Episodes

3 days ago
Evaluating 2023
3 days ago
3 days ago
The last month of 2023 is here, hasn't it flown by! It's the perfect time of year to take stock of how it's been musically. So get ready with paper and pen to answer questions on how its been (I promise this will help!)
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Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
SOS Interview
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
This week on the podcast I’m chatting with the guys from SOS. We discuss:
- Rebranding your style and sound
- Playing the wrong kind of festival (TWICE)
- Why you should include covers in your set
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Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Spotify Wrapped and the Comparison Trap
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
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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Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Thieves of Liberty Interview
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
This week on the podcast I’m in conversation with Kieran of Thieves of Liberty. We discuss having your own rehearsal space, doing a gig after just a month into a brand new line up and writing songs collaboratively as a band
Thieves of Liberty on Instagram
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Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Resilience
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Resilience, disappointments, setbacks, fatigue, burnout... well that sounds like a fun topic of discussion! It's really important to consider your mental health in the busyness of life, so join Phil for a discussion on managing these things
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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 Sep 27, 2023
Bailey Wood (Mavis) Interview
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
This week I'm chatting with Bailey of Mavis. We talk about putting a band together, recording your rehearsals and a mangy cat!
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Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
The Magic (and Potential Drawbacks) of Dolby Atmos
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Dolby Atmos! It's the future! (or is it?). I'm discussing if you should get involved and the potential challenges with your music.
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Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Chris Horrocks (Session Bassist) Interview
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Hey! This episode is all about being a session musician - in this case a session bassist! I'm chatting with Chris Horrocks about what a session musician does in a day, how to excel in band auditions and which is harder - covers or original music?
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In The Pocket Podcast
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Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Work/Music/Life Balancing is Hard!
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Ok lets be honest, balancing your day job, music and your social life is NOT easy, lets discuss what you can do...
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Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Ralph (Asomvel) Interview
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Howdy. On this weeks podcast I'm talking with Ralph, the bassist and Singer of Asomvel. They have an impressive social media game (worth checking out) and there's some great down to earth wisdom in this one!
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Asomvel
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