loves music

Julian Jones
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"loves music" is a podcast, hosted by me, Julian Jones, that celebrates music and the moments that made us fall in love with it. It’s for music-lovers who, despite the demands of life, remain passionate about their beloved albums and artists and still seek to discover new talent, whether online, internationally, or within the sweaty crowded bars of your hometown. It’s in us! We don't know why we do it; we just do… and we refuse to grow out of it. Every Thursday, I interview artists past and present about making music: their inspiration, their challenges, and the moments they will never forget. If you love or even have a dysfunctional relationship with music, come along, and share this show with someone who loves music.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    53. Going Viral Ruined Her Music, So She Built a Business Instead, with Angelina Gurrola

    Ep.53: The producer of “loves music” finally takes the hot seat, and she has a story of her own. For the past 52 episodes, Angelina Gurrola has been the person behind every edit, every show note, and every Thursday release of loves music. She's a classically trained pianist turned music producer turned DJ turned podcast strategist from Chicago, and for the show's one-year anniversary, Julian flipped the script and interviewed the woman who's been running the operation from behind the scenes to discuss their podcast partnership. In this conversation, we get into: How a pandemic graduation and a shared bunk bed led to a podcast editing careerThe moment Angelina realized she'd destroyed her own relationship with making musicWhat it actually takes to go from freelancer to CEO — and the S-corp mistake that almost sank her businessWhy AI podcasts miss the entire point of long-form conversationThe genres, DJs, and Chicago dance floors that still fuel everything she does About Angelina Gurrola: Angelina is a music producer, DJ, and the founder of Wildwave Podcasting: a podcast management company for entrepreneurs, creatives, and brands. She got her start making beats and DJing in the Chicago electronic and house music scene before pivoting to podcast production during the 2020 pandemic. She's been the producer and strategist behind loves music since day one. Connect with Angelina: Full DJ mixes: soundcloud.com/moshunsound Podcast production website: wildwavepodcasting.com Threads: threads.com/@_angelinagurrola LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/angelina-gurrola Music Mentioned in this Episode: Genres: Chicago house musicDetroit techno & footwork70s funk & soulNeo-soulClassic rock Artists & Bands: Led ZeppelinPink FloydBob MosesKerri ChandlerBad BunnyThe WarningWilliams BandQuinn's --------------- Follow the OFFICIAL “loves music” playlist on Apple Music: ​​https://music.apple.com/library/playlist/p.4Y0J406i03DQrX “loves music” playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qE3kq89oyg3tFNbmRfHEO?si=vopaKQnNS8OHn0r2fFTVBg Check out the “loves music” podcast website: https://www.podpage.com/loves-music/ Julian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianjones417/ Julian on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@julianjones417 Check out Julian’s book: https://a.co/d/0hzWNkiD This podcast is managed by Wildwave Podcasting: https://www.wildwavepodcasting.com

