This summer, five exceptional young musicians—Cayden Ciconne, Addison Buffalow, Dexter Sales, Noah Gibney, and Cole Paticca—embarked on an electrifying creative adventure through the GoggleWorks Student Record Label Fellowship, thanks to an exciting partnership with Pagoda City Records.

For over 20 hours, these aspiring artists dove headfirst into the GW Recording Studio, collaborating with peers and harnessing the power of sound to create their own original music. Guided by none other than J. Fritshaffer of Pagoda City Records, they gained hands-on experience in music production, learning not just the technical ins and outs of the studio, but also receiving personal mentorship to nurture their unique creative visions.

The program went beyond the studio walls, with bi-weekly check-ins, group critiques, and professional development sessions that pushed these musicians to new heights, all while giving them access to cutting-edge audio tools. This was more than just a learning experience—it was an artistic launchpad!

A massive thanks to Pagoda City Records for making this immersive, inspiring journey possible. By empowering young musicians with both technical expertise and creative confidence, this program is helping shape the next generation of musical talent, building a passion that will echo for years to come.

Check out some of their music below: