Episodes

  • Episode 37: Introducing 16 year old singer/songwriter and piano virtuoso Chandler Jay

    Episode 37: Introducing 16 year old singer/songwriter and piano virtuoso Chandler Jay
    Dec 23 2020
    This week on Hidden talent we introduce you to Chandler Jay, a 16 year old emerging Singer-Songwriter from Brisbane.

    We discuss Chandler's music studies, songwriting, recording and performing as well as finding out all we can about his latest release ‘Meant to be’.

    You will discover so much about this very talented young performer and will definitely want to listen to his first four releases available on all streaming services.
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    16 mins
  • Episode 36: Introducing Caitlyn Shadbolt. From X-factor to the latest album release ‘Stages’

    Episode 36: Introducing Caitlyn Shadbolt. From X-factor to the latest album release ‘Stages’
    Dec 16 2020
    In this episode we talk to the amazingly talented Caitlyn Shadbolt. We discuss recording an album during covid. The release of her new full length album ‘Stages’ as well as health, songwriting and of course we ask the 5 big questions that will answer all the questions that you have about Caitlyn.
    A finalist in the sixth season of The ‘X Factor’ Australia, Caitlyn went on to secure a recording deal with ABC MUSIC and release her debut album, Songs On My Sleeve (May 2017). Upon release, the album hit #1 on the ARIA Country Album chart. The first single, ‘My Break Up Anthem’, held the #1 National Country Airplay Chart for over 8 consecutive weeks and became the 2nd most played song on Country Radio (held out of the top spot by Sam Hunt’s monster hit 'Body Like A Backroad’). Caitlyn was recognised for her achievements by winning the CMC Award for Best New Artist, along with a nomination for Female Artist of the Year.
    As Caitlyn knuckled down on preparations for her second full length album release, STAGES, the Covid pandemic and all the various restrictions took precedence. But where there is a will, there is a way and Caitlyn started the recording process from her home in Gympie with producer, Stuart Stuart, in his Brisbane Analog Heart studio. With a momentary delay, Caitlyn was able to record and drop her 2nd single, Porcelain, in June.
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    20 mins
  • Episode 35: Introducing the talented guitarist, vocalist and music producer Tim Hacquoil

    Episode 35: Introducing the talented guitarist, vocalist and music producer Tim Hacquoil
    Dec 9 2020
    In this episode, we introduce you to a talented musician that started learning piano as a child. Then as a teenager, he began writing and performing his own music. After completing a Bachelor of Creative Arts at the University of Southern Queensland, he set his focus on recording and producing a solo E.P.

    We discuss the EP writing and recording process as well as the value in studying music plus the origins of Bird and Mouse Productions plus so much more.
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    17 mins
  • Episode 34: The talented Matt Scullion takes us on an amazing journey around Australia with his music and stories.

    Episode 34: The talented Matt Scullion takes us on an amazing journey around Australia with his music and stories.
    Dec 2 2020
    In this episode we spend some time with Matt Scullion, discussing the stories of his travels and his brilliant storytelling through his songs. We discover his new song “1868” that details the amazing story of Australia’s first Aboriginal Cricket Team and find out who will play the part of Matt Scullion in his Hollywood release of ‘The Matt Scullion’ story. Plus so much more...
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    25 mins
  • Episode 33: The talented Cass Hopetoun, Tamworth Country Music Talent Winner 2020

    Episode 33: The talented Cass Hopetoun, Tamworth Country Music Talent Winner 2020
    Nov 25 2020
    In this episode we introduce you to Cass Hopetoun, the 2020 Tamworth Country Music Talent Winner. We talk about Cass's latest release ‘Fortune Teller’ and ‘Typical Bride’ & ‘Shots’ as well as finding out Cass’s background in musical theatre. We find out how the music video to ‘Shots’ was filmed and of course we talk about what is next for Cass.
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    13 mins
  • Episode 32 - Sweet, hot and a little bit crazy, it’s time to meet the Vixens of Fall

    Episode 32 - Sweet, hot and a little bit crazy, it’s time to meet the Vixens of Fall
    Nov 14 2020
    Spending time with the Vixens of Fall we discover their new music, ‘The long game’, we talk about sisters songwriting together and of course we discover the amazing harmonies and how they create their magic sound. If you have ever wondered about the Vixen dictionary, we have the answers for you here. Join us as we discover these 3 amazingly talented ladies..
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    28 mins
  • Episode 31: We meet the amazing and talented Courtney Keil and discover the #1 single “I Just Wanna Hold You”

    Episode 31: We meet the amazing and talented Courtney Keil and discover the #1 single “I Just Wanna Hold You”
    Nov 7 2020
    Talented Melbourne singer/songwriter Courtney Keil takes us behind the scenes of her #1 single “I Just Wanna Hold You”. We discuss co-writing, living in Melbourne, working with The Filmery and what is happening next in the Courtney Keil musical journey.

    Courtney blasted onto the Australian Country Music scene with her debut single. Born on a deer farm in South Australia, she now calls Melbourne home. In her short career, she has already collaborated with some powerhouse names in the industry and her passion and dedication, together with years of preparation have now culminated into the release of her first commercial hit.
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    17 mins
  • Episode 30: With 25 cents in the ashtray, lets go to Nashville with Katrina Burgoyne

    Episode 30: With 25 cents in the ashtray, lets go to Nashville with Katrina Burgoyne
    Oct 30 2020
    In this episode, we catch up with the talented Katrina Burgoyne. Discussing her amazing music, the awesome latest release of ' 25 cents in the ashtray' and what it is like for an Aussie moving to Nashville.

    Katrina has been described as one of Nashville's newest and most exciting up and coming singer/songwriters. Originally from Gunnedah, this two-time Golden Guitar nominated singer/ songwriter’s impressive career in the Australian music industry includes a top 10 Australian Country Music ARIA Charting album, Australian Country Music People’s Choice Award, Australian Songwriters Association Country Song Of The Year, APRA Professional Development Award, Unsigned Only Country Song Of The Year and two top 10 music videos on Foxtel Country Music Channel. Her songs have topped the iTunes chart in NZ and Australia and Shazam in Ireland.
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    36 mins