Worktapes (Brandon Carswell)

In this first introduction episode Brandon talks about a song he wrote called Darling Sin. Maybe the things we hold dear to us that are actually destroying us.


Darling Sin is streaming everywhere:
https://artist.landr.com/music/672985659254

Darling Sin Music video:
https://youtu.be/d6icudhEYxg

"Some Darling Sin" by Thomas Brooks

https://www.puritanboard.com/threads/some-darling-sin.27678/

In this episode we talk with Nashville songwriter Jason Nix about Chevy vs Ford, first time parenting, breakfast food and a song he wrote called "Preacher In A Bar". We also get to hear the work tape of this song in this episode.

To hear the full production version of Preacher In A Bar click here:
https://open.spotify.com/track/1OxjaQb9DsFmvYSb7H7yRv?si=Huknhg28TumsYwQEySpUeg

Other work by Jason Nix:
Things A Man Oughta Know by Lainey Wilson
https://open.spotify.com/track/5QS8PNEWbqTEZyQ6e9ZbJf?si=K957-j8BQVqIUoZPHrsuhA

Follow Jason Nix on all the socials: https://www.jasonnixmusic.com

In Episode 3 we talk to Jordan Dean of the band Stereo Specter! 
We discuss old cars, coffee, music row, Muscle Shoals Alabama and a great song he wrote called “Golden”.

Full version of Golden:
https://open.spotify.com/track/6RR421Wmc76dq3KkTKsa05?si=3Cv-1sqnS5iJgthekH728g



Produced “Gold Rush” by Hannah Aldridge: https://open.spotify.com/album/2ExU7Zb2pKnMHeyWRn3zDu?si=AfOiuylzSmyEIxItuxH_bg

Stereo Specter: http://www.stereospecter.com

In this episode we talk to singer songwriter Alisa Turner about life, loss, grace, fear, cows and two amazing songs she wrote, “Row” and “Little Bird”.

We even get to hear important thoughts from her dogs.



Stream “Row”
https://open.spotify.com/album/6FRmVfOnGsxscG1WZ1r0JO?si=ZLQzGGNiQ9WrLGfPXooKfQ

Stream “Little Bird”
https://open.spotify.com/track/4h2lXscpv1EX41ygAczzi0?si=Uiyh-Iq3SUWms5-_6RGSxg

Alisa’s new ep “The Demo Sessions”
https://open.spotify.com/album/4bnX6lNFGkdpz2VgqDMDJw?si=nBK2_lZMQRCLgQYM_B_kLw

Stream Alisa’s full length album “Miracle or Not”
https://open.spotify.com/album/5WTM5xqmH7aJYkDStZf7h4?si=QYZqI087SCGzmM0tMhNhTw

In Episode 5 of Worktapes we talk to independent artist and writer Will Solomon about NBA dreams, boutique ice cream and a beautiful song he wrote called Ballerina.

Check out Ballerina in full here:
https://open.spotify.com/track/2DT4hN5WUrDhyDSopDTwrY?si=52f7465fb5d74013

More info at www.willsolomon.com

In this short episode of Worktapes, Brandon explores the ideas of continuing on, not running with crowd and never giving up on the truth. He plays a song he wrote called Keeping Running.

Keep Running is streaming everywhere:

https://open.spotify.com/track/58HiaRzkclCBFztFCYar8f?si=m8p56HuRRN-wm61rhiUEoA

https://music.apple.com/us/album/keep-running/1530362599?i=1530362600

In episode 7 of Worktapes we talk to artist and writer Austin Moody about cigars, fighting well, Muscle Shoals and a barn burner song he wrote called "Who's Got The Time".

