The DIY Musician Guide Podcast

The DIY Musician Guide Podcast is a musical topic based conversation, streamed live fortnightly on YouTube.

#27 - Labels, Mixtapes & the Mercury Prize

This week we chat about having your own indie record label, the importance of mixtapes, and this year's Mercury Prize. The DIY Musician Guide Podcast is a musical topic based conversation, streamed live fortnightly on YouTube. Check out the episode on YouTube here - https://youtu.be/LfcCTTjleJw This podcast was made possible by these awesome people - Lyns, Ryan, Ashley Collins, Versatyle Villain & aRTyTea.

08-05
01:15:59

#26 - Drive​-​in Gigs are Cancelled as More Venues Close

This week we chat about Glastonbury, the cancellation of drive-in Gigs, the closure of some great music venues in Manchester, nostalgia, some tips on being confident when playing gigs, as well as both coming to blows about our opinions on Hamilton. The DIY Musician Guide Podcast is a musical topic based conversation, streamed live fortnightly on YouTube. Check out the episode on YouTube here - youtu.be/v3EjUNQsXWw This podcast was made possible by these awesome people - Lyns, Ryan, Ashley Collins, Versatyle Villain & aRTyTea.

07-18
01:14:56

#25 - Glastonbury at 50

In this episode of the podcast we chat about what would have been the 50th anniversary of the Glastonbury festival. The DIY Musician Guide Podcast is a musical topic based conversation, streamed live fortnightly on YouTube. Check out the episode on YouTube here - https://youtu.be/v5FwVZUXEKo This podcast was made possible by these awesome people - Lyns, Ryan, Ashley Collins, Versatyle Villain & aRTyTea.

06-27
01:16:32

#24 - Trey McLamb of EYEBALL

In this episode we welcome our guest Trey McLamb of the experimental rock band EYEBALL. The DIY Musician Guide Podcast is a musical topic based conversation, streamed live fortnightly on YouTube. Check out the episode on YouTube here - https://youtu.be/4y4XfcdH8mU This podcast was made possible by these awesome people - Lyns, Ryan, Ashley Collins, Versatyle Villain & aRTyTea.

06-13
01:04:40

#23 - Ashley Collins of Endling

In this episode we have our very first guest on the show. It's Ashley Collins of the art pop project Endling.   Check out Endling on Bandcamp - https://endlinguk.bandcamp.com/

05-30
01:34:48

#22 - The Creativity Headspace

In this episode we discuss getting into the right headspace for creativity, making music on the Nintendo Switch and the richest musicians in Britain. The DIY Musician Guide Podcast is a musical topic based conversation, streamed live fortnightly on YouTube. Check out the episode on YouTube here - https://youtu.be/1GcCNELiaC8 This podcast was made possible by these awesome people - Lyns, Ryan, Ashley Collins & Versatyle Villain.

05-16
01:16:52

#21 - Distrokid or CD Baby?

In this episode we discuss distribution services, thoughts on the charts, and catch up about our locked up lives. The DIY Musician Guide Podcast is a musical topic based conversation, streamed live fortnightly on YouTube. Check out the episode on YouTube here - https://youtu.be/6TVA-gQpA2w This podcast was made possible by these awesome people - Lyns, Ryan, Ashley Collins & Versatyle Villain.

05-02
01:31:11

#20 - Another 3 Weeks Then

This week we chat about whether or not albums can be too top heavy with singles, what songs we’d send out with good vibes, and what happened to b-sides.   The DIY Musician Guide Podcast is a musical topic based conversation, streamed live fortnightly on YouTube. Join the DIY Musician Guide Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/DIYMusicianGuide/

04-18
01:25:12

#19 - Finding Time for Music Making

This week we chat about dealing with out of school kids and making time for making music. There's also chat about whether or not we should all be using that new Soundcloud support button.   The DIY Musician Guide Podcast is a musical topic based conversation, streamed live fortnightly on YouTube. Join the DIY Musician Guide Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/DIYMusicianGuide/

04-03
01:30:42

#18 - It’s a Pandemic! What are Musicians Doing?

In this episode we chat about how the music industry is reacting to the global crisis. Watch the video version at youtube.mrstej.com The DIY Musician Guide Podcast is a musical topic based conversation, streamed live fortnightly on YouTube.

