Songwriter Trysts

This is a special episode with publishing expert Matt Donlevy from Cooking Vinyl Publishing Australia, we talk all about publishing and why it’s so integral to a successful songwriting career. Another aspect of the songwriting world with many different hats over a lifetime career in Sydney.

Some of their artists include: Alphawolf, Emily Barker, Ceres, Eliza & the delusionals, Emma Donovan & the Putbacks, Fanny Lumsden, Gravemind, High Tension & lots more. 

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Award winning Australian Songwriter Lloyd M Clarke Joins Rae Leigh in a catch up episode after their first podcast was lost to the mysterious world of technology. Both from East Gippsland country Victoria they share a love for Australian country music, history and the importnatce for mental health. In this podcast we discuss his love of Australian history story telling and the war. 

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Jimmy Watts, synical or realist, this artist pushes the boundries of thought in spirit and conspiracy. Rae Leigh and Jimmy go deep into the history of why and where these beliefs and ideas come from and why he loves diving into these ideals. With an incredible Tom Waits vocal style and entertaining energy and history of touring, writing and releasing music in Australia he shares some wisdoms he has picked up along the way. 

Watts is a soulful grass-roots rocker and troubadour with a uniquely raw sound and a passion for performing live. 

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Nashvilles beating heart are the songwriters that are drawn to her and Nancy describes her desires to live in Nashville became very clear to her in 2013. She made the journey to the beautifyl music capitol of the world and realised all around her that even though everyone was there, peoeple were still struggling to connect and network in the magical city.

CEO and founder of Discover Sooner an online community of songwriting professionals and songwriters was put together to connect publishers, artist, songwriters and everyone inbetween to help fast track the meeting process and create more oppertunities for people to work together. 

Check out the online community of Discover Sooner here: https://www.discoversooner.com/us

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Jay Seeney is 2022 Golden Guitar winner music video producer of the year and an incredible singer songwriter in his own right. We dive deeper into the value of music videos to releasing a song and the do's and don'ts on music video production.

In just three short years, Seeney has filmed with the best in the Australian country music business; Lee Kernaghan, The Wolfe Brothers (Ep 100), Travis Collins, Jasmine Rae, Luke O'Shea, Lyn Bowtell (Ep 53), Ashleigh Dallas, Andrew Swift (Ep 30), Troy Kemp, Drew McAlister, Benn Gunn, Matt Cornell (Ep 110) and Mike Carr are just A FEW names that demand the best the industry has to offer.

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Michael and Rae chat about his incredible journey of discovery and the process of developing a catalogue and his inspiration from Ray Charles and his ability to explore all genres of music as an artist and a songwriter. 

The critically acclaimed true musical legend Michael Tinholme. Having worked alongside collaborators of Michael Jackson, David Bowie, Quincy Jones, Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney (to name a few) Michael is more than ready to take centre stage. 

Whether on his emotive originals, lovingly crafted renditions of jazz classics, or his Christmas album quite like no other, Tinholme’s velvety voice ties together a rich texture of world class jazz/blues stylings. It comes with good reason that there is such passion and truth to Michael’s work. brings his stylings to his latest album Singled Out. A 13-track journey soaked in Tinholme’s smooth and sophisticated jazzy stylings, backed by genre giants performing at their best.

Having battled a particularly difficult upbringing, Michael found himself doing odd jobs here and there before rediscovering music later in life and finding his true calling. Michael’s inspiring story takes him from moments of serious despair to performing alongside the world’s most renowned musicians in an unbelievable tale like no other.

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NASHVILLE, TN  –  Presley Tennant wagers her queen-of-hearts in new single “Gamble On You,” releasing March 25. With powerhouse vocals that reflect her fearless personality, all bets are off as the 19-year-old songstress shows strength and courage in delivery and lyricism. 

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Jared Walker is an up and coming singer songwriter, following the inspiration from his father and passion for all music but country music holds a special part in his heart. We love his single 'Down On The River' and his deep country style voice.

Down on the River is an upbeat tune, written and performed by Jared Walker. The song was produced by Tune Designer in Georgia, and is a toe tapper with a 90's feel good vibe. If you've ever been down south and spent time fishing, you can likely relate to the feeling this one gives. It was written after several summers of almost nothing but river days and boating. The best way to get to know Jared, would be to listen to his latest single-"Down on the River"as it is a true display of who he is as an artist and a person. He has big plans for the future not only in his life performance, but in collaboration as well. Jared has several potential singles, and is currently working hard to hit the charts.Until then, this one is "Rockin"

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