Who's Got The Time on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/track/5a1vtGQnI4vVjxtPdTGDdP?si=3a9f25a40f184854

Follow Austin:
https://www.austinmoody.net/
https://www.facebook.com/AustinMoodyMusic/
https://www.instagram.com/theaustinmoody/
https://twitter.com/austinm_music

In this episode we mention:

Briar Works - http://briarworksusa.com
Betty's Bar & Grill - shorturl.at/lBF24


Thanks for listening to Worktapes

Host/Producer: Brandon Carswell

Theme song: "Darling Sin"
https://open.spotify.com/track/583ZEzerb9m2Exo9g1SW1Y?si=ac0e2600f6e64e95

This episode was recorded live in Nashville, TN


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

Get 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 Nighttime
https://open.spotify.com/track/0S84XFY5CMmwDTTkbi08q4?si=bd96a3c2a2d44753

In The Nighttime video
https://youtu.be/zTJuw_mJqME

The Cold Stares - http://thecoldstares.com

https://www.instagram.com/thecoldstares/


Chris Tapp Solo Music
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XDF1GKyo98bheTGvzoYUN?si=s3K802BZTPOrfLmRXPye3A&dl_branch=1




Thanks for listening to Worktapes

Host/Producer: Brandon Carswell

Theme song: "Darling Sin"
https://open.spotify.com/track/583ZEzerb9m2Exo9g1SW1Y?si=ac0e2600f6e64e95

This episode was recorded over Zoom in Nashville, TN & Evansville, Indiana


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

Get Bonus content at:
https://www.patreon.com/worktapes

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=11ba23c8a4c34f7d

https://ronnycriss.com

https://www.instagram.com/ronnycriss/
https://www.facebook.com/ronnycriss


Thanks for listening to Worktapes

Host/Producer: Brandon Carswell

Theme song: "Darling Sin"
https://open.spotify.com/track/583ZEzerb9m2Exo9g1SW1Y?si=ac0e2600f6e64e95

This episode was recorded in Nashville, TN


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

Get Bonus content at:
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=73ce989eb1cf4c77

https://www.louisprince.com

Within/Without Podcast:
https://www.peptalkpresents.com

Peptalk Studios Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5dlRq9LWpfSph7DY5YyGE4?si=0e1706fcc8524400


Thanks for listening to Worktapes

Host/Producer: Brandon Carswell

Production Assistance: Micah Tawlks

Theme song: "Darling Sin"
https://open.spotify.com/track/583ZEzerb9m2Exo9g1SW1Y?si=ac0e2600f6e64e95

This episode was recorded at Peptalk Studio in Nashville, TN


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

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=1


Thanks for listening to this episode of Worktapes!

Host/Producer - Brandon Carswell

Production assistance - Micah Tawlks

Theme music - "Darling Sin"
https://open.spotify.com/track/583ZEzerb9m2Exo9g1SW1Y?si=bfddb46424d34e37

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

For 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=01dd1a6ded3d4214

Jack Nolan:
https://jacknolanmusic.com

Welcome To 1979 Studio:
https://welcometo1979.com



Thanks for listening to this episode of Worktapes!

Host/Producer - Brandon Carswell

Production assistance - Micah Tawlks

Theme music - "Darling Sin"
https://open.spotify.com/track/583ZEzerb9m2Exo9g1SW1Y?si=bfddb46424d34e37

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

For 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=eaf5aa42d1cf48a0

Louis Prince:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/28UHHsOtyPTT2OOIMA48Ps?si=z_ovp9xsQXKcRXYmdnjYsg&dl_branch=1

Thirteen:
https://open.spotify.com/album/3cfDbE4fmsak6G1uZ0bi9q?si=KQxPFSTbR9mzrucciwy80w&dl_branch=1

Night Time with Fil Gillip:
https://youtu.be/zaqbZKzwoEk

Instagram: @_louisprince

Nerdwax:
https://nerdwax.com




Thanks for listening to this episode of Worktapes!

Host/Producer - Brandon Carswell

Production assistance - Micah Tawlks

Logo Design - Harrison Hudson

Theme music - "Darling Sin"
https://open.spotify.com/track/583ZEzerb9m2Exo9g1SW1Y?si=bfddb46424d34e37

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

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

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=ce31e63c68894f74

The Brook and The Bluff:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4dWtsQvuME6tCWFycaTvO7?si=0wV2FbvmQjOf9n4o5RFIzw&dl_branch=1

Instagram: @brookandbluff


Thanks for listening to this episode of Worktapes!

Host/Producer - Brandon Carswell

Production assistance - Micah Tawlks

Logo Design - Harrison Hudson

Theme music - "Darling Sin"
https://open.spotify.com/track/583ZEzerb9m2Exo9g1SW1Y?si=bfddb46424d34e37

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

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

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.com

Contribute to SMTP:
https://www.sendmusicianstoprison.com/support


I Come To Thee:
https://open.spotify.com/track/79IzJlhOWae5m9S0TY8Rn9?si=5b19e6cf38b6494e

High Side Music:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2n91bF2wQeWD2rik9Shk5I?si=ZgnXlv5oQeKWoqZFpXETPw&dl_branch=1



Thanks for listening to this episode of Worktapes!

Host/Producer - Brandon Carswell

Logo Design - Harrison Hudson - @semperoremus

Theme music - "Darling Sin"
https://open.spotify.com/track/583ZEzerb9m2Exo9g1SW1Y?si=bfddb46424d34e37

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

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

Instagram: @worktapes_podcast

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=K5JHSGQVRmySCsJ8o5Ae9g

https://www.ventureboi.com

Instagram: ventureboi_music


Thanks for listening to this episode of Worktapes!

Host/Producer - Brandon Carswell

Logo Design - Harrison Hudson - @semperoremus

Theme music - "Darling Sin"
https://open.spotify.com/track/583ZEzerb9m2Exo9g1SW1Y?si=bfddb46424d34e37

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

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

Instagram: @worktapes_podcast

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.com

Analog Tape Candle:
https://welcometo1979.com/product/analog-tape-candle/

Instagram:@welcometo1979

Mara Machines:
https://maramachines.com

Instagram: @maramachines

Mae Simpson
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7Bpc83pkGpPmWBOzRYR5Un?si=UJSXaRNCSxmVKh2bD9CIJQ

Keeping On My Feet:
https://open.spotify.com/track/4zEuLeUNsRW0W5JH0h9qVg?si=38d6f1d374784cd7

Instagram:
@mae_simpson_music


Thanks for listening to this episode of Worktapes!

Host/Producer - Brandon Carswell

Production assistance - Micah Tawlks

Logo Design - Harrison Hudson

Theme music - "Darling Sin"
https://open.spotify.com/track/583ZEzerb9m2Exo9g1SW1Y?si=bfddb46424d34e37

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

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

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 Moment
https://open.spotify.com/track/7qRdaG5dPkKUP52hg2c7jy?si=d93fa079018a4c71

Instagram: @emmyhitsong

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 Team
https://open.spotify.com/track/495Br5hmA2Ezfl60sP4YTW?si=cd174784b41544e1

https://carlybannister.com/store

Instagram - @carlybannister

We discussed this Christmas song:
https://open.spotify.com/track/52qdJ88vESWGhFo3Hu7WEH?si=3403a2cbe0d447ae

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 Flying
https://open.spotify.com/track/6AvP6fdLQFmUy3rRiZSJEW?si=cc6ab25653d14eb0

The Shapes I'm In
https://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!

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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**

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 Stares

Chris Tapp



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

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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

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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 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 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 Canada

Prove You Wrong

https://www.brookandbluff.com/





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

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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 Minor

Listen to Phatt

All music in this episode was written and recorded by Colonel Colbalt and can be heard in full on Colbat Minor's latest album. 

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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 Xaphon

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

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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 Carswell

Listen to Glimmer

Visits https://www.brandoncarswell.com/ for more

Listen to Jordan Allen Dean 



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 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 Wheeler

Listen 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

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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 Stu

Listen to Delirious? 

The Beatitues Project 

The Kilt Pedal by JHS







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

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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 & Sounds


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

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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 Man

Listen 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 & Sounds

This episode was recorded in Nashville at Wise Company Studios
Episode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us"
Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson

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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 Cheyenne

Hear "The Damage" by The Secret Sisters



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 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
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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
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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 Friend

Find Kevin Dailey

https://www.kevindaileymusic.com/


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

Listen to "Someone Quite Like You" 



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 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 Dreams

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 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 Sample

Listen to Getaway Driver


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 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 Fables

Listen to Daddy's Girl

Watch The Fable of a Song


This episode is sponsored by Duke Timeless Spirits and Stories & Sounds Podcast

This episode was recorded at Sound Stage Studios in Nashville, TN

Video 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**

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 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

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 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 Zinck

Listen to Party Song

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**

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 Shane

Listen to "What Do I Know" 

Produced by Brandon Carswell
Special 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**

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 Witt

Listen to Kiss

Artist And

Produced by Brandon Carswell
Special thanks to Nick Autry
Recorded live at Sound Stage Studios Nashville, TN
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
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Tia Sillers is a Grammy Award-winning songwriter with #1 hits such as “I Hope You Dance” (Lee Ann Womack) and “Blue on Black” (Kenny Wayne Shepherd). A triple Songwriters Hall of Fame nominee, she has over 40 singles recorded by artists like John Waite, Trisha Yearwood, The Chicks, Five Finger Death Punch, and many more. On this episode of Worktapes, we discuss a song she wrote with the band Flight Attendant called “Be Mine” and share an exclusive listen to the worktape!
 
Find Tia Sillers
Find Flight Attendant
Listen to Be Mine
Listen to I Hope You Dance 
Listen to Blue On Black

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Produced by Brandon Carswell
Production Assist - Jonas Litton at Wise Company
Special thanks to Nick Autry
Recorded live at Sound Stage Studios Nashville, TN
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**

Leeland Mooring  is a Texas-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist with seven albums, four GRAMMY® nominations, and eight GMA Dove Award® nominations. LEELAND have become one of the most significant and standout voices in a new generation of worship music. In part 1 of this interview we hear about how Leeland started writing songs and touring at a young age, amazing and hilarious church stories and what shaped hi musical influence. Stayed tuned for Part 2 with Leeland coming soon!

Find Leeland

Listen to Still Mighty



Episode sponsor: Artist And

Produced by Brandon Carswell
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**

Leeland Mooring  is a Texas-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist with seven albums, four GRAMMY® nominations, and eight GMA Dove Award® nominations. LEELAND have become one of the most significant and standout voices in a new generation of worship music. In part 2 of this interview we we are joined by Jack Mooring who is an author, pastor and co-founder of the band Leeland. We discuss biblical worship writing vs emotive writing, modern vs. puritan worship songs, The Power Team, a word on Christmas music from Brother Terry and we listen to the worktape of Leeland’s song “Still Mighty”.

Find Leeland

Listen to "Still Mighty" 

Find Jack Mooring 

Read Jack's book, "Portrait Of God" 



Produced by Brandon Carswell
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 58 of Worktapes, we hear from indie folk singer-songwriter and Epidemic Sound artist Kylie Dailey! Kylie’s calming, laid-back vocals and relatable lyrics, paired with enchanting arrangements by producer and husband Kevin, invite the listener to relax and feel seen. We discuss the dynamics of writing with your spouse, unintentionally becoming an artist, writing authentically while balancing family, and we listen to the original worktape of a song called “Folded Hands.”

Find Kylie

Listen to Folded Hands

Produced by Brandon Carswell
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 59 of Worktapes, we are joined by Muscle Shoals native, singer-songwriter, and rock-Americana artist Hannah Aldridge. Her writing explores themes of rebellion and the allure of spiritual darkness while grappling with deeply rooted Southern Christian values. In this episode, we discuss growing up as the daughter of hit songwriter Walt Aldridge, what draws her to darker themes, how to stay authentic in an industry that prioritizes hit songs, and we listen to the original worktape of her song “The Great Divide.”


Find Hannah Aldridge 

Listen to "The Great Divide" 

Produced by Brandon Carswell
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**

Thad Cockrell has been writing music for over 20 years, both under his own name and with his band, Leagues. His musical resume is nothing short of impressive, with co-writes and collaborations with artists like Joy Williams, Devon Gilfillian, Brittany Howard, Sandra McCracken, and many more. He’s also contributed to Super Bowl ads, film placements, pub deals, and even made a guest appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. In this first episode of Season 4, we discuss what it’s like to start a musical career later in life, his experience on The Tonight Show, forging a new path away from digital service providers like Spotify, and we listen to the original worktape of a song from his new record called “What If.”

Find Thad Cockrell

Listen to What If


Produced by Brandon Carswell
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**

Clay Mills is a Grammy nominated songwriter with cuts by Darius Rucker, Trisha Yearwood, Little Big Town, Lady A, Diamond Rio and more. When he’s not writing he is mentoring writers through Songtown, an organization he co-founded with hit writer Marty Dodson, offering a songwriting  masterclass, community building and mentorship. In this episode we talk about how he came writing jingles in NYC, not giving up and his huge number one song cut by Diamond Rio, “Beautiful Mess”

Find Clay Mills

Listen to Beautiful Mess

Songtown 

Worktapes is Produced by Brandon Carswell
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**

Nathan Barlowe is a talented multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer, best known for his work as a member of the bands Luna Halo, Five Knives, Reality Check, Honeymoon Thrillers and Keith Urban’s band as a touring musician. His music has been recorded by high-profile artists like Taylor Swift, Steven Tyler, Keith Urban, and Newsboys. Nathan has also achieved significant success in the dance music scene, with three top 10 Billboard dance singles to his name. His song placements include The Voice, American Idol, in Apple commercials,  NHL Stanley Cup, the theme song for the final season of King of Queens. He is also the inventor of an innovative electronic instrument called “The Phantom,” which functions as a sampling machine played like a keyboard. We discuss how he began in music at an early age, imposter syndrome and listen to an original demo of the Luna Halo song “Feed Your Feelings”.

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Find Luna Halo

Listen to Feed Your Feelings

Worktapes is Produced by Brandon Carswell
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**

Matt Wertz, is an indie singer-songwriter whose soulful pop tunes have struck a chord with audiences worldwide. With his signature feel good indie rock-pop, Matt crafts songs that combine catchy melodies with nostalgic undertones. Throughout his career, he’s shared the stage with icons like Dave Barnes, Thad Cockrell, Jason Mraz, Ben Rector, and Gavin DeGraw, solidifying his place as a standout in today’s singer-songwriter scene. In this episode we discuss  early influences, his newest record, “Recently”, spotify for artists and we listen to the worktape of a song he co-wrote with Jon Foreman called “Rosalee”

Find Matt Wertz 

Listen to "Rosalee"

Worktapes is Produced by Brandon Carswell
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**

Known for his distinct blend of pop, folk, and hip-hop, Mat Kearney has created a unique sound that has led to hits like “Nothing Left to Lose” and “Trainwreck,” which contributed to his 2006 Dove Award win. He has toured with John Mayer, Sheryl Crow, Train, Mutemath, Keane, and more. His collaborations include artists like Trent Dabbs, Kate York, Paul Moak, Matthew Perryman Jones, Brooke and The Bluff, and Micah Tawlks. In this episode, we discuss his early hip-hop influences, life-transforming grace that informed his writing, working with Brooke & The Bluff, and listen to early worktapes of the song “Headlights Home.”

Find Mat

Listen to Headlights Home


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Worktapes is Produced by Brandon Carswell
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**

With nearly 30 years of songwriting under his belt, Dave Barnes has carved his own path through rock, acoustic, country, soul, and contemporary Christian music. Over the years, he’s collaborated with a star-studded list of artists, including Amy Grant, Matt Wertz, Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett, and Maren Morris. He also earned a Grammy nomination for his hit song "God Gave Me You," which was recorded by Blake Shelton making it a #1 hit. In this episode we discuss his early grunge music influences, moving from playing drums into songwriting, how comedy informs his songwriting , and we listen to the worktape of his song "Someday This Will All Make Sense" 

This episode is sponsored by Songtown 

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Find Dave Barnes
Listen to "Someday This Will All Make Sense"
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Worktapes is Produced by Brandon Carswell
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**