Made for Music
141 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsMade for Music explores the stories of the artists, producers, and business people in the Northwest music scene, how to navigate the industry, and the resources available to you.
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Episode 30: Jared Byargeon
April 30, 2019 14:05 - 1 hour - 152 MBWelcome to Made for Music. Today’s friend of the podcast is someone I’ve known for quite some time. He began drumming at the age of 3, and has been tearing it up on the kit going on 14 years now. He joined his first band when he was only 10 years old, and has been performing around the greater pacific northwest ever since. In high school he performed in his school’s symphonic wind ensemble and jazz band (for which he was first chair) – and even won “best soloist” at the East Shore WMEA Jazz ...
30: Episode 30: Jared Byargeon
April 30, 2019 14:05 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBWelcome to Made for Music. Today’s friend of the podcast is someone I’ve known for quite some time. He began drumming at the age of 3, and has been tearing it up on the kit going on 14 years now. He joined his first band when he was only 10 years old, and has been performing around the greater pacific northwest ever since. In high school he performed in his school’s symphonic wind ensemble and jazz band (for which he was first chair) – and even won “best soloist” at the East Shore WMEA Jazz F...
30: Jared Byargeon
April 30, 2019 14:05 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBWelcome to Made for Music. Today’s friend of the podcast is someone I’ve known for quite some time. He began drumming at the age of 3, and has been tearing it up on the kit going on 14 years now. He joined his first band when he was only 10 years old, and has been performing around the greater pacific northwest ever since. In high school he performed in his school’s symphonic wind ensemble and jazz band (for which he was first chair) – and even won “best soloist” at the East Shore WMEA Jazz F...
29: BrandonLee Cierley
April 16, 2019 16:46 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBToday’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 founder of the bending jazz quintet 322 – the man who will whip your ass into shape over at Olympic Athletic...
Episode 29: BrandonLee Cierley
April 16, 2019 16:46 - 47 minutes - 108 MBToday’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 founder of the bending jazz quintet 322 – the man who will whip your ass into shape over at Olympic Athlet...
29: Episode 29: BrandonLee Cierley
April 16, 2019 16:46 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBToday’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 founder of the bending jazz quintet 322 – the man who will whip your ass into shape over at Olympic Athletic...
28: Tyler Mays
April 02, 2019 15:59 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBToday’s friend of the podcast may be one of the single most well-rounded individuals to come on the podcast. He started with piano at age 5, and has only expanded his repertoire since. He plays 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. He’s also a producer and founded his very own studio, Irongrove Studios. Currently, he’s the bassist for Becoming Bristol (form...
28: Episode 28: Tyler Mays
April 02, 2019 15:59 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBToday’s friend of the podcast may be one of the single most well-rounded individuals to come on the podcast. He started with piano at age 5, and has only expanded his repertoire since. He plays 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. He’s also a producer and founded his very own studio, Irongrove Studios. Currently, he’s the bassist for Becoming Bristol (form...
Episode 28: Tyler Mays
April 02, 2019 15:59 - 1 hour - 152 MBToday’s friend of the podcast may be one of the single most well-rounded individuals to come on the podcast. He started with piano at age 5, and has only expanded his repertoire since. He plays 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. He’s also a producer and founded his very own studio, Irongrove Studios. Currently, he’s the bassist for Becoming Bristol (fo...
Episode 27: Tinsley
March 19, 2019 15:52 - 51 minutes - 118 MBToday’s friend of the podcast has accomplished a LOT in a very short period of time. She kicked off her performance career a few years back during a high school talent show, and the stages have only gotten larger since. In the past year alone, she performed in the opening slot for Ryan Caraveo at the Neptune Theatre, Neumos for Capitol Hill Block Party, and Bumbershoot. She’s partnered with season 1 guest Jake Crocker to produce her debut project – who also happened to set her up with her bo...
27: Tinsley
March 19, 2019 15:52 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBToday’s friend of the podcast has accomplished a LOT in a very short period of time. She kicked off her performance career a few years back during a high school talent show, and the stages have only gotten larger since. In the past year alone, she performed in the opening slot for Ryan Caraveo at the Neptune Theatre, Neumos for Capitol Hill Block Party, and Bumbershoot. She’s partnered with season 1 guest Jake Crocker to produce her debut project – who also happened to set her up with her boy...
