Join us as we delve into the world of country music with rising star Tyla Rodrigues From her musical influences to her songwriting process, discover what makes her unique in the fresh country music scene.
Hey there everyone, it’s Curly here, and welcome to episode 157 of the Unfiltered and Undiscovered podcast. We’ve got another great show for you tonight with one of the rising stars in the fresh country music scene, Tyla Rodriguez. Joining us from Brisbane, Queensland, Tyla brings a unique twist to country music that we are excited to explore. Before we dive into our chat with Tyler, let me introduce our two famous co-hosts, Rossie from Sydney and Braggy, usually from Adelaide but currently touring central Queensland. How are you, boys?
Rossie: Excellent!
Braggy: Fantastic! And I’m glad to say we’ve got internet in Agnes Water, although no lighting. I love coming here, especially leaving Adelaide where it’s a max of 12 degrees at the moment. It’s good to come here, although I think I brought the weather with me because it was 8 degrees yesterday.
Curly: It’s a little chilly for me too. These places are made for the heat, not for the cold.
Braggy: So, Tyla, we are so looking forward to having a chat with you because as a fresh country star, you’re bringing a slightly different twist. But before we do that, let’s talk about your background. How did music start for you?
Tyla: My dad is a very musical man, and his whole side of the family was very musical. My dad is a drummer and a singer, and they were in bands together. I grew up in Melbourne, Victoria, surrounded by music, especially country, soul, and R&B. I’ve been singing for as long as I can remember.
Braggy: Listening to your music, it’s evident that you’re a natural. Do you play instruments as well?
Tyla: I play guitar, but I wouldn’t call myself a guitarist. I taught myself during COVID because I wanted to sing and play guitar for myself. I love how much there is to learn with guitar.
Curly: Your music is described as traditional country. What do you think makes it traditional?
Tyla: It’s a good question. Country music has broadened and evolved over time. I don’t necessarily aim to make traditional country music; I just stick to what I love and know. Whatever comes out is my sound.
Rossie: I love the acoustic instruments in your music. Let’s talk about one of your songs, ‘Straight Outlaw.’ It’s a very mature lyric for someone your age.
Tyla: Thank you. ‘Straight Outlaw’ was written during an angry period of my life. It came out in half an hour, and I didn’t make any edits. It was very personal and vulnerable. I played it live, and when someone said it resonated with them, I decided to release it.
Curly: Your song ‘Wish I Would’ has a different vibe. What’s the story behind it?
Tyla: ‘Wish I Would’ was inspired by people who weren’t supportive of me. It was a bit of spite and a determination to prove them wrong. I wrote it with my best friend, and it was a fun, uptempo song.
Braggy: Your EP ‘Upon Reflection’ comes out on October 10th. What’s the journey behind it?
Tyla: The EP has six tracks, each representing different periods of my life. It’s called ‘Upon Reflection’ because it showcases my personal journey over the past couple of years.
Curly: You’ve got a huge run of dates coming up. What’s on the agenda for you?
Tyla: I’m touring my EP before its release to tell the stories behind the songs. I’ve got some festivals lined up, including the Texas Country Music Festival.
Rossie: If you ever get on the red carpet at Tamworth, give us a shout-out!
Curly: Thanks so much for joining us tonight, Tyler. Your music has been added to our Spotify playlists. For everyone else, if you’ve enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe. See you next time!