Nicole Witt is an accomplished Nashville-based songwriter and artist, with cuts by George Strait, Lee Brice, Terri Clark, Rodney Atkins, and Ellie Holcomb, just to name a few. In episode 54, we talk to Nicole about how to keep songwriting unique, where her passion for songwriting came from, her band, The Six One Five Collective, and we get to hear an original worktape of a song she wrote with John Paul White (The Civil Wars) called “Kiss.” Find Nicole WittListen to KissArtist AndProduced by Brandon CarswellSpecial thanks to Nick AutryRecorded live at Sound Stage Studios Nashville, TNFilm & Editing by Shaun Carswell  Episode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us" Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson **All songs used by permission**

Elvie Shane is an accomplished singer-songwriter, quickly making his mark in Nashville with his authentic lyrics and soulful country sound. In Episode 53, we discuss Elvie’s appearance on American Idol, his time preaching as an evangelist, and we hear the original work tape of his song, “What Do I Know.”Find Elvie ShaneListen to "What Do I Know" Produced by Brandon CarswellSpecial thanks to Nick Autry, Sound Stage and Kent Coley for helping with this episode! Film & Editing by Shaun Carswell  Episode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us" Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson **All songs used by permission**

In Episode 52 we hear from singer, songwriter & ripping guitarist Emma Zinck! We talk about going viral on social media, writing what you feel vs writing commercial and we listen to the original worktape of “Party Song”Find Emma ZinckListen to Party SongThis episode is sponsored by Duke Timeless Spirits and Stories & Sounds Podcast Episode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us" Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson **All songs used by permission**

In episode 51 we are joing by Nashville based singer-songwriter Carl Anderson. We discuss the pros and cons of profanity in songwriting, how he somewhat casually landed a publish deal, he plays a live song for us at the end and we hear the worktape of his beautiful heart pricking song, "Friend" Find Carl Anderson Listen to Friend

EPISODE 50! A special episode celebrating a major milestone! In this episode, we talk to Abner Ramirez of the band Johnnyswim. How can songs save your life? Are they merely an art form, or do they carry something more spiritual, mystical, or universal? Can a song bring two people destined for each other closer together? Abner has the answers. For this special 50th episode, we get an exclusive listen to Abner and Amanda as they write the title track for their 2019 album, Moonlight. Find Johnnyswim Listen to "Moonlight" Watch The Johnnyswim Show on MAX This episode is sponsored by Duke Timeless Spirits and Stories & Sounds Podcast Writing assistance by Daniel Shepard  Episode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us" Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson **All songs used by permission**

In episode 49 of Worktpes we are joined by Wes Lunsford & Laurel Wright of The Young Fables! We discuss writing songs at early ages, how songwriting can be healing through heavy loss and suffering, their documentary, " The Fable of a Song" and we hear the orginal worktape of their song, "Daddy's Girl" Find The Young FablesListen to Daddy's GirlWatch The Fable of a SongThis episode is sponsored by Duke Timeless Spirits and Stories & Sounds PodcastThis episode was recorded at Sound Stage Studios in Nashville, TNVideo and photography by Shaun Carswell Episode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us" Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson **All songs used by permission**

In episode 48 of Worktapes we talk to songwriter, guitarist and recent contestant on The Voice, Brad Sample. We discuss growing up in Nashville, tackle the subject of being the sideman vs the artist dream and listen to the original Worktape of his song "Getaway Driver.Find Brad SampleListen to Getaway DriverThis episode is sponsored by Duke Timeless Spirits and Stories & Sounds PodcastEpisode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us" Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson **All songs used by permission*

In episde 47 of Worktapes all the way the Province of Quebec we are joind by writer/producer, Matt Damron. Matt and Brandon have been friends for nearly 25 years and bring up some inside stories, joint musical endevors, not giving up on a song until it done and listen to the original worktape of Matt's song, "Waiting On A Breakthrough". Find Matt Damron Listen to "Waiting On A Breakthrough" Listen to Matt & Brandon's joint project, Nice DreamsThis episode is sponsored by Duke Timeless Spirits and Stories & Sounds PodcastEpisode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us" Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson **All songs used by permission*

