Jesse James from IC1s: From the perfect launch for 'What Took You So Long?', authenticity in performance and whats next for IC1s

In this episode of the Sound Like Us podcast, host Martin Wapshott interviews Jesse James, the guitarist of IC1s, discussing his musical journey, the recent launch of their debut album, and the experiences of supporting the legendary Manchester band, The Inspiral Carpets. Jesse shares insights into the pressures of live performances, the importance of family support, and the process of selecting venues for their shows. The conversation also touches on the positive reception of their album, the dynamics of working with producers, and their future plans for new music and touring.TakeawaysJesse grew up in a musical family, which influenced his careerThe launch party for their debut album was a significant milestonePerforming live brings a unique pressure and excitementChoosing the right venue is essential for a successful showThe debut album received positive feedback and high streaming numbersDifferent songs resonate with different audiencesWorking with a trusted producer enhances the music-making processSupporting established bands such as The Inspiral Carpets raises performance standardsFuture plans include working on a second album and touringKeywordsJesse James, IC1s, The Inspiral Carpets, music journey, album launch, live performance, music industry, audience engagement, band dynamics, future music, UK music sceneChapters00:00 Intro01:45 Jesse's Musical Journey and Influences04:42 The Launch Party Experience08:14 Support Bands and Connections11:08 The Venue and Performance Dynamics13:05 Album Release and Reception15:18 The Allure of Authenticity in Performance16:45 Resonating with Audiences: The Power of Singles18:08 Reviving Classics: The Evolution of 'Levitate'19:31 Collaborating with Legends: The Inspiral Carpets Experience21:27 Navigating the Music Scene: Gigs and Support Acts24:23 Future Plans: New Music and Touring26:09 Understanding Audience Dynamics: Data-Driven DecisionsFollow IC1s journey:Instagram: @iC1sSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/ 73qDaX|9qVVOxYljQiYluK?si=dvolVv6qRfW7L7A07VfoAAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IC1sbandLike, Follow, Share, Subscribe to The Sounds Like Us podcast on:Instagram: @soundslikeuspodcastYouTube: @soundslikeuspod#oasis #alanmcgee #inspiralcarpets #ukindie #PodcastInterview #NewMusic #MusicPodcast#LiveMusic #SupportLiveMusic #manchestermusic#londonsingersongwriter, #londonmusic #uksingersongwriter, #singersongwriter, #music, #ukpodcasts, #soundslikeuspodcast, #americanmusic, #americansingersongwriter, #podcast #musicpodcast # ukmusicpodcast,#guitars, #musicalinstruments, #thebeatles #MusicJourney #eastlondonrecordingsPlease like, follow, share and subscribe in all the usual places (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon podcasts, Instagram and YouTube). If you fancy joining me on the podcast, please don’t hesitate to get in touch and we’ll get you on.  The Sounds Like Us podcast merch store is now live. Check out https://soundslikeus.myshopify.com/ with code ‘FIRSTPLAY1’ for 15% off tote bags. More items coming soon!Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.