The Music Survival Guide Podcast

STOP Doing This On Your Social Media

There's certain types of posts I see everyone doing on social media. Here's the question, is it fulfilling, or is it copying?

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Developing Your Sound (Daytura Interview)

This week Phil is chatting with Sam of Daytura We talk about:

-Finding the right people for your band who you gel well with
-The importance and value of recording your band rehearsals
-The value of networking

Daytura on Instagram

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Making Real Authentic Music

The last thing you want is to be disappointed by a release because you didn't follow your gut and trust how it should feel. In this episode Phil discusses things to consider when working out your approach to recording your next release.

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Bringing Back 80s Rock (Death Warmed Up)

This week Phil is chatting with Death Warmed Up. We talk about:

-Meeting in school and starting the band young
-The benefits (and drawbacks) of recording at their college recording studio
-A challenging gig in Whitehaven

Death Warmed Up on Instagram

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Lets Talk About Suno (and other AIs)

AI is here to stay, what should we do about it? It's a scary moment so lets talk about what we can do to keep things real and human.

The documentary about Suno and AI on Youtube

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'Young kids think we're cool' (Reawaken Interview)

This week Phil is chatting with Reawaken. We discuss:

- Different ideas about writing riffs

- Malfunctioning house drum kits

- The place of the accordion in modern music

Reawaken on Instagram
Gill's Drum Youtube Channel

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Get Better Raw Tones

Taking the time to record things optimally at source will help your music come on leaps and bounds. Join Phil for a brief discussion of how...

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Parenting Tips and Climbing Trees - Joe Marsh (Producer) Interview

This week Phil is in discussion with Joe Marsh, a producer from the UK. We talk about:

- How he has brought efficiency to his process so he can focus on creative tasks
- How being a parent has helped his producing career
- Climbing Trees

Joe Marsh on Instagram

Bands discussed:
Twin City (previously Zephyr)
Blockade
Nights Like Thieves

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To Sum Up The Year

REPOST (from 2024) - too good to not re-share:

Here we are hurtling to the end of the year! What should you consider? How can you plan for the year ahead. Join Phil for a ramble through a few topics

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Spotify Wrapped and the Comparison Trap (REPOST)

REPOST FROM 2023 - it's too helpful!

Spotify Wrapped is useful... or is it? Join Phil for a discussion on this tool, how it might be helpful and how it may be seriously damaging to you.

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