Rodriguez., is the festival and conference programmer for music initiatives, where she helps bring to life everything from Keynote & Featured Speakers, artist demo listening sessions, and music conference content.

It’s clear Alany loves what she does - and what stood out to me most is how she sees the music industry as more than just business. For Alany, it’s about curating unforgettable experiences, creating memories that fans and artists carry with them long after the show ends. After the episode, be sure to check out Alany’s curated playlist toooo! 🖤🎧

10/23/2025

✨NEW EPISODE!✨ This week, I got to chat with Alany Rodriguez., is the festival and conference programmer for music initiatives, where she helps bring to life everything from artist demo listening sessions to mentor meetups to workplace culture conversations.

It’s clear Alany loves what she does — and what stood out to me most is how she sees the music industry as more than just business. For Alany, it’s about curating unforgettable experiences, creating memories that fans and artists carry with them long after the show ends. After the episode, be sure to check out Alany’s curated playlist toooo! 🎧🖤

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