You have a single to release, and you have money to promote it! But what do you do? Where do you spend your money for the biggest return? This week Phil and Joe discuss add creatives, split testing and why building an ideal fan avatar may be what you need to do.

The band featured this week are Cascade.

Joe can be found at: www.nevisaudio.com

Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com

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So the music is recording, it's mixed and mastered, ready for the world to hear. But what now? Do you just throw it out, or do you approach your release with a clear strategy? This week Phil and Joe discuss pre-saves, not sending out spam-like messages and why treating Spotify as a form of social media might be the breakthrough you need.

The band featured this week are 12 Hour Avenue.

Submithub can be found here.

Joe can be found at: www.nevisaudio.com

Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com

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So here you are, stuck indoors, plenty of time but nothing to do. But you have the band to think about, what should you do? Making the most of your time by recording may be the very thing you need to push forward on social media. This week Phil and Joe discuss recording all elements of the band, capturing clean vocals and why you may not even need to record real drums at all.

The band featured this week are Hushtones.

Soundgas can be found here.

Joe can be found at: www.nevisaudio.com

Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com

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This week marks something a little different - an interview! Joe chats with Marc Ainley of Let Man Loose, on first gigs, getting the right mindset and the best way to use social media. This episode is a great exploration of where the band came from, and where Marc envisions it going into the future. 

You can find the band's page here: Let Man Loose

Joe can be found at: www.nevisaudio.com

Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com

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You're thinking about your next record, working out the best way to get it made. Then the question arises 'Should we hire a producer?'. This question may well be followed by 'What are the benefits?' and 'What does a producer even do?'. All these questions and more are discussed ! This week Phil and Joe discuss finding the right producer for your music, what to expect and how to make the most of your time in the studio.

The band featured this week are Alkanes.

The Bagpipe metal band Phil was referring to is Skilltron.

Joe can be found at: www.nevisaudio.com

Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com

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So, you want to start a band! Great, but what do you do? Where to you start. That's what we're discussing this week, how to start a band, what to do and what to avoid. Phil and Joe discuss answering hard questions as a band, first rehearsals and how if you're lucky you might get free beers at your first gig.

The band featured this week are Urban Architects.

Joe can be found at: www.nevisaudio.com

Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com

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Aah the thorny world of Facebook ads, a waste of cash, or a good investment to grow your band following and make the most of your release? It can be good, but only when used right. This week Phil and Joe discuss clear goals, proper targeting and if you should even be advertising at all.

The band featured this week are Solar Strides.

Joe can be found at: www.nevisaudio.com

Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com

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So you're planning your next release, you've worked out which songs you're doing, and how you're recording them, but who will mix it? With so many mixing engineers out there, who should you trust? This week Phil and Joe discuss test mixes, important conversations and red flags when looking for a mix engineer.

The band featured this week are The Southbank Crows.

Joe can be found at: www.nevisaudio.com

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Everything has gone a bit crazy in the world right now. Bands and Artists are having gigs cancelled left right and centre, and even if they go on the numbers attending are lower. However, a lack of gigs doesn't have to mean a lack of action. There are positive things you can do to progress your band. This week, Phil and Joe discuss ideas for bands in a period of isolation.

Joe can be found at: www.nevisaudio.com

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It's the big day! The gig is here! But which songs are you going to play? And you're panicking as your rig takes a full 15 minutes to setup. You want to be invited back for another gig, but a good impression is vital. This week Phil and Joe discuss planning ahead for gigs, getting your rig in order, and why it pays to be prepared

The band featured this week are Red Yeti

Joe can be found at: www.nevisaudio.com

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