Songwriter Trysts
288 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago -Songwriter Trysts is an intimate space where artists from all over the world gather to discuss the love of songwriting. Writing songs and the journey that one makes into this ancient art form is powerful stuff. Songwriters have something to say and this is a space to delve deeper into their songs, where they come from, and what they are creating & why?
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Country on Keppel
June 16, 2021 02:56 - 18 minutes - 21.3 MBCountry on Keppel is an annual celebration of contemporary country music including established artists and rising stars, held at Great Keppel Island Hideaway. We speak to one of the organisers Peter Blundell brother to James Blundell who shares with us on episode #70. Peter shares about the exciting venue, what you need to do to join in the fun and everyone who is going to be there including; Bella Mackenzie, Aaron Jurd, Melissa Lukin, Jonny, Taylor, Brad Butcher, James Blundell, Danny Phe...
#115 Kylie Morgan
June 13, 2021 20:00 - 34 minutes - 39.5 MBKylie Morgan is a singer songwriter with a huge heart. She is a passionate performer who has used her love for music to talk with teens about anti bullying and mental health. She shares in this podcast about one of her first songs telling the story of a young girl who killed herself and around how that song then went onto touch and even save other lives once it was shared. That is when Kylie says she "really understood the power of music". EMI Records Nashville’s Kylie Morgan began writing ...
Kylie Morgan
June 13, 2021 20:00 - 34 minutes - 39.5 MBKylie Morgan is a singer songwriter with a huge heart. She is a passionate performer who has used her love for music to talk with teens about anti bullying and mental health. She shares in this podcast about one of her first songs telling the story of a young girl who killed herself and around how that song then went onto touch and even save other lives once it was shared. That is when Kylie says she "really understood the power of music". EMI Records Nashville’s Kylie Morgan began writing ...
#114 Kate Schutt
June 10, 2021 21:00 - 44 minutes - 51.2 MBKate Schutt is an incredible singer songwriter that is down to earth and passionate about sharing her experiences and life lessons through public speaking and song. Her Ted X talk "A Grief Casserole -- How to help your friends & family through loss" has been viewed over 36 thousand times and her story about supporting her mother through terminal cancer has inspired her passion and music as she shares. She is incredibly intelligent studying at Harvard university and Berklee College of music. ...
Kate Schutt
June 10, 2021 21:00 - 44 minutes - 51.2 MBKate Schutt is an incredible singer songwriter that is down to earth and passionate about sharing her experiences and life lessons through public speaking and song. Her Ted X talk "A Grief Casserole -- How to help your friends & family through loss" has been viewed over 36 thousand times and her story about supporting her mother through terminal cancer has inspired her passion and music as she shares. She is incredibly intelligent studying at Harvard university and Berklee College of music. ...
#113 Kendra & the Bunnies
June 06, 2021 19:00 - 37 minutes - 43.3 MBKendra Muecke is a singer/songwriter, writer, actress, and published author from Houston, TX based now in Los Angeles, CA. She performs under the stage name “Kendra & the Bunnies”, as a psychedelic folk rock Americana and spoken word artist. “Kendra & the Bunnies” performs both as a full band and as a solo acoustic act. Her style heavily utilizes the element of storytelling through song, painting a creative experience for the listener. She has released four albums, charted globally at #8 on ...
Kendra & the Bunnies
June 06, 2021 19:00 - 37 minutes - 43.3 MBKendra Muecke is a singer/songwriter, writer, actress, and published author from Houston, TX based now in Los Angeles, CA. She performs under the stage name “Kendra & the Bunnies”, as a psychedelic folk rock Americana and spoken word artist. “Kendra & the Bunnies” performs both as a full band and as a solo acoustic act. Her style heavily utilizes the element of storytelling through song, painting a creative experience for the listener. She has released four albums, charted globally at #8 on ...
