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  • Episode 31 - Nick Autry - Cops and Robbers
    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 Robbers

    Nick Autry 

    Sound Stage

    Cops and Robbers was written by Nick Autry, Lauren McLamb & Chris Rafetto




    This episode was sponsored by 9 To 5 Warriors : A 90'S INSPIRED ACTION FIGURE SERIES
    RECAPTURING THE MAGIC OF THE SATURDAY MORNING CARTOON ERA

    Episode 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**
    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 30 - Bridgette Tatum - She's Country
    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 Tatum

    Stable Songwriter Series




    This episode was sponsored by 9 To 5 Warriors : A 90'S INSPIRED ACTION FIGURE SERIES
    RECAPTURING THE MAGIC OF THE SATURDAY MORNING CARTOON ERA

    Episode 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**
    1 hr 20 min
  • Episode 29 - Britt Edwards - At This Point
    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 SERIES
    RECAPTURING THE MAGIC OF THE SATURDAY MORNING CARTOON ERA

    Episode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us"
    Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson
    1 hr 12 min
  • Episode 28 - Jordan Allen Dean - Redemption Run
    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 Dean

    Stereo Specter 


    This episode was sponsored by 9 To 5 Warriors : A 90'S INSPIRED ACTION FIGURE SERIES
    RECAPTURING THE MAGIC OF THE SATURDAY MORNING CARTOON ERA

    Episode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us"
    Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson
    37 min
  • Episode 27 - Madison Hughes - Hate That You Love Me
    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 Hughes


    Hate That You Love Me


    Madison on The Voice



    This episode was sponsored by 9 To 5 Warriors : A 90'S INSPIRED ACTION FIGURE SERIES
    RECAPTURING THE MAGIC OF THE SATURDAY MORNING CARTOON ERA

    Episode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us"
    Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson
    41 min
  • Episode 26 -Trevor James Tillery - Rubikon
    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 Tillery


    This episode was sponsored by 9 To 5 Warriors : A 90'S INSPIRED ACTION FIGURE SERIES
    RECAPTURING THE MAGIC OF THE SATURDAY MORNING CARTOON ERA

    Episode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us"
    Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson
    47 min
  • Episode 25 - Brian McSweeney - Ghost
    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=c364c1f94d5b4cde

    Listen to Miirrors - @miirrors_music
    https://open.spotify.com/artist/2SwDo6SQHqyEiiZv0M0K9K?si=dCOmpM3KSdarnb9avutsEw

    Listen to Brian & Brandon's co-write, "House Upon A Wall"-
    https://open.spotify.com/track/0vG0V6yyFHE17BGIXlSPqa?si=07abe65ac3a64e38

    Brian's answer to the theme music question -
    https://open.spotify.com/track/2uIgnhIEQWJpE8eAIJT9QZ?si=b44f1458dd73407d

    Episode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us"
    Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson




    56 min
  • Episode 24 - Zoe Ny - Highway
    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=T83dajWPQnWJYsIYBCIZNQ

    Find Zoe Ny:
    IG: @zoe_ny_

    YouTube:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1_6tAIyDSY

    44 min
  • Episode 23 - Whitney Dean - No Rest For The Wicked
    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-l3wSTi21U2XsiXoqpw

    Adona (vocalist on "No Rest for the Wicked"):
    https://open.spotify.com/artist/2O8CMGDnzYHpcZOSNVoLdQ?si=_L9dEEniRyaktCF_bx9pZg


    The Sweeplings:
    https://open.spotify.com/artist/3fTedgf4fh8D3s41dP0HWt?si=oa07h_aLQnyg26LGzhHvfQ

    Into The Ivey:
    https://open.spotify.com/artist/4qgX3CFZWxN2E5YlYMIdG9?si=lg33g7neS-m9-zUG9EcYaQ



    Thanks for listening to this episode of Worktapes!

    Host/Producer - Brandon Carswell

    Production assistance - Whitney Dean

    Logo Design - Harrison Hudson

    Theme music - "Back To Us" by Brandon Carswell
    https://open.spotify.com/track/1BDbD5AsaMVqwETvjX8QcH?si=d8a494792403410c

    Worktapes Podcast Playlist:
    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tbs1DnbuWBDDrhknkTsgn?si=e9c78e8724214dc8

    For additional content visit:
    https://www.patreon.com/worktapes

    *all music samples used by permission
    1 hr 5 min
  • Episode 22 - Alexander Wren - Full Time Blues
    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-Lu0

    For more on Alexander Wren:

    https://www.alexanderwren.com/

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6f6oMcKG2GzGjfejpsD7e7?si=u6QJHoqzQ-2qKHaeL23hTA

    Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/alexander-wren/1148477437




    Thanks for listening to this episode of Worktapes!

    Host/Producer - Brandon Carswell

    Production assistance - Shaun Carswell

    Logo Design - Harrison Hudson

    Theme music - "Back To Us" by Brandon Carswell
    https://open.spotify.com/track/1BDbD5AsaMVqwETvjX8QcH?si=d8a494792403410c

    Worktapes Podcast Playlist:
    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tbs1DnbuWBDDrhknkTsgn?si=e9c78e8724214dc8

    For additional content visit:
    https://www.patreon.com/worktapes

    *all music samples used by permission
    59 min

About Worktapes

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Welcome to Worktapes!

This is a podcast where we tear apart songs.
Why was the song written? What’s it about? What is the context and emotion behind it? Where were you at the time? What…