In episode 46 of Worktapes we talk to Americana Award winner Sam Outlaw! We discuss making records with produce Cheyenne Medders, what brought Sam from Southern California to Nashville and we listen to the original worktape of his hit song, "Someone Quite Like You" Find Sam OutlawListen to "Someone Quite Like You" This episode is sponsored by Duke Timeless Spirits and Stories & Sounds PodcastEpisode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us" Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson **All songs used by permission*

In Episode 45, we are joined by Grammy Award-winning composer, producer, mixer, and songwriting multi-instrumentalist Kevin Dailey! We discuss his dad's musical influence on him, how to stay organized and engaged in the writing process, and we listen to the original worktape of his beautiful song, "Hey Lover."Listen to "Hey Lover"Find Garden FriendFind Kevin Daileyhttps://www.kevindaileymusic.com/This episode is sponsored by Duke Timeless Spirits and Stories & Sounds PodcastEpisode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us" Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson **All songs used by permission*

In episode 44, Kent Coley flips the script by asking to interview Worktapes show host Brandon Carswell. Kent has been in the music industry for over 25 years, working with labels like Forefront and bands like Leeland. He has experience in publishing, production, and management, and is an all-around wonderful human being.We discuss the importance of not giving up on a song you believe in, even if it doesn’t have commercial appeal. We also talk about the mysterious dynamics of being in a band with your sibling, and we hear the original, nearly 20-year-old worktape of Brandon's song "110."Find Brandon Carswell Listent to "110"Find Out about Keny Coley and 23 Keys Special thanks to Nick Autry, Sound Stage and Kent Coley for helping with this episode!  This episode is sponsored by Duke Timeless Spirits and Stories & Sounds Podcast Episode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us" Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson **All songs used by permission**

In episode 43 we sit down with Joe Nash at the world renowned Sound Stage Studio in Nashville to talk about his time in "Watson & Nash", the imprtance of having a back up plan while persuing your art, and we listen to to original worktape of his latest song "When You Got A Good One" Find Joe Nash Listen to "When You Got A Good One"  Special thanks to Nick Autry, Sound Stage and Kent Coley for helping with this episode!  This episode is sponsored by Duke Timeless Spirits  Episode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us" Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson **All songs used by permission**

In episode 42 we are joined by guitarist, producer and songwriter Cheyenne Medders. We discuss writing songs as a teenager, playing in a band with his brothers, writing with The Secret Sisters and hearing the worktapes of Cheyenne's song "O My Goodnes"Hear "O My Goodness"Find CheyenneHear "The Damage" by The Secret SistersThis episode is sponsored by Duke Timeless Spirits Episode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us"Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson**All songs used by permission**

In episode 41 we are joined by indie alt pop (not neo folk) duo Common Man. We discus what it's like being married while being in a band together, the importance of being your self and defining the culture of your art, we define what "neo folk" even is...(or we try) and we hear the worktape of a wonderful single called "Can I Know You". Find Common ManListen to Can I Know You Neofolk, also known as dark folk, folk noir, or apocalyptic folk, is a musical genre that mixes traditional folk rock, neoclassical, and industrial music. Which does not represent the band Common Man. Listen to Stories & SoundsThis episode was recorded in Nashville at Wise Company StudiosEpisode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us"Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson**All songs used by permission**

In episode 40 we hear from Nashville native Jonas Litton about how we met in prison, busking in his teens, his new podcast Stories & Sounds and we hear the worktape of a song he wrote called Good Mourning. Find Jonas Litton Listen to Good Mourning Listen to Stories & SoundsEpisode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us"Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson**All songs used by permission**

In episode 39 we hear from Stu Garrard from the band Delirious? Stu talks about the band's beginning to touring with Bon Jovi. He tells all about The Beatitues Project that he embarked on post Delirious?. We nerd out on gutiars and pedals. We talk faith and we hear the orginal worktape of a song he wrote with Martin Smith called "Solid Rock".Listen to Solid Rock Find StuListen to Delirious? The Beatitues Project The Kilt Pedal by JHSEpisode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us"Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson**All songs used by permission**

