Explore every episode of the podcast The Music Survival Guide Podcast
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| Toby Campen - The Details of Mastering | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:43:41 | |
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 Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| A Practical Band's Guide To Instagram | 04 Sep 2024 | 00:11:32 | |
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. Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| Rituals Interview | 17 Apr 2024 | 00:35:42 | |
Join Phil for a chat with Euan of Rituals about all sorts of things such as working with backing tracks to accurately time your set, the benefits of a recording studio and producer, and of course dramatic curtain drops! Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| Dealing With Toxicity On Social Media | 17 Mar 2021 | 00:13:12 | |
Social Media is a funny thing, you NEED it for your band but it can be so damaging. This week I discuss:
Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortissoundstudios.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| Dox Docherty Interview (Lords Of Ruin) | 10 Mar 2021 | 00:35:10 | |
This week's interview I've been chatting with Dox Dochert - the vocalist with Lords Of Ruin We discuss working together as a band, songwriting and working effectively with mix engineers to make your music sound the way you want. For more information on Lords of Ruin, find them on Facebook here. Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortissoundstudios.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| Landing That Interview | 03 Mar 2021 | 00:13:10 | |
Interviews are a vital tool in getting your band noticed. This week I discuss:
Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortissoundstudios.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| Earl Gray Collective Interview | 24 Feb 2021 | 00:50:32 | |
This week's conversation is with Katie, Will and Zac of Earl Gray Collective. Join Phil for a chat as we cover:
The band can be found here: Earl Gray Collective Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortissoundstudios.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| Getting Gigs After Lockdown | 17 Feb 2021 | 00:09:42 | |
Gigs, everyone's looking forward to their return! This week I discuss:
Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortissoundstudios.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| Luke Short Interview (Ravenbreed) | 10 Feb 2021 | 00:43:48 | |
This week's I've been chatting with Luke Short - the vocalist with Ravenbreed. We chat about a variety of subject
For more information on Ravenbreed, find them on Facebook here. Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortissoundstudios.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com
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| Giving Good Feedback - Mixing Revisions | 03 Feb 2021 | 00:16:08 | |
The revisions process is arguably the most important part of mixing. This week I discuss:
Also mentioned: The Fletcher-Munson Curve Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortissoundstudios.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| White Raven Down Interview | 27 Jan 2021 | 00:51:59 | |
This week I'm chatting with Stu and Luke of White Raven Down. Join Phil for a chat as we cover:
The band can be found here: White Raven Down Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortissoundstudios.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| Facebook Groups for Musicians | 20 Jan 2021 | 00:12:23 | |
Facebook groups are a great place to be, and if you're not using them, you are seriously missing out. This week I discuss:
Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortissoundstudios.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| William Young (Defences) Interview | 13 Jan 2021 | 00:40:40 | |
This week's interview is with William Young - vocalist with Defences. We chat about all sorts in this one, including:
For more information on Defences, find them on Facebook here. Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortissoundstudios.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| Unusual Sounds! AKA Breaking Your Genre Mould | 03 Apr 2024 | 00:08:11 | |
You know how it is, you've recorded enough songs to know what you're doing, but have you thought about trying something new and... odd? Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| What Does A Mixing Engineer Need? | 06 Jan 2021 | 00:14:10 | |
I thought I'd kick off the year by talking about... well... myself! It's good to know what mixing engineers need to make the best mix of your music, so this week is a discussion about:
If you're interested in being one of the 3 bands to receive a free mix/master from myself to kick off 2021 then email me: Phil@VortisSoundStudios.com Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortissoundstudios.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| And Now... Relax! | 30 Dec 2020 | 00:09:33 | |
It's the holidays... so relax! Join Phil for a discussion around:
Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortissoundstudios.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| Hunted By Elephants Interview | 16 Dec 2020 | 00:38:49 | |
This week's interview is with Apostolos & Roman of Hunted By Elephants. Join Phil for a chat as we cover:
