AI - a bit scary perhaps but how can it help? In content creation? In songwriting even!?

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This week I'm in conversation with James, Hyunsu and Josh (aka the Slow Cooked Bears!) . We discuss:

• Thinking through how you come across on stage

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Goals can suck, so here's an alternative method you may find invaluable (I certainly do!)

Theme System is taken from the Cortex Podcast

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The end of the year is upon us (so soon!). Join Phil for his yearly talk/rant on making sure you take a break and rest. It's SO important

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Planning, not a sexy word is it? BUT it's so so so important for making progress as a band.

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This week it's a chat with Dan Lucas - a music producer at The Joplin House. We discuss what a producer does, the value of pre-production and, of course, the tale of the naked metal vocalist in the studio.

Music discussed:

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Mastering is seen as a bit of a dark art by some, but it really isn't. Join Phil for a discussion of what mastering is, why it's important and why it's essential you consider it when releasing music.

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This week it's a chat with Jonny and Aaron - the singer and guitarist of the blues rock band Keylock. We discuss:

• How the guys did a weekend of songwriting to work out if they'd work well together

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ISRC codes generate money for you, in short, use them!

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This week it's a chat with Matt - the venue booker of the Black Heart in Camden. We chat all things live music, including, keeping the venue/promoter on side, making wiggle room in your set timings and backline you need to bring for gigs.

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