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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March 26, 2025 Redefining Your Sound (November Now Interview)
This week Phil is talking with November Now. We discuss taking time to find and define your sound, song writing and trusting your instincts and the challenges of gigging in London,
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1h 1min
March 05, 2025Musical Mistakes (and how to handle them)
When stuff goes wrong it sucks, right? But there are practical steps you can do. In this mini-episode Phil discusses:
How to handle mistakes in a gig
Should you ignore it or make a joke of it
What to do when your release doesn't go to plan, or if a gig doesn't go well
How do you learn from your mistakes?
What you can do better
What can you do NOW to fix it?
What ISN'T in your control and cannot be fixed?
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Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com
Phil can be emailed at: [email protected]
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11min
February 19, 2025 Buses, Rehearsals and WhatsApp - This New Dawn Interview
This week Phil chats with all of This New Dawn. In this wide ranging (and relatively unserious) chat we talk about demoing music in the rehearsal room, the band whatsapp (how its used and misused) and of course, writing lyrics on the bus.
Pesave the new single 'Wasted' here
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46min
February 05, 2025 Make The Most Of Your Song, Focus On Arrangement
Arrangement can make or break your song, how much do you think about it? Join Phil for a discussion on arrangement, making the most of your music and the use of tension in your song.
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Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com
Phil can be emailed at: [email protected]
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12min
January 15, 2025 DIY Band Life (When They Riot Interview)
This week Phil chats with Luke and Tom of When They Riot. We discuss, writing lyrics after the music has been written, using Pirate Studios for rehearsal and recording and, of course, the mystery of the folding guitar!
When They Riot on Instagram
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Phil can be emailed at: [email protected]
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46min
January 01, 2025 REPOST: Using Limited Time Wisely
This is a repost from an episode originally uploaded in January 2024 whilst I'm on holiday. It still holds true now!
Well here we are in 2024! You have limited time to work on music, do you use it well? Join Phil for a brief discussion on tightening up your music time.
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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]
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8min
December 18, 2024 Late Night Lightning and Cupboard Life (Electric Black Interview)
In this episode, Phil talks with Matt and Jonny of Electric Black. We discuss
1. How the pandemic was a good restart point
2. Testing out a producer with a smaller release before a full album
3. Getting to grips with social media in the modern world
Electric Black on Instagram
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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]
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54min
December 04, 2024 To Sum Up 2024
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
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Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com
Phil can be emailed at: [email protected]
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12min
November 20, 2024 Building a Great Local Music Scene with Natasha from The Fighting Cocks
This week Phil chats with Natasha, the events Manager of the Fighting Cocks in Kingston. We discuss building a strong local music scene, their approach to finding good support bands and (of course) why confetti at your gig might be a bad idea
The Fighting Cocks on Instagram
Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community
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]
If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: [email protected]
...more
37min
November 06, 2024The Art of Promoting Your Music
Music Promotion - I've had a lot of thoughts on it lately. I've collated them into a slightly scattergun podcast for you to pick and choose from.
Try using music videos as a REWARD for high performing songs, not something to initially kick off with
When talking about the songs, emphasise the THEMES to draw people in
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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
13min

FAQs about The Music Survival Guide Podcast:

How many episodes does The Music Survival Guide Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 216 episodes available.