The band can be found here: Hunted By Elephants Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortissoundstudios.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| Reflecting On Your Year | 09 Dec 2020 | 00:14:10 | |
Well... 2020 has been a year hasn't it! This week Phil takes you through an exercise to do by yourself or with bandmates to focus and reflect on the year, what went well (and what didn't) and how to take that learning into developing yourself in 2021. Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortissoundstudios.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| Raz White Interview (Call Of The Wild Festival) | 02 Dec 2020 | 00:38:43 | |
This week's interview is with Raz White, one of the organising team for the Call of The Wild Festival. Join Raz and Phil for a wide ranging discussion on:
For more information on the Festival, including where to book go to their website: CallOfTheWildFestival.com Or find them on Facebook here. Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortissoundstudios.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| How To Bottle Stage Presence | 25 Nov 2020 | 00:14:45 | |
Stage Presence! There's more to it than just leaping around to your music (although it can include that!) Join Phil for a discussion around stage presence, how to work out what to do with your band and make the most of your style. Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortissoundstudios.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| Land Captains Interview | 18 Nov 2020 | 00:52:27 | |
This week's interview is with Hugo, Justin & Sarah - 3/4 of Land Captains. Join Phil for an in-depth chat, we cover:
The band can be found here: Land Captains Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortissoundstudios.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| Control In An Uncertain Time | 11 Nov 2020 | 00:10:01 | |
It's an uncertain time in the world. Where I am in England we're in the midst of a second month-long lockdown. It's easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed, but here's a strategy which may just help you in the days and weeks ahead... Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortissoundstudios.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| Charlie Dowzell Interview (Sail) | 04 Nov 2020 | 00:54:03 | |
This week's interview is with Charlie Dowzell, guitarist and singer with Sail. Join Phil and Charlie for an in-depth chat, we cover:
The band can be found here - Sail Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortissoundstudios.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| Building Good Contacts | 28 Oct 2020 | 00:14:42 | |
Building a contacts list in your local area doesn't have to be sleazy feeling, or cheesy. It's quite simple, but takes TIME! Join Phil this week as he discusses various ways to reach out to and build relationships with the people you want to know. Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortissoundstudios.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| What's Its Like To Be A Guitar Teacher (George Twydell Interview) | 20 Mar 2024 | 00:59:21 | |
So you're a musician and you want to make money, how about becoming a guitar teacher? Join Phil and George discussing how he got into guitar teaching, what it's like and how he phoned round Birmingham to practice! Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| Residential Studios | 21 Oct 2020 | 00:28:45 | |
When choosing to record your music, there's many important choices to be made, but have you considered Residential Studios? This week Phil and Joe discuss residential vs non-residential studios, working in a lock-in studio, and the creative power of the countryside. Plus Joe shares some sad news... Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Joe's Page Phil's Page Joe can be found at: www.nevisaudio.com Joe can be emailed at: Joe@nevisaudio.com Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortissoundstudios.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| Building An Effective EPK | 13 Oct 2020 | 00:18:01 | |
You need an EPK, it's as simple as that! If you don't have one, then make it! Join Phil as he discusses:
Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Joe's Page Phil's Page Joe can be found at: www.nevisaudio.com Joe can be emailed at: Joe@nevisaudio.com Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortissoundstudios.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| 7 Months On From Lockdown... What Now? | 07 Oct 2020 | 00:28:01 | |
Unbelievably it's been 7 months since lockdown started in the UK. But with gigs not common, and time marching on, what should you be doing to move forward creatively with your band? This week Phil and Joe discuss recording, rehearsals and the power of rest! As promised, this is Dick Strawbridge! Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Joe's Page Phil's Page Joe can be found at: www.nevisaudio.com Joe can be emailed at: Joe@nevisaudio.com Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortissoundstudios.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| The Power Of Time Management | 30 Sep 2020 | 00:12:00 | |
Time Management! It's so easy to do too much and get burned out, but what should be a priority? And how should you work it out? Join Phil as he discusses:
Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Joe's Page Phil's Page Joe can be found at: www.nevisaudio.com Joe can be emailed at: Joe@nevisaudio.com Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortissoundstudios.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| Tik Tok For Artists | 23 Sep 2020 | 00:28:01 | |
Tik Tok - everyone's talking about it (well all the young people!), but is it actually useful for bands? Is it worth getting in early or waiting for it to grow? This week Phil and Joe discuss getting on board before it's too late, working out how to use tiktok and how it might be the thing you need to grow. This week's band of the week is A Joker Among Thieves. Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Joe's Page Phil's Page Joe can be found at: www.nevisaudio.com Joe can be emailed at: Joe@nevisaudio.com Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortissoundstudios.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| Is Facebook Killing Music? | 16 Sep 2020 | 00:09:20 | |
Facebook has announced some rule changes around music for the beginning of October, and they are pretty big! This week Phil sets out what the rules are, what they mean and what it could mean for the future of music on Facebook. Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Joe's Page Phil's Page Joe can be found at: www.nevisaudio.com Joe can be emailed at: Joe@nevisaudio.com Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortissoundstudios.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| All About That Vinyl | 09 Sep 2020 | 00:24:07 | |
You've released an album, it's all very exciting! But what next? Of course! Vinyl! But tread carefully, and listen to this episode before you make that order, just in case you end up with hundreds of vinyl in your cupboard. This week Phil and Joe discuss the best way to release vinyl, if you should even do it at all, and how to gauge interest before you spend money. The band of the week this week is Monza Express. Join us on our Facebook group at: www.facebook.com/groups/musicsgcommunity Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Joe's Page Phil's Page Joe can be found at: www.nevisaudio.com Joe can be emailed at: Joe@nevisaudio.com Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortissoundstudios.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| Is It The End? | 02 Sep 2020 | 00:25:41 | |
The Music Industry has had something of a challenging time this year. This week Phil & Joe sit down to discuss the situation, the way forward and what you can do about it. Note: a scheduling error means this is technically episode 51, not 50 as advertised, sorry! Southbank Crows' new album can be found here Join us on our Facebook group at: www.facebook.com/groups/musicsgcommunity Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Joe's Page Phil's Page Joe can be found at: www.nevisaudio.com Joe can be emailed at: Joe@nevisaudio.com Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortissoundstudios.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| Expanding Your Musical Horizons | 26 Aug 2020 | 00:10:01 | |
You have your favourite music, you know the stuff, it just makes you feel happy - you've probably been listening to it for years. But is that limiting you rather than helping you? This week Phil discusses listening to new music outside your comfort zone, how to analyse and take useful bits to expand your tastes and writing. Join us on our Facebook group at: www.facebook.com/groups/musicsgcommunity Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Joe's Page Phil's Page Joe can be found at: www.nevisaudio.com Joe can be emailed at: Joe@nevisaudio.com Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortisoundstudios.comIf you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| Say Bye Bye To Spotify | 19 Aug 2020 | 00:24:06 | |
So Daniel Ek has said some things, and lots of discussion has arisen from Spotify's systems. What can we actually do? How can you make the most of your music? This week Phil and Joe discuss exclusivity, subscription services and the power of innovative thinking. Join us on our Facebook group at: www.facebook.com/groups/musicsgcommunity Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Joe's Page Phil's Page Joe can be found at: www.nevisaudio.com Joe can be emailed at: Joe@nevisaudio.com Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortisoundstudios.comIf you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| Money Matters For Bands | 06 Mar 2024 | 00:13:30 | |
Money! It's a difficult topic sometimes (but doesn't need to be). Join Phil for a brief discussion on using and planning your money wisely as a band Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| THAT Spotify Statement | 12 Aug 2020 | 00:10:29 | |
THAT Spotify Statement, you know the one from Daniel Ek. This week Joe breaks down his thoughts on what it means and what to do about it. Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Joe's Page Phil's Page Joe can be found at: www.nevisaudio.com Joe can be emailed at: Joe@nevisaudio.com Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortisoundstudios.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| Interview With A Band Manager (David Thorp Interview) | 05 Aug 2020 | 00:47:33 | |
This week we've got an interview with the manager of Hell's Addiction - David. Join Phil and David for a really in-depth chat about the music industry, treating your band as a business and making the most of social media.
