Mid 00's Indie Bands, The MySpace Era & Music Industry Secrets | George James (Be Hooked)

In this episode:Starting a band at college (and thinking you’ll be the biggest in the world)The reality of the 2000s indie scene: gigs, MySpace & club nightsWild stories from Camden, Koko, and UK toursThe near-miss with XL Recordings How George built a global music marketing agencyBehind-the-scenes working with major artists & brandsWhy social media is EVERYTHING for artists todayTopics covered:indie music UK, 2000s indie scene, MySpace bands, starting a band, music marketing, social media for musicians, UK gigs, Camden nightlife, music industry careers, artist promotionTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:30 Meet George James2:00 Starting a band at college5:00 Early gigs & band life10:00 Touring & fan stories15:00 The XL Recordings story20:00 Club nights & MySpace era25:00 Building a music career30:00 Working with global artists35:00 Reflections & memoriesAbout the podcast:This Album Podcast explores music, albums, and the stories behind them — featuring artists, industry experts, and personal deep dives into the moments that shape our lives through music.Don’t forget to:LikeComment your favourite indie band from the 2000sSubscribe for more music stories & industry insights#ThisAlbumPodcast #IndieMusic #MusicPodcast #MySpaceEra #MusicIndustry #UKMusic #BandLife #SocialMediaForArtists