The Music Survival Guide Podcast

This week it's a conversation with Rod Henderson of Just a Ride. We discuss Rod's crazy story of young musical success, how the band approach rehearsals and their crazy gig story - it gets worse the …

So you want to record your own music, but how? There's A LOT to learn. Don't fret, instead listen to this episode and just... start and see how it goes!

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Band arguments suck, there's no two ways about it. They can be really intense too. This week Phil discusses strategies and ideas for moving forward from band arguments and how to avoid them in the fi…

This week it's a conversation with all 3 members of The Blams! We discuss stage diving, home recording and (of course) Britney Spears.

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Where do people find your music? Where can they buy your music? Is there a streaming/distribution platform you should avoid? You know... like Spotify? This week I discuss what to consider when pickin…

This week I've been having a conversation with 3/5 of One Last Day. We chat about all sorts of things, it gets quite silly at a few points but was great fun!

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First published back in April, I selected this podcast for my second replay as getting your social media right as a band shouldn't be underestimated. Are you making these mistakes?

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First published in October 2020, this first replay is about putting together your EPK (Electronic Press Kit). If you haven't got one for your band then get on it! It's REALLY important for making a g…

Christmas is coming, and with it (hopefully) some rest and relaxation time. To avoid burning out, MAKE THE MOST OF IT! You need to be ready for your creative pursuits (including gigging) and being on…

When have you 'made it' as a band? It's a strange and indefinable question that can be strongly linked to how musically satisfied you are. The answer is to come up with clear goals, and this is what …

Songwriting can be a challenge, so here's an idea for you next time you want to write. Work out if your song is good OR if you're hiding behind fancy riffs and tricks,

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This time I've been having a conversation with Smit of Steal The City. There's plenty of great takaways in here for your own band so listen away!

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Bands are expensive ventures, lets face it, and covering those costs isn't always easy. This week I discuss potential income streams to consider as a band, alongside a great order to consider them in…

This week I've been having a conversation with Connor of Anchor Lane. They are a great band worth checking out and in this episode Connor has come great stories to tell about times with the band! 

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Rehearsals, as a band they are SO important. You can gel as a band and develop your music, but when should you rehearse, where and how? Join Phil as he discusses the subject this week.

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This week I've been having a conversation with Anne Estella. Anne is a music journalist who spends a lot of time interviewing bands. We discuss interview skills, the dos and don'ts of interviews and …

Sometimes, some songs you write just won't work! It's a sad fact of being creative, and you have to work with it! This week I discuss strategies and ideas to try BEFORE abandoning a song, you may fin…

This week it's all about photography! I've been chatting with Will of Two Finger Media all about the point of hiring a photographer, how Will finds unique shots and the potential stresses of live gig…

Tone is highly subjective, but highly important, so it's worth getting right! This week I discuss dark sounding cymbals, bass distortion, choosing song keys and the magic of the midrange in guitars.

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This week I've been having a conversation with Fonzy and Sam of Fonzy & Co. We discuss getting gig ready with new band members in just 6 weeks, the benefits of recording in a bedroom home studio and …