The Music Survival Guide Podcast

Dealing With Band Arguments

Band arguments suck, there's no two ways about it. They can be really intense too. This week Phil discusses strategies and ideas for moving forward from band arguments and how to avoid them in the first place.

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The Blams Interview

This week it's a conversation with all 3 members of The Blams! We discuss stage diving, home recording and (of course) Britney Spears.

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Music Distribution

Where do people find your music? Where can they buy your music? Is there a streaming/distribution platform you should avoid? You know... like Spotify? This week I discuss what to consider when picking distribution services for your music

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One Last Day Interview

This week I've been having a conversation with 3/5 of One Last Day. We chat about all sorts of things, it gets quite silly at a few points but was great fun!

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REPLAY: Social Media Mistakes

First published back in April, I selected this podcast for my second replay as getting your social media right as a band shouldn't be underestimated. Are you making these mistakes?

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REPLAY: Putting Together Your EPK

First published in October 2020, this first replay is about putting together your EPK (Electronic Press Kit). If you haven't got one for your band then get on it! It's REALLY important for making a good impression, especially when trying to book gigs

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Time To Rest (It‘s Important!)

Christmas is coming, and with it (hopefully) some rest and relaxation time. To avoid burning out, MAKE THE MOST OF IT! You need to be ready for your creative pursuits (including gigging) and being on the verge of burnout helps no one. This week Phil discusses the vital importance of rest and why you should take some. 

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What Does Musical Success Look Like?

When have you 'made it' as a band? It's a strange and indefinable question that can be strongly linked to how musically satisfied you are. The answer is to come up with clear goals, and this is what I'm discussing in this weeks episode...

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The Acoustic Guitar Test

Songwriting can be a challenge, so here's an idea for you next time you want to write. Work out if your song is good OR if you're hiding behind fancy riffs and tricks,

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Thomas ‘Smit‘ Smith Interview (Steal The City)

This time I've been having a conversation with Smit of Steal The City. There's plenty of great takaways in here for your own band so listen away!

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The 'BAND' app discussed can be found here

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