Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Xcerts join the Mike James Rock Show backstage at 2000 Trees Festival to celebrate the release of their brand-new album! 🎉 In this exclusive interview, Murray talks about finally releasing a record that almost never saw the light of day, performing the entire album live just one day after its release, and why genuine human connection in music matters now more than ever.
We also discuss the realities of today's music industry, surviving the pandemic as an independent band, the pressures of social media, mental health, AI in music, touring with Twin Atlantic, and why bands need to trust their creativity instead of chasing algorithms.
If you're a fan of alternative rock, indie rock, and honest conversations about life in modern music, this is one interview you won't want to miss.
🔥 In this interview:
The Xcerts' brand-new album release
Playing the entire new album live at 2000 Trees
Why the record almost never happened
The importance of real human connection in live music
Touring with Twin Atlantic
How the music industry has changed since the pandemic
AI, social media & the pressures on modern musicians
Mental health and creativity
Advice for the next generation of artists
If you enjoyed this interview, don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more exclusive artist interviews, festival coverage, podcasts, and the latest rock & metal news from around the world.
🎤 Interview by Mike James Rock Show at 2000 Trees Festival.
#TheXcerts #2000Trees #MikeJamesRockShow #AlternativeRock #IndieRock #RockInterview #FestivalInterview #NewMusic #TwinAtlantic #LiveMusic #MentalHealth #IndependentMusic #MusicFestival #UKRock #RockFans
The Xcerts join the Mike James Rock Show backstage at 2000 Trees Festival to celebrate the release of their brand-new album! 🎉 In this exclusive interview, Murray talks about finally releasing a record that almost never saw the light of day, performing the entire album live just one day after its release, and why genuine human connection in music matters now more than ever.
We also discuss the realities of today's music industry, surviving the pandemic as an independent band, the pressures of social media, mental health, AI in music, touring with Twin Atlantic, and why bands need to trust their creativity instead of chasing algorithms.
If you're a fan of alternative rock, indie rock, and honest conversations about life in modern music, this is one interview you won't want to miss.
🔥 In this interview:
The Xcerts' brand-new album release
Playing the entire new album live at 2000 Trees
Why the record almost never happened
The importance of real human connection in live music
Touring with Twin Atlantic
How the music industry has changed since the pandemic
AI, social media & the pressures on modern musicians
Mental health and creativity
Advice for the next generation of artists
If you enjoyed this interview, don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more exclusive artist interviews, festival coverage, podcasts, and the latest rock & metal news from around the world.
🎤 Interview by Mike James Rock Show at 2000 Trees Festival.
#TheXcerts #2000Trees #MikeJamesRockShow #AlternativeRock #IndieRock #RockInterview #FestivalInterview #NewMusic #TwinAtlantic #LiveMusic #MentalHealth #IndependentMusic #MusicFestival #UKRock #RockFans
