Episodes

Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Should You Abandon A Song?
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Sometimes, some songs you write just won't work! It's a sad fact of being creative, and you have to work with it! This week I discuss strategies and ideas to try BEFORE abandoning a song, you may find it works, but not in the way you initially expected.
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Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
Will (Two Finger Media) Interview
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
This week it's all about photography! I've been chatting with Will of Two Finger Media all about the point of hiring a photographer, how Will finds unique shots and the potential stresses of live gig photography.
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Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
Finding Your Tone
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
Tone is highly subjective, but highly important, so it's worth getting right! This week I discuss dark sounding cymbals, bass distortion, choosing song keys and the magic of the midrange in guitars.
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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 22, 2021
Fonzy & Co Interview
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
This week I've been having a conversation with Fonzy and Sam of Fonzy & Co. We discuss getting gig ready with new band members in just 6 weeks, the benefits of recording in a bedroom home studio and prepping for gigs - how to go about it.
The band can be found on Facebook here.
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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 Sep 15, 2021
Optimising Your Spotify
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Spotify is SO important nowadays, but there may be things you're missing out on doing, hacks you can do to optimise your Spotify. This week I discuss claiming your account, credits, playlists and quality music!
To claim your Spotify account, go to: artists.spotify.com
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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 Sep 08, 2021
Circus 66 Interview (Part 2)
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
This week I've been continuing my conversation with Luke and Leigh of Circus 66. We continue the chat with discussions of song writing and their hopes for the future.
Circus 66 can be found on Facebook here.
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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 Sep 01, 2021
Circus 66 Interview (Part 1)
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
This week I've been having a conversation with Luke and Leigh of Circus 66. Circus 66 are making some real inroads in the rock music scene so this first part of the interview is not to be missed!
Circus 66 can be found on Facebook here.
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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 Aug 04, 2021
Q&A episode
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
It's the obligatory Q&A episode! This week I discuss questions put to me from my instagram! A lot of random/interesting thoughts in here.
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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 Jul 28, 2021
Josh Abbott Interview (The Life and Times of a Live Sound Engineer)
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
This week I've been having a conversation with Josh Abbott of Peace Productions. He is a live sound engineer so we have a chat about the ins and outs of live sound and what bands can do to work together with a live engineer to make the best sound.
Peace Productions can be found on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. His band Fatality can be found here.
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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 Jul 21, 2021
Recording Demos Of Your Music
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Demos are undervalued, and worth your time making. This week I discuss:
- How you should practically make a demo
- What the use of them is
- The surprising use you could have after release of the song proper.
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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