In episode 38 we talk to guitarist & founding member of The All American Rejects, Nick Wheeler. We discuss the early days of the band, working with Danny Elfman, co-writing songs with Weezer's frontman, Rivers Cuomo and we listen to the original worktape of the bands biggest No. 1 song, "Gives You Hell". Find Nick WheelerListen to "Gives You Hell" Find The All American Rejects Listen to Weezer's "Put Me Back Together" Jack's Lament (AAR Version) (Nightmare Before Christmas)The Future Has Arrived from Disney's "Meet The Robinsons"Episode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us"Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson**All songs used by permission**

In Episode 37 of Worktapes the host becomes the interviewee! Brandon Carswell (the host of Worktapes) is interviewed by Jordan Allen Dean. We get deep talking about happy sounding sad song, the struggles of depression and listen to the original worktapes of Glimmer. Listen to Brandon CarswellListen to GlimmerVisits https://www.brandoncarswell.com/ for moreListen to Jordan Allen Dean This episode was sponsored by 9 To 5 Warriors : A 90'S INSPIRED ACTION FIGURE SERIESRECAPTURING THE MAGIC OF THE SATURDAY MORNING CARTOON ERAEpisode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us"Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson**All songs used by permission**

In Episode 36 of Worktapes we have the pleasure of hearing from Drew Creal of the band Xaphon! We discuss all things metalincluding our favorite metal bands, unpack what Christian Death Metal really is, ask if evil and the devil are actually real, and talk about Drew's song Individuate. Listen to XaphonShred Riffs on YouTubeShred Sessions PodcastInstagram @Xaphon777Episode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us"Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson**All songs used by permission**

The infamous Colonel Colbalt from the band Cobalt Minor joins us in Episode 35 of Worktapes. Was he really raised by coyotes? Did he really grow a full beard by age 11? Was one of the most famous Christmas songs of all time stolen from him? We will takle these questions and talk about his upcoming song hit song, "Phatt"Cobalt MinorListen to PhattAll music in this episode was written and recorded by Colonel Colbalt and can be heard in full on Colbat Minor's latest album. This episode is sponorsed by Pressure Washing Dude**all songs used by permission**

John Canda is a great songwriter and drummer in The Brook & The Bluff. In episode 34 fo Wortapes he tells us how he learned how to play drums through videos games, singing in an acapella quartet during highschool and we get to listen to the worktape of "Prove You Wrong", a song he wrote for the band's record, "Bluebeard". John CanadaProve You Wronghttps://www.brookandbluff.com/This episode was sponsored by 9 To 5 Warriors : A 90'S INSPIRED ACTION FIGURE SERIESRECAPTURING THE MAGIC OF THE SATURDAY MORNING CARTOON ERAEpisode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us"Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson**All songs used by permission**

In Episode 33 we have the pleaseure of hearing from Frank Watkinson! Despite not having a tradional career in music Frank began sharing his songs and cover songs on YouTube where he quickly resonated with a global audience going viral and even had cuts featured in a show on Apple TV's Original Series  "Home Before Dark". He ranked 2nd place in the American Songwriter Magzine contest with his song "This Could Be My Last Song". We discuss Frank's songs, pets, fame and listen to "This Could Be My Last Song" Frank Watkinson on YouTube"This Could Be My Last Song" This episode was sponsored by 9 To 5 Warriors : A 90'S INSPIRED ACTION FIGURE SERIESRECAPTURING THE MAGIC OF THE SATURDAY MORNING CARTOON ERAEpisode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us"Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson**All songs used by permission**

In this episode of Worktapes we are joined by Chris Tapp, frontman for The Cold Stares. We discuss guitars, adding a bassist to the band, AI songwirting and we listen to the worktape for The Cold Stares song "Blow Wind Blow" . The Cold StaresChris TappThis episode was sponsored by 9 To 5 Warriors : A 90'S INSPIRED ACTION FIGURE SERIESRECAPTURING THE MAGIC OF THE SATURDAY MORNING CARTOON ERAEpisode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us"Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson**All songs used by permission**

