This first episode explores what it's like running a Philly DIY house show at The Tide Pool.  The September 7th show features Yahnboi, Slowsie, The Duskwhales, Telyscopes, and City Dressed as performing bands.  The night features interviews from the shows host, Michael Pearson, who states he's hosted over 40 DIY house shows in his music career!

Exploring a Philly House Show - The Tide Pool

Grant Hill from Good Friend Electric sits down with Brandon (also in Good Friend Electric) to discuss their failures and success when putting out music.  What works? What doesn't?  Why do we make art if no one listens?  What makes it all worth it?

Check out the band below
https://www.instagram.com/goodfriendelectric/

https://linktr.ee/goodfriendelectric

Success and Failure as a Small Town Band - Feat. Good Friend Electric

Brandon sits down with Kevin S McMahon of Marcata recording to discuss all things audio, recording, and what makes a great record.  He has worked with multiple successful bands such as Real Estate, Pile, Swans, Titus Andronicus, Widows Peak and many more. He is a record producer, engineer, audio technician, and an all around cool dude!  

Check out his work and website below!
https://www.kevinsmcmahon.com/
https://www.kevinsmcmahon.com/discography/
https://www.instagram.com/kevin.s.mcmahon
https://www.facebook.com/marcatarecording/

Your Band Needs a Vision! - Feat. Kevin S. McMahon of Marcata Recording

You ever just keep grinding on that song so you can eventually finish it?  Have you ever worked tirelessly through the heat, through the odds, just to get something done?  But at the end of it all, you wondered why you did all of that in the first place?  Noticing the quality was not right, and the song didn't come out as great as it could've.... Maybe there's something more to that idea... Take a break!

STOP Making Music - A Breakdown of Quality in Art

Don't just talk about your lofty goals, actually sit down and put in the work.  This theme, and others came up while talking with Elysium Creative Group founder Masila Mike Muli.  Masila shares his story regarding his music business where everyday is spent around music.  How many of us can say we support ourselves just off of music? An incredible feat to learn from.

Put In The Work! Don't Just Talk About It - Feat. Masila Muli

Have you ever browsed those posts on the Philadelphia DIY Collaborative Facebook group page?  Maybe you have even posted on it yourself to book a show, or get feedback on your song!  Or maybe you have heard of A Day Without Love, or even Dreams Not Memes Podcast.  All of these are the creations of Brian Walker.  How does he manage it all?  And how does he have that Entrepreneur mind to start all of these endeavors? These questions and more explored...

Philly DIY Collaborative Founder - Brian Walker (A Day Without Love/Dreams Not Memes)

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