Casey Bates is a Seattle based music producer, mixer, and musician. He has recorded his own music and worked with several artists on record label

Record label

In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...

s such as Fearless

Fearless Records

Fearless Records is an alternative rock-oriented record label that has been signing artists since 1994. Fearless is based in Westminster, California and are best known for their early pop-punk moments captured in the Fearless Flush Sampler and Punk Bites releases, as well as additional releases by...

, Fueled by Ramen

Fueled by Ramen

Fueled by Ramen is an American record label which operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, and is distributed by Atlantic Records. The label, founded in Gainesville, Florida, is based in New York City...

, Equal Vision Records

Equal Vision Records

Equal Vision Records is a record label based in Albany, New York, which has a focus in metal or punk-based rock genres. Equal Vision Records was founded in the early 1990s by Ray Cappo ....

, and Eyeball Records

Eyeball Records

Eyeball Records is an independent record label based in Northern New Jersey, formed in 1995 by Alex Saavedra. They have released albums by artists such as Thursday, My Chemical Romance and Murder by Death....

. He also took part in the formation of Gatsbys American Dream

Gatsbys American Dream

Gatsbys American Dream is a Seattle-based indie rock band. Since their founding in 2002, they have released four full-length albums and one EP. They have also appeared on several compilations with original songs and covers. Gatsbys American Dream drew their name from F...

, the song writing in their first album, and contribution to songs in their later works.

Gatsbys American Dream

The formation of Gatsbys American Dream began shortly after members of One Point Two (Casey Bates, Bobby Darling, Dustin McGhie, and Josh Berg) met up with Nic Newsham and Ryan. According to Bobby, the music on their first album, Why We Fight

Why We Fight (album)

Why We Fight is the first album from Seattle-based Gatsbys American Dream. It is presumably named after the World War II documentary series....

, was written with Casey Bates and himself in One Point Two. Bates has also constantly been a part of Gatsbys's recording process, he produced and mixed both of the albums the band released on Fearless Records, their DVD, and has contributed vocals and instrumentation to their songs.

Discography (by album A-Z)

