Notable rock and roll star Tyler Bryant stops by Inside Music to discuss success and survival in the modern music business.
What makes someone a rockstar? Previous generations would say a rockstar is someone whose song is on the radio at all times of the day, whose face is plastered on bedroom walls of teenagers everywhere, and whose very existence often appears to straddle the line between reality and myth. Rockstars were, for a long time, more than human. They were Gods who blessed devoted rock listeners with songs meant to lift them from the mundanity of modern existence and give them a few minutes of sweet relief.
Today’s rockstars are a decidedly different breed. Rock is no longer the dominant force in music, and even the biggest stars of today must compete for airplay against the reigning champs of the genre. For every new group that finds themselves in rotation at a notable station, there are dozens of ‘must play’ catalog songs they have to compete against for airplay. The same goes for playlists, festivals, and touring.
Tyler Bryant is arguable the closest thing to a classic rockstar we have in the world of reasonably new music. Though he has been active since 2009, Byrant has consistently been labeled a ‘star on the rise’ by major publications around the world. He and his band, The Shakedown, have opened for everyone in the genre that matters. They’ve spent a year with Guns ‘N Roses, rubbed shoulders with Foo Fighters, and even found themselves mentioned by members of Aerosmith as being one of their favorite acts.
Furthermore, Tyler Bryant never slows down. If he’s not on the road, Bryant is in the studio, and as soon as he’s done in the studio he returns to the road. Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown is an unstoppable force in a world where rock bands are often considered a dying breed, and they refuse to give up their passion no matter what cultural analysts and tastemakers claim.
Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown’s latest release, Truth And Lies, celebrates the crossroads of rock and blues with a catchiness that is impossible to deny. It’s a fitting break from the repetition found throughout the industry, and it heralds the dawn of a return to form for rock purists everywhere.
On this episode of INSIDE MUSIC, rock and roll savior Tyler Bryant stops by to discuss his decade-long career on the cusp of superstardom. Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown have opened for every living rock legend, and along the way, they’ve learned how to build a lasting career in the treacherous world of entertainment. Host James Shotwell asks Tyler about his experiences, as well as his advice for the next generation of music stars.
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