Made for Music

Kory Shore takes commitment to a whole new level, releasing songs every two weeks, with his next single "Daisies" with Jack the Underdog dropping this Friday, October 13th. Inspired by the likes of The Beatles, Emo-Bruno Mars, One Republic, and Lauv, today's friend of the podcast has been processing the chaos of life through his YAMAHA keyboard since he was 9 years old. 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 into the approach of one of the world's greatest music business minds, discuss the importance of creating a safe space for artists to be their true selves, and so much more. Listen to Kory Shore's Latest Music https://linktr.ee/koryshore Follow Kory Shore on social media: Instagram: @koryshore TikTok: @koryshore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KoryShoreMusic/

What does it look like to buy a one-way ticket from Winnipeg to Vancouver equipped with only $600 and a dream? Today's friend of the podcast is relentless in his pursuit of music, while ensuring the success is shared throughout the scene. Inspired by the likes of Slash, Eddie Van Halen, Bullet for My Valentine, and Children of Bodom - he dove into the world of music, making became a staple in the Canadian metalcore scene before his recent crossover into the world of pop punk with Sleep/Less. In no time they were on tour and their latest EP Bring Back Movie Quote Song Titles led to them sharing the stage with Finger Eleven, Big Wreck, and Our Lady Peace. Be sure to catch them, as they’re on the ascent and you don’t want to get left behind! If you’re in Winnipeg, their next big show is October 9th with Calling All Captains at The Good Will Social Club. So without further ado, please welcome an enemy of the sun who continues to abstain from the original Star Wars Trilogy - a powerhouse in the making, Brad Wiebe. Brad's Socials Instagram Sleep/Less Websitehttps://sleeplessofficial.com/InstagramTikTokFacebook Jupiter Dawn https://jupiterdawn.ca/ Instagram

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? Today’s friend of the podcast truly has the most wild journey we’ve been able to highlight to date. Her story is one of grit, perseverance, and unbridled creativity - as jaw-dropping and heart wrenching as it is inspiring. She started classical piano training at just 5 years old, opera training at 9, and went on to win number one soprano in the state of Texas for Allstate Choir. At just 16 years old she left high school and moved to Nashville to begin writing music and developing herself as an artist. I’m talking the full gamut as well. Not only is she a brilliant vocalist and songwriter, she’s a truly multi-faceted creator - directing music videos for other bands, knitting, designing clothes, painting, and more. So without further ado, please welcome - fresh off the release of her debut album La Petite Mort - the epitome of tenacity and artistry, founder of The Purple Cult, and survivor of the Southwest flight 345 crash, Anastasia Elliot. Listen to her debut album La Petite Mort here: https://vyd.co/Lapetitemort Follow her on social media (@anastasiaelliot): https://www.facebook.com/officialanastasiaelliothttps://twitter.com/anastasiaelliothttps://www.tiktok.com/@anastasiaelliothttps://www.youtube.com/c/AnastasiaElliot

If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, you're going to love this episode. Fresh off the launch of her new concert promotion company Fantom Presents, artist manager, entrepreneur, and and live music connoisseur Beka Bishop joins Made for Music. We discuss her journey to Nashville, her unique approach to artist management, the importance of mental health in music, creating space for non-music engagements in the artist and music business community with The Digilogue, and so much more. Follow Beka on Instagram and Threads at @bekabishop_ Follow Fantom Presents on Instagram at @fantompresents

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. When it comes to tour production, coordination, and teaching, she has done it all. At the macro level, she has done tour production management and coordination for the likes of Khalid, Plain White Ts, and Fitz and the Tantrums. On the technical side, she has been guitar tech, drum tech, and stage manager for Vance Joy, Lindsey Sterling, Tegan and Sarah, and so many more. So without further ado, please welcome the woman ensuring all your favorite band’s tours go off without a hitch, Mary Broadbent.

Caitlin Rose 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 the near future. Contact her and her team at caitlin.rose.communications@gmail.com (mention this episode and you may qualify for a discount on select services). Personal Instagram: @caitlinrosee6 Caitlin Rose Communications Instagram: @caitlinrose.communications

What is it like stepping out from behind the drum kit and into the spotlight? Cyrus Zerbe returns for the release of his debut EP “Prelude” this Friday, April 28th. We break down the incredible origin of his 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. Episode available wherever you get your podcasts (link in bio) 💜

Today’s friend of the podcast is a true renaissance man: a master of the mic, lens, and easel. He is a full-time working artist, photographer and designer - who has worked with the likes of Plain White Ts, Fairview, Bayside, and Chad Tepper. He is currently exhibiting a couple large scale art pieces at the Encino Terrace Gallery in Encino, California through June 17th, 2023. He is also one of the creative masterminds behind three long-standing musical projects as well: The Scissors, TLB, and his solo project. Please say hello to a lover of the zoos, booze, cemeteries, and the Chicago Cubs - the frontman of TLB - Darren Vorel. You can also support all his creative ventures by visiting his website darrenvorel.com.

JAKE CROCKER RETURNS! One of the best parts of the podcast is building community and getting to celebrate the wins of the amazing people who have graced the show. We juxtapose where he was at in his initial interview with what he's accomplished the past four years, including 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.

Today's friend of the podcast took to songwriter at just 12 years old. Four short years later he found himself on the road with none other than the Pure Prairie League on tour for three months. In 2005, he moved to Nashville and signed his first publishing deal just a year later (his story is a movie). After many commercial and independent cuts alike, he moved back to Seattle and started TSDC Music Group - his very own publishing company based in the Pacific Northwest. So without further ado, please welcome an avid Mariners fan - the man behind more than a thousand songs, a thousand shows, and a thousand melted hearts - Brian James.