Year	Artist	Title	Label	Role	Achievements
2011	Portugal. The Man Portugal. The Man Portugal. The Man is an American psychedelic rock band based in Portland, Oregon, but originally from Wasilla, Alaska. The group released their first two albums with Fearless Records. They also released material on their own imprint Approaching AIRballoons through indie label Equal Vision Records...	In the Mountain in the Cloud	Atlantic Records Atlantic Records Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...	Producer, Engineer	N/A
2011	Lions!Tigers!Bears!	Shallow Waters, Endless Depth	Tragic Hero Records Tragic Hero Records Tragic Hero Records is a record label founded in Raleigh, North Carolina in March 2005 to represent the growing hardcore punk and harder wave of music in North Carolina. The label was founded by Tommy Lacombe, David Varnedoe and Jason Ganthner. Alesana was the first band the label signed...	Producer, Engineer, Mixing	N/A
2010	INXS INXS INXS are an Australian rock band, formed as The Farriss Brothers in 1977 in Sydney, New South Wales. Mainstays are Garry Gary Beers on bass guitar, Andrew Farriss on guitar/keyboards, Jon Farriss on drums, Tim Farriss on lead guitar and Kirk Pengilly on guitar/sax...	Original Sin Original Sin (INXS album) Original Sin is the twelfth studio album by the Australian rock band INXS. It was released on physical media on 16 November 2010 by Epic Records, Atco Records and Polydor after having been released digitally on 28 October 2010. Original Sin features covers of their earlier songs, with each song...	Atco Records Atco Records ATCO Records is an American record label owned by Warner Music Group, currently operating through WMG's Rhino Entertainment.-Beginnings:Atco Records was founded in 1955 as a division of Atlantic Records. It was devised as an outlet for productions by one of Atlantic's founders, Herb Abramson, who...	Vocal Engineer	N/A
2010	He Is We He Is We He Is We is an indie pop band from Tacoma, Washington. The band is made up of Trevor Kelly and Rachel Taylor. They met while working at Ted Brown Music Company, a music store in their home town of Tacoma, Washington. They each realized that the other had talent and began to play small gigs...	My Forever My Forever (album) My Forever is the debut album by the indie pop band He Is We.- Track listing :# Forever and Ever# All About Us # Everything You Do# And Run# Happily Ever After# Kiss It Better# Prove You Wrong# Blame It on the Rain# Love Life...	Universal Motown	Producer, Vocal Producer	N/A
2010	What Happened In Vegas	The Anatomy of a Boy's Mind (album)	Unsigned Unsigned Unsigned can refer to:* An unsigned artist is a musical artist or group not attached or signed to a record label* Similarly, the contractual condition of any personnel, property or domains....	Producer	N/A
2010	The Body Rampant	Transient Years	Unsigned Unsigned Unsigned can refer to:* An unsigned artist is a musical artist or group not attached or signed to a record label* Similarly, the contractual condition of any personnel, property or domains....	Producer, Engineer, Mixing	First single premiered on mtvU MtvU mtvU is a division of Viacom's MTV Networks which produces a 24-hour television channel that is available on more than 750 college and university campuses across the United States, as well as several digital cable packages...
2010	Isles & Glaciers Isles & Glaciers Isles & Glaciers was an American rock supergroup formed in 2008. The band consisted of members from Chiodos, Emarosa, Pierce the Veil, Cinematic Sunrise, The Receiving End of Sirens, Underminded, and former members of The Sound of Animals Fighting and Boys Night Out...	The Hearts of Lonely People The Hearts of Lonely People The Hearts of Lonely People is the first and only EP by American experimental rock supergroup Isles & Glaciers. The record was released on March 9, 2010 through Equal Vision Records, sold exclusively through Hot Topic stores and online retailers. The EP will be re-released in vinyl format through...	Equal Vision Records Equal Vision Records Equal Vision Records is a record label based in Albany, New York, which has a focus in metal or punk-based rock genres. Equal Vision Records was founded in the early 1990s by Ray Cappo ....	Producer	*#104 on Billboard 200 *#1 on Top Top Heatseekers
