The Music Survival Guide Podcast

Is your music and your recording technically perfect? Perhaps it shouldn't be... Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast 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

This time I'm talking with Evan and Liam of Kintsugi. We discuss: -Finding an adaptable rehearsal room -Simplifying your live rig to reduce potential problems -Recording metal vocals when 8 months pregnant! Kintsugi On Instagram 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@philth...

Busy times can be exhausting. Here's how to handle them Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast 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

Boredom is a surprisingly powerful tool which WILL help you solve your creative problems. Only question is, will you allow yourself to get bored? Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast 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:...

There's certain types of posts I see everyone doing on social media. Here's the question, is it fulfilling, or is it copying? Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast 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...

This week Phil is chatting with Sam of Daytura We talk about: -Finding the right people for your band who you gel well with -The importance and value of recording your band rehearsals -The value of networking Daytura on Instagram 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@philt...

The last thing you want is to be disappointed by a release because you didn't follow your gut and trust how it should feel. In this episode Phil discusses things to consider when working out your approach to recording your next release. Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at:  www.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at:  Phi...

This week Phil is chatting with Death Warmed Up. We talk about: -Meeting in school and starting the band young -The benefits (and drawbacks) of recording at their college recording studio -A challenging gig in Whitehaven Death Warmed Up on Instagram 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 ema...

AI is here to stay, what should we do about it? It's a scary moment so lets talk about what we can do to keep things real and human. The documentary about Suno and AI on Youtube Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast 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...

This week Phil is chatting with Reawaken. We discuss: - Different ideas about writing riffs - Malfunctioning house drum kits - The place of the accordion in modern music Reawaken on Instagram Gill's Drum Youtube Channel 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@philthemixengin...

Taking the time to record things optimally at source will help your music come on leaps and bounds. Join Phil for a brief discussion of how... Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast 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:  m...

This week Phil is in discussion with Joe Marsh, a producer from the UK. We talk about: - How he has brought efficiency to his process so he can focus on creative tasks - How being a parent has helped his producing career - Climbing Trees Joe Marsh on Instagram Bands discussed: Twin City (previously Zephyr) Blockade Nights Like Thieves Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guid...

REPOST (from 2024) - too good to not re-share: 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 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 t...

REPOST FROM 2023 - it's too helpful! Spotify Wrapped is useful... or is it? Join Phil for a discussion on this tool, how it might be helpful and how it may be seriously damaging to you. Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast 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 cont...

How easy is it to find your music when people discover you on social media? It should be as EASY AS POSSIBLE! Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast 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

This week Phil is talking with most of Sabotage. We discuss: - Organising rehearsal time effectively - Dealing with difficult gig situations - The 'Look up from your pint' moment Sabotage On Instagram 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

Social media sucks! But it's essential in this day and age whether we're happy about that or not. Work out how to harness it for yourself and build a fanbase. Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast 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,...

This week Phil is talking with Alex and Dan of Ronin Veins! We discuss: - Brining their own hype to each gig to make the atmosphere - Building their own music festival to build a scene around them - Spending a mad day filming 4 music videos in 16 hours! Ronin Veins On Instagram Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at:  www.vortissou...

The mythical goal of being a 'tight' band, what does it mean? And how can you get there? Join Phil for a discussion about tightness, energy and listening to what other band members are playing. Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at:  www.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at:  Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get...

This is a fun one. I'm in discussion with Marc of Let Man Loose - a crazy story how an email led to supporting Queens of The Stone Age at their festival! Let Man Loose on Instagram 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

Bands producing themselves at home is great, it's democratised creativity in the studio, but have you considered the extras, the ear candy that can elevate a production? In this episode Phil discusses those extra touches that can make your next release that little bit better Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at:  www.philthemixen...

This week Phil is talking with David, the Producer and owner of Red City Studios in Manchester. We discuss: - How David got started and stumbled upon an ideal studio space - How he works collaboratively with bands to develop songs as their biggest fan - Tuning toms to match the song - Building trust with bands over time The Silver Lines - Hotel Room David on Instagram Red City Recordings Website C...

Putting boundaries on yourself can unlock creativity you didn't previously know existed! In this mini episode Phil suggests a few ways you can find your creativity through limitations and how they help. Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at:  www.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at:  Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you wa...

This week Phil is talking with most of Simulation Theory. We talk about bringing music to the rehearsal rooms and adapting it to the musicians in the band, keeping your live sets interesting for yourselves and just LOVING playing drums. Simulation Theory on Instagram Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at:  www.vortissoundstudios.c...

Recording drums, in many ways the hardest thing you can do when recording yourselves! It is a challenge but NOT impossible.  Join Phil for a brief rundown for what equipment is needed, how to get the best value for money and where to position everything. This is a BIG topic so after listening please do reach out to me if you have any questions. Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Sur...