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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
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Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
This week I'm in conversation with James, Hyunsu and Josh (aka the Slow Cooked Bears!) . We discuss:
- Thinking through how you come across on stage
- Organising your band calendar
- The power of being nice in the music industry
Find the band on Facebook here
Band Mule (calendar app) 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 Jan 11, 2023
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Goals can suck, so here's an alternative method you may find invaluable (I certainly do!)
Theme System is taken from the Cortex Podcast
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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
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
The end of the year is upon us (so soon!). Join Phil for his yearly talk/rant on making sure you take a break and rest. It's SO important
Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community
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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
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Planning, not a sexy word is it? BUT it's so so so important for making progress as a band.
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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
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
This week it's a chat with Dan Lucas - a music producer at The Joplin House. We discuss what a producer does, the value of pre-production and, of course, the tale of the naked metal vocalist in the studio.
Music discussed:
Rapturous - Lion's Den
Salvation Jayne - A Mouthful Of Magnificent Spite Album
Rews - The World That You Left Behind
Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community
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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 Nov 02, 2022
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Mastering is seen as a bit of a dark art by some, but it really isn't. Join Phil for a discussion of what mastering is, why it's important and why it's essential you consider it when releasing music.
Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community
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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
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
This week it's a chat with Jonny and Aaron - the singer and guitarist of the blues rock band Keylock. We discuss:
- How the guys did a weekend of songwriting to work out if they'd work well together
- Having a band member who can analyse the music and make it better
- Focused rehearsals with a purpose
Find the band on Facebook here
Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community
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 Oct 05, 2022
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
ISRC codes generate money for you, in short, use them!
You can generate codes here: www.ppluk.com (I forgot to mention it's free to join!)
Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community
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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
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
This week it's a chat with Matt - the venue booker of the Black Heart in Camden. We chat all things live music, including, keeping the venue/promoter on side, making wiggle room in your set timings and backline you need to bring for gigs.
Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community
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 Sep 07, 2022
Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
Studios are generally not cheap places to be, BUT it can be so beneficial to record in them. How can you afford to go and make the most of it? That's what I'm discussing in this weeks mini episode
Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community
Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at:
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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