Brook Chivell
June 03, 2021 21:24 - 1 hour - 70 MBIn this episode we chat with Country singer songwriter Brook Chivell and hear about his obsessive musical upbringing in Melbourne and desire to be jet setting all over the world. he wrote his first song at age 6 and started playing guitar at 17 just as he was supposed to be studying for his end of school exams. Heading down the rock path and playing in cover bands all over Melbourne he had to get fired from his band to make him realise it was time to start recording and releasing his own mus...
#112 Brook Chivell
June 03, 2021 21:24 - 1 hour - 70 MBIn this episode we chat with Country singer songwriter Brook Chivell and hear about his obsessive musical upbringing in Melbourne and desire to be jet setting all over the world. he wrote his first song at age 6 and started playing guitar at 17 just as he was supposed to be studying for his end of school exams. Heading down the rock path and playing in cover bands all over Melbourne he had to get fired from his band to make him realise it was time to start recording and releasing his own mus...
#111 Kat Cunning
May 30, 2021 19:00 - 27 minutes - 31.1 MBHost Rae Leigh and featured guest Kat Cunning have a beautiful in-depth chat about art, covid, life, relationships and sex. The two of them share around how often sex is brought up in conversation around the negativity side of sex but often the beautiful spiritually healing side of good sex is not discussed and both connected over the power and experiences they have had getting them to where they are now. Kat adds soulful grace to anthemic alternative pop. An accomplished screen and stage ...
Kat Cunning
May 30, 2021 19:00 - 27 minutes - 31.1 MBHost Rae Leigh and featured guest Kat Cunning have a beautiful in-depth chat about art, covid, life, relationships and sex. The two of them share around how often sex is brought up in conversation around the negativity side of sex but often the beautiful spiritually healing side of good sex is not discussed and both connected over the power and experiences they have had getting them to where they are now. Kat adds soulful grace to anthemic alternative pop. An accomplished screen and stage ...
Matt Cornell
May 27, 2021 20:00 - 59 minutes - 68.1 MBMatt Cornell is a talented singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He has worked and toured with the likes of Richard Clapton, Shannon Noll, Jenny Morris, Damien Leith and iconic rock band, The Baby Animals and most recently with Australian Country superstar Adam Brand. He is a Sydney boy who grew up in a house full of music from his mum and dad and always had creative people in the house and lot's of music, he only ever really thought about music and that’s what his whole life was ba...
#110 Matt Cornell
May 27, 2021 20:00 - 59 minutes - 68.1 MBMatt Cornell is a talented singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He has worked and toured with the likes of Richard Clapton, Shannon Noll, Jenny Morris, Damien Leith and iconic rock band, The Baby Animals and most recently with Australian Country superstar Adam Brand. He is a Sydney boy who grew up in a house full of music from his mum and dad and always had creative people in the house and lot's of music, he only ever really thought about music and that’s what his whole life was ba...
Alyssa Jacey
May 23, 2021 15:51 - 58 minutes - 66.9 MBAlyssa Jacey is a multi-genre, award-winning singer/songwriter, inspirational career coach, dancer/choreographer whose other passions like, public speaking, acting/modeling, and TV Hosting became more than just passions after moving to Nashville nearly 10 years ago, from her hometown San Diego, California. Her infectious personality, easy-going music, and smooth vocals make Jacey a deeply original artist. With her many fans, including legendary artist manager, Doc McGhee (Bon Jovi, Kiss, Mot...
#109 Alyssa Jacey
May 23, 2021 15:51 - 58 minutes - 66.9 MBAlyssa Jacey is a multi-genre, award-winning singer/songwriter, inspirational career coach, dancer/choreographer whose other passions like, public speaking, acting/modeling, and TV Hosting became more than just passions after moving to Nashville nearly 10 years ago, from her hometown San Diego, California. Her infectious personality, easy-going music, and smooth vocals make Jacey a deeply original artist. With her many fans, including legendary artist manager, Doc McGhee (Bon Jovi, Kiss, Mot...