27: Episode 27: Tinsley
March 19, 2019 15:52 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBToday’s friend of the podcast has accomplished a LOT in a very short period of time. She kicked off her performance career a few years back during a high school talent show, and the stages have only gotten larger since. In the past year alone, she performed in the opening slot for Ryan Caraveo at the Neptune Theatre, Neumos for Capitol Hill Block Party, and Bumbershoot. She’s partnered with season 1 guest Jake Crocker to produce her debut project – who also happened to set her up with her boy...
Episode 26: New Track City (Part 2)
March 05, 2019 16:55 - 139 MBToday is a special episode consisting of not one, not two, but THREE friends of the podcast. Hailing from Federal Way, these guys become the epitome of hustlers in the music game. On top of that, they’re experts at delivering an energetic live show. The other day I saw them execute an amazing, impromptu freestyle at the Ayo Dot & The Uppercuts show. What may be most impressive is how air tight they are as a collective – not only on stage and in the studio, but regarding their brand. They’re...
26: New Track City (Part 2)
March 05, 2019 16:55 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBToday is a special episode consisting of not one, not two, but THREE friends of the podcast. Hailing from Federal Way, these guys become the epitome of hustlers in the music game. On top of that, they’re experts at delivering an energetic live show. The other day I saw them execute an amazing, impromptu freestyle at the Ayo Dot & The Uppercuts show. What may be most impressive is how air tight they are as a collective – not only on stage and in the studio, but regarding their brand. They’re c...
26: Episode 26: New Track City (Part 2)
March 05, 2019 16:55 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBToday is a special episode consisting of not one, not two, but THREE friends of the podcast. Hailing from Federal Way, these guys become the epitome of hustlers in the music game. On top of that, they’re experts at delivering an energetic live show. The other day I saw them execute an amazing, impromptu freestyle at the Ayo Dot & The Uppercuts show. What may be most impressive is how air tight they are as a collective – not only on stage and in the studio, but regarding their brand. They’re c...
25: Episode 25: New Track City (Part 1)
March 05, 2019 16:55 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBToday is a special episode consisting of not one, not two, but THREE friends of the podcast. Hailing from Federal Way, these guys become the epitome of hustlers in the music game. On top of that, they’re experts at delivering an energetic live show. The other day I saw them execute an amazing, impromptu freestyle at the Ayo Dot & The Uppercuts show. What may be most impressive is how air tight they are as a collective – not only on stage and in the studio, but regarding their brand. They’re c...
Episode 25: New Track City (Part 1)
March 05, 2019 16:55 - 47 minutes - 108 MBToday is a special episode consisting of not one, not two, but THREE friends of the podcast. Hailing from Federal Way, these guys become the epitome of hustlers in the music game. On top of that, they’re experts at delivering an energetic live show. The other day I saw them execute an amazing, impromptu freestyle at the Ayo Dot & The Uppercuts show. What may be most impressive is how air tight they are as a collective – not only on stage and in the studio, but regarding their brand. They’re...
25: New Track City (Part 1)
March 05, 2019 16:55 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBToday is a special episode consisting of not one, not two, but THREE friends of the podcast. Hailing from Federal Way, these guys become the epitome of hustlers in the music game. On top of that, they’re experts at delivering an energetic live show. The other day I saw them execute an amazing, impromptu freestyle at the Ayo Dot & The Uppercuts show. What may be most impressive is how air tight they are as a collective – not only on stage and in the studio, but regarding their brand. They’re c...
Episode 24: Evan DeVries
February 19, 2019 16:31 - 1 hour - 151 MBFrom a touring vocal jazz choir and a brief stint rapping, this walking jukebox is amidst an incredibly unique and intriguing roll out of his second EP “Easy” - inspired by the likes of D’Angelo, Justin Timberlake, and The Neptunes - which drops March 4th.
24: Episode 24: Evan DeVries
February 19, 2019 16:31 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBFrom a touring vocal jazz choir and a brief stint rapping, this walking jukebox is amidst an incredibly unique and intriguing roll out of his second EP “Easy” - inspired by the likes of D’Angelo, Justin Timberlake, and The Neptunes - which drops March 4th.
24: Evan DeVries
February 19, 2019 16:31 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBFrom a touring vocal jazz choir and a brief stint rapping, this walking jukebox is amidst an incredibly unique and intriguing roll out of his second EP “Easy” - inspired by the likes of D’Angelo, Justin Timberlake, and The Neptunes - which drops March 4th.
23: Anna St. Lee (DATENITE)
February 05, 2019 15:54 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBToday’s friend of the podcast has been playing piano since age seven, studied classical voice starting at 14, classical and jazz vocal performance – as well as choral conducting - in college, musical theatre for a decade, and if that’s not impressive enough for you – she was part of Pocket Panda – an established indie rock band. Say hello to the insanely talented, oh-so-melodic, Anna St. Lee.