In this episode of Worktapes we hear from Nashville producer and songwriter, Nick Autry! We talk about how he ended up running Sound Stage on music row, learning from mistakes in the music industry, working with Luna Halo and we listen to the original worktape of his song "Cops and Robbers". Listen to Cops and RobbersNick Autry Sound StageCops and Robbers was written by Nick Autry, Lauren McLamb & Chris RafettoThis episode was sponsored by 9 To 5 Warriors : A 90'S INSPIRED ACTION FIGURE SERIESRECAPTURING THE MAGIC OF THE SATURDAY MORNING CARTOON ERAEpisode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us"Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson**All music used by permission**

In episode 30 of Worktapes we talk to  Bridgette Tatum about having a dream vs. a job, her story of getting to Nashville, horses and listen to the worktape of her No. 1 hit song "She's Country" !Listen to "She's Country" Listen to Bridgett TatumStable Songwriter SeriesThis episode was sponsored by 9 To 5 Warriors : A 90'S INSPIRED ACTION FIGURE SERIESRECAPTURING THE MAGIC OF THE SATURDAY MORNING CARTOON ERAEpisode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us"Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson**All music used by permission**

In episode 29 of Worktapes we hear from Britt Edwards on his time with The Swift, Faith, Paul McCartney and Britt's new song "At This Point". Listen to "At This Point" The Swift This episode was sponsored by 9 To 5 Warriors : A 90'S INSPIRED ACTION FIGURE SERIESRECAPTURING THE MAGIC OF THE SATURDAY MORNING CARTOON ERAEpisode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us"Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson

In episode 28 Jordan Allen Dean came to Nashville from Alabama to talk about artists who have the same name, how to pronounce MOOG and his new super catchy bopper, Redemption Run.Listen to Jordan Allen DeanStereo Specter This episode was sponsored by 9 To 5 Warriors : A 90'S INSPIRED ACTION FIGURE SERIESRECAPTURING THE MAGIC OF THE SATURDAY MORNING CARTOON ERAEpisode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us"Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson

In episode 27 of Worktapes we are joined by Madison Hughes! We discus her time on NBC's The Voice, cover songs versus original songs and her latest single "Hate That You Love Me". Listen to Madison HughesHate That You Love MeMadison on The VoiceThis episode was sponsored by 9 To 5 Warriors : A 90'S INSPIRED ACTION FIGURE SERIESRECAPTURING THE MAGIC OF THE SATURDAY MORNING CARTOON ERAEpisode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us"Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson

In Episode 26 of Worktapes we chat with Trevor James Tillery, an artist, writer and producer from Phoenix, AZ. We talk about writing songs about his relationship to music, the best Thai food in Nashville and his a song off his upcoming album called "Rubikon" Listen to Trevor James TilleryThis episode was sponsored by 9 To 5 Warriors : A 90'S INSPIRED ACTION FIGURE SERIESRECAPTURING THE MAGIC OF THE SATURDAY MORNING CARTOON ERAEpisode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us"Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson

In episode 25 of Worktapes we hear from Brian McSweeney. We talked about his days in Seven Day Jesus, Matthew and his current band, Miirrors. We also discuss his solo, self-produced album "As The Bluebird" and hear a demo of a track on that album called "Ghost". Follow Brian- @bmcsweeney https://bmcsweeney.com/Listen to Ghost - https://open.spotify.com/track/0qE1EgBNKy4c8bO2i92CwK?si=c364c1f94d5b4cdeListen to Miirrors - @miirrors_musichttps://open.spotify.com/artist/2SwDo6SQHqyEiiZv0M0K9K?si=dCOmpM3KSdarnb9avutsEwListen to Brian & Brandon's co-write, "House Upon A Wall"-https://open.spotify.com/track/0vG0V6yyFHE17BGIXlSPqa?si=07abe65ac3a64e38Brian's answer to the theme music question - https://open.spotify.com/track/2uIgnhIEQWJpE8eAIJT9QZ?si=b44f1458dd73407dEpisode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us"Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson

In this episode we hear from independent Nashville artist Zoe Ny! We discuss the benefit of formal music training, not worrying about trends as a writer and her new single "Highway".Listen to Highway: https://open.spotify.com/album/11VZZN7rHIecqfythHpU88?si=T83dajWPQnWJYsIYBCIZNQFind Zoe Ny: IG: @zoe_ny_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1_6tAIyDSY