    56 min

  2. 2 APR

    52. A Friend Paid Her to Go to Therapy, and it Changed Everything, with Kat Yvonne

    Ep.52: Kat Yvonne turned pandemic grief and pregnancy loss into one of the most emotionally raw albums you'll hear this year. She's an independent singer-songwriter from Toronto who built both of her projects by reaching out to strangers online and asking if anyone wanted to make something sad and beautiful together. Her debut Hiding in Leaves came from a place of survival. Her upcoming second album was that one surprised her, because she wrote it happy. In this conversation, we get into: How a pregnancy loss during the pandemic sparked a debut album born out of pure emotional needThe song so stripped-down it was almost acapella, and why it was the hardest to recordGrowing up with a critical mother and a father who lost his own dad to suicide at eight, and how that shaped decades of undiagnosed depressionThe moment a friend literally paid for her therapy, and how a few sessions changed her lifeWhy she doesn't do second takes, and what Jeff Buckley has to do with any of this About Kat Yvonne: Kat Yvonne is an independent singer-songwriter from Canada who turns deeply personal poetry into alternative folk songs with operatic undertones. Her debut album Hiding in Leaves emerged from processing a pregnancy loss during the pandemic, and her second album — exploring intergenerational trauma and finding presence — is due later this spring. Connect with Kat Yvonne: Instagram: instagram.com/locolanalove LinkTree: linktr.ee/katyvonne Music Mentioned in this Episode: Songs: Space Time Continuum" — Kat Yvonne"Rivers to the Moon" — Kat Yvonne"Benz" — Kat Yvonne"Paper Plane" — Kat Yvonne"Commune" — Kat Yvonne Albums & Projects: Hiding in Leaves — Kat YvonnePop Stars Revenge — Peter Curtis Artists & Bands: Kat YvonneEssence MartinsPeter CurtisHayley WilliamsLana Del ReyJeff BuckleyGordon LightfootNeil YoungGuns N' RosesJoni MitchellLeonard Cohen --------------- Follow the OFFICIAL “loves music” playlist on Apple Music: ​​https://music.apple.com/library/playlist/p.4Y0J406i03DQrX “loves music” playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qE3kq89oyg3tFNbmRfHEO?si=vopaKQnNS8OHn0r2fFTVBg Check out the “loves music” podcast website: https://www.podpage.com/loves-music/ Julian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianjones417/ Julian on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@julianjones417 Check out Julian’s book: https://a.co/d/0hzWNkiD This podcast is managed by Wildwave Podcasting: https://www.wildwavepodcasting.com

    47 min

  3. 26 MAR

    51. He Chose His Wife Over Music — and God Gave It Back, with Elliot Poston

    Ep.51: Elliot Poston chose his wife over a music career… and years later, music found him anyway. Elliot is a country singer out of South Carolina who spent nearly two decades leading worship at church before stepping into the spotlight as an independent artist. What started as a side gig playing local restaurants turned into two-to-four shows a week, opening slots for Diamond Rio and Sammy Kershaw, and a viral parking garage set at Carolina Country Music Festival. This conversation is one of the most grounded, faith-driven episodes we've had on this show. In this conversation, we get into: The moment Elliot walked away from auditioning for The Voice — and why he'd do it againHow leading worship and announcing pro wrestling both taught him to connect with a crowdWhy he believes perfectionism is the enemy of excellenceLosing two close friends and learning to grieve through songwritingWhat legacy really means when you're building a family and a music career at the same time About Elliot Poston: Elliot Poston is a country singer-songwriter from South Carolina blending faith, family, and southern storytelling into a sound that resonates far beyond the Bible Belt. After years leading worship and working full-time, he released his debut single "The Country Way" in 2024 and has since opened for Diamond Rio, Eddie Montgomery, Sammy Kershaw, and Tracy Bird. Connect with Zegovia: Facebook: facebook.com/theelliotposton Instagram: instagram.com/theelliotposton TikTok: tiktok.com/@theelliotposton YouTube: youtube.com/@theelliotposton Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/0IB1WYwOol74QTXG4MT5RT Music Mentioned in this Episode: Songs: "The Country Way" — Elliot Poston"You Can't Spell Bush Without USC" — Elliot Poston"Backroads" — Elliot Poston"If Only" — Elliot Poston"Better Than I Deserve" — Elliot Poston"Counting to Three" — Elliot Poston"Journey" — Elliot Poston"On To The Next One" — Elliot Poston Albums & Projects: Upcoming album — Elliot Poston (2026, repackaging all released singles) Artists & Bands: Elliot PostonDiamond RioEddie MontgomerySammy KershawTracy Bird --------------- Follow the OFFICIAL “loves music” playlist on Apple Music: ​​https://music.apple.com/library/playlist/p.4Y0J406i03DQrX “loves music” playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qE3kq89oyg3tFNbmRfHEO?si=vopaKQnNS8OHn0r2fFTVBg Check out the “loves music” podcast website: https://www.podpage.com/loves-music/ Julian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianjones417/ Julian on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@julianjones417 Check out Julian’s book: https://a.co/d/0hzWNkiD This podcast is managed by Wildwave Podcasting: https://www.wildwavepodcasting.com

    47 min

  4. 19 MAR

    50. “They’ll Call You Crazy Right Up Until They Call You Genius” – Special Q&A Episode

    For 50 episodes, Julian's been asking the questions. Now it's his turn to answer them. In this special milestone episode, Julian turns the tables on himself” answering the same questions he asks his guests, plus a few from the audience. He gets into his hip-hop-to-alt-rock musical journey, the shows he played around Philadelphia, the moment he realized how much work it actually takes to make it, and why he'd tell any young musician to count the cost of their dream before chasing it. It's honest, funny, and the most personal episode of the show so far. In this conversation, we get into: Julian's music career from mixtapes to five albums and opening for Bubba SparksWhy the best song on every album was never the one he tried to make a hitWhat "count the cost of your dream" actually means for young musiciansThe Ali McGuire lesson that changed how he thinks about the "how,” not just the "what"Why they'll call you crazy right up until they call you a genius Resources Mentioned in this Episode: “Turning Pro” by Steven Pressfield: https://www.amazon.com/Turning-Pro-Steven-Pressfield/dp/1936891034 “The War of Art” by Steven Pressfield: https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Through-Creative-Battles/dp/1936891026 Julian’s book, “The Pain You Choose”: https://a.co/d/01NBukVU Episode 26: Marc Ramos of Morning Wars – https://pod.link/1810336818/episode/OGU3YzA3MjktOTRkNi00ZmM1LWIyMWItODg2NWM5MzQ4NDg1?view=apps&sort=popularity Episode 24: mcgwn – https://pod.link/1810336818/episode/NmE3YTI0ZTktZjUyOS00ZjIyLTg2ZTAtZmQ4OTZkMWMyMTI5?view=apps&sort=popularity Episode 42: AMACULENT (Ali McGuire) – https://pod.link/1810336818/episode/YTFkOGRmMjItMGNkZi00MmNjLWFkZWItMmY5MWRkMTUzMTBi?view=apps&sort=popularity Music Mentioned in this Episode: Songs: "Female Robbery" — The Neighbourhood"Sweater Weather" — The Neighbourhood"Ain't No Rest for the Wicked" — Cage the Elephant"Sex on Fire" — Kings of Leon"I'd Missed the Birds" — Joy Oladokun"Rolling Rock" — Julian Jones Albums & Projects: Derelict Diaries — Julian JonesArena Rap — Julian Jones20 Something — Julian JonesSongs About Girls — Julian JonesObserve — ZegoviaProspect Gallery — Morning WarsYoungblood — Marcus KingBe the Void — Dr. DogYellow Submarine — The BeatlesOnly by Night — Kings of LeonDoggy Style — Snoop Dogg Artists & Bands: Julian JonesThe NeighbourhoodRoyal BloodQueens of the Stone AgeDr. DogKings of Leon21 PilotsCage the ElephantMy Morning JacketNoga ErezMagnolia ParkThe WarningSleep TokenPoppyHouse of ProtectionFearsonEcho VandalRivalsMorning Wars (Mark Ramos)Marcus KingGnarls Barkley / CeeLo GreenJoy OladokunTame ImpalaLinkin ParkGym Class HeroesNirvanaWu-Tang ClanNasA Tribe Called QuestNaughty by NatureSnoop DoggThe BeatlesLed ZeppelinOasisJimi HendrixStevie WonderMac MillerAsher RothConnor PriceNick DMcgwnSplit Decision (Mike Bruchard)Ali McGuireThe ParadoxBubba SparksZZ Top --------------- Follow the OFFICIAL “loves music” playlist on Apple Music: ​​https://music.apple.com/library/playlist/p.4Y0J406i03DQrX “loves music” playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qE3kq89oyg3tFNbmRfHEO?si=vopaKQnNS8OHn0r2fFTVBg Check out the “loves music” podcast website: a href="https://www.podpage.com/loves-music/" rel="noopener

