We recently featured Tyrone Wells and with his new EP, Metal & Wood, coming out March 2, 2010 we thought we should interview him. So we did. We recently caught up with Tyrone to chat about the idea behind his new EP as well as his entirely obsessive (in a good way) fan base.
In addition to an interview, we also had a opportunity to check out his live show. Not only is Tyrone an amazing singer-songwriter, he is also an incredibly funny story teller. Oh, did you know he can yodel? Well, he can and he did. Even his yodeling was out of this world. We had a chance to hear some of our favorite tracks from Remain and we got a taste of some of the new ones from Metal & Wood. The EP is a more stripped down acoustic sampling that truly highlights Tyrone’s rich voice and mastery of the guitar. “Running Around In My Dreams” is one of the many gems from this great little present from Tyrone Wells.
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The Temper Trap – “Sweet Disposition”
This amazingly beautiful track just feels right. The soft vocals, pounding drum beat and overall airy sound makes it a song that begs to be listened to. These Australian boys have a great thing going with their album, Conditions. “Sweet Disposition” is popping up all over the place and I was reminded of its brilliance when it sprang up in the film (500) Days of Summer. I guarantee that this track will find its way into heavy rotation on your play list.
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Erik Hassle – “Hurtful”
Swedish Fish are my favorite candies. I guess it is no surprise that I like Erik Hassle. I mean, he is from Sweden and his hair is bright red. Glaring similarities to my favorite candies aside, I really am digging his single, “Hurtful”. His style reminds me a lot of the poppy soul singing of Gavin DeGraw. This track is sweet. Sweet like candy.
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Kina Grannis – “Valentine”
Back in 2007, Kina Grannis got big time exposure when her track ““Message From Your Heart” won an on-line contest and was aired during the Super Bowl. 97 million views got a glimpse of Kina. Not a bad start to a music career, huh? Kina’s style embodies the sunny California coffeehouse scene. “Valentine” is a warm and fuzzy kinda song that is good not only in February, but all year round.
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I’m not quite sure where Ingram Hill is or even it’s a real place. I like to think of it as the spot where all of the kids go sledding in the winter time. “Hey gang, let’s go thrash it over at Ingram Hill! Neat-o!” That’s probably how the conversation goes anyways. It also turns out that Ingram Hill is a band from Memphis and they also thrash it. Not really in a metal-y kind of way, but more in a singer-songwriter-y band sort of way.
I saw Ingram Hill back in my college days more than once and listened to their first album release June’s Picture Show figuratively over 1,000 times. They have this sort of Tonic, Sister Hazel, southern rock thing going on that is hard not to like. Unfortunately as the days went on (and my iPod erased years ago) I lost touch with their music. However, I recently re-discovered this album and am fondly reminiscing on the time that I listened to it while frolicking in the wind holding hands with my best friends and laughing about times past. Ah, the memories.
Their single “Will I Ever Make It Home” got some heavy radio play in 2004 and their other songs had been known to show up a time or two on Internet radio and local stations. But don’t let the lack of exposure fool you. These guys know how to rock (in a singer-songwriter-y sort of way) and put on a spotless live show that will leave you wondering if you are listening to the album or the live band. That’s when you know you’ve got something special.
Check out the video for “Will I Ever Make It Home”:
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I had the pleasure to meet up with Angel Taylor at one of her recent gigs, and I have to say that the pleasure was all mine. Her live show is just as good as her album (which is more than pretty good, so that’s saying a lot) and her stage presence lit up the room (even though it was a poorly lit bar.) She has recently toured with other singer-songwriters including Brett Dennen, Mat Kearney, Brandi Carlile and Gavin DeGraw and is currently one of the few elite artists to be signed to Aware Records (the record company that also represents a one Mr. John Mayer.)
After expressing her deep love for the aforementioned artist, it’s easy to see where her influences lie, but she strives to create music that is unique to her style which I have to say I completely respect and value. She worries about sounding too much “like this” or “like that” and I think that’s exactly the attitude to have in a sea of singer-songwriters all trying to do the same thing.
After the official show, a small group of people followed her (rather stalker-ish, me included) to a small corner of a hotel where a piano stood waiting to be played. Angel then treated us to a private concert playing requests from her first album without hesitation. After seeing the show and getting a more intimate look at this up-and-comer, it’s easy to see why you need to keep your eyes open for her tour dates. I could stay up all night listening to that voice. Check her out. You could too.
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If you watch television you have most likely heard the music of Tyrone Wells. His songs have been featured in Grey’s Anatomy, One Tree Hill, Rescue Me, and Numb3rs. And that is just a small sampling because the television and movie appearances of his songs go on and on. His music has highlighted dramatic moments and accented celebratory situations. Basically, he assisted with telling you how to feel. How does he do it? Magic? Maybe. My bet is on the fact that he is an incredible songwriter and a powerful singer. But, he may also use the Tarantallegra* spell.
Tyrone using his magic.
Tyrone Wells is a west coast singer-songwriter with a knack for creating music that speaks to people. In early 2000, he set out and began his solo music career with the intention of sharing his music with people. Just six years later he landed a deal with Universal Records. After re-releasing his first independent album, Hold On, the label quickly helped him share Remain with the entire world. Over the past year the album has, well…”remain”ed a mainstay in the music industry. Radio play, heavy touring and song placement in television and film has landed Tyrone smack dab in the middle of the musical dart board.
I saw Tyrone play live at a gig back in 2006. I was instantly hooked on his music. In addition to having amazing musical skill, he also exudes genuine sincerity when he is on stage. What you see is truly what you get. And what you get is good. Real good. I recommend that you check out “Sink or Swim”, “More” and “In Between the Lines”. Tyrone’s new EP, Metal & Wood, comes out March 2, 2010. I am sure it will be just as magical as Remain.
*The Tarantallegra Spell is used to force another person’s legs to begin dancing uncontrollably. Thank you Harry Potter for making me the nerd that I am.
Tyrone plays his hit single “Sink or Swim” in a van. Yes, in a van. Music begins at 56 seconds.
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