Worktapes is back! In this episode we talk to songwriter, producer, content creator, Whitney Dean! We discuss how to create music for film & TV sync, how to maintain a passion for artistry while making it a business, board games and get a first time listen to a song he wrote called "No Rest for the Wicked"Whitney Dean: https://open.spotify.com/artist/79O8G0AaFFj1kgKvWKcou6?si=6ii-l3wSTi21U2XsiXoqpwAdona (vocalist on "No Rest for the Wicked"):https://open.spotify.com/artist/2O8CMGDnzYHpcZOSNVoLdQ?si=_L9dEEniRyaktCF_bx9pZgThe Sweeplings: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3fTedgf4fh8D3s41dP0HWt?si=oa07h_aLQnyg26LGzhHvfQInto The Ivey:https://open.spotify.com/artist/4qgX3CFZWxN2E5YlYMIdG9?si=lg33g7neS-m9-zUG9EcYaQThanks for listening to this episode of Worktapes!Host/Producer - Brandon CarswellProduction assistance - Whitney DeanLogo Design - Harrison HudsonTheme music - "Back To Us" by Brandon Carswellhttps://open.spotify.com/track/1BDbD5AsaMVqwETvjX8QcH?si=d8a494792403410cWorktapes Podcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tbs1DnbuWBDDrhknkTsgn?si=e9c78e8724214dc8For additional content visit:https://www.patreon.com/worktapes*all music samples used by permission

Worktapes is back! In this episode we talk to singer songwriter extraordinaire, Alexander Wren! We discuss things like how to control a live audience by being quiet, cleaning rats off the New Yor City sidewalks, McDonald's coffee and his latest single from his forthcoming record, Full Time Blues!Full Time Blues: https://hypeddit.com/gvllqq?fbclid=PAAaZLrEiAl9xaBVC6WBu47xZ78N3VnuY0452JiqCVU8Gm4Q8j71rrS5e-Lu0For more on Alexander Wren:https://www.alexanderwren.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6f6oMcKG2GzGjfejpsD7e7?si=u6QJHoqzQ-2qKHaeL23hTAApple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/alexander-wren/1148477437Thanks for listening to this episode of Worktapes!Host/Producer - Brandon CarswellProduction assistance - Shaun CarswellLogo Design - Harrison HudsonTheme music - "Back To Us" by Brandon Carswellhttps://open.spotify.com/track/1BDbD5AsaMVqwETvjX8QcH?si=d8a494792403410cWorktapes Podcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tbs1DnbuWBDDrhknkTsgn?si=e9c78e8724214dc8For additional content visit:https://www.patreon.com/worktapes*all music samples used by permission

In episode 21 of Worktapes we have Mae Simpson on! Mae has a big voice and is writing big songs with her 7 member band in Minneapolis. I get to speak with Mae and her guitarist, Jorgen Wadkins about starting out, writing as a band and a fun song they wrote together called Stuck In The Blues.

In our last episode of Worktapes for 2021 we have the privilege of talking to singer, writer, and producer, Stephen Day. We talk about being in the studio, a marshmallow named Quippy and an amazing song from his newest record called " If Standing Was Flying".If Standing Was Flyinghttps://open.spotify.com/track/6AvP6fdLQFmUy3rRiZSJEW?si=cc6ab25653d14eb0The Shapes I'm Inhttps://open.spotify.com/album/2IuEv7SRKYayOZ6CKUzdZE?si=VfWwZOfkTfe9IoCWJGhxLA

In this special Christmas episode of Worktapes, we hear the fascinating story behind the classic and beautiful song, O Holy Night. We go through the lyrics and Brandon plays the song. Merry Christmas everyone!

