The DIY Musician Guide Podcast

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

MrSteJ

  • Aug 5, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • monthly NEW EPISODES
  • 1h 18m AVG DURATION
  • 26 EPISODES


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#27 - Labels, Mixtapes & the Mercury Prize

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 75:59


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.

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

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2020 74:56


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.

#25 - Glastonbury at 50

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2020 76:32


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.

#24 - Trey McLamb of EYEBALL

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2020 64:40


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.

#23 - Ashley Collins of Endling

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2020 94:48


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/

#22 - The Creativity Headspace

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2020 76:52


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.

#21 - Distrokid or CD Baby?

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2020 91:11


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.

#20 - Another 3 Weeks Then

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2020 85:12


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/

#19 - Finding Time for Music Making

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 90:42


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/

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

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2020 51:07


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.

#17 - Is Spotify Doing Enough?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 77:03


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.

#16 - Let's Chat About Awards

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 91:36


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/

#15 - Why Should You Jump on Tik Tok?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2020 103:32


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.

#14 - Losing Control of Your Art?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 83:08


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.

#13 - TOTP vs Jools Holland

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 78:16


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

#12 - It's A Christmas Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 83:16


In this episode we're chatting about all things Christmas. Favourite songs, movies - it's a fun one for the holidays!

#11 - Album Art in the Digital Age?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 68:27


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

#10 - Ageism in Music?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 75:11


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

#9 - DIY Musician as a Job?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 69:19


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

#8 - Physical vs. Digital Media

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2019 63:28


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

#7 - The Problem with the Mercury Prize

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2019 60:55


Last night we both watched the Mercury Prize and decided to have a chat about it. OK We’re On is the live streamed conversation where we discuss some of the latest news in music as well as other bits such as movies, TV and video games. I’m Stephen AKA MrSteJ and I’m joined as ever by my good friend Justin. Video Link!

#6 - Let's Chat about Music & Media

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 88:25


This week we chatted about music in adverts, Daniel Johnston, Spotify becoming everything, and Thom Yorke on Strictly Come Dancing. There's also movie & games chat. Video Link!

#5 - Google Hangouts Replacement?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 71:06


This week we tried out a new streaming platform, checked out the new Abbey Road anniversary release and talked about that The Great British Bake Off show. Video Link!

#3 - Never Too Old For Music

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 64:54


Today we chat includes the Bowie Barbie doll, Ringo’s Birthday and that new Star Trek Picard poster. Video Link!

#2 - Thom Yorke's High Five

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 88:36


This week I'm joined by Justin again and we chat about Glastonbury, our thoughts on Thom Yorke's new album and whatever else we feel like (Star Trek). Video Link!

#1 - A Good Soundtrack for Dolls?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 86:11


Starting a live streamed video podcast with my friend Justin! We've been friends and band members for many years so thought it'd be fun to chat about music news, music topics and anything else we felt like. This is our first attempt at streaming so good easy on us :) Video Link!

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