Streaming has changed the way we consume music in a big way, and many people, especially artists, are against it. Platforms like Spotify are renowned for paying artists pennies, so should you be publishing your music on them? What about other platforms? Where should you be publishing your music digitally? How much should you charge? Should you give it away for free? Should you sell physical media? We talk about all of this and more!

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Endorsements! Everybody loves them, and everybody wants them. We see a lot of musicians seeking endorsements for the wrong reasons, and inevitably being rejected by the companies they are contacting. In this episode we talk about how you go about getting endorsements, how you present yourself, who you speak to, how you contact them, and what you should have under your belt before you even consider approaching a company about an endorsement.

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We're back with episode 5 - a whole episode in response to a question we're often asked: should you study music at university? The short answer is - there is no right answer. It depends what you want to get out of it. For the long answer - tune in for sixteen minutes and twenty one seconds of your day!

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In this episode we are joined by the wonderful Max Taylor Grant - touring professional and photographer. Max has put together 9 tips for a band going on their first tour, covering everything from how to advance and organise a tour to essential things you should take with you that you probably wouldn't even think of!

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If you've ever sat wondering whether you should pursue a career in music, or if you've sat wishing you could pursue a career in music but you don't feel you're a talented enough player - this episode is for you! From finding your niche to being honest with yourself about your skills, the overarching question here is "should you follow your passion?"

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