The Music Survival Guide Podcast

REPOST: Using Limited Time Wisely

This is a repost from an episode originally uploaded in January 2024 whilst I'm on holiday. It still holds true now!

Well here we are in 2024! You have limited time to work on music, do you use it well? Join Phil for a brief discussion on tightening up your music time.

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Late Night Lightning and Cupboard Life (Electric Black Interview)

In this episode, Phil talks with Matt and Jonny of Electric Black. We discuss

1. How the pandemic was a good restart point
2. Testing out a producer with a smaller release before a full album
3. Getting to grips with social media in the modern world

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To Sum Up 2024

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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Building a Great Local Music Scene with Natasha from The Fighting Cocks

This week Phil chats with Natasha, the events Manager of the Fighting Cocks in Kingston. We discuss building a strong local music scene, their approach to finding good support bands and (of course) why confetti at your gig might be a bad idea

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The Art of Promoting Your Music

Music Promotion - I've had a lot of thoughts on it lately. I've collated them into a slightly scattergun podcast for you to pick and choose from.

• Try using music videos as a REWARD for high performing songs, not something to initially kick off with
• When talking about the songs, emphasise the THEMES to draw people in

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Strange Pubs & Distinctive Voices - We The Sun Interview

This week Phil chats with the boys from We The Sun. We discuss: using social media to show their personality, why they prefer the recording studio to a home studio, and the strange story of their first gig in a closed-looking pub

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Mixing Your Own Music?

Mixing is fun (believe me!) but also frustrating, so why do it yourself? Join Phil for a discussion on the ups and downs of mixing your own music

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Toby Campen - The Details of Mastering

This week Phil chats with Toby Campen all about what a mastering engineer brings to the table, mastering for vinyl and tape and using headphones for mastering

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A Practical Band's Guide To Instagram

Instagram! It's the main social media for bands nowadays, but how should you use it? Join Phil for a brief discussion on the do's and don'ts.

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Navigating the Modern Music Scene - Tribal Jury Interview

Join Phil for a chat with Liam and Will of Tribal Jury - talking about the challenges of finding gigs, harnessing your online image effectively and spending your money wisely!

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