Singer/songwriter Tyler James is a bit of an anomaly. His bio says he grew up in the Pacific Northwest and in Iowa, and currently hails from Nashville. But spin his debut record It Took the Fire, and you’d swear he was from Memphis. And maybe from the 1970s.
Don’t misunderstand–James’ blue-eyed soul has a retro vibe, but it is not dated. It’s timeless. Tyler James has managed to draw from the old influences to breathe fresh life into some just plain good music. Not only are his songs well-crafted, but he delivers his vocals with that kind of smoky rasp that many kindred spirits can only dream about. And although his music will probably remind you of something you heard years ago, there’s something about it that is fresh and very much “today.” It’s a new spin on old soul. Don’t ask me how. Just enjoy it.
Here’s the video for “All I Got,” the opening track of the record. See what you think.
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Very nice music. I like this artist a lot! Keep creating beautiful melodies!