The Music Survival Guide Podcast

By Music Survival Guide

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... more

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The podcast currently has 230 episodes available.

The Music Survival Guide Podcast episodes:

March 18, 2026 Bringing Back 80s Rock (Death Warmed Up)
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
Bands discussed:
Twin City (previously Zephyr)
Blockade
Nights Like Thieves

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Phil's Page
Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com
Phil can be emailed at: [email protected]
...more
40min
March 04, 2026 Lets Talk About Suno (and other AIs)
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:
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Phil's Page
Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com
Phil can be emailed at: [email protected]
If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: [email protected]
...more
14min
February 18, 2026 'Young kids think we're cool' (Reawaken Interview)
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:
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Phil's Page
Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com
Phil can be emailed at: [email protected]
...more
47min
February 04, 2026 Get Better Raw Tones
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...
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Phil's Page
Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com
Phil can be emailed at: [email protected]
If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: [email protected]
...more
7min
January 21, 2026 Parenting Tips and Climbing Trees - Joe Marsh (Producer) Interview
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 Guide Podcast
Phil's Page
Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com
Phil can be emailed at: [email protected]
...more
49min
January 07, 2026 To Sum Up The Year
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: [email protected]
If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: [email protected]
...more
12min
December 17, 2025 Spotify Wrapped and the Comparison Trap (REPOST)
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: [email protected]
If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: [email protected]
...more
9min
December 03, 2025 Make Your Music Visible!
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: [email protected]
If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: [email protected]
...more
5min
November 19, 2025 The 'Look Up From Your Pint' Moment (Sabotage Interview)
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: [email protected]
...more
1h 18min
November 05, 2025 Grabbing (and retaining) Attention Online
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: [email protected]
If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: [email protected]
...more
7min

FAQs about The Music Survival Guide Podcast:

How many episodes does The Music Survival Guide Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 230 episodes available.