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Tyler James

the soarings of my mind begin in my blood- rilke

About Me


I was born in the evergreens of the pacific northwest.
I was raised in the cornfields of small-town iowa.
I live in the home of country music, nashville, tn.
I write my songs on the upright piano in my house
under the windows where the sun shines in…naturally.
I will never cease to be inspired by Bob Dylan, The Beatles,
Tom Waits, Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon, Nick Drake, David Bowie,
Rainer Marie Rilke, Woody Allen, Jack Kerouac, and The Band.
I’ve spent the last few years traveling the states on my own in my VW. When its right, I take my band....cause that’s how I hear it in my head. I’ve released some records over the years that most people have nice things to say about. Some people have said that my career is “blowing up” and others have said I should probably get a job. I’m pretty comfortable being right in the middle for the time being. I am one of the many who
aren’t sure what being an adult is suppose to look like.
This is where competition gives way to community,
pessimism to purpose, and restlessness to inspiration.
It’s an open road leading to the places we’re suppose to be. - tyler
"AN EP" = $8. "SWEET RELIEF EP" = $6.
"Tyler James' vulnerable lyrics, uncontrived vocals and memorable piano and guitar arrangements make for a sound as accessible as it is meaningful". - Paste Magazine
"Masterfully subtle indie-pop artist (Tyler) James is helping rewrite the music city rulebook." - All The Rage (Nashville Weekly)
"An understated, melodic singer songwriter specializing in lush, piano-driven pop, Tyler James has an unadorned, vulnerable vocal style that grows on you - much like fellow nashvillian josh rouse - adding complexity to deceptively simple lyrics. James sounds like an old soul though he's only 23 (and looks about 15)." - The Nashville Scene
Management: Nettwerk Management / [email protected]
Club Booking: Progressive Global Agency / [email protected]
College Booking: Starpolish Presents / [email protected]
Tyler: [email protected]

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 9/25/2004
Band Website: WWW.TYLERJAMES.COM
Band Members:

Influences: bob dylan, paul simon, paul mccartney, joni mitchell, rainer marie rilke, brian wilson, nick drake, neil young, tom waits, the band, woody allen, jaoa gilberto, john lennon, billy preston, bill withers, randy newman, david bowie, npr's this american life, serge gainsbourg, bill fay, judee sill, colin blunstone, mark kozelek, wilco, beck, the carpenters, bread, fleetwood mac, steve gadd, oscar peterson, thelonious monk

Sounds Like:

hand drawn poster: $7. 8.5 x14 inches, printed on grocery bag paper

Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Ten Out of Tenn Tour

Hey folks. We're taking Nashville's music scene on the road in a few weeks as part of the Ten out of Tenn Tour, presented by American Songwriter Magazine. We'll be jumping on Willy Nelson's old tour b...
Posted by Tyler James on Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:30:00 PST

Tyler on MTV

"I don't watch much television besides my involvement in a Lost conspiracy theory round table. So when someone told me that my song was on an MTV show called "The Hills", i was a little curious. Wha...
Posted by Tyler James on Wed, 21 May 2008 09:16:00 PST

Listen to on-air performance & interview for Breakthru Radio

LISTENClick on the link above to hear tyler's on-air performance and interview for Breakthru Radio while in new york city on april 1, 2008. Once on the site, look to the left on the media player.set ...
Posted by Tyler James on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:50:00 PST

the problem with photographs


Posted by Tyler James on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:50:00 PST

Tylers NYC show & interview on XM Radio

hey folks. XM radio recorded our New York City set at the Living Room this past tour. You can hear the show, the interview, and a set by John Vanderslice by tuning into XM channel 50 or streaming it ...
Posted by Tyler James on Mon, 17 Dec 2007 09:26:00 PST

Paste Magazine presents the Tyler James Fall Tour

hey folks. hope to see you on the road this fall. theres a few ways you can feel like yer in the car with us. 1) visit www.pastemagazine.com/blog where i'll be keeping a journal of sorts as we go2) ...
Posted by Tyler James on Sun, 02 Sep 2007 03:24:00 PST

Tyler's song on ABC's

Tyler makes his primetime debut this sunday with a song featured on the new ABC show "Brothers & Sisters". The show follows Desperate House Wives and Exreme Makeover: Home Edition this sunday (3/4/07...
Posted by Tyler James on Thu, 01 Mar 2007 12:46:00 PST

New Release: "Sweet Relief EP"

Tyler is putting out a new ep for the fall. 3 of the tracks are part of the forthcoming full-length record that was recorded live for the most part during sessions from jan 30 to feb 5, 2007 in nashv...
Posted by Tyler James on Sun, 02 Sep 2007 03:33:00 PST

Tyler covers Tom Waits at the Paste Magazine office

Thanks to everyone who responded to the blog below. We got a ton of submissions for Paste Magazine's inaugural "You Asked For It" contest. We chose to cover the Tom Waits song "shiver me timbers" an...
Posted by Tyler James on Sat, 22 Sep 2007 10:30:00 PST

Tyler on Bridge To Terabithia Soundtrack

hey folks. bryan adams.... yes him... had myself and leigh nash sing one of his songs for the film Bridge To Tarabithia out now in theaters. so when you see the credits role.. you may hear my voice....
Posted by Tyler James on Sun, 18 Feb 2007 04:58:00 PST