Episode 14: The Cold Stares: Small Town Band Goes Big
Enjoy this jam-packed interview with The Cold Stares' drummer Brian Mullins. They have over 25 Million total streams on Spotify, 200K monthly listeners, and they’re on 18 current editorial playlists. Their music has been licensed for sync use by ESPN, Monster Energy Drinks, The X-Games, Dodge Motor Company, and more.
The Cold Stares are signed to Mascot Records, a label based out of the Netherlands. Their parent company is Mascot Label Group, under their roster includes artists such as Joe Bonamassa, Toto, Brian Setzer, Black Label Society, Gov’t Mule, Kenny Wayne Sheperd, Black Stone Cherry, Bootsy Collins, and many more.
The Cold Stares have toured with or shared the stage with Rival Sons, Joan Jett, and Samantha Fish, festivals they’ve played include the Handy Blues Festival and the Copperhead Festival, venues they’ve played include The House of Blues and The Viper Room in Hollywood.
In this interview you'll learn:
- Where ALL Success Begins as an Artist
- How Often Should You Release Music?
- Advice For Artists Who Want to Tour
– When Artists Should Say NO To Opportunity
- What Touring Europe Is Really Like
- Is Rock Music Dead?
...and much more!