#108 Camille Trail
May 20, 2021 20:00 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MBCamille Trail loved to sing, starting in the shower then the school choir and realising there was space for her in the Australian Country Music industry through spending time at the Junior Australian Academy of Country Music she went off and released her first album and hasn't looked back. Connect with Camille: Website Spotify YouTube Facebook Instagram
Camille Trail
May 20, 2021 20:00 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MBCamille Trail loved to sing, starting in the shower then the school choir and realising there was space for her in the Australian Country Music industry through spending time at the Junior Australian Academy of Country Music she went off and released her first album and hasn't looked back. Connect with Camille: Website Spotify YouTube Facebook Instagram
#107 Kora Naughton
May 19, 2021 02:19 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBKora Naughton is a 19yr old singer songwriter releasing music in the Australian country scene. Her latest single "Lap Around the Sun" is out now and a fun country pop tune. She released her first album at 16 and found love in music even when her friends were out at parties and she was at gigs she never regretted it because it felt so right. Living with spina bifida she's had lots of health complications through her teenage years and surgeries. This strong women has grown up fast and not ha...
Kora Naughton
May 19, 2021 02:19 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBKora Naughton is a 19yr old singer songwriter releasing music in the Australian country scene. Her latest single "Lap Around the Sun" is out now and a fun country pop tune. She released her first album at 16 and found love in music even when her friends were out at parties and she was at gigs she never regretted it because it felt so right. Living with spina bifida she's had lots of health complications through her teenage years and surgeries. This strong women has grown up fast and not ha...
Christian Nelson
May 14, 2021 06:56 - 43 minutes - 49.5 MBChristian Nelson is from Atlanta US, he is a BMI-Singer Songwriter, ATL Solo Artist Award Winner, Vocal Producer, Commercial Jingler CEO of @salute_tees Business Owner from Grand Rapids MI. In this talk we find out more about his passion, drive and wisdoms of how he is building his musical empire with a true entrepreneur spirit. From everything Rae and Christian talk about the one thing thats clear is that he is a genuine passionate driven and talented man who is working hard to be a bless...
#106 Christian Nelson
May 14, 2021 06:56 - 43 minutes - 49.5 MBChristian Nelson is from Atlanta US, he is a BMI-Singer Songwriter, ATL Solo Artist Award Winner, Vocal Producer, Commercial Jingler CEO of @salute_tees Business Owner from Grand Rapids MI. In this talk we find out more about his passion, drive and wisdoms of how he is building his musical empire with a true entrepreneur spirit. From everything Rae and Christian talk about the one thing thats clear is that he is a genuine passionate driven and talented man who is working hard to be a bless...
Australian Songwriters Conference
May 11, 2021 20:00 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MBLisa Butler from the Australian Songwriters Conference (ASC) joins us on a bonus Friends of Songwriter Trysts episode to talk about their amazing one of a kind songwriters conference in Australia that is a must attend for all serious songwriters. She shares more about Who, What, Where ,When and Why this conference is so amazing and you will be bursting to get yourself there this year after hearing about all the amazing things your going to learn. Rae Leigh is attending for the first time thi...
#105 JD Reynolds
May 09, 2021 20:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBAustralian Country singer songwriter JD Reynolds inspired by her amazing mother for her singing and songwriting with Dolly Parton, Elvis, Micheal Jackson, Prince and heaps of amazing artist on repeat in the house. She was scouted at a young age to be a professional ballet dancer but when she was a teenager had an over night growth spurt and was too tall to dance anymore professionally, she became a model and realised quickly that music was the thing she was born to do, "It was a gift from Go...
JD Reynolds
May 09, 2021 20:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBAustralian Country singer songwriter JD Reynolds inspired by her amazing mother for her singing and songwriting with Dolly Parton, Elvis, Micheal Jackson, Prince and heaps of amazing artist on repeat in the house. She was scouted at a young age to be a professional ballet dancer but when she was a teenager had an over night growth spurt and was too tall to dance anymore professionally, she became a model and realised quickly that music was the thing she was born to do, "It was a gift from Go...
Mimoza
May 06, 2021 19:00 - 44 minutes - 41.5 MBMimoza is Albanian, she was born in Kosovo, just like Dua Lipa and Rita Ora, and at a very young age because of the war in the late nineties, in Kosovo, her parents moved to where she grew up in Sweden and Germany and then a few years ago, she moved to the US to pursue her career. She was coached at a young age that the whole music industry is based around the quality of the song and so she worked on her craft and wrote songs for other people and had hits all over the world and landed her f...
