Made for Music

Explore two distinct worlds of pop music: the pop mecca of Los Angeles and the budding Nashville pop scene. We break down his journey through Nashville as a songwriter, with a detour to the LA pop scene as an artist manager, with a return to Nashville in 2018 where he stepped out as a solo artist for the first time. You'll get an amazing juxtaposition of the LA and Nashville pop scenes, a look ...

With a one-way ticket from Winnipeg to Vancouver, $600, and a dream, Brad Wiebe was relentless in his pursuit of a new musical venture. The result? Sleep/Less hitting the road for 6 months just weeks after its inception leading to opening slots for Finger Eleven, Big Wreck, and Our Lady Peace.

What happens when an award-winning, classically trained soprano decides to move to Nashville with the dream modernizing opera and classical music with the more artistic and gritty artists like Freddy Mercury, David Bowie, and Pat Benatar? You get the founder of The Purple Cult and survivor of the Southwest flight 345 crash, fresh off the release of her debut album "La Petite Mort", Anastasia El...

Fresh off the launch of her new concert promotion company Fantom Presents, Beka Bishop joins Made for Music to discuss her entrepreneurial endeavors, artist management, the importance of mental health in music, and so much more.

Fresh off Vance Joy's "In Our Own Sweet Time" UK tour leg, Mary Broadbent joins the podcast to discuss her career of tour production management/coordination and guitar/drum teching on tours for the likes of Vance Joy, Lindsey Sterling, Khalid, Plain White Ts, and more!

Caitlin Rose is our fan engagement guru of the hour, doing work for the record label Humans Were Here (TLB, Fairview, One Life, Robot X). She kickstarted her music career at Humans Were Here - founded by Tom Higgenson of Plain White Ts - and rapidly expanded to her work beyond the label roster to the likes of The Blushes, WAVE Soda, and a bunch of other exciting acts that will be revealed in t...

What’s it like stepping out from behind the kit and into the spotlight? We break down the incredible origin of the CymaticZ stage moniker, being able to craft a project end to end, the challenges of outdoor video shoots in the northwest, and so much more about the past 4 years.

How does one go about transitioning from the Chicago punk scene to making a living as an artist in LA? We break down Darren's journey through the music and art community, including The Scissors, TLB (with Tom Higgenson of Plain White Ts), and his solo project.

Jake Crocker returns to discuss signing a publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing - performing at Paradiso, Capitol Hill Block Party, and Bumbershoot - touring with Ryan Caraveo, and developing a number of independent and major label artists alike.

Brian James is an accomplished singer-songwriter, touring musician, and music publisher finding success in Seattle and Nashville alike.

Why is data quality so important in the music industry? The "why" and "how" are brought to you by Deborah Fairchild, the President of VEVA Sound.

What does it take to navigate a #1 hit? We dive into the rise of "Hey There Delilah" with the front man of Plain White T's, Tom Higgenson.

ghostofblue breaks down his introduction to the early 2000s Kerrang scene, his foray into the various metal genres, constantly pushing the boundaries of the trap metal genre, and the importance of quality over quantity.

How artists and songwriters generate and collect revenue (and the organizations you must register with to do so).

Senior Director of A&R stops by Made for Music to discuss the world of publishing and virtually every stage of the song lifecycle, as well as the come-up of his post-punk band, Cuffed Up.

From prospective label deals and working with the team behind Incubus to publishing deals and synchs on your favorite shows, today's friend of the podcast breaks down the business behind being a producer (read as: publishing).

Today's friend of the podcast is been FOH for rock/metal heavy-hitters such as Godsmack, Avenged Sevenfold, Saint Asonia, Avatar, Hunter Hayes, and more.

Today's friend of the podcast has been in the music game 30+ years. We chat about touring as a front-of-house (FOH) engineer with the likes of Vonda Shepard, Plain White Ts, Elvis Costello, and more music greats. - from the great theatres of Europe to iconic venues throughout the United States (read as: Royal Albert Hall and Red Rocks Amphitheatre).

JR "The Celebrity Bus Driver" Robinson has worked for the likes of Justin Bieber, Kevin Hart, Motley Crue, and more! Not only that, but his song "Two Wheels on the Highway"has a few cuts. There's not nearly enough time to get through all the amazing stories this man has, so we may just have to have him back at a later date.

We chat about the emerging trap metal scene, operating within a niche market, learning new types of screams, and pushing the boundaries of genre.

From humble beginnings booking for friends in college to to some of the biggest names in music, we talk about what it takes to run an talent buying agency, crazy rider requests, and moving into artist management.

From Harvard to Broadway and all the wonderful moments in between: including her time at Next Big Sound building the data analytics system powering Pandora and teaching at Berklee College of Music.

Recording an album amid the COVID-19 outbreak, touring, data analytics, and more...oh my!

This episode is FANTASTIC for those of you interested in putting a tour of your own together once we get through the pandemic.

Today’s friend of the podcast hails from Nashville, Tennessee by way of Troy, Michigan. She may be one of the most well-rounded guests we’ve ever had – starting piano by the age of five, orchestra by elementary school, professionally trained as a vocalist in high school and was the lead in the WORLD PREMIERE of “EMMA! A Pop Musical”.    She went on to study Commercial Voice at Belmont Univers...

Today’s friend of the podcast is an insane vocalist, singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Inspired by her desire to help others explore their emotions and a love for singing, she dove head-first into the music realm.    Halfway through her journey to a math degree, she pivoted to a Bachelors in Music Production and Engineering from Berklee College of Music. I could go on-an...

Today's friend of the podcast is a singer-songwriter, producer, model, and Berklee College of Music alumni - fresh off the heels of his latest release "Dead of Night".