2009	A Skylit Drive A Skylit Drive A Skylit Drive is an American post-hardcore band from Lodi, California. The band released one DVD, one EP and three studio albums: Wires...and the Concept of Breathing on May 20, 2008, Adelphia on June 9, 2009, and most recently Identity On Fire on February 15, 2011. Michael Jagmin has provided...	Adelphia Adelphia (album) -Personnel:Adelphia album personnel as listed on Allmusic.A Skylit Drive* Michael "Jag" Jagmin – lead vocals*Brian White – bass guitar, unclean vocals*Joey Wilson – lead guitar*Nick Miller – rhythm guitar...	Fearless Records Fearless Records Fearless Records is an alternative rock-oriented record label that has been signing artists since 1994. Fearless is based in Westminster, California and are best known for their early pop-punk moments captured in the Fearless Flush Sampler and Punk Bites releases, as well as additional releases by...	Producer	*#64 on Billboard 200 *#11 on Top Independent Albums
2009	Dr Manhattan	Jam Dreams Jam Dreams (album) Jam Dreams is an alternative rock album recorded by American band Dr Manhattan, co-produced by Chris Conley . It was released on August 18, 2009 by Cassette Deck.-Track listing:#"Electraumatized" - 2:02#"Texas" - 3:06#"After All" - 4:09...	Cassette Deck Media Conglomerate	Engineer, Mixer	N/A
2006	Fear Before Fear Before Fear Before is an experimental rock band that resides in Aurora, Colorado. As stated on their Alternative Press podcast, their name originates from a Denver Post newspaper headline of local forest fires titled "The Fear Before The March of Flames." They released their debut album Odd How People...	The Always Open Mouth The Always Open Mouth -Personnel:*Brandon L. Proff - Drums, Percussion, Programming, Gangs*Michael L. Madruga - Bass, Percussion, Gangs*David M. Marion - Vocals*Adam R. Fisher - Guitar, Keyboards, Piano, Vocals, Programming, Percussion*Zachary M...	Equal Vision Records Equal Vision Records Equal Vision Records is a record label based in Albany, New York, which has a focus in metal or punk-based rock genres. Equal Vision Records was founded in the early 1990s by Ray Cappo ....	Producer, mixer	N/A
2008	Man Without Wax	Anchor	Eyeball Records Eyeball Records Eyeball Records is an independent record label based in Northern New Jersey, formed in 1995 by Alex Saavedra. They have released albums by artists such as Thursday, My Chemical Romance and Murder by Death....	Producer, mixer	N/A
2007	Chiodos Chiodos Chiodos is an American post hardcore band from Davison, Michigan. Formed in 2001, the group was originally known as "The Chiodos Bros," the band's name was a tribute to filmmakers Stephen, Charles, and Edward Chiodo, responsible for the film Killer Klowns from Outer Space. Chiodos released their...	Bone Palace Ballet Bone Palace Ballet - Additional information :It is unclear why the track "Teeth the Size of Piano Keys" is missing from the reissue. The number of bonus tracks is six, despite the given number of seven new tracks. In the DVD section of this reissue, there is an appearance by the Trailer Park Boys at the Chiodos...	Equal Vision Records Equal Vision Records Equal Vision Records is a record label based in Albany, New York, which has a focus in metal or punk-based rock genres. Equal Vision Records was founded in the early 1990s by Ray Cappo .... , Warner Bros. Records Warner Bros. Records Warner Bros. Records Inc. is an American record label. It was the foundation label of the present-day Warner Music Group, and now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of that corporation. It maintains a close relationship with its former parent, Warner Bros. Pictures, although the two companies...	Producer	*#5 on US Billboard 200 *#1 on Top Independent Albums 39,000 copies sold in first week.
2007	Portugal. The Man Portugal. The Man Portugal. The Man is an American psychedelic rock band based in Portland, Oregon, but originally from Wasilla, Alaska. The group released their first two albums with Fearless Records. They also released material on their own imprint Approaching AIRballoons through indie label Equal Vision Records...	Church Mouth Church Mouth Church Mouth is the second full length album from Alaskan experimental rock band Portugal. The Man. It was released on July 20, 2007 in Europe and on July 24, 2007 in the UK and the USA. As of June 22, 2007, the album had leaked to p2p networks. Regarding the leak, the band posted the following...	Fearless Records Fearless Records Fearless Records is an alternative rock-oriented record label that has been signing artists since 1994. Fearless is based in Westminster, California and are best known for their early pop-punk moments captured in the Fearless Flush Sampler and Punk Bites releases, as well as additional releases by...	Producer, mixer	N/A
2008	Dr Manhattan	Dr Manhattan Dr Manhattan (album) Dr Manhattan is an alternative rock album recorded by American band Dr Manhattan and released on March 11, 2008 by Vagrant Records. The first single off this record is Big Chomper, Big Chomper. The song's music video premiered on MTVu on August 25, 2008...	Vagrant Records Vagrant Records Vagrant Records is an indie rock label based in Los Angeles, California and is home to such artists as The Hold Steady, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, Active Child, PJ Harvey, Reptar, School of Seven Bells, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Thrice, James Vincent McMorrow, Placebo, and many...	Mixer	First song premiered on MTVu MtvU mtvU is a division of Viacom's MTV Networks which produces a 24-hour television channel that is available on more than 750 college and university campuses across the United States, as well as several digital cable packages...
2006	Heavy Heavy Low Low Heavy Heavy Low Low Heavy Heavy Low Low is a four piece Mathcore band from San Jose, California.-Biography:Formed in early 2004 in San Jose, California, Heavy Heavy Low Low began playing what may be called thrash , then metalcore, before evolving into a decidedly more style, and now, with the release of...	Everything's Watched, Everyone's Watching	Ferret Music Ferret Music Ferret Music is an independent record label, founded in 1996. The label is owned in part by NORA's vocalist, Carl Severson, and in part by Philadelphian artist manager Paul Conroy, and based in West Windsor Township, New Jersey... , New Weatherman Records	Producer, mixer	N/A
2008	Fear Before Fear Before Fear Before is an experimental rock band that resides in Aurora, Colorado. As stated on their Alternative Press podcast, their name originates from a Denver Post newspaper headline of local forest fires titled "The Fear Before The March of Flames." They released their debut album Odd How People...	Fear Before Fear Before (album) Fear Before is the self-titled fourth full length album from experimental rock band, Fear Before. The album was released on October 28, 2008 through Equal Vision Records and was produced by Casey Bates and recorded at Johnny Cab Studios and London Bridge studio in Seattle, WA...	Equal Vision Records Equal Vision Records Equal Vision Records is a record label based in Albany, New York, which has a focus in metal or punk-based rock genres. Equal Vision Records was founded in the early 1990s by Ray Cappo ....	Producer, mixer	N/A
2007	Pierce the Veil Pierce the Veil Pierce the Veil is an American post-hardcore band from San Diego, California. Formed in 2006, the group was founded by brothers Vic and Mike Fuentes after the disbandment of the group Early Times which was formed out of the San Diego punk rock scene...	A Flair for the Dramatic A Flair for the Dramatic A Flair for the Dramatic is the debut studio album by American post-hardcore band Pierce the Veil, and their first under that name, as previous album was released under the name "Before Today"...	Equal Vision Records Equal Vision Records Equal Vision Records is a record label based in Albany, New York, which has a focus in metal or punk-based rock genres. Equal Vision Records was founded in the early 1990s by Ray Cappo ....	Producer, mixer	N/A
2006	Gatsbys American Dream Gatsbys American Dream Gatsbys American Dream is a Seattle-based indie rock band. Since their founding in 2002, they have released four full-length albums and one EP. They have also appeared on several compilations with original songs and covers. Gatsbys American Dream drew their name from F...	Gatsbys American Dream Gatsbys American Dream (album) -Track Title References:* "You All Everybody" is the title of a song by Charlie Pace's band "Driveshaft" on the TV show Lost. Aside from the title, this song and the one on the show bear no similarities....	Fearless Records Fearless Records Fearless Records is an alternative rock-oriented record label that has been signing artists since 1994. Fearless is based in Westminster, California and are best known for their early pop-punk moments captured in the Fearless Flush Sampler and Punk Bites releases, as well as additional releases by...	Producer, mixer	N/A
2008	Jamie's Elsewhere Jamie's Elsewhere Jamie's Elsewhere is an American electronic post-hardcore band formed in Sacramento, California in 2005. They were signed to Victory Records before deciding not to renew their contract with the label, and have released two full length albums thus far, Guidebook for Sinners Turned Saints in 2008,...	Guidebook for Sinners Turned Saints Guidebook For Sinners Turned Saints Guidebook for Sinners Turned Saints is a debut album by American post-hardcore band Jamie's Elsewhere. Album was released on May 6, 2008 under Victory Records...	Victory Records Victory Records Victory Records is a Chicago-based record label founded by Tony Brummel. It is a privately held corporation. It also operates a music publishing company called "Another Victory, Inc." and is the distributor of several smaller independent record labels....	Producer, mixer	N/A
