Welcome to 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 fangirling a bit because I got to speak with the iconic, blue-haired, and effortlessly cool Charlotte Sands. Charlotte is a pop punk artist who blends upbeat melodies with honest, self-reflective lyrics. Her upcoming album, Satellite, really encapsulates where she’s been (including opening for The Maine and Yungblud on tour), who she is, and where she’s headed in her career (her next album is out March 6!) You can pre-save her album and stream a handful of singles now, and be sure to check out Charlotte’s playlist she curated for this episode in the show notes. Thanks for listening, be sure to presave her album, and I’lll catch you next time.

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Welcome back to You Had to Be There! I’m so excited to end the year with a special episode featuring one of my all-time favorite bands, Twen. I’m joined by Jane and Ian to talk about their DIY approach in everything they do, from writing songs to touring across the country, and what it’s taken to find real success on their own terms.

Be sure to check out the playlist Jane and Ian curated below, alongside this episode in the show notes. You can also follow Twen at the links I’ve included. Thanks so much for listening, and I’ll see you in 2026.

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Welcome back! I’m so excited to introduce Erica Campbell as this week’s guest. Erica is a seasoned music editor and writer, and most recently the former Music Editor of PAPER. She has a way of seeing artists before the rest of the world catches on, and today we get to tap into that perspective: the culture she’s observing, the shifts she’s excited about, and the moments that remind her why this work matters.

You can find Erica’s curated music playlist alongside this episode 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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