Richard Tyler Epperson – Like Everything Else (2025)
Known for his expressive lyricism, intimate melodies, and authentic innovation, US-based Richard Tyler Epperson captures the hearts of audiences wherever he goes, whether it be a live performance or blasting through someone’s speakers on the other side of the world. With passionate zeal, this singer-songwriter carries you to poetic heights one moment, then delves into reality’s travesty the next – all with a beautiful melody. We first discovered Epperson a few years ago with his single ‘Another Day (Unplugged)’, and since then we have kept our eye on his musical offerings. Join us as we traipse into his most recent release, ‘Like Everything Else’.
Following the well-received singles ‘I Love It When It’s Cold’ and ‘Hold You In My Arms’, ‘Like Everything Else’ is one of the tracks off his upcoming album, Fragmented Night. Inspired by reality and life in all its grit and glory, Fragmented Night is one of his most personal works “loaded with his signature array of colourful sound, and his gift for creating moments that speak straight to the heart…”; ‘Like Everything Else’ tackles the realm of self-doubt, self-worth and self-discovery.
A thrilling concoction of various rock styles from indie-rock to alternative rock and classic rock vibes, ‘Like Everything Else’ is weighty, hard-hitting and a kaleidoscopic rush of…well, rock music. Like stepping into a dark sonic tunnel, the crashing drums slice across the wall as soaring guitars shimmer with pulsating enthusiasm. A bold bass shivers along the path while Epperson’s rich vocals seem to embrace you, holding your hand as you navigate the dark mire. For me, the lead guitar takes centre stage, offering a vintage rock tone, but the crashing drums and bass lean further toward a contemporary indie-rock charm.
Despite the melodic mash of rock music, there is a sense of clarity intricately woven with intimate lyricism executed in Epperson’s dulcet tones. Each verse is like facing a particular demon along the tunnel – the first verse wrestling with a broken relationship, the next with feelings of being trapped, and finally the frustration of chasing an unattainable dream. A haunting arrangement starts to overwhelm, but the vocals seemingly act as a beacon of hope, pointing out the flicker of light at the end of this tunnel.
Find out more about Richard Tyler Epperson on his official website, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok and Spotify.
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