Episode Details

Kyle Garrett is turning “indie Texas country” into a real career, and the path is messier, funnier, and more strategic than most artists ever admit. He opens up about his new single, “High Livin’,” the radio push behind it, and its strong debut on the Texas Country Music Chart.Hosts Talbo and Soule Gravy get Kyle talking about the nuts and bolts of building a music career—from writing and recording with producer Tim Lightyear at Cosmic Mama to sending radio stations handwritten gifts and navigating the slow, awkward reality of booking his own shows. The Austin-based singer-songwriter has been steadily building momentum through relentless live performances, a growing catalog, and a sound that draws on rock, country, and pop-punk.In this episode, Kyle shares:

• How “High Livin’” grew from an inside joke with his band into a song about working hard for the life you want
• Why Tim Lightyear’s dive-in-and-push-it approach in the studio can be nerve-racking—but rewarding
• What radio promotion looks like for an independent artist, and why Kyle sees it as another avenue for marketing
• How persistence and proof of audience demand can help artists book shows
• Why respect, professionalism, and putting thought into a live show matter

The conversation also gets into the emotional side of the grind: unanswered emails, small wins, support from family and friends, and the reality that progress often comes inch by inch—not overnight. For artists, songwriters, and anyone curious about the work behind an independent music career, Kyle’s candid stories offer a look at what it takes to keep going.