03-21
51:07

#17 - Is Spotify Doing Enough?

In this episode we discuss the benefits of streaming services such as Spotify for fans and artists. Does the price justify the service? The DIY Musician Guide Podcast is a musical topic based conversation, streamed live fortnightly on YouTube.

03-11
01:17:03

#16 - Let's Chat About Awards

This week we chat about our new musical project, the NME Awards, the Brit Awards and 'Gloomy' February.   The DIY Musician Guide Podcast is a musical topic based conversation, streamed live fortnightly on YouTube.    Join the DIY Musician Guide Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/DIYMusicianGuide/

02-20
01:31:36

#15 - Why Should You Jump on Tik Tok?

In this episode we chat about why you should jump on Tik Tok, Billie Eilish winning at the Grammys, small venues getting taxed less, and if Spotify is good for DIY artists. Oh, and Justin said "fam". DIY Musician Guide Podcast is a musical topic based conversation, streamed live fortnightly on YouTube. I’m Stephen AKA MrSteJ and I’m joined as ever by my good friend Justin.

02-07
01:43:32

#14 - Losing Control of Your Art?

Today we're chatting about what happens to your art when you pass, thoughts on musician holograms, DIY Merch, as well as the recent rebrand of the Podcast.  The DIY Musician Guide Podcast is a musical topic based conversation, streamed live fortnightly on YouTube.   I’m Stephen AKA MrSteJ and I’m joined as ever by my good friend Justin.

01-24
01:23:08

#13 - TOTP vs Jools Holland

It’s our first podcast of 2020 and we’re chatting about things like Top of the Pops, Jools Holland, David Bowie, Bandcamp music, and obviously a bit of the Easy Rider game.   OK We’re On is the live streamed conversation where we have a bit of fun discussing interesting musical topics. I’m Stephen AKA MrSteJ and I’m joined as ever by my good friend Justin. @MrSteJ on Twitter/Instagram

01-10
01:18:16

#12 - It's A Christmas Episode

In this episode we're chatting about all things Christmas. Favourite songs, movies -  it's a fun one for the holidays! 🎅🎄⛄  OK We’re On is the live streamed conversation where we have a bit of fun discussing interesting musical topics.  I’m Stephen AKA MrSteJ and I’m joined as ever by my good friend Justin. @MrSteJ on Twitter/Instagram www.mrstej.co.uk

12-20
01:23:16

#11 - Album Art in the Digital Age?

In this episode we’re going to discuss album art in the streaming age. Is it still important and does it need to evolve? That plus our usual catch up, some news and an Easy Rider.   OK We’re On is the live streamed conversation where we have a bit of fun discussing interesting musical topics. I’m Stephen AKA MrSteJ and I’m joined as ever by my good friend Justin. @MrSteJ on Twitter/Instagram www.mrstej.co.uk

12-06
01:08:27

#10 - Ageism in Music?

In this episode we’re going to discuss ageism in music. Does it exist and if so, what can we do to combat it? OK We’re On is the live streamed conversation where we have a bit of fun discussing interesting musical topics. I’m Stephen AKA MrSteJ and I’m joined as ever by my good friend Justin. @MrSteJ on Twitter/Instagram www.mrstej.co.uk https://www.patreon.com/MrSteJ

11-22
01:15:11

#9 - DIY Musician as a Job?

In this episode we're chatting about whether or not it’s practical to become a DIY Musician as your main job. OK We’re On is the live streamed conversation where we have a bit of fun discussing interesting musical topics. I’m Stephen AKA MrSteJ and I’m joined as ever by my good friend Justin. @MrSteJ on Twitter/Instagram www.mrstej.co.uk https://www.patreon.com/MrSteJ

10-25
01:09:19

#8 - Physical vs. Digital Media

In this episode we're chatting about Physical vs. Digital Media. Are we still buying CDs, Vinyl & cassettes or have we completely converted to streaming services?  OK We’re On is the live streamed conversation where we have a bit of fun discussing interesting musical topics. I’m Stephen AKA MrSteJ and I’m joined as ever by my good friend Justin. @MrSteJ on Twitter/Instagram www.mrstej.co.uk

10-11
01:03:28

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