This week Phil chats with the boys from We The Sun. We discuss: using social media to show their personality, why they prefer the recording studio to a home studio, and the strange story of their first gig in a closed-looking pub

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Mixing is fun (believe me!) but also frustrating, so why do it yourself? Join Phil for a discussion on the ups and downs of mixing your own music

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This week Phil chats with Toby Campen all about what a mastering engineer brings to the table, mastering for vinyl and tape and using headphones for mastering

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Instagram! It's the main social media for bands nowadays, but how should you use it? Join Phil for a brief discussion on the do's and don'ts.

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Join Phil for a chat with Liam and Will of Tribal Jury - talking about the challenges of finding gigs, harnessing your online image effectively and spending your money wisely!

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Join Phil for a deep dive into recording in a non-ideal space, and how he overcame challenges to create a great outcome!

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Phil is joined by Kimberley and Tom of Rogue Awakening this week. We discuss: how they met in a children's playground, blending your different tastes to create a band sound and balancing parenting and band life!

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Finding the right engineer/producer is really important. But how do you go about it? What factors matter? Join Phil for a chat about this!

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Join Phil for a chat with Sam Bloor - a producer working out of Lower Lane Studios.

We discuss: effective collaboration with bands, coming to the studio with an open mind and why he often records drums last!

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Taking time to review where you've come from and where you're going is invaluable! Do it! 

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