    34 min

  5. 12 MAR

    49. Two Brothers, One Band: Seth Mireles on Building Zegovia from Scratch

    Ep.49: Zegovia makes arena-level pop punk in a city that doesn't really have a pop punk scene. Seth Mireles and his brother Matt started the band as teenagers covering Nirvana in their parents' house. Now, after years of lineup changes, DIY touring, and grinding through a Houston scene dominated by hardcore and shoegaze, they've put out Observe, a debut album with hooks that sound like they belong in stadiums. Seth talks about what it's actually like to book your own tours blind, perform for empty rooms, and keep writing honest music when your local scene isn't checking for you. In this conversation, we get into: Starting a band with your brother and learning to write songs from scratch in the garageWhy Houston's scene doesn't match their sound, and why that doesn't matterThe nightmare gig where the monitors blew and they had to play on muscle memory aloneHow depression and early childhood trauma feed the songwriting without defining the personHis advice to young bands: find people who genuinely believe in what you're building About Zegovia: Zegovia is an alternative rock band from Houston, TX. Songwriter and vocalist Seth Mireles’s lyrics take a look at the darker corners of the human condition, while overall having a musical style rooted in punk, power-pop, and many other timeless genres. This is especially seen on the bands debut album “Observe”, released on February 12, 2025. Zegovia is Seth Mireles (vocals) Matt Mireles (drums) Alex Larson (bass) Quincy Cotton (guitar). Connect with Zegovia: Website: zegovia.com Instagram: instagram.com/zegoviaband TikTok: tiktok.com/@zegoviaband Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/1wPIEgICwhZmDzPcghflvp Latest single "Prefab": zegovia.com/prefab Latest release: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/zegovia/above-the-roof--in-the-tree Music Mentioned in this Episode: Songs: "Prefab" — Zegovia"Flies" — Zegovia"Agree to Disagree" — Zegovia"High Society" — Zegovia Albums & Projects: Observe — Zegovia Artists & Bands: ZegoviaNirvanaAlice in ChainsFoo FightersGreen DayBlink-182ACDCCreedFoghatTitle FightSuperheavenThe ParadoxThe WarningHum --------------- Follow the OFFICIAL “loves music” playlist on Apple Music: ​​https://music.apple.com/library/playlist/p.4Y0J406i03DQrX “loves music” playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qE3kq89oyg3tFNbmRfHEO?si=vopaKQnNS8OHn0r2fFTVBg Check out the “loves music” podcast website: https://www.podpage.com/loves-music/ Julian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianjones417/ Julian on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@julianjones417 Check out Julian’s book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6QYX6RL This podcast is managed by Wildwave Podcasting: https://www.wildwavepodcasting.com