The artist featured this week is Hell's Addiction.
Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Joe's Page Phil's Page
Joe can be found at: www.nevisaudio.com Joe can be emailed at: Joe@nevisaudio.com
Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortisoundstudios.com
Join us on our Facebook group at: www.facebook.com/groups/musicsgcommunity If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| The One Thing You Need To Thrive As A Band | 29 Jul 2020 | 00:13:07 | |
Goals are a really key thing for bands and artists to get right. They bring focus and give a clear vision for the way ahead. This week Phil discusses SMART goals, what they are, how they work and how they can be applied to your band.
The artist featured this week is Land Captains.
Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Joe's Page Phil's Page
Joe can be found at: www.nevisaudio.com Joe can be emailed at: Joe@nevisaudio.com
Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortisoundstudios.com
Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| Pre-Production 101 | 22 Jul 2020 | 00:38:55 | |
Pre-Production! So you're in a rehearsal room, maybe with a producer, you're in the fabled pre-production phase, but what are you actually meant to do? The songs are written, so you just need to go into the studio, right? Well you can, but those songs may need refining to their intended purpose, and that's what pre-production is for! This week Phil and Joe discuss remote and in-person pre-production, working out extra parts before going to the studio and why synths could be what your song needs. The artist featured this week is PEAK. Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Joe's Page Phil's Page Joe can be found at: www.nevisaudio.com Joe can be emailed at: Joe@nevisaudio.com Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortisoundstudios.com Join us on our Facebook group at: www.facebook.com/groups/musicsgcommunity If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| Songwriting 101 | 15 Jul 2020 | 00:37:11 | |
Songwriting is a funny old thing, everyone has a unique approach to their success. There are certain things you have to bear in mind when songwriting, and that's what we're discussing today. This week Phil and Joe discuss recording voice notes, getting to the chorus quickly and jamming ideas as a band. The artist featured this week is Alpha Signal. Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Joe's Page Phil's Page Joe can be found at: www.nevisaudio.com Joe can be emailed at: Joe@nevisaudio.com Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortisoundstudios.com Join us on our Facebook page at: facebook.com/TheMusicSurvivalGuide If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| The Taboos Interview | 08 Jul 2020 | 00:37:16 | |
This week, Joe chats with Alex from The Taboos. They discuss moving to London, organic growth and considerations for hiring a remote mixing engineer. The band featured are The Taboos. Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Joe's Page Phil's Page Joe can be found at: www.nevisaudio.com Joe can be emailed at: Joe@nevisaudio.com Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortisoundstudios.com Join us on our Facebook page at: facebook.com/TheMusicSurvivalGuide If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| Livestreaming For Dummies | 01 Jul 2020 | 00:30:46 | |
Livesteaming nowadays is becoming very common for reaching your audience (especially when you cannot gig!), but there's a lot to work out BEFORE you hit the 'go live' button. What kind of livestream are you going to do? What do people expect? This week Phil and Joe discuss livestream gigs, The software mentioned is OBS Studio. The artist featured this week is Tilly Louise. Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Joe's Page Phil's Page Joe can be found at: www.nevisaudio.com Joe can be emailed at: Joe@nevisaudio.com Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortisoundstudios.com Join us on our Facebook page at: facebook.com/TheMusicSurvivalGuide If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| How To Be A Better Studio Singer | 24 Jun 2020 | 00:32:45 | |
Singing in the studio is probably the most personal and nerve-wracking thing you can do. However, it doesn't have to be that way! With careful planning you can go in knowing what you hope to achieve and can create some fantastic vocals for your song. This week Phil and Joe discuss proper vocal warm-ups, planning your harmony lines and why you are not like David Bowie, or Lemmy! The band featured this week are Scruffy Bear. Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Joe's Page Phil's Page Joe can be found at: www.nevisaudio.com Joe can be emailed at: Joe@nevisaudio.com Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortisoundstudios.com Join us on our Facebook page at: facebook.com/TheMusicSurvivalGuide If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| How To Be A Better Studio Guitarist | 17 Jun 2020 | 00:32:54 | |
