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You Had to Be There

You Had to Be There

By: Julia Gomberg
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You Had to Be There is a music industry podcast hosted by Julia Gomberg, featuring in-depth conversations with artists, executives, writers, producers, and creatives shaping the business. Through thoughtful interviews, each episode explores career paths, creative process, industry insight, and the behind-the-scenes moments that define a life in music.

Designed for music fans, aspiring industry professionals, and anyone curious about how the business really works, You Had to Be There gives guests a platform to share their journey, expertise, and advice — one conversation at a time.

You had to be there, but if you weren't, don't worry – we've got you covered.

Julia Gomberg 2026 Music
Episodes
  • Temples on BLISS, Nostalgia, and Twelve Years of Musical Evolution

    Temples on BLISS, Nostalgia, and Twelve Years of Musical Evolution
    Jun 18 2026

    This week, I'm honored to be joined by all four members of one of my favorite bands of the past decade, Temples. The English rock band blends influences from the '60s and '70s with a modern psychedelic sound that's made them a standout act in today's music landscape.

    Ahead of the release of their fifth studio album, BLISS, out June 26, we took a trip down memory lane to discuss the band's origins as a project between friends in 2012, their creative evolution over the last decade, and the journey that's brought them to this next chapter.

    If you enjoy this conversation, be sure to check out Temples and pre-save BLISS using the link below. Thanks so much for listening. Don't forget to follow along on Instagram and TikTok @uhadtobetherepod, and I'll catch you next time.

    Pre-save BLISS

    Follow Temples IG

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    48 mins
  • Cola’s Evan Cartwright on Post-Punk, Minimalism, and the Band’s New Release

    Cola’s Evan Cartwright on Post-Punk, Minimalism, and the Band’s New Release
    May 21 2026

    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 thrilled to welcome Evan Cartwright, drummer of the post-punk band Cola from Montreal. We chat about the band’s new release, Cost of Living Adjustment, out now, and Evan takes us behind the scenes of how the band’s separate musical lives came together to form a sound that blends post-punk edge, minimalism, and intelligence.

    Be sure to check out Cola’s music and upcoming tour dates below, and follow the pod on Instagram at @uhadtobetherepod. Thanks for listening, and I’ll catch you next time.

    Cola on IG: https://www.instagram.com/band_cola/

    Listen to 'Cost of Living Adjustment': https://found.ee/colaband
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    33 mins
  • Musician Jonathan Plevyak on Vintage Soul, Nashville, and the Human Connection

    Musician Jonathan Plevyak on Vintage Soul, Nashville, and the Human Connection
    May 7 2026

    Welcome back 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 had the pleasure of speaking with Nashville-based soul artist Jonathan Plevyak. With vocals and a style that feel pulled straight from a vintage jukebox, Jonathan blends classic soul influences with timeless themes of love, belonging, and self-discovery. We talked about his evolving sound, the nostalgia woven throughout his music, and his upcoming releases, including his newest single, “Turn Me On.”

    Be sure to check out the curated playlist Jonathan made to accompany this episode below, along with his socials and where you can find his music.

    Thanks so much for listening, and I’ll catch you next time.

    Jonathan’s Playlist

    Jonathan’s IG

    Follow @uhadtobetherepod

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    39 mins
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