Say hello to one of the smoothest frontman in Seattle, backed by some of the cities most talented musicians, Jesse Desean.

We chat about his initial pursuit of sports journalism, his experience with homelessness, interning for Macklemore​ and Ryan Lewis​, his band All Star Opera​, (NEW SINGLE “PUPA” OUT NOW), founding the Seattle World Tour​, and a lot of the other amazing work he’s doing.

Today's friend of the podcast is the producer behind the next wave of Seattle hip-hop superstars. We chop it up about how music played into his early life, his time at Berklee School of Music, artist's responsibility to speak truth to power, how he and his studio are navigating (and innovating) during the COVID crisis, and of course - all the incredible music he's putting out and producing. S...

Hailing from Detroit, Dan arrived in Seattle circa 2017 and quickly became an integral part of the Seattle music scene. We talk about the pressing issues COVID-19 has raised for musicians and venues alike - including how Dan's Tunes and Work From Home Seattle Livestream are working to help. We also explore her journey from Detroit to Seattle, what inspired her to kickstart her own blog, the U...

Had a virtual sit-down with Marshall Hugh (of Marshall Law Band) about the work and he is involved with to better the lives of artists amid and beyond the COVID crisis, as well as how he's staying creative in this crazy time.

Today's friend of the podcast hails from Mason City, Iowa and has had a cross-continental music career. We chat about everything from her beginnings as an “archaeological music digger,” kick-starting her career in radio at college, working at Saddle Creek Records, writing for The Pop Cop, her detour to Glasgow, KEXP, managing bands, and MUCH MORE! So, please welcome – the host of Variety Mix o...

Marketing manager for Tractor Tavern, co-founder of the Macefield Music Festival, co-founder of Sound & Vision Music, and former KEXP employee on The Afternoon Show with Kevin Cole!

Today’s friend of the podcast is a bona fide music connoisseur in the purest sense, the the founder Kittenteeth, co-founder of Womxn in Music, and all around music business badass.

ShowGround's mission is to create value, opportunity, and community for artists, venues, and fans across the music industry. We chat about how music played into Danny's life early-on, how he came into music via the tech sphere, and so much more!

Ever wanted to explore the world of music mastering and/or vinyl pressing? Today's your lucky day! WE cover all that, and discuss the HUGE records Levi has been a part of, including those from August Burns Red, Pearl Jam, Mother Love Bone.

Today’s friend of the podcast hails from Bothell, WA and is an integral team member to many Seattle acts. She kickstarted her career in music PR as an intern at the beloved Seattle indie label, Barsuk Records while in college. Post-graduation, she made her way to Tiny Human PR as a publicist, supporting national and local acts alike. So, without further ado, please welcome – one of the only st...

We cover it all, from overcoming the fear of singing in front of people, learning how to produce, and how business books influenced her approach to music.

Today's guest has come a long way since jamming to AC/DC and Motley Crue in the kitchen. He recalls freestyling as early as age 4, and came up in an extremely musical family. He just put out his second single “Crazy” with episode 12 guest, Jake Crocker, combining the grit of underground hip hop with the pristine production that can only be likened to the chart topping hits of Post Malone's char...

Hailing from Alma, Michigan - the jazziest hip-hop loving sky diving Michigander to hit the Seattle scene, Cyrus Zerbe.

Today’s friend of the podcast began playing music at age 7, music production at age 14, and was on tour with the #1 most added song to Billboard’s CHR Radio charts before he’d even graduated college. Wielding empathy as his greatest songwriting tool, and the desire to simplify underlying truths, this man is a pristine songwriter, incredible front-man, and savvy music businessman - not to mentio...

Esteemed vocal coach for Alice in Chains, Mastadon, Drowning Pool, and more rock greats.

Heather Dickson of Tiger Rider: A fantastic bassist, piano player, producer, and business bad-ass.

One of Tri-Cities' finest – a classic and honest emcee, gardener, avid comic collector AND CREATOR – Shao Sosa.

Today’s friend of the podcast hails from the Tri-Cities and is a tour-de-force in the northwest music scene. He wrote his first song when he was just 8 years old – alongside his siblings Yel and Topp. The brotherly collaboration is still alive years later – as he and Topp just dropped a new single “Welcome”. With an eclectic set of influences – from Royce Da 5’9” to Grizzly Bear, and Johnny Ca...

Today’s friend of the podcast hails from Mayville, Wisconsin and has an incredible story of grit and perseverance. He kicked off his music career with his band “Faintly” in Wisconsin. After booking the band’s first six shows, he had to cancel all of them for open heart surgery in 2008. For those of you who don’t know – this requires the collapsing of both lungs. As a result, he had to re-train ...

Winner of "Best Soloist" at the East Shore WMEA Jazz Festival in 2015 for his performance of "Foom, Foom, Foom," stan of The Weeknd, and drummer for Seattle rock band Deify, gearing up to release its debut studio album and embark on its first ever tour this summer.

Today’s friend of the podcast entered the Northwest music scene by way of Pacific Lutheran University, where he majored in Exercise Science and minored in music. The man is always on his grind – coming through today after back-to-back shows last night. Your bound to run into him at a jam session in the greater SeaTac area. Please welcome, a member of soul/funk group Weather Experts and founde...

Founder and producer at Irongrove Studios and bassist for Becoming Bristol. We chat about everything from his seemingly endless musical repertoire (bass, keys, guitar, drums, trombone, percussion, and sings). Think of a type of band, and he’s been a part of it – jazz, church worship, rock, youth symphony, the list goes on. Please welcome former hardcore jazz enthusiast and current hater of c...