Tyler Jon Tyler is blowing up around here. I have been fortunate enough to catch them live a total of four times now; most recently, sharing a bill with Times New Viking. TJT is led by the energetic beauty, Rebecca Valeriano-Flores. She's got a killer sense of melody and drives it home in every song. Never overcomplicated, her tunes are basically three minute long epic hooks, each one with a unique personality. Did I mention the other members, Tom and Nathan, are pretty swell too?
It's kind of funny how few bands there are in this city that actually use melodies in song. Take note, Chicago musicians/bands. This may have something to do with why Tyler Jon Tyler is as popular and well liked as they are. We need more melody here in this city!
The group has an LP out that should be available at Reckless. If not, head down to the Shake Shop at 3247 W. Fullerton Ave. and get yourself a copy from Tom(of TJT), possibly the most endearing guitar repairman/drummer in the city. Tom, if you read this, are those pedals done yet? Haha, let me know...
Here's their infinitely listenable 7"
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