#104 Mimoza
May 06, 2021 19:00 - 44 minutes - 41.5 MBMimoza is Albanian, she was born in Kosovo, just like Dua Lipa and Rita Ora, and at a very young age because of the war in the late nineties, in Kosovo, her parents moved to where she grew up in Sweden and Germany and then a few years ago, she moved to the US to pursue her career. She was coached at a young age that the whole music industry is based around the quality of the song and so she worked on her craft and wrote songs for other people and had hits all over the world and landed her f...
Women Of Country
May 05, 2021 00:22 - 25 minutes - 29.3 MBNicole from Women Of Country has a mission to evolve country music into an inclusive space for artists of all races, genders, and sexual orientations to be heard on the radio, in award shows, and at the top of the charts. She has an incredible Blog, playlists and is an intern with the American Country Awards. Support this mission by following and getting engaged with the women of country through her website and great social platforms. Moving to Nashville, Nicole has high hopes for the Wom...
Avatari
May 02, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBHad an amazing chat with Avatari and talked about how he was influenced by his dad who was in music too and got to go to shows with Bruce Springsteen, Rolling Stones and Janet Jackson as a kid. We talked about the 80's inspired music video he produced with a team of people in LA and how it all came about, it has nods to Karate Kid, Back to the future and others, check out the video on his YouTube to see if you can spot all the different 80's shows they visually reference. His instagram video...
#103 Avatari
May 02, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBHad an amazing chat with Avatari and talked about how he was influenced by his dad who was in music too and got to go to shows with Bruce Springsteen, Rolling Stones and Janet Jackson as a kid. We talked about the 80's inspired music video he produced with a team of people in LA and how it all came about, it has nods to Karate Kid, Back to the future and others, check out the video on his YouTube to see if you can spot all the different 80's shows they visually reference. His instagram video...
Courtney Keil
April 30, 2021 03:35 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MBIn this podcast we get to know Courtney on a whole new level talking about her history with music and journey to finally releasing her music. It's never an easy journey and now she is doing it she is taking over the Australian country scene. Rae Leigh and Courtney have a discussion about the last few years, being an emerging artist through out the Covid period and the challenges and success that have come from it. Courtney Keil enjoyed a successful debut onto the country music scene with h...
#102 Courtney Keil
April 30, 2021 03:35 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MBIn this podcast we get to know Courtney on a whole new level talking about her history with music and journey to finally releasing her music. It's never an easy journey and now she is doing it she is taking over the Australian country scene. Rae Leigh and Courtney have a discussion about the last few years, being an emerging artist through out the Covid period and the challenges and success that have come from it. Courtney Keil enjoyed a successful debut onto the country music scene with h...
Casey Barnes
April 25, 2021 20:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBSuper excited to have Casey Barnes on the show today, I've seen Casey perform live and he is an amazing entertainer along with singer and songwriter. His music ranges from fun dance rock country music to slow deep and heart punching beautiful tracks that will melt your heart, it was great to get to know him better and hear more about where he came from and the amazing journey he has been on to get to where he is now. I'm sure we are only going to see greater things from this amazing person ...
#101 Casey Barnes
April 25, 2021 20:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBSuper excited to have Casey Barnes on the show today, I've seen Casey perform live and he is an amazing entertainer along with singer and songwriter. His music ranges from fun dance rock country music to slow deep and heart punching beautiful tracks that will melt your heart, it was great to get to know him better and hear more about where he came from and the amazing journey he has been on to get to where he is now. I'm sure we are only going to see greater things from this amazing person ...
#100 The Wolfe Brothers
April 22, 2021 19:00 - 53 minutes - 49.8 MBThese talented Tasmanian brothers Tom and Nick Wolfe have been brought up with grass roots and show off, what could be the antioxidant power of the berry farm they grew up on, an amazing display of home family values, passion, determination and love. Their music is inspired by names that we all know and love and some others and we discuss in this podcast their methods, some of the challenges they had getting onto the main land and how after being on the "Australia Got Talent" landed their dr...