Safe to say we had too much fun in this episode of Worktapes. In episode 19 I had the pleasure of talking to Carly Bannister about touring, self-doubt, snacks and a great great song she wrote called "Same Team" Same Teamhttps://open.spotify.com/track/495Br5hmA2Ezfl60sP4YTW?si=cd174784b41544e1https://carlybannister.com/storeInstagram - @carlybannisterWe discussed this Christmas song: https://open.spotify.com/track/52qdJ88vESWGhFo3Hu7WEH?si=3403a2cbe0d447ae

In episode 18, we talk to Nashville based singer-songwriter Emmy Hitson. We discuss how music saves, balancing deams and family, open mic nights and a rad song she wrote called "In a Moment" about not wasting the time we've been given. In a Momenthttps://open.spotify.com/track/7qRdaG5dPkKUP52hg2c7jy?si=d93fa079018a4c71Instagram: @emmyhitsong

In episode 17 of Worktapes we talk to Chris Mara, owner of Welcome to 1979 Studio and Mara Machines. We discuss recording analog, production, engineering, candles and a song he worked on with Mae Simpson called Keeping On My Feet. Welcome to 1979:https://welcometo1979.comAnalog Tape Candle:https://welcometo1979.com/product/analog-tape-candle/Instagram:@welcometo1979Mara Machines:https://maramachines.comInstagram: @maramachinesMae Simpsonhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7Bpc83pkGpPmWBOzRYR5Un?si=UJSXaRNCSxmVKh2bD9CIJQKeeping On My Feet: https://open.spotify.com/track/4zEuLeUNsRW0W5JH0h9qVg?si=38d6f1d374784cd7Instagram: @mae_simpson_musicThanks for listening to this episode of Worktapes!Host/Producer - Brandon CarswellProduction assistance - Micah TawlksLogo Design - Harrison HudsonTheme music - "Darling Sin"https://open.spotify.com/track/583ZEzerb9m2Exo9g1SW1Y?si=bfddb46424d34e37Worktapes Podcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tbs1DnbuWBDDrhknkTsgn?si=e9c78e8724214dc8For additional content visit:https://www.patreon.com/worktapes

In Episode 16 of Worktapes we talk to the band Venture Boi about musical influences, bad lyrics, how to build a song as a band and a super vibey unreleased song they wrote called " Parallel Universe". Listen to the end of this episode to hear Venture Boi's newest single in full before it releases on November 19th! Venture Boi on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/1IQR0aB8IbchXz0a33M9kf?si=K5JHSGQVRmySCsJ8o5Ae9ghttps://www.ventureboi.comInstagram: ventureboi_musicThanks for listening to this episode of Worktapes!Host/Producer - Brandon CarswellLogo Design - Harrison Hudson - @semperoremusTheme music - "Darling Sin"https://open.spotify.com/track/583ZEzerb9m2Exo9g1SW1Y?si=bfddb46424d34e37Worktapes Podcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tbs1DnbuWBDDrhknkTsgn?si=e9c78e8724214dc8For additional content visit:https://www.patreon.com/worktapesInstagram: @worktapes_podcast

In Episode 15 we talk to Nathan Lee, songwriter and founder of Send Musicians To Prison. We talk about how Nathan's music career transformed into something more and how music not only produces lofty dreams with in us but more importantly can give hope to so many who feel hopeless. During the episode we listen to a beautiful and inspring song he wrote called "I Come To Thee" that was written for a project with an intentional aimto give hope to death row inmates. More info on Send Musicians To Prison:https://www.sendmusicianstoprison.comContribute to SMTP:https://www.sendmusicianstoprison.com/supportI Come To Thee: https://open.spotify.com/track/79IzJlhOWae5m9S0TY8Rn9?si=5b19e6cf38b6494eHigh Side Music:https://open.spotify.com/artist/2n91bF2wQeWD2rik9Shk5I?si=ZgnXlv5oQeKWoqZFpXETPw&dl_branch=1Thanks for listening to this episode of Worktapes!Host/Producer - Brandon CarswellLogo Design - Harrison Hudson - @semperoremusTheme music - "Darling Sin"https://open.spotify.com/track/583ZEzerb9m2Exo9g1SW1Y?si=bfddb46424d34e37Worktapes Podcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tbs1DnbuWBDDrhknkTsgn?si=e9c78e8724214dc8For additional content visit:https://www.patreon.com/worktapesInstagram: @worktapes_podcast

