The Music Survival Guide Podcast

This week it's a conversation with Rod Henderson of Just a Ride. We discuss Rod's crazy story of young musical success, how the band approach rehearsals and their crazy gig story - it gets worse the more it goes on. 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...

So you want to record your own music, but how? There's A LOT to learn. Don't fret, instead listen to this episode and just... start and see how it goes! Joe Gilder - Home Studio Corner - Youtube Recording Revolution - Youtube Produce Like A Pro - Youtube 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 Pa...

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. 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.philthemixengin...

This week it's a conversation with all 3 members of The Blams! We discuss stage diving, home recording and (of course) Britney Spears. The Blams 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.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at:  Ph...

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 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 fo...

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! One Last Day can me found on Facebook here Get their music by heading to Bandcamp 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...

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? 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 a...

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 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 P...

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.  Join us on our Facebook Group:  Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow u...

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... 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...

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, Frog Leap Studios 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 emai...

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! Steal The City can me found on Facebook here The 'BAND' app discussed can be found 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...

Bands are expensive ventures, lets face it, and covering those costs isn't always easy. This week I discuss potential income streams to consider as a band, alongside a great order to consider them in! 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 P...

This week I've been having a conversation with Connor of Anchor Lane. They are a great band worth checking out and in this episode Connor has come great stories to tell about times with the band!  Anchor Lane 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 f...

Rehearsals, as a band they are SO important. You can gel as a band and develop your music, but when should you rehearse, where and how? Join Phil as he discusses the subject this week. 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 email...

This week I've been having a conversation with Anne Estella. Anne is a music journalist who spends a lot of time interviewing bands. We discuss interview skills, the dos and don'ts of interviews and describing music from an emotional standpoint. The Big Dirty Interview can be found here Anne's Youtube Page Anne's Facebook Anne's Instagram Anne's Twitter Join us on our Facebook Group:  Music Surviv...

Sometimes, some songs you write just won't work! It's a sad fact of being creative, and you have to work with it! This week I discuss strategies and ideas to try BEFORE abandoning a song, you may find it works, but not in the way you initially expected. 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...

This week it's all about photography! I've been chatting with Will of Two Finger Media all about the point of hiring a photographer, how Will finds unique shots and the potential stresses of live gig photography. Billy Gibbons pic  PORTFOLIO | twofingermedia Website  Music Photographer | Twofingermedia Facebook  Two Finger Media | Facebook Instagram  Two Finger Media (@twofingermedia) • Instagram...

Tone is highly subjective, but highly important, so it's worth getting right! This week I discuss dark sounding cymbals, bass distortion, choosing song keys and the magic of the midrange in guitars. 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 Phi...

This week I've been having a conversation with Fonzy and Sam of Fonzy & Co. We discuss getting gig ready with new band members in just 6 weeks, the benefits of recording in a bedroom home studio and prepping for gigs - how to go about it. The band can be 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...

Spotify is SO important nowadays, but there may be things you're missing out on doing, hacks you can do to optimise your Spotify. This week I discuss claiming your account, credits, playlists and quality music! To claim your Spotify account, go to: artists.spotify.com Join us on our Facebook Group:  Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Pod...

This week I've been continuing my conversation with Luke and Leigh of Circus 66. We continue the chat with discussions of song writing and their hopes for the future. Circus 66 can be 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.vortissoundstudi...

This week I've been having a conversation with Luke and Leigh of Circus 66. Circus 66 are making some real inroads in the rock music scene so this first part of the interview is not to be missed! Circus 66 can be 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 fo...

It's the obligatory Q&A episode! This week I discuss questions put to me from my instagram! A lot of random/interesting thoughts in 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.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at:  Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want...

This week I've been having a conversation with Josh Abbott of Peace Productions. He is a live sound engineer so we have a chat about the ins and outs of live sound and what bands can do to work together with a live engineer to make the best sound. Peace Productions can be found on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter . His band Fatality can be found here . Join us on our Facebook Group:  Music Surviva...