Episode 23: Anna St. Lee
February 05, 2019 15:54 - 1 hour - 141 MBToday’s friend of the podcast has been playing piano since age seven, studied classical voice starting at 14, classical and jazz vocal performance – as well as choral conducting - in college, musical theatre for a decade, and if that’s not impressive enough for you – she was part of Pocket Panda – an established indie rock band. Say hello to the insanely talented, oh-so-melodic, Anna St. Lee.
23: Episode 23: Anna St. Lee (DATENITE)
February 05, 2019 15:54 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBToday’s friend of the podcast has been playing piano since age seven, studied classical voice starting at 14, classical and jazz vocal performance – as well as choral conducting - in college, musical theatre for a decade, and if that’s not impressive enough for you – she was part of Pocket Panda – an established indie rock band. Say hello to the insanely talented, oh-so-melodic, Anna St. Lee.
Episode 22: Marshall Hugh
October 30, 2018 03:43 - 126 MBThis week’s friend of the podcast got is start free-styling with his friends. When he returned to Seattle from school in Pittsburgh, he started a rap duo with a random roommate who turned out to be a saxophone player, leading to frequent jam sessions and collaborations. After a year of scheming, he came out with Marshall Law Band, playing over 30 shows over the course of the year and is preparing to deliver Seattle’s first-ever “Hip Opera”. Say hello to a lover of crime podcasts, all things ...
22: Episode 22: Marshall Hugh
October 30, 2018 03:43 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBThis week’s friend of the podcast got is start free-styling with his friends. When he returned to Seattle from school in Pittsburgh, he started a rap duo with a random roommate who turned out to be a saxophone player, leading to frequent jam sessions and collaborations. After a year of scheming, he came out with Marshall Law Band, playing over 30 shows over the course of the year and is preparing to deliver Seattle’s first-ever “Hip Opera”. Say hello to a lover of crime podcasts, all things b...
22: Marshall Hugh
October 30, 2018 03:43 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBThis week’s friend of the podcast got is start free-styling with his friends. When he returned to Seattle from school in Pittsburgh, he started a rap duo with a random roommate who turned out to be a saxophone player, leading to frequent jam sessions and collaborations. After a year of scheming, he came out with Marshall Law Band, playing over 30 shows over the course of the year and is preparing to deliver Seattle’s first-ever “Hip Opera”. Say hello to a lover of crime podcasts, all things b...
21: Shab Ferdowsi (Blushh)
October 16, 2018 05:18 - 32 minutes - 30 MBVisiting with Made for Music on her first ever tour, the night after playing Black Lodge in Seattle, this LA singer-songwriter dropped by to chat about busking in Ireland, her debut release, tour management, and more great DIY music tips. She also just recently started working with episode 3 guest, Evan Johnson! So without further ado, please welcome a lover of Cloud Nothings, Frankie Cosmos, and Great Grandpa - a talented photographer, taco connoisseur, and frontwoman of Blushh, Shab Ferdowsi.
Episode 21: Shab Ferdowsi (Blushh)
October 16, 2018 05:18 - 32 minutes - 74.8 MBVisiting with Made for Music on her first ever tour, the night after playing Black Lodge in Seattle, this LA singer-songwriter dropped by to chat about busking in Ireland, her debut release, tour management, and more great DIY music tips. She also just recently started working with episode 3 guest, Evan Johnson! So without further ado, please welcome a lover of Cloud Nothings, Frankie Cosmos, and Great Grandpa - a talented photographer, taco connoisseur, and frontwoman of Blushh, Shab Ferdo...
21: Episode 21: Shab Ferdowsi (Blushh)
October 16, 2018 05:18 - 32 minutes - 30 MBVisiting with Made for Music on her first ever tour, the night after playing Black Lodge in Seattle, this LA singer-songwriter dropped by to chat about busking in Ireland, her debut release, tour management, and more great DIY music tips. She also just recently started working with episode 3 guest, Evan Johnson! So without further ado, please welcome a lover of Cloud Nothings, Frankie Cosmos, and Great Grandpa - a talented photographer, taco connoisseur, and frontwoman of Blushh, Shab Ferdowsi.
