16 APR 2024 · 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".  https://open.spotify.com/artist/03rZGNLcaUYnzsTxlXpJ3F?si=zh7Reg9HS-ag82Stw4VdbQ https://open.spotify.com/album/3A6MfusHdKEO53aLcDGdv0?si=z49nu06kTFqegYvt0woBVg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS8gGgBHHEI This episode was sponsored by https://www.9to5warriors.com/ : A 90'S INSPIRED ACTION FIGURE SERIES RECAPTURING THE MAGIC OF THE SATURDAY MORNING CARTOON ERA Episode intro music written by https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ufbHDVXVQjBbR6mzC7jn9?si=2I_A7d8nTrOxWAJ6Ewhfmw& produced by https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5dlRq9LWpfSph7DY5YyGE4 - https://open.spotify.com/track/1BDbD5AsaMVqwETvjX8QcH?si=4c14ed51a2d34a20 Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson

15 MAR 2024 · 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"  https://open.spotify.com/artist/0WmfhUEkQynw1spi06MaW1?si=duDglhcYRkG2hxUgAd0yag This episode was sponsored by https://www.9to5warriors.com/ : 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

21 OCT 2023 · 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

3 OCT 2023 · 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

15 APR 2023 · 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

24 MAR 2023 · 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

12 JAN 2022 · 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.

27 DEC 2021 · 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

22 DEC 2021 · 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!

16 DEC 2021 · 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