#99 Dan Rennie
April 18, 2021 20:00 - 27 minutes - 31.1 MBDan Rennie is the station manager at 98.9FM in Brisbane. He's done just about every job in the place around there. His people are the Larrakia people from Darwin (NT) with connections to Wyndham (WA). He is a passionate speaker and music lover and in this chat we talk more about his song he wrote with Paddy McHugh called "Can You Hear Us" and the motivations behind the song. Check out the YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErNvi3m7Nm0 Connect with Dan: Website Spotify...
#98 Mae Muller
April 15, 2021 20:00 - 27 minutes - 31.3 MBMae Muller UK singer songwriter bringing her heart and soul into her art strongly supported by her parents, "Dad never misses a show" says Mae in the podcast. She is focusing on her and dedicated to building her life and dreams and encourages others to make sure you have your own life and don't give too much of yourself away because at the end of the day you are all you have. She speaks with such strength and passion and her music is inspired heavily by Rihanna who she would love to co-write...
#97 Chloé Caroline
April 11, 2021 21:00 - 48 minutes - 55.6 MBChloé Caroline has been singing and songwriting since 6 years old on the beach of LA California, she studied at Belmont in Nashville on Music Row. Inspired by the amazing Stevie Nicks and Dolly Parton she would love to co-write with them one day. She shares her obsession with Harry Styles and his voice and music. Chloé Caroline’s music and artistry radiates a warm, authentic, SoCal vibe with a subliminal message for people to live their truth and spread their light so we can better connect ...
#96 Carrington MacDuffie
April 08, 2021 20:00 - 45 minutes - 51.5 MBFar-reaching influences of a musical New York childhood weave through Carrington MacDuffie’s catchy, unusual songwriting and voice, and stand out in her new releases and upcoming EP I'm The One.album, Previous releases include the LP Kiss Make Better, recorded in Nashville, and promoted by a recent 2-month tour through Europe and the UK; and Rock Me to Mars (2017), Crush on You (2016), and Only an Angel (2014), all recorded in Austin, Texas. An award-winning voice actor as well as singer and...
#95 Chelsea Berman
April 06, 2021 19:00 - 26 minutes - 30.7 MBChelsea Berman hails from the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia. She started performing at the age of 8, and from the beginning her determination to become a professional singer-songwriter became apparent. At the tender age of 22, she has now grown into an accomplished recording artist. The start of 2021 saw Berman release her newest EP 'Can You Just Not' which quickly rose to the #1 spot on the iTunes Country chart, and was chosen as the featured album on ABC Country. The EP featu...
#94 Rhian Bristol
April 04, 2021 20:00 - 28 minutes - 32.9 MBAfter being accepted into 11 different arts colleges all over America, Rhian struggled with accepting that she was good enough to be an artist. She went through some serious bullying as a kid in school and speaking with her in this podcast you can hear the wisdom and emotional maturity that she has developed clearly through working through these events. She has a beautiful voice and multi instrumentalist along with performing and writing with her little sister. She simply states in this po...
#93 Geniie Boy
April 01, 2021 18:00 - 30 minutes - 35.2 MBThis episode I chat to Alisha Todd, half of the new Gold Coast indie-pop duo, Geniie Boy. They have been two years in the making and have now joined forces to release their debut single, Fool’s Play, out 5 February. Alisha shares with us her travelling adventures and playing music in Ibiza as an amazing experience. A collaboration between singer-songwriter, Alisha Todd, and award-winning producer and multi-instrumentalist, Scott French, these seasoned musicians are creating ear worms with h...
#92 Caitlin Quisenberry
March 30, 2021 15:00 - 30 minutes - 35.1 MBCoined "Nashville's Newest Darling" by Hype Magazine, Caitlin Quisenberry is full speed ahead as she quickly moves up the ranks of country music. Undoubtedly, Quisenberry is blessed with one of the most exciting and fresh voices in country music today. She may be new to the Nashville music scene, but Quisenberry is no stranger to the public eye. She has been singing and performing for more than a decade. At 14 years old, she worked with Grammy-winning producer Robert Cutarella on a four-song...