Playing guitar and bass in the studio can be great fun, finding and creating the best tones for the music, but there's many things to consider. Do you know your parts well, do you have your instruments set up properly? This week Phil and Joe discuss demoing songs for guitarists, broadening your mind to new tones in the studio and why your favourite guitar part might not be what the song needs! The band featured this week are Beefywink. Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Joe's Page Phil's Page Joe can be found at: www.nevisaudio.com Joe can be emailed at: Joe@nevisaudio.com Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortisoundstudios.com Join us on our Facebook page at: facebook.com/TheMusicSurvivalGuide If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| How To Be A Better Studio Drummer | 10 Jun 2020 | 00:32:40 | |
Drumming in the studio requires a very particular skillset, but how is it different to drumming live? What pre-production work might you need? And what are the best equipment choices for the studio? This week Phil and Joe discuss the importance of planning out your drum parts carefully, intentional drumming and working out the size of drum kit you actually need. The band featured this week are Trouble County. Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Joe's Page Phil's Page Joe can be found at: www.nevisaudio.com Joe can be emailed at: Joe@nevisaudio.com Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortisoundstudios.com Join us on our Facebook page at: facebook.com/TheMusicSurvivalGuide If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| Tailgunner (Tom) Interview | 21 Feb 2024 | 00:48:03 | |
Tailgunner have exploded quite quickly! Join Phil for an interview with Tom about all things Tailgunner, how it started and how they got to where they are. Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Phil's Page Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| Turn Strangers Into Fans | 03 Jun 2020 | 00:25:26 | |
So you want to get new fans? But what's the best way? Is it possible to take someone you who doesn't know of your band into a fan? It certainly is! However, there's a middle step that many bands miss when it comes to drawing in new fans. This week Phil & Joe discuss how to make a successful brand campaign, how to draw in people on social media and how a mailing list might just be what you need. The band featured this week are High/Low. Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Joe's Page Phil's Page Joe can be found at: www.nevisaudio.com Joe can be emailed at: Joe@nevisaudio.com Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortisoundstudios.com Join us on our Facebook page at: facebook.com/TheMusicSurvivalGuide If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| 5 Ways To Boost Your Instagram | 27 May 2020 | 00:31:31 | |
Instagram is fast becoming the band social media platform of choice, but with all gigs and rehearsals currently gone, what can you post? How can you make the most of your audience? And how can you hold onto your audience during lockdown? This week Phil and Joe discuss creating interesting stories, making use of past content and why stopping posting regularly could be the worst thing to do right now. The band featured this week are The Marigolds. Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at: Music Survival Guide Podcast Joe's Page Phil's Page Joe can be found at: www.nevisaudio.com Joe can be emailed at: Joe@nevisaudio.com Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortisoundstudios.com Join us on our Facebook page at: facebook.com/TheMusicSurvivalGuide If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||
| She Burns Red Interview | 20 May 2020 | 00:34:41 | |
This week another interview comes to the podcast. Phil chats with Andy Moore of She Burns Red about songwriting, using Kickstarter and what a producer can bring to the table. This episode is a great exploration of how the band came about and where Andy wants it to go in the future.
You can find the band's page here: She Burns Red Joe can be found at: www.nevisaudio.com Joe can be emailed at: Joe@nevisaudio.com Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortisoundstudios.com Join us on our Facebook page at: facebook.com/TheMusicSurvivalGuide If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com | |||