🎧 This week on What’s the Reason for This?, Kodi sits down in the dungeon with Will “Mustang” McGee the groove-driving backbone of Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country for a deep dive into music, identity, and what it really takes to build your own sound. 🐎🎸🔥

From Memphis soul roots to sold-out festival stages, Mustang breaks down the journey balancing life on the road, developing his voice as a bassist, and carving out space for his own artistry through his solo project Horseplay. 🎶✨

This episode dives into: 🎧 Growing up on Memphis music and the influence of legends like James Jamerson, Chuck Rainey, and Donald “Duck” Dunn 🎸 Finding your voice as a musician and why playing with others is the fastest way to grow 💿 The story behind Horseplay and how it captures his deeper R&B and soul roots 🎙️ The creative process starting with a single line, opening the “portal,” and letting songs pour out 🔥 Life inside Cosmic Country, fearless songwriting, live experimentation, and building songs on the fly

And yes… they get into the chaos too.

🥕 The infamous “carrot” phenomenon how fans started “feeding the horses” mid-jam and turned it into a full-blown live show tradition 🌌 Festival moments like WinterWonderGrass, Cantina Band comebacks, and commanding massive crowds in real time 🎨 Life outside music drawing, collaborating with his fiancée, and finding balance on the road

But at its core, this episode is about identity and growth learning your craft, staying open to every opportunity, and trusting that every experience (even the messy ones) is shaping your sound.

🎧 Stream it now wherever you get podcasts. It’s thoughtful, hilarious, and packed with real insight for anyone chasing creativity — whether you’re on stage or just getting started. 🌊✨

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