#91 Bryce Sainty
March 28, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBAustralian Singer Songwriter Bryce Sainty recently released some fun dance and road trip style upbeat singles which is easy listening and lots of fun. He talks about how he got into the industry and how important it has been for him to build a team of amazing people around him to allow him to focus on his art. We discuss the common debate of the time around singles and albums and what the current music industry is transforming into. Connect with Bryce: Website Facebook Instagram YouTub...
#90 Melody Moko
March 25, 2021 19:00 - 48 minutes - 55 MBCountry singer songwriter Melody Moko from Brisbane is a mummy of three, we had this chat just a few weeks before her third child was born and we are sending massive congratulations to her and her family for welcoming the new addition to her family. Rae Leigh and Melody had a great chat connecting over both being mums in the music industry and how it’s okay to be a working musician mother and that we are driven by our children and want to show them that you can live a life doing what you lo...
#89 Blake Dantier
March 23, 2021 20:00 - 39 minutes - 45.5 MBIn this podcast chat with Singer songwriter Blake Dantier we have a good laugh and chat about country music, the music industry, being an independent artist, his musical experience and journey with releasing music as an artist even though his true passion sits in songwriting of all genres. Engaged to previous podcast guest Cass Hopetoun, Rae Leigh and Blake have a fun catch up and get the story from the other side. If Alan Jackson knocked back a cold one with Chris Stapleton you might get ...
BSQUARED MGMT
March 22, 2021 23:00 - 46 minutes - 53 MBSpeaking with Birdee Bow from BSQUARED MGMT as a friend of Songwriter Trysts covers all the topics that people in the music industry need to know as independent artists. It can be hard to know who to trust and what to do next and these guys just want to help and support artist in their journey with such big hearts and such a strong team we are proud to be able to call them friends and help support what they are doing and share some of the things we learnt about them also. Connect with BSQU...
#88 Maya Zita
March 21, 2021 20:00 - 21 minutes - 24.9 MBSinger Songwriter and model Maya Zita is an upcoming Toronto pop artist. Originally a trained classical musician, the singer plans to bring a fresh alternative sound to the pop music industry. In this podcast we talk about the challenges she has faced with collaborating, her inspiration songwriting process and how she found confidence in being accepted to an arts collage in Canada in high school and the transition that happened there. Connect with Maya: Spotify Instagram YouTube SoundC...
#87 Riva Taylor
March 18, 2021 20:00 - 54 minutes - 62.4 MBIn this podcast with super star singer songwriter Riva Talyor from the United Kingdom (UK) we hear about her journey from being one of BMI's youngest artist to ever be signed, what it was like as a child superstar and how she grew and matured into the generous and professional artist we are speaking to. She is such an advocate and has a big heart for the arts, just as we are, and she supports artist all over the UK through projects and initiatives that we discuss in the podcast. Riva relea...
#86 Harrison Rhys
March 15, 2021 03:04 - 24 minutes - 28 MB15 year old singer songwriter from Portsmouth in the UK is confidently writing and sharing his art with professionalism and passion. Winning competitions, and hitting the charts locally he is surrounding himself by people who are teaching him and helping him present the best music he can. We have been dancing around to his music and you can too we have added it to our Songwriter Trysts playlist HERE Advice he was given at a careers day was to find what you love and make a job out of it... s...
#85 Dina Preston Band
March 11, 2021 15:00 - 48 minutes - 55.8 MBDr. Dina and husband Don Ortiz speak to us about their amazing music career and experience travelling all over the world many times. They are also Speakers Authors & Workshop Moderators. As global award-winning entrepreneurial leadership experts, Dina and Don bring a message of how to guide and lead SUCCESS in dynamic environments! The Dina Preston Band provides top-rated 5-star live music nationally and internationally for corporate and VIP events. They have performed in 43 countries and ...