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A podcast dedicated to traversing the tricky world of music and music promotion in the 21st century. Every Wednesday Phil discusses important topics and interviews people in the music industry
A podcast dedicated to traversing the tricky world of music and music promotion in the 21st century. Every Wednesday Phil discusses important topics and interviews people in the music industry
Episodes

7 days ago
Lets Talk About Suno (and other AIs)
7 days ago
7 days ago
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
Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at:
Music Survival Guide Podcast
Phil's Page
Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com
Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com
If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
'Young kids think we're cool' (Reawaken Interview)
Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
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
Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at:
Music Survival Guide Podcast
Phil's Page
Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com
Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com

Wednesday Feb 04, 2026
Get Better Raw Tones
Wednesday Feb 04, 2026
Wednesday Feb 04, 2026
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...
Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at:
Music Survival Guide Podcast
Phil's Page
Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com
Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com
If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Parenting Tips and Climbing Trees - Joe Marsh (Producer) Interview
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
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
Bands discussed:
Twin City (previously Zephyr)
Blockade
Nights Like Thieves
Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at:
Music Survival Guide Podcast
Phil's Page
Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com
Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com

Wednesday Jan 07, 2026
To Sum Up The Year
Wednesday Jan 07, 2026
Wednesday Jan 07, 2026
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
Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at:
Music Survival Guide Podcast
Phil's Page
Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com
Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com
If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
Spotify Wrapped and the Comparison Trap (REPOST)
Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
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.
Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at:
Music Survival Guide Podcast
Phil's Page
Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com
Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com
If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
Make Your Music Visible!
Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
How easy is it to find your music when people discover you on social media? It should be as EASY AS POSSIBLE!
Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at:
Music Survival Guide Podcast
Phil's Page
Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com
Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com
If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

Wednesday Nov 19, 2025
The 'Look Up From Your Pint' Moment (Sabotage Interview)
Wednesday Nov 19, 2025
Wednesday Nov 19, 2025
This week Phil is talking with most of Sabotage. We discuss:
- Organising rehearsal time effectively
- Dealing with difficult gig situations
- The 'Look up from your pint' moment
Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at:
Music Survival Guide Podcast
Phil's Page
Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com
Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com

Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
Grabbing (and retaining) Attention Online
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
Social media sucks! But it's essential in this day and age whether we're happy about that or not. Work out how to harness it for yourself and build a fanbase.
Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at:
Music Survival Guide Podcast
Phil's Page
Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com
Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com
If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
Bringing Your Own Hype (Ronin Veins Interview)
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
This week Phil is talking with Alex and Dan of Ronin Veins! We discuss:
- Brining their own hype to each gig to make the atmosphere
- Building their own music festival to build a scene around them
- Spending a mad day filming 4 music videos in 16 hours!
Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at:
Music Survival Guide Podcast
Phil's Page
Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com
Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com
