The last month of 2023 is here, hasn't it flown by! It's the perfect time of year to take stock of how it's been musically. So get ready with paper and pen to answer questions on how its been (I promise this will help!)

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This week on the podcast I’m chatting with the guys from SOS. We discuss:

• Rebranding your style and sound

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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.

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This week on the podcast I’m in conversation with Kieran of Thieves of Liberty. We discuss having your own rehearsal space, doing a gig after just a month into a brand new line up and writing songs collaboratively as a band

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Resilience, disappointments, setbacks, fatigue, burnout... well that sounds like a fun topic of discussion! It's really important to consider your mental health in the busyness of life, so join Phil for a discussion on managing these things

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This week I'm chatting with Bailey of Mavis. We talk about putting a band together, recording your rehearsals and a mangy cat!

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Dolby Atmos! It's the future! (or is it?). I'm discussing if you should get involved and the potential challenges with your music.

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Hey! This episode is all about being a session musician - in this case a session bassist! I'm chatting with Chris Horrocks about what a session musician does in a day, how to excel in band auditions and which is harder - covers or original music?

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Ok lets be honest, balancing your day job, music and your social life is NOT easy, lets discuss what you can do...

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Howdy. On this weeks podcast I'm talking with Ralph, the bassist and Singer of Asomvel. They have an impressive social media game (worth checking out) and there's some great down to earth wisdom in this one!

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