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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 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
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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 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.
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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 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
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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 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!)
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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 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.
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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 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
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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 Aug 24, 2022
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
This week it's a chat with Ian of Amongst Liars. Join us for a discussion about dealing with breaking gig during a gig, being independent vs getting a label deal and the dreaded 'Pop band' label!
Shadow Smile can me 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 Aug 10, 2022
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Social Media is a great thing, but it can be very dangerous. Join Phil for a brief discussion around honesty, being real and drawing in fans.
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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 27, 2022
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
This week it's a conversation with Connor of Shadow Smile. Join us for a chat about using a click at live gigs, changing your band direction early on, and rhyming in lyrics, yes or no?
Shadow Smile can me found on Facebook here
Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community
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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 13, 2022
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
We're back (well in two weeks but... we're back)! Just a little annoucement that my next regular episode will come out Wednesday 27th July!
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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