Tyler Bryant unveils new single with Rebecca Lovell of Larkin Poe
Tyler Bryant has released his third solo single, “Mama Like To Rock,” along with an official music video. Co-written with his wife, GRAMMY Award winner Rebecca Lovell of Larkin Poe, the track continues Bryant’s shift toward an Americana-inspired sound.
After years fronting Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown, Bryant has been developing his solo identity. His debut solo track, “Falling Up,” served as what he called an “ice breaker,” helping bridge the gap between his work with The Shakedown and a more personal direction.
His second single, “Planted,” moved further into stripped-down and vulnerable territory. “I told myself it was time to be has honest as possible and share the real stuff,” Bryant says. “For years, I’ve written songs to process life and kept them tucked away, it’s scary to be vulnerable. But I’ve reached a point where sharing that side feels necessary.”
Bryant’s latest release brings a brighter tone. “Mama Like To Rock” draws on themes of family and legacy. “‘Mama Like To Rock’ came to be on a sunny Tennessee morning in late September,” Bryant shares. “I’ve got a brand-new son named Jesse and I love sittin’ out on the porch with him and his mama. I started singing little tunes to make them smile, and this song just stuck.” He added that the song began on a nylon-string guitar inherited from Rebecca Lovell’s grandfather, a sentimental instrument central to their writing process.
The track was recorded at Bryant’s new studio, Crosstie Recordings in Nashville, and features Scott Mulvahill on upright bