Worktapes

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/...

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 Team https://open.spotify.com/track/495Br5hmA2Ezfl60sP4YTW?si=cd174784b41544e1 https://carlybannister.com/store Instagram - @carlybannister We discussed this Christmas song: https://op...

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

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://mara...

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=K5...

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...

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 B...

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_ovp9xsQX...

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 Wel...

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 p...

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 wen...

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/ http...

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...

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/theaustinm...

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 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 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-_6RG...

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 S...

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 N...

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/