20: Casey G
October 02, 2018 04:27 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBFrom trombone in middle school to selling out rap shows at Neumos, this guy has had quite the musical journey. 8 years ago, upon his return to Seattle he founded hip hop group The Bad Tenants, who recently dropped an amazing new single "Switch" with prior pod guest, Nick Weaver. We chat about The Bad Tenants journey to selling out Neumos, being a new father, and how he and his wife manage to balance it all as they chase/support each others’ dreams. Please welcome this groovy lyricist, black b...
20: Episode 20: Casey G
October 02, 2018 04:27 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBFrom trombone in middle school to selling out rap shows at Neumos, this guy has had quite the musical journey. 8 years ago, upon his return to Seattle he founded hip hop group The Bad Tenants, who recently dropped an amazing new single "Switch" with prior pod guest, Nick Weaver. We chat about The Bad Tenants journey to selling out Neumos, being a new father, and how he and his wife manage to balance it all as they chase/support each others’ dreams. Please welcome this groovy lyricist, black b...
Episode 20: Casey G
October 02, 2018 04:27 - 1 hour - 143 MBFrom trombone in middle school to selling out rap shows at Neumos, this guy has had quite the musical journey. 8 years ago, upon his return to Seattle he founded hip hop group The Bad Tenants, who recently dropped an amazing new single "Switch" with prior pod guest, Nick Weaver. We chat about The Bad Tenants journey to selling out Neumos, being a new father, and how he and his wife manage to balance it all as they chase/support each others’ dreams. Please welcome this groovy lyricist, black ...
Episode 19: Mara Schwartz Kuge
September 18, 2018 05:42 - 47 minutes - 110 MBToday's friend of the podcast kickstarted her career in music, producing music-focused DVDs. From there she become part of the Film and TV Music department at Bug Music. Since then, she's moved into the music publishing space seeking to create a more boutique experience for independent musicians. She does it all from music and TV music pitching, to setting up songwriters with co-writing sessions. Please welcome, the president and co-founder of Superior Music Publishing - a multi-time LA Coun...
19: Episode 19: Mara Schwartz Kuge
September 18, 2018 05:42 - 48 minutes - 44 MBToday's friend of the podcast kickstarted her career in music, producing music-focused DVDs. From there she become part of the Film and TV Music department at Bug Music. Since then, she's moved into the music publishing space seeking to create a more boutique experience for independent musicians. She does it all from music and TV music pitching, to setting up songwriters with co-writing sessions. Please welcome, the president and co-founder of Superior Music Publishing - a multi-time LA Count...
19: Mara Schwartz Kuge
September 18, 2018 05:42 - 48 minutes - 44 MBToday's friend of the podcast kickstarted her career in music, producing music-focused DVDs. From there she become part of the Film and TV Music department at Bug Music. Since then, she's moved into the music publishing space seeking to create a more boutique experience for independent musicians. She does it all from music and TV music pitching, to setting up songwriters with co-writing sessions. Please welcome, the president and co-founder of Superior Music Publishing - a multi-time LA Count...
Episode 18: Sheldon Gomberg
September 04, 2018 14:35 - 55 minutes - 126 MBThis week's friend of the podcast is a musician, engineer, and producer. Throughout his career, he’s worked with artists such as Rickie Lee Jones, Ben Harper, Ryan Adams, Charlie Musselwhite, and many more – including Seattle’s own, Tobias the Owl. So please welcome – hailing from Los Angeles, by way of Seattle and San Francisco – Grammy award winner, Sheldon Gomberg.
18: Episode 18: Sheldon Gomberg
September 04, 2018 14:35 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBThis week's friend of the podcast is a musician, engineer, and producer. Throughout his career, he’s worked with artists such as Rickie Lee Jones, Ben Harper, Ryan Adams, Charlie Musselwhite, and many more – including Seattle’s own, Tobias the Owl. So please welcome – hailing from Los Angeles, by way of Seattle and San Francisco – Grammy award winner, Sheldon Gomberg.
18: Sheldon Gomberg
September 04, 2018 14:35 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBThis week's friend of the podcast is a musician, engineer, and producer. Throughout his career, he’s worked with artists such as Rickie Lee Jones, Ben Harper, Ryan Adams, Charlie Musselwhite, and many more – including Seattle’s own, Tobias the Owl. So please welcome – hailing from Los Angeles, by way of Seattle and San Francisco – Grammy award winner, Sheldon Gomberg.
Episode 17: Jason Ketterer
August 21, 2018 16:55 - 1 hour - 148 MBToday’s friend of the podcast comes from an extremely musical family. Growing up on Jeff Buckley, Radiohead, Manchester Orchestra, and the music of his family this artist got his start on bass guitar. He took up the saxophone in grade school band, and has since graduated to guitar. He moved to Seattle from Wisconsin back in 2013 where he joined his brother’s band Faintly - which later became Among Authors. Last summer (August of 2017) they released their debut record. Please welcome – the ma...