Why is data quality so important in the music industry? Today's friend of the podcast is the President of VEVA Sound. The company provides a data storage and collaboration capabilities with the added benefit of verifying publishing and other metadata for superstars, major record labels, and publishers alike, including Gwen Stefani, Olivia Rodrigo, Kane Brown, Billie Eilish, Selena Gomez, Universal Music Group, Republic Records, and the Library of Congress. She's also a member of The Recording Academy Grammy P&E Wing, DDEX Studio Metadata Working Group, DDEX Electronic Release Notification Working Group, Audio Engineering Society, and ASCAP as a songwriter. So without further ado, please welcome the woman transforming the way the music business runs and leading your favorite artists and labels alike into the future, President of VEVA Sound, Deborah Fairchild.

What does it take to navigate a #1 hit? Today's friend of the podcast is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and frontman of Plain White T's. He's also the head of Humans Were Here, a Chicago-based record label, drummer for TLB, and launching his solo act Million Miler. So without further ado, say hello to Tom Higgenson.

Today’s friend of the podcast is our first international guest. Coming to us from Northampton, England. We talk about his journey into music, including his venture into the 2000s Kerrang world via his sister, picking up the guitar circa 11 years old, discovering heavier metal artists, signing to @abyssalsounds, and so much more (including his many upcoming projects). Now, sitting atop the underground Trap Metal scene, he’s preparing to release Basement with Fellow De Se and friend of the podcast – Xstitch. While he screams over intense beats to horrorcore mainstays, he’s claims to be a true softy deep down. So, without further ado, please welcome – a new father of 3 Baby Giant African Land Snails, owner of 50 guitars, and lover of cars – the man with the most powerful scream in the scene, ghostofblu.

Duncan breaks down the rights that enable artists and songwriters to generate revenue and the organizations they must register with to actually collect them. Think of this as the first day of class in a Music Business 101 course (or a 500-level graduate school course...).

Today’s friend of the podcast made his industry debut at just 16 years old – as the youngest DJ in Santa Barbara’s KJEE’s history. This led to an early career as a promoter – followed by stints as a touring crew member, a member of Conan O Brian’s music department, then time as a publicist, manager, freelance A&R, and ultimately landing at Angry Mob Music in 2015 – a full-service publishing company in Los Angeles. Needless to say, this guy KNOWS the business. Not only that, but he plays guitar, bass, drums, keys, and sings. Excited yet? Same. So, without further ado, please welcome – the co-lead vocalist and guitarist of Cuffed Up, manager of Cape Francis, and IFS awarding-winning director and screenwriter – Angry Mob Music’s Senior Director of A&R, Ralph Torrefranca.

Today’s friend of the podcast is coming to us from Los Angeles. Born in Long Island New York and raised in Charlotte North Carolina he kickstarted his musical journey at 15 on bass. About a decade later he began honing his production chops in Logic Pro, opening a whole new world. Drawing from everything from alternative rock and pop punk to Billie Eilish, he’s crafted incredible works across the musical spectrum – working with the likes of Brooke Daye, King Elle Noir, and Ataia. Recently, “Ripe” a song he produced for Flavia – was featured in Generations – the latest project from Lena Dunham now on HBO Max. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. So without further ado, please welcome – the man achieves balance as an avid runner and avid foodie – Joe Pepe.

Today's friend of the podcast has made a career in live music as a front-of-house sound engineer, production manager, and tour manager. In fact, he's engineered some of my personal favorite concerts (which we dive into). He makes country and hard rock heavy hitters sound great day-in, day-out – including Godsmack, Avatar, Saint Asonia, Avenged Sevenfold, Hunter Hayes, and more. He’s been featured in ProSoundNews, Audio-Technical, Mix Magazine, Roadie Free Radio, Mix Masters inaugural episode, and ProSoundWeb’s podcast Signal to Noise. You get it. So without further ado, please welcome – the man making your favorite rock stars sound like they aren’t terrible – the founder of “Hellooo,” the ultimate, all-inclusive live concert video production service, Erik Rogers.

We have an extremely special guest today. Hailing from Sao Paulo, Brasil, he fell in love with rock greats such as The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and Queen at a young age. Inspired by everyone from McCartney and Lennon to Jeff Beck and Eddie Van Halen, to George Martin and T-Bone Burnett – he began working at a studio by age 20. This led to bands you may have heard of – such as Candlebox, Plain White Ts, Sugarland, and Thin Lzzy (just to name a few) asking him to record, mix, and tour internationally going on 33 years now. So without further ado, please welcome – the King of the Road Show – Carlos Novais.

Welcome to Made for Music! We have a truly special episode in store. This one has STORIES. Today’s friend of the podcast is coming to you from Nashville, by way of Houston, Texas. The first tour this man ever was a part of was a Motley Crue tour in 1989 – and things have not slowed down since. He currently drives for Coach Quarters out of Nashville, Tennessee – working with the likes of Kevin Hart, and Scott Stapp – just to drop a FEW more big names into the mix. Not only that, but he’s a drummer and songwriter – with his song “Two Wheels on the Highway” but by Del McCoury and Leftover Salmon. So without further ado, please welcome – the only man I’ve ever met to have a date mishap land them in another country – THE celebrity bus driver, JR Robinson.

Today's friend of the podcast returns to Made for Music three years removed from his initial appearance and with an entirely new aesthetic and moniker. A producer and sound-design extraordinaire, he's taken the trap-metal music by storm - collaborating with the likes of ghostofblu, and Downwxlf, Johnny Gash, and more. We chat about the emerging trap metal scene, operating within a niche market, learning new types of screams, and pushing the boundaries of genre. So without further ado, please say hello to my creative confidant and one of the most versatile producers in the game - Xstitch.