Time Management! It's so easy to do too much and get burned out, but what should be a priority? And how should you work it out?

Join Phil as he discusses:

• How to plan effective band rehearsals

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Tik Tok - everyone's talking about it (well all the young people!), but is it actually useful for bands? Is it worth getting in early or waiting for it to grow? This week Phil and Joe discuss getting on board before it's too late, working out how to use tiktok and how it might be the thing you need to grow. 

This week's band of the week is A Joker Among Thieves.

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Facebook has announced some rule changes around music for the beginning of October, and they are pretty big! This week Phil sets out what the rules are, what they mean and what it could mean for the future of music on Facebook.

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You've released an album, it's all very exciting! But what next? Of course! Vinyl! But tread carefully, and listen to this episode before you make that order, just in case you end up with hundreds of vinyl in your cupboard. This week Phil and Joe discuss the best way to release vinyl, if you should even do it at all, and how to gauge interest before you spend money.

The band of the week this week is Monza Express.

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The Music Industry has had something of a challenging time this year. This week Phil & Joe sit down to discuss the situation, the way forward and what you can do about it. 

Note: a scheduling error means this is technically episode 51, not 50 as advertised, sorry!

Southbank Crows' new album can be found here

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You have your favourite music, you know the stuff, it just makes you feel happy - you've probably been listening to it for years. But is that limiting you rather than helping you? This week Phil discusses listening to new music outside your comfort zone, how to analyse and take useful bits to expand your tastes and writing.

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So Daniel Ek has said some things, and lots of discussion has arisen from Spotify's systems. What can we actually do? How can you make the most of your music? This week Phil and Joe discuss exclusivity, subscription services and the power of innovative thinking.

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THAT Spotify Statement, you know the one from Daniel Ek. This week Joe breaks down his thoughts on what it means and what to do about it.

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This week we've got an interview with the manager of Hell's Addiction - David. Join Phil and David for a really in-depth chat about the music industry, treating your band as a business and making the most of social media. 

The artist featured this week is Hell's Addiction.

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Goals are a really key thing for bands and artists to get right. They bring focus and give a clear vision for the way ahead. This week Phil discusses SMART goals, what they are, how they work and how they can be applied to your band.

The artist featured this week is Land Captains.

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