In Episode 14 of Worktapes we hear from Joseph Settine from the band The Brook and The Bluff! How can you be an introvert in person and an extrovert on stage? Singles vs albums? Marvel vs DC? We discuss chior music, narrative writing and a beautiful song Joseph wrote called "Misnomer".Listen to Misnomer: https://open.spotify.com/track/7wy7FXfzZFAbsrpcM924nw?si=ce31e63c68894f74The Brook and The Bluff:https://open.spotify.com/artist/4dWtsQvuME6tCWFycaTvO7?si=0wV2FbvmQjOf9n4o5RFIzw&dl_branch=1Instagram: @brookandbluffThanks for listening to this episode of Worktapes!Host/Producer - Brandon CarswellProduction assistance - Micah TawlksLogo Design - Harrison HudsonTheme music - "Darling Sin"https://open.spotify.com/track/583ZEzerb9m2Exo9g1SW1Y?si=bfddb46424d34e37Worktapes Podcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tbs1DnbuWBDDrhknkTsgn?si=e9c78e8724214dc8For additional content visit:https://www.patreon.com/worktapes

In episode 13 we talk to artist Louis Prince and producer Micah Tawlks about ego, being on the very critically acclaimed Night Time with Fil Gillip show, being okay with your own uniqueness and a song they wrote together called Racine.Racine: https://open.spotify.com/track/0YkJH7xI5GOL8jHOj0mpYp?si=eaf5aa42d1cf48a0Louis Prince:https://open.spotify.com/artist/28UHHsOtyPTT2OOIMA48Ps?si=z_ovp9xsQXKcRXYmdnjYsg&dl_branch=1Thirteen: https://open.spotify.com/album/3cfDbE4fmsak6G1uZ0bi9q?si=KQxPFSTbR9mzrucciwy80w&dl_branch=1Night Time with Fil Gillip: https://youtu.be/zaqbZKzwoEkInstagram: @_louisprinceNerdwax: https://nerdwax.comThanks for listening to this episode of Worktapes!Host/Producer - Brandon CarswellProduction assistance - Micah TawlksLogo Design - Harrison HudsonTheme music - "Darling Sin"https://open.spotify.com/track/583ZEzerb9m2Exo9g1SW1Y?si=bfddb46424d34e37Worktapes Podcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tbs1DnbuWBDDrhknkTsgn?si=e9c78e8724214dc8For additional content visit:https://www.patreon.com/worktapes

In episode 12 of Worktapes, we talk to Australia-based singer-songwriter, Jack Nolan. We talk about recording in Nashville at Welcome To 1979, accepting the messiness of life and how a demo of gibberish turned into a fatastic song called Hold Your Horses. Listen to Hold Your Horses: https://open.spotify.com/track/38dg4m6RpNJe9liXlrDJrD?si=01dd1a6ded3d4214Jack Nolan:https://jacknolanmusic.comWelcome To 1979 Studio: https://welcometo1979.comThanks for listening to this episode of Worktapes!Host/Producer - Brandon CarswellProduction assistance - Micah TawlksTheme music - "Darling Sin"https://open.spotify.com/track/583ZEzerb9m2Exo9g1SW1Y?si=bfddb46424d34e37Worktapes Podcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tbs1DnbuWBDDrhknkTsgn?si=e9c78e8724214dc8For additional content visit:https://www.patreon.com/worktapes

In episode 11 we talk to Grammy nominated Nashville songwriter, Cary Barlowe. We discuss his former band, Luna Halo, failures vs success, our days in North Carolina, and one of his number one hits, American Honey recorded by Lady A. Listen through to hear an acoustic version of American Honey performed by Cary in this episode. For bonus content go to patreon.com/worktapes to hear a live acoustic performance of Cary’s song, Baptized! 