17: Jason Ketterer
August 21, 2018 16:55 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBToday’s friend of the podcast comes from an extremely musical family. Growing up on Jeff Buckley, Radiohead, Manchester Orchestra, and the music of his family this artist got his start on bass guitar. He took up the saxophone in grade school band, and has since graduated to guitar. He moved to Seattle from Wisconsin back in 2013 where he joined his brother’s band Faintly - which later became Among Authors. Last summer (August of 2017) they released their debut record. Please welcome – the man...
17: Episode 17: Jason Ketterer
August 21, 2018 16:55 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBToday’s friend of the podcast comes from an extremely musical family. Growing up on Jeff Buckley, Radiohead, Manchester Orchestra, and the music of his family this artist got his start on bass guitar. He took up the saxophone in grade school band, and has since graduated to guitar. He moved to Seattle from Wisconsin back in 2013 where he joined his brother’s band Faintly - which later became Among Authors. Last summer (August of 2017) they released their debut record. Please welcome – the man...
16: Episode 16: Jordan Decker
August 07, 2018 15:22 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBThis week's guest is keeping himself busy! Not only is he writing and producing his own music, he's launching his own record label in Los Angeles, "Kickback Collective Audio". Hailing from Los Angeles, by way of Seattle, please welcome the man I'll always remember as my younger brother's junior high prep school buddy, Jordan Decker.
Episode 16: Jordan Decker
August 07, 2018 15:22 - 52 minutes - 119 MBThis week's guest is keeping himself busy! Not only is he writing and producing his own music, he's launching his own record label in Los Angeles, "Kickback Collective Audio". Hailing from Los Angeles, by way of Seattle, please welcome the man I'll always remember as my younger brother's junior high prep school buddy, Jordan Decker.
16: Jordan Decker
August 07, 2018 15:22 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBThis week's guest is keeping himself busy! Not only is he writing and producing his own music, he's launching his own record label in Los Angeles, "Kickback Collective Audio". Hailing from Los Angeles, by way of Seattle, please welcome the man I'll always remember as my younger brother's junior high prep school buddy, Jordan Decker.
Episode 15: Scarlet Parke
July 26, 2018 14:21 - 1 hour - 143 MBThis week's friend of the podcast is an incredible vocalist, songwriter, and business woman. She released her debut EP "Long Night" in 2016 and is currently collaborating with Jake Crocker on her next project, which features a transition from soul to pop. She also launched the app "Parke Ave" - a music business networking platform. Say hello to the woman with the platinum voice, a creative powerhouse, and someone who shares my fear of dark water, Scarlet Parke.
15: Episode 15: Scarlet Parke
July 26, 2018 14:21 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBThis week's friend of the podcast is an incredible vocalist, songwriter, and business woman. She released her debut EP "Long Night" in 2016 and is currently collaborating with Jake Crocker on her next project, which features a transition from soul to pop. She also launched the app "Parke Ave" - a music business networking platform. Say hello to the woman with the platinum voice, a creative powerhouse, and someone who shares my fear of dark water, Scarlet Parke.
15: Scarlet Parke
July 26, 2018 14:21 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBThis week's friend of the podcast is an incredible vocalist, songwriter, and business woman. She released her debut EP "Long Night" in 2016 and is currently collaborating with Jake Crocker on her next project, which features a transition from soul to pop. She also launched the app "Parke Ave" - a music business networking platform. Say hello to the woman with the platinum voice, a creative powerhouse, and someone who shares my fear of dark water, Scarlet Parke.
13: Lone Human
July 10, 2018 16:42 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBThis guy started producing content just over 2 years ago, but has been cranking out content ever since. Inspired by Deadmau5 and Madeon, he just released his third record in less than three years, Restart (featuring yours truly). Say hello to the man who’s career was kick-started by a New Years' Resolution, with a pancake truck as his backup plan, Marin County's own Marc Gleckman.
Episode 14: Lone Human
July 10, 2018 16:42 - 39 minutes - 89.4 MBThis guy started producing content just over 2 years ago, but has been cranking out content ever since. Inspired by Deadmau5 and Madeon, he just released his third record in less than three years, Restart (featuring yours truly). Say hello to the man who’s career was kick-started by a New Years' Resolution, with a pancake truck as his backup plan, Marin County's own Marc Gleckman.