The Music Survival Guide Podcast

Howdy. On this weeks podcast I'm talking bands with Adam - the drummer for Lavire Choosing a good, unique band name Networking at gigs by being social! Having all band members actively involved in music production Find them 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...

Comparison is the thief of joy - so STOP! This week I discuss comparison and competition and why it's deeply unhealthy for yourself as a musician. 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.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at:  Phil@philthemixengineer.com If...

Recording with the end goal in mind is ESSENTIAL for getting the most out of your music. Here's a discussion on how to approach those thoughts 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.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at:  Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you...

Hello! This week I'm discussing all things gigs and promotion of gigs with David Kirk of Civil War What a promoter is actually for How to make the most of your downtime between songs at a gig How to approach promoters for gigs Find them 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 Pag...

Recording guitars IS possible at home, there's so many options though, which do you choose? Ownhammer IRs 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.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at:  Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at th...

Hello! This week I'm chatting with Jim and Owen from When Nothing works We discuss: Being hobbled by lockdown Getting your emotions to work in your favour when playing live Making sure you have fun and don't take it all too seriously! P.S. Sorry for my voice! 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: Mu...

AI - a bit scary perhaps but how can it help? In content creation? In songwriting even!? 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.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at:  Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email...

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 Join us on our Facebook Group:  Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are...

Goals can suck, so here's an alternative method you may find invaluable (I certainly do!) Theme System is taken from the Cortex Podcast 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.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at:  Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want t...

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 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...

Planning, not a sexy word is it? BUT it's so so so important for making progress as a band. 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.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at:  Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, ema...

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 Find Dan on Instagram Here Join us on our Facebook Group:  M...

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 Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at:  www.philthemixengineer.com Ph...

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...

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 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 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 f...

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: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at:  www.philthemixengineer.com Phil...

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 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...

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. 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.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at:  Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you...

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 Jeff Rolka's tenor warmup 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 Pag...

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! 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.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at:  Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you wa...

Big life changes are afoot, and that (sadly) means big podcast changes. Listen in for the plan moving forward. 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.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at:  Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us...

This week it's a conversation with all 3 members of Axiom. We discuss their unique solution to band rehearsals, defining your genre as a band and the best way to capture the vibe and energy when recording as a band. Just A Ride can me found 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'...

This week it's a conversation with Kyle of Ashen Reach. Ashen Reach have exploded in the UK rock scene lately. So join myself and Kyle for a chat about giving a great live performance, how to deal with illness as a singer when gigging and (of course) Travelodge.... Ashen Reach can me found on Facebook here Join us on our Facebook Group:  Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagr...

This week we continue our interview with Rod Henderson of Just a Ride. We discuss the cost/benefit analysis of recording, hiring a producer and agreeing decisions as a band. Just A Ride can me found 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.vortissou...