American Honey - Lady A
https://open.spotify.com/track/4xInIiKipU1mtUogJ3ZdYr?si=b2d448be639d44e2

Famous Friends - Chris Young
https://open.spotify.com/track/00KyYtT6NaXwbPecina5Pj?si=fce9e9ea86bc473a

Baptized - Cary Barlowe
https://open.spotify.com/track/4RwBclvNjDiU985GlQWsiC?si=badae572cbc64f5a

Hillary Lindsey - Apple Music Songbook
https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/hillary-lindsey-songbook/pl.89838b3a466c4057bafda3e55265c55e

Luna Halo
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2u5FeBq7zPuBmfgjMWKxqt?si=JabqUNpKSM2QMwh0pv3JTw&dl_branch=1Thanks for listening to this episode of Worktapes!Host/Producer - Brandon CarswellProduction assistance - Micah TawlksTheme music - "Darling Sin"https://open.spotify.com/track/583ZEzerb9m2Exo9g1SW1Y?si=bfddb46424d34e37Worktapes Podcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tbs1DnbuWBDDrhknkTsgn?si=e9c78e8724214dc8For additional content visit:https://www.patreon.com/worktapes

We made to 10 entire episodes! In this episode of Worktapes, I chat with my dear friend and Nashville-based producer Micah Tawlks. We discuss how production can play a vital role in songwriting. From painstakingly pulling lyrics out of an experience, to changing lines to fit a phrase or being called on to write for others. We hear how a song called "Smile" that Micah produced with Louis Prince went from a demo with no lyrics to a full beautiful and meaningful song.Listen to Smile by Louis Prince: https://open.spotify.com/track/5lL2zwfCnDCITHI9izQ6yS?si=73ce989eb1cf4c77https://www.louisprince.comWithin/Without Podcast: https://www.peptalkpresents.comPeptalk Studios Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5dlRq9LWpfSph7DY5YyGE4?si=0e1706fcc8524400Thanks for listening to WorktapesHost/Producer: Brandon CarswellProduction Assistance: Micah TawlksTheme song: "Darling Sin"https://open.spotify.com/track/583ZEzerb9m2Exo9g1SW1Y?si=ac0e2600f6e64e95This episode was recorded at Peptalk Studio in Nashville, TNWorktapes Podcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tbs1DnbuWBDDrhknkTsgn?si=e9c78e8724214dc8

In Episode 9 of Worktapes Ronny Criss comes by to talk about musical influences from farm life to city life, vinyls and how his song, "If It Rains Like This Tomorrow" connected him to Nashville and to meeting his wife. Listen to If It Rains Like This Tomorrow:https://open.spotify.com/track/7iM8i1YZdOzN6ZfHucADOi?si=11ba23c8a4c34f7dhttps://ronnycriss.comhttps://www.instagram.com/ronnycriss/https://www.facebook.com/ronnycrissThanks for listening to WorktapesHost/Producer: Brandon CarswellTheme song: "Darling Sin"https://open.spotify.com/track/583ZEzerb9m2Exo9g1SW1Y?si=ac0e2600f6e64e95This episode was recorded in Nashville, TNWorktapes Podcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tbs1DnbuWBDDrhknkTsgn?si=e9c78e8724214dc8Get Bonus content at:https://www.patreon.com/worktapes

In episode 8 of Worktapes we talk with Chris Tapp of the band, The Cold Stares. We discuss vintage guitars, adversity threatening creativity and a very cool song he wrote in his car called "In The Nighttime". Listen to In The Nighttimehttps://open.spotify.com/track/0S84XFY5CMmwDTTkbi08q4?si=bd96a3c2a2d44753In The Nighttime videohttps://youtu.be/zTJuw_mJqMEThe Cold Stares - http://thecoldstares.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thecoldstares/Chris Tapp Solo Musichttps://open.spotify.com/artist/4XDF1GKyo98bheTGvzoYUN?si=s3K802BZTPOrfLmRXPye3A&dl_branch=1Thanks for listening to WorktapesHost/Producer: Brandon CarswellTheme song: "Darling Sin"https://open.spotify.com/track/583ZEzerb9m2Exo9g1SW1Y?si=ac0e2600f6e64e95This episode was recorded over Zoom in Nashville, TN & Evansville, IndianaWorktapes Podcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tbs1DnbuWBDDrhknkTsgn?si=e9c78e8724214dc8Get Bonus content at:https://www.patreon.com/worktapes