Julience — Songs, Lyrics & Stories | Manchester Indie Rock
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Julience 
Something’s stirring in the underground, and it sounds like distorted guitars. While the mainstream has spent years focusing on bedroom pop, hyperpop, and algorithmic playlists, a new generation of bands has been quietly building something different. They’re not chasing TikTok virality or relying solely on streaming. They’re writing songs that demand to be played loud, … Lees verder
Once upon a time, having a following on Twitter actually meant something. Your tweets showed up in your followers’ feeds. Chronological. Simple. Honest. You posted, they read it, they responded. A conversation between human beings. That was the deal. Then X changed the game — and nothing on the internet has quite been the same … Lees verder
If you’ve spent any time promoting independent music on Spotify in the last few years, you know the drill. You submit your track to dozens of playlists via platforms like DailyPlaylists or PitchMyPlaylist. In return, you follow the playlist, save a few tracks, maybe stream a couple of songs to “prove engagement.” Your track gets … Lees verder
On oversaturation, algorithms, burnout, and the quiet power of refusing to disappear. Let me tell you about the moment I almost quit. I’d spent an entire weekend mixing a track—layering guitars, tweaking drums, nailing the vocal—and when I finally released it, it felt like dropping a stone into a bottomless well. No splash. No echo. … Lees verder
Let’s be honest—making music is the easy part. Getting people to actually hear it? That’s where the real challenge begins. I’ve been there. You pour your heart into a track, spend countless hours in your home studio getting every note just right, and then… crickets. It’s frustrating. But here’s what I’ve learned after years of … Lees verder
I’m absolutely furious. Absolutely livid. As an indie artist who’s poured blood, sweat, tears—and way too much of my meager savings—into this grind, I’ve had enough of watching talented creators get ripped off by sleazy “services” that promise the moon and deliver nothing but empty pockets and shattered dreams. These parasites are everywhere, lurking in … Lees verder
There’s something brutally perfect about a three-minute rock song. No wasted space. No meandering intro that takes forty-five seconds to “build atmosphere.” Just plug in, turn up, and detonate. Three minutes to say everything that matters, then get out before you overstay your welcome. My new single “Time Is A Weapon” clocks in at 3:30—just … Lees verder
People ask me all the time: “Why rock n’ roll? In 2025? Really?” My answer is always the same. When’s the last time you turned on the radio—any station, Spotify “Today’s Top Hits,” Apple Music, TikTok, whatever—and heard a real guitar riff that punched you in the chest? When’s the last time you heard an … Lees verder
I had a weird moment last week. I was scrolling through Instagram when an ad popped up for an AI music generator. Out of curiosity (and maybe a little masochism), I clicked through and typed in a few prompts that basically described my own music: “Indie rock with emotional vocals, introspective lyrics about connection and … Lees verder
My Fender Stratocaster is all restrung (waiting for my Epiphone SG to come back from repairs as well), got my new bass guitar, plus my updated recording/mixing equipment, all ready to start recording. With a bit of luck, I’ll be working on some new material sometime this year. But let’s be real for a second: … Lees verder