2004	Gatsbys American Dream Gatsbys American Dream Gatsbys American Dream is a Seattle-based indie rock band. Since their founding in 2002, they have released four full-length albums and one EP. They have also appeared on several compilations with original songs and covers. Gatsbys American Dream drew their name from F...	In the Land of Lost Monsters In the Land of Lost Monsters In the Land of Lost Monsters is an EP by Gatsbys American Dream released in 2004. After their second release Ribbons and Sugar, the band grew rapidly in popularity with their fans, but not with record labels...	LLR	Producer, mixer	N/A
2008	Foxy Shazam Foxy Shazam Foxy Shazam is an American rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio, formed in 2004. The band is composed of lead vocalist Eric Sean Nally, guitarist Loren Turner, pianist Sky White, and bass player Daisy. Later, trumpeter and back-up vocalist Alex Nauth joined, and Aaron McVeigh became the band's permanent...	Introducing	Ferret Music Ferret Music Ferret Music is an independent record label, founded in 1996. The label is owned in part by NORA's vocalist, Carl Severson, and in part by Philadelphian artist manager Paul Conroy, and based in West Windsor Township, New Jersey... ; New Weatherman records	Producer, mixer	N/A
2007	The Number Twelve Looks Like You The Number Twelve Looks Like You The Number Twelve Looks Like You was a mathcore band from Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Their music combined elements of grindcore, progressive metal, hardcore punk and jazz...	Mongrel Mongrel (The Number Twelve Looks Like You album) Mongrel is the third full-length release by mathcore group The Number Twelve Looks Like You. Recorded in Seattle over a four month period, it is the follow-up to 2005's Nuclear. Sad. Nuclear....	Eyeball Records Eyeball Records Eyeball Records is an independent record label based in Northern New Jersey, formed in 1995 by Alex Saavedra. They have released albums by artists such as Thursday, My Chemical Romance and Murder by Death....	Producer, mixer	N/A
2009	MxPx MxPx MxPx is a pop punk band from Bremerton, Washington with connections to the Christian punk scene. The band has recorded eight studio albums, four EPs, four compilation albums, a live album, a VHS tape, a DVD and released 20 singles....	On the Cover II On the Cover II On the Cover II is an album of song covers by pop punk band MxPx, like On the Cover. The album features covers of various 80s songs. Beginning on February 9, 2009, feature artists were announced, one per day, on Alternative Press' website....	Tooth & Nail Records Tooth & Nail Records Tooth & Nail Records is a record label founded by Brandon Ebel in the U.S. state of California in November 1993. The label later moved to Seattle, Washington, where it is situated today...	Mixer	N/A
2005	Daphne Loves Derby Daphne Loves Derby Daphne Loves Derby is an American Indie rock band that formed in Kent, Washington, in 2001. They have released three studio albums, the third in 2007 titled Good Night, Witness Light, peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart...	On the Strength of All Convinced On the Strength of All Convinced On the Strength of All Convinced is Daphne Loves Derby's first physically released studio album. The album, released on July 26, 2005, is almost entirely original material except for Middle Middle, which was previously released on .-Band members:...	Outlook Records	Producer, mixer	N/A
2004	This Providence This Providence This Providence is a four-piece Alternative Rock band from Seattle, Washington. The band consists of Dan Young , David Blaise , Gavin Phillips , and Andy Horst .-Formation and early history:...	Our Worlds Divorce	Rocketstar Records	Producer, mixer	N/A
2008	The Fall of Troy The Fall of Troy The Fall of Troy was an American progressive math rock trio from Mukilteo, Washington. The trio consisted of Thomas Erak , Andrew Forsman and Frank Ene...	Phantom on the Horizon Phantom on the Horizon Phantom on the Horizon is a concept EP by American progressive rock band The Fall of Troy that was released on November 28, 2008 through Equal Vision Records. It is the completed version of the Ghostship EP that the band released in 2004. This rerecorded version of the original demos features five...	Equal Vision Records Equal Vision Records Equal Vision Records is a record label based in Albany, New York, which has a focus in metal or punk-based rock genres. Equal Vision Records was founded in the early 1990s by Ray Cappo ....	Producer, mixer	N/A
