S5 Ep72: Caitlin Rose

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 Musichttps://linktr.ee/koryshoreFollow Kory Shore on social media: Instagram: @koryshoreTikTok: @koryshoreFacebook: 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 (@bradcwiebe)Sleep/Less Website: https://sleeplessofficial.com/  Instagram (@sleeplesswpg) TikTok (@sleeplesswpg) Facebook Jupiter Dawnhttps://jupiterdawn.ca/  Instagram (@jupiterdawnco)

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/LapetitemortFollow her on social media (@anastasiaelliot): Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialanastasiaelliot  Twitter: https://twitter.com/anastasiaelliot TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@anastasiaelliot YouTube: https://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 [email protected] (mention this episode and you may qualify for a discount on select services).Personal Instagram: @caitlinrosee6Caitlin 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.