Whispers: George Bone Lands a Yamaha Gig… But Can’t Escape the Loneliness Blues

George Bone should be on cloud nine right now. The Chelmsford-born singer-songwriter just scored a dream role: Social Media Presenter for YAMAHA Music London. Yep, the global music giant. No big deal. “Just been made a Social Media Presenter for YAMAHA Music London! Very scary to now be talking on behalf of a multimillion-pound organization, however WE’RE HERE SOMEHOW!” George beams. And honestly? We are over the moon for him too.

But before you picture him sipping champagne with A-listers, think again. While this rising star is now the face of a brand worth millions, if not billions: George Bone is still hustling like the rest of us - and feeling the sting of modern loneliness. “I’m trying to earn a bit more money to help make music stuff worthwhile,” he admits, brutally honest about the grind. “The job market is, to put it bluntly, incredibly difficult for everyone, and I wanna feel like I’m carving out space for myself.” Forget overnight fame - George is still clocking in the hours, balancing bills and passion like a true independent artist.

And if you think his new Yamaha role comes with romantic perks? Think again. George recently dipped his toe back into the wild waters of dating apps - only to regret it instantly. “I redownloaded Hinge. And then realized why I deleted it in the first place very quickly after,” he laughs. Relatable king energy right there.

When the dating world gets too much, George admits he disappears into a different kind of world - Sid Meier’s Civilization VI. “I play a lot more Sid Meiers Civilization VI when I’m stressed. And my user time has gone up considerably recently. Help.” If you’ve ever wondered where your favourite indie pop artist is, he’s probably conquering virtual empires instead of dating IRL.

Underneath the humour, though, is something far more vulnerable. The emotional engine behind George’s next creative wave? Loneliness. “Being incredibly lonely even though surrounded by people who exclusively only want to help you,” he shares. For an artist in the spotlight, it’s a raw confession - and one that will no doubt bleed into his music.

Still, George isn’t bitter. He’s holding onto the little things that matter: “Being told how ‘beautiful [I am] as a human being’ by someone you care about is a nice feeling.” Maybe there’s hope for Hinge yet.

For now, George Bone is living proof that success and solitude often share the same stage lights. But if this Yamaha gig is anything to go by, his empire (digital or otherwise) is only just beginning.

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