    51 min

  6. 5 MAR

    48. She Wrote for Britney and Janet… Then Lost It All, with Mickey Shiloh

    Ep.48: Mickey Shiloh has written songs for Britney Spears and Janet Jackson… and was doing a press interview from a psych ward. The multi-platinum songwriter, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, and founder of HRDRV has lived every version of the music industry: from signing with Darkchild at 17, to watching her breakout single explode via Kylie Jenner and Drake, to being hospitalized during the peak of her momentum. Now she's channeling everything she's learned into building a subscription-based artist development company, and she's brutally honest about what it actually takes to make a living in music. In this conversation, we get into: How "Drunk on the Mic" went from a Hennessy-fueled voice memo to a Kylie Jenner co-signWhat a manic episode actually looks and feels like, and why weed was the trigger every timeThe Tony Robbins quote that made her realize she had a job, not a businessWhy 99% of artists are in no man's land, and what the other 1% are doing differentlyHer honest take on quality vs. volume, horizontal networking, and the thousand true fans model About Mickey Shiloh: Mickey Shiloh is a multi-platinum songwriter, artist, and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree. She began her music career at just 15 with her first publishing deal and, by 17, signed with Grammy-winning producer Darkchild, quickly establishing herself as a powerhouse songwriter. Over the years, she’s written for icons including Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, LL Cool J, and many more. As CEO and founder of HRDRV, an artist development company, Mickey helps artists build sustainable careers through mentorship, creative guidance, sync opportunities, and priority support. As an independent artist, she’s released over 40 albums across multiple genres since 2011, showcasing her relentless creativity and versatility. Beyond music, she’s deeply committed to entrepreneurship, mental health advocacy, and designing systems that empower creatives to thrive on their own terms. Connect with Mickey Shiloh: Instagram: instagram.com/mickeyshiloh Website: mickeyshiloh.com Substack: mickeyshiloh.substack.com HRDRV (artist development): instagram.com/hrdrv Sound Economy (education community): skool.com/soundeconomy/about Latest release: hr-drv.lnk.to/DoULikeGirls Music Mentioned in this Episode: Songs: "Drunk on the Mic" — Mickey Shiloh"Tissue Box" — Mickey Shiloh"Shades of Blue" (feat. Mickey Shiloh) — Vic Mensa"New Bay" (feat. Mickey Shiloh) — Vic Mensa Albums & Projects: 16 Shots — Vic Mensa Artists & Bands: Mickey ShilohDarkchild (Rodney Jerkins)Britney SpearsJanet JacksonLL Cool JPitbullWiz KhalifaKylie JennerDrakeJustine SkyeVic MensaChloe x HalleJill ScottErykah BaduMissy ElliottEminemNirvanaCrossfadeAlter BridgeRussDerek Sivers --------------- Follow the OFFICIAL “loves music” playlist on Apple Music: ​​https://music.apple.com/library/playlist/p.4Y0J406i03DQrX “loves music” playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qE3kq89oyg3tFNbmRfHEO?si=vopaKQnNS8OHn0r2fFTVBg Check out the “loves music” podcast website: https://www.podpage.com/loves-music/ Julian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianjones417/ Julian on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@julianjones417 Check out Julian’s book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6QYX6RL This podcast is managed by Wildwave Podcasting: https://www.wildwavepodcasting.com

    58 min

  7. 26 FEB

    47. Songs for People Who Feel Too Hard, with Elle Indigo

    Ep.47: Elle Indigo writes songs for people who feel too hard, but she almost never started. The West Coast singer-songwriter spent years battling stage nerves so bad she could barely get through a karaoke song. It took a divorce, a pandemic, and a decision to stop waiting for permission to finally push her music forward. Now she's building a moody, operatic pop sound that turns negative self-talk into something you can sing along to, and she's working toward a debut album that's been a long time coming. In this conversation, we get into: Why her songs "Sometimes I Hurt Myself" and "Make Myself Sad" are more healing than they soundThe moment after her divorce when she decided to stop putting music on the back burnerHow performing for four people taught her something no big crowd ever couldThe real tension between wanting to be known and being uncomfortable with celebrity cultureWhat she'd tell her 13-year-old self over coffee About Elle Indigo: Elle Indigo is a singer-songwriter from the West Coast who makes moody, operatic pop for the people who feel a little out of place. She's also a speculative fiction and comic writer (L. K. Indigo) and poet (Leanne Kathleen Indigo), with a debut poetry book, Blank Canvas, out now. Connect with Honey Gold Jasmine: Website: elleindigo.com Instagram: instagram.com/elleindigo.singer TikTok: tiktok.com/@elleindigo.singer Facebook: facebook.com/elleindigo.singer Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6h1svILkmdEh41xUFjpu4F Bandcamp: elleindigo.bandcamp.com SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/elle-indigo YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCjlg10sZ1fc9z6buNE6tmGQ Music Mentioned in this Episode: Songs: "Sometimes I Hurt Myself" — Elle Indigo "Make Myself Sad" — Elle Indigo"Happy Mistake" — Lady Gaga (covered by Elle Indigo)"Wicked Game" — Chris Isaak (covered by Elle Indigo)"Zombie" — The Cranberries (covered by Elle Indigo)"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney Houston"I Want You to Want Me" — Cheap Trick Albums & Projects: Blank Canvas (poetry book) — L. K. Indigo Artists & Bands: Elle IndigoThe xxSarah BrightmanLady GagaRenée RappDua LipaEvanescenceChapel RoanWhitney Houston ---------------------------------------- Follow the OFFICIAL “loves music” playlist on Apple Music: ​​https://music.apple.com/library/playlist/p.4Y0J406i03DQrX “loves music” playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qE3kq89oyg3tFNbmRfHEO?si=vopaKQnNS8OHn0r2fFTVBg Check out the “loves music” podcast website: https://www.podpage.com/loves-music/ Julian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianjones417/ Julian on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@julianjones417 Check out Julian’s book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6QYX6RL This podcast is managed by Wildwave Podcasting: www.wildwavepodcasting.com

