Songwriter Trysts

Mae 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 with sometime.

Muller  is still only 21, but she describes herself as a “late bloomer,” having  only penned her first song two years ago. That track, “Close,” remains  on her SoundCloud to this day, a symbol of where she has come from and a  reminder of the raw emotion she puts into each of her relatable pop  bangers. Putting that song online, alongside short Rihanna & Frank  Ocean covers on Instagram, helped Mae get her first music industry  attention. Fast forward through a whirlwind 18 month period and she’s  released two EPs and has formed the sound of a versatile young artist  who speaks directly to and for her generation.

Music  for Mae begun when growing up in Kentish Town, North London, where it  was always a part of her life but not necessarily as a career path. “The  music was something I was always interested in and loved, but I didn't  go to music school or anything. I did it for fun. I've always enjoyed  creative writing, but I only started writing song 18 months ago.” she  recalls of her younger days. In fact, working behind her local bar  convinced her to pursue music further. “I had a few shitty jobs and  worked in a pub. When I was at the pub I kept thinking, 'I don't know  what I'm doing.' I uploaded a song that I'd written to Soundcloud and  that is when it all started. It was very quick.” Those early days remain  a constant influence though: “North London shaped me as a person and as  an artist. Every time I feel my accent slipping I have to cut it out  immediately.”

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Chloé 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 and understand each other. Her ultimate goal: for nobody to ever feel alone. Her sound's intentional combination of real and synthetic instruments and nods to the past and present, lends her to being a timeless breath of fresh air for the future of pop music. She is both an old soul yet ahead of her time. A prolific writer, Chloé combines the vocal influences of Stevie Nicks/Amy Winehouse/Avril Lavigne with the pop and writing sensibility of Harry Styles and Shawn Mendes. She uses bitingly honest lyrics and storytelling influenced from the highs and lows of her personal life and the world around her to strike a chord and connect to a universal audience.

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Far-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 lively performer, Carrington has voiced biographies of Joni Mitchell, Pussy Riot, and Jack Kerouac, and plays the part of a shamanic Scottish dwarf in the video game “World of Warcraft.” 

Her musical sound and style have been compared to BORNS, and described as a cross between Annie Lenox and Lucinda Williams. About her newest music, Road Dog magazine says "It can be difficult to take so many different styles and genre influences and meld them into a bottle, however, that is a testament to MacDuffie's true talent and the transitions seamlessly join together for pure genius"

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After 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 podcast that her wish for the world is that we "breed more kindness" 

Southern California born and raised, Rhian  Bristol sings, writes music, plays piano, ukulele, bass, and guitar and  is open to learning any instrument you put in her hands; however, by far  her favourite thing to do is perform because it gives her the  opportunity to share her experiences and move people. A consummate  performer at a young age,  Rhian has a stunning ability to channel her  feelings, joys and challenges into her music. Musician Peggy Lebo calls Rhian, “An incredibly dynamic, expressive performer who moves audiences to tears”.

Rhian began her musical life at the age of  3, armed with an ABBA CD, Barbie microphone and mirrored closet door.   Since then, she has known what she has wanted to do.  Be a musician.    Writing her first song at age 9, she continued to learn more and more  about her craft and use her life’s experiences to fuel her passion for  musical expression.  While in high school, she earned multiple  recording arts awards and, at the age of 16, the national Quincy Jones  Musicianship Award.  She has performed in local venues all over  San Diego including The Roxy Restaurant, Tower 13, Aztec Brewing, Queen  Bee’s, Encinitas Street Fair, UNIV, La Costa Coffee and the San Diego  County Fair.

Recognized by the San Diego Union Tribune and 92024 Magazine for her music and songwriting, Rhian's original song, “A War That Can’t Be Won” about civil rights  activist Juliette Hampton Morgan gained nationwide attention.  92024  magazine noted, “Rhian [has] combined her passion for music with  her desire to help people heal in a way that has reached far beyond the  scope of a class assignment.”

Often asked what her favourite style of music  is, Rhian answers, “I love all genres of music. I believe that all  music is a form of expression so who am I to judge whether that  expression is good or bad. So I listen to every kind of music I can  access.”

Rhian attends the California Institute of  the Arts, earning her BFA in Music and VoiceArts Performance while  she continues to write and perform both original music and covers and  The National Anthem whenever she can.  Experience her power of  storytelling, her connection to her audience and the emotion of her  music in person.  To contact Rhian for live performances or to perform The National Anthem, please use the contact form.

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This 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 hooks, beats and harmonies that will keep you humming happily for days.

“I met Scotty when I came home and we instantly started working together on our solo projects. We realised we share a vision to make music that is honest and uplifting and that our individual processes in songwriting and in the studio perfectly complement each other.”

Hailing from the regional Queensland town, Gympie, this first single, Fool’s Play is about Alisha visiting her hometown and childhood friend after being away for so long.

“I came home to find my friend at a crossroads in life and it reminded me of myself a few years ago. This song is basically about one of the things only an old bestie can say to you... ‘stop being a fool, fool!’”

Produced by French in his commercial studio, Lovestreet Studios, this is the first glimpse from Geniie Boy’s debut EP, which is slated for release in 2021.

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Coined "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 EP. The following year, she auditioned for American Idol, where she nabbed a Golden Ticket and was pushed through to Hollywood. In 2013, the vocalist was crowned Miss Colorado Outstanding Teen after singing to a sold-out audience at Denver's Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Quisenberry then decided to attend Pepperdine University, where she graduated with a degree in Philosophy, an emphasis in Vocal Performance and a certificate in Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine Law School.

Rae Leigh and Caitlin have a fun chat about the life of new artist and the process of "branding" finding "your sound" writing a song, co-writing and how amazing opportunities can come up and sometimes doors close too and that you just have to be persistent and keep going. 

Currently, the red-headed vocalist is enjoying success she has had thus far, and is working on a new project set to release in 2021.

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Australian 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. 

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Country 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 love.

Rae and Melody talk about Postnatal depression and the challenges of social stigma and mental health when being a mother, Melody asker her husband who is also a musician “does anyone ever ask you ‘Where are your kids?’ When you’re at a show? And he said, No”

The equality for women in the music industry especially country music is only just starting to even out but the social pressures and judgments can be hard to bat against. Rae and Melody ask you to join them in their podcast where that talk about songwriting and following your dreams while being a mother and the challenges we face in those moments.

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In 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 a taste for what Blake Dantier is about...

The Blue Mountains based songwriter cleverly blends his love of traditional country with today’s contemporary and alternative sounds. His honest and quirky approach to song writing struck a chord with country radio in 2020; his two singles  – “Ash & Dust” and “I’d Do It Again” – both spending 9 weeks on the Music Network’s national airplay chart.

If you’re wondering where on earth this guy came from, let’s go back to Jamison Private Hospital in ’94… ok maybe not that far… Blake’s music career began in his teens. He fronted various high school bands who played the odd pub gig here and there, before moving on to study audio at uni. It was around this time his eyes were opened to the vast world of country music. He formed the imaginatively named, “Blake Dantier Band”, and played around Sydney for a few years, while constantly immersing himself in Country’s rich history. A few talent comps and awards later, he decided to take the plunge and release his music independently.

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