2006	This Providence This Providence This Providence is a four-piece Alternative Rock band from Seattle, Washington. The band consists of Dan Young , David Blaise , Gavin Phillips , and Andy Horst .-Formation and early history:...	This Providence This Providence (album) This Providence is the second studio album by the band This Providence, released on September 12, 2006, by Fueled by Ramen.-Track listing:#"A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" – 3:11#"Card House Dreamer" – 2:37...	Fueled by Ramen Fueled by Ramen Fueled by Ramen is an American record label which operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, and is distributed by Atlantic Records. The label, founded in Gainesville, Florida, is based in New York City...	Producer, mixer	N/A
2008	Forgive Durden Forgive Durden Forgive Durden is an indie rock band from Seattle, Washington, who got their name from the novel Fight Club. They are signed to Fueled By Ramen...	Razia's Shadow: A Musical Razia's Shadow: A Musical Razia's Shadow: A Musical is an album from Forgive Durden released on October 28, 2008. It is a musical featuring members of popular bands such as Panic! at the Disco, Say Anything, The Matches, mewithoutYou, Portugal. The Man, The Hush Sound, The Dear Hunter, and Gatsbys American Dream among others...	Fueled by Ramen Fueled by Ramen Fueled by Ramen is an American record label which operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, and is distributed by Atlantic Records. The label, founded in Gainesville, Florida, is based in New York City...	Producer, mixer	N/A
2005	Gatsbys American Dream Gatsbys American Dream Gatsbys American Dream is a Seattle-based indie rock band. Since their founding in 2002, they have released four full-length albums and one EP. They have also appeared on several compilations with original songs and covers. Gatsbys American Dream drew their name from F...	Volcano Volcano (Gatsbys American Dream album) Volcano is the fourth album by Gatsbys American Dream. The album is also known by the full title printed on the cover, Gatsbys American Dream and the Volcano....	Fearless Records Fearless Records Fearless Records is an alternative rock-oriented record label that has been signing artists since 1994. Fearless is based in Westminster, California and are best known for their early pop-punk moments captured in the Fearless Flush Sampler and Punk Bites releases, as well as additional releases by...	Producer, mixer, additional vocals and instrumentation	Track 1 appears on NHL 2007
2006	Portugal. The Man Portugal. The Man Portugal. The Man is an American psychedelic rock band based in Portland, Oregon, but originally from Wasilla, Alaska. The group released their first two albums with Fearless Records. They also released material on their own imprint Approaching AIRballoons through indie label Equal Vision Records...	Waiter: "You Vultures!"	Fearless Records Fearless Records Fearless Records is an alternative rock-oriented record label that has been signing artists since 1994. Fearless is based in Westminster, California and are best known for their early pop-punk moments captured in the Fearless Flush Sampler and Punk Bites releases, as well as additional releases by...	Producer, mixer	N/A
2004	Forgive Durden Forgive Durden Forgive Durden is an indie rock band from Seattle, Washington, who got their name from the novel Fight Club. They are signed to Fueled By Ramen...	When You're Alone, You're Not Alone When You're Alone, You're Not Alone When You're Alone, You're Not Alone is Forgive Durden's second EP. It was released independently and was available for purchase at shows.-Track listing:#"B as in Burn" – 0:57#"No Ace, Just You" – 2:43...	Independent	Producer, mixer	N/A
2006	Forgive Durden Forgive Durden Forgive Durden is an indie rock band from Seattle, Washington, who got their name from the novel Fight Club. They are signed to Fueled By Ramen...	Wonderland Wonderland (Forgive Durden album) Wonderland is the debut studio album from the indie rock band Forgive Durden. It was released by Fueled by Ramen on May 9, 2006. The album makes references to the works of Lewis Carroll, including Alice's Adventures In Wonderland, and Jabberwocky as well as other works such as The Wizard of Oz and...	Fueled by Ramen Fueled by Ramen Fueled by Ramen is an American record label which operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, and is distributed by Atlantic Records. The label, founded in Gainesville, Florida, is based in New York City...	Producer, mixer	N/A
2003	Gatsbys American Dream Gatsbys American Dream Gatsbys American Dream is a Seattle-based indie rock band. Since their founding in 2002, they have released four full-length albums and one EP. They have also appeared on several compilations with original songs and covers. Gatsbys American Dream drew their name from F...	A Year In The Gulch	Independent	Producer, mixer, footage	N/A