    49 min

  8. 19 FEB

    46. "I Might Not Be Famous, But I Am Famous”: Honey Gold Jasmine on Hip-Hop Soul and Healing

    Ep.46: Honey Gold Jasmine never lost her inner child, even when people tried to beat it out of her. The Bay Area hip-hop soul artist grew up in a military family where creativity was something to tamp down, not celebrate. But a life-changing teacher in Richmond, a talent show she bombed in sixth grade, and the entrepreneurial energy of Vallejo kept her fire lit. Now she's building something that blends music, fairy festivals, and radical self-expression into a world that feels entirely her own. In this conversation, we get into: How a second-grade teacher who followed her students for three years changed everythingThe moment a bombed talent show made her want to get better, not quitWhy being unapologetically yourself means owning your shadow, not just your lightWhat actually scares a fearless artist… and it's not the silenceHer vision for a traveling festival that's part Renaissance fair, part concert, part carnival About Honey Gold Jasmine: Honey Gold Jasmine is an artist who, through every breath & heartbeat, sees a new opportunity for artful action & intentional impact. The multifaceted Hip Hop Soul singer-rapper, actress, & event curator has a vision to help create a more imaginative, inclusive world. HGJ's head can be in the clouds, but she's down to earth & truly gamed up by The Bay Area, a magical product of her hometown Vallejo and Soultown Oakland. Connect with Honey Gold Jasmine: Instagram: instagram.com/hi.honeygoldjasmine Website: honeygoldjasmine.com --- Follow the OFFICIAL “loves music” playlist on Apple Music: ​​https://music.apple.com/library/playlist/p.4Y0J406i03DQrX “loves music” playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qE3kq89oyg3tFNbmRfHEO?si=vopaKQnNS8OHn0r2fFTVBg Check out the “loves music” podcast website: https://www.podpage.com/loves-music/ Julian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianjones417/ Julian on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@julianjones417 Check out Julian’s book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6QYX6RL This podcast is managed by Wildwave Podcasting: www.wildwavepodcasting.com Music Mentioned in this Episode: Songs: "Frequency Up" — Honey Gold Jasmine "Candy Rain" — Soul for Real Artists & Bands: Honey GoldJasmine JojoBow Wow RicoNasty MasegoCoco JonesKehlaniE-40Mac DreLaRussellSly and the Family StoneCon Funk ShunTLCNipsey HussleRussSoul for Real

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"loves music" is a podcast, hosted by me, Julian Jones, that celebrates music and the moments that made us fall in love with it. It’s for music-lovers who, despite the demands of life, remain passionate about their beloved albums and artists and still seek to discover new talent, whether online, internationally, or within the sweaty crowded bars of your hometown. It’s in us! We don't know why we do it; we just do… and we refuse to grow out of it. Every Thursday, I interview artists past and present about making music: their inspiration, their challenges, and the moments they will never forget. If you love or even have a dysfunctional relationship with music, come along, and share this show with someone who loves music.

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  • Creator
    Julian Jones
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Julian Jones
  • Show Website
    loves music