In this episode, we sit down with the incredibly thoughtful and multi-talented Nyles Robakiewicz. From producing records to fronting Shaker Hymns, Nyles is a force in the Texas music scene. We talk through the making of his poetic solo sound, what it was like to win the Larry Joe Taylor Songwriting Competition, and how he balances multiple creative projects at once. Plus, we get the inside scoop on his upcoming release “Fence Post Eyes” and hear a few songs performed live.

Songs:

• (01:00) Fence Post Eyes
• (06:08) Pining Again
• (10:21) Reasons

Time Stamps:

• (15:00) Winning LJT Songwriter Competition
• (20:59) Songwriting Process
• (25:53) Inner Circle
• (30:57) Nyles vs Shaker Hymns
• (38:32) Growing Up Around Good Music
• (41:40) First Ever Written Music
• (44:12) Rapid Fire
• (50:25) Coming Up

Recommendations:

• Southern Angels
• Presley Haile
• Nick Brumley
• Race Rickets
• Ashton Naylor
• Cameron Albright
• Hank Weaver
• Jameson Edelman
• Austin Case

Follow Nyles:

• 📸 Instagram: Nyles Robakiewicz
• ▶️ YouTube: Nyles Robakiewicz
• 🎧 Spotify: Nyles Robakiewicz
• 🍏 Apple Music: Shaker Hymns