MATT HILLYER on The Boston Chris Podcast | Episode 75 | IN DEPTH INTERVIEW | 6/20/2025

Welcome to Episode 74 featuring singer/songwriter and former front man of the band Eleven Hundred Springs, Matt Hillyer originally from Dallas, TX sponsored by our friends at The Speakeasy Coffeehouse & Palmyra Studios on Friday June 20th at 6pm!We chatted with Matt about growing up in Dallas, his introduction to Rockabilly, the impact of Jim Heath on him, his rock band "Strap", how Eleven Hundred Springs was formed, his songwriting, trying to be commercial, the different vibes between the band and his solo projects, the connection between his last 2 albums & TONS more!Check out Matt's page here: https://matthillyer.comCheck out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:00:00: Theme Song00:44: Intro01:28: Matt talks about his song “If These Old Bones Could Talk”04:35: Matt performs “If These Old Bones Could Talk”07:58: Matt’s favorite drinks09:32: Growing Up in Dallas13:05: Matt’s introduction to Rockabilly16:08: Matt’s Rock & Roll Years18:24: Matt talks about his vocals21:45: How Matt got into Rockabilly24:33: Austin’s Psychedelic Rock & Roky Erickson27:01: How did Eleven Hundred Springs become a band?29:41: Looking back at his songwriting back then31:08: Matt’s songwriting process38:19: Storytelling versus Being Marketable41:57: How has his process for content creation changed?47:06: Has his writing changed between Eleven Hundred Springs vs. Matt Hillyer49:20: The artistic connection between albums51:50: What about the music business isn’t fun?54:56: What does he like doing other than music?55:18: Pappy Middleton Ad56:32: Matt talks about his song “Even An Angel”59:15: Matt performs “Even An Angel”1:03:45: Something Matt’s fans may not know!1:05:04: Mt. Rushmore of songwriting1:05:04: What the Heck?!1:07:37: Who is the ONE ARTIST he wishes everyone knew about?1:08:40: The biggest lesson he has learned from music1:11:54: Matt’s biggest impact on his life1:14:38: The 3 things Matt is most grateful for1:16:55: Who is Matt Hillyer?1:17:58: The future for MattSupport Boston Chris💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow Boston Chris► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► The Chris & Kadie Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AfeGd6fbyounJgu3bNCwyOr► The Chris & Kadie Show Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UhHqi95KXlVXzoofzLdKz?si=c335a7dd569f4dec► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0