Julience — Songs, Lyrics & Stories | Manchester Indie Rock
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Julience 
As an indie rock musician, my sound is a patchwork of the records that moved me, challenged me, and made me pick up a guitar in the first place. Some albums don’t just influence you—they become part of your musical DNA. Here are the classics that shaped my taste, my songwriting, and my approach to … Lees verder
According to my mother, I was not a calm baby. I heard that a lot—as a toddler, a preschooler, a teenager. There must have been some truth in it. I was tough on those around me, and I struggled with myself at times too. School was a disaster (putting it mildly). I left the Netherlands … Lees verder
Releasing a single can’t be difficult, can it? That’s what I thought. But there’s a lot involved—especially if you actually want people to hear it. There are so many things I hadn’t really thought about before. For example: Is the recording actually good enough for Spotify and Apple Music? It might sound great on my … Lees verder
Social media is still the #1 way independent artists reach new listeners and build real careers. But the game has changed a lot since 2023–2024: short-form video dominates, algorithms reward native content, and direct Spotify/Apple Music integration matters more than ever. Here are the five most effective, current strategies that actually work right now: 1. … Lees verder
I was talking to a friend last week who just quit his day job to go full-time as a producer. After congratulating him, I asked the obvious question: “How are you going to eat?” He laughed, shrugged, and said, “I have no idea, but I can’t not do it.” That sentence has been echoing in … Lees verder
Have You Been Diderot’d? You bought one nice thing. Maybe a Fender Telecaster in butterscotch blonde because your old Squier died. Or a Wacom Cintiq that was “on sale.” Or just one Tube Screamer you’d been eyeing forever. Suddenly your other guitars look like toys. Your iPad feels tiny and slow. All your cheap pedals … Lees verder
Why Most “Music Promotion” Advice Is Outdated Garbage The internet has completely rewritten the rules of breaking as an artist. Ten years ago you needed a label, radio play, or a lucky MySpace feature. Today, a bedroom producer with 200 real fans who actually care can make a full-time living while a “viral” artist with … Lees verder
I’m an independent rock artist with a day job, a bedroom studio, and a stubborn belief that good songs still matter. Like most of you, I release music on Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, and anywhere else that will take it. I’m not famous. I’m not even “micro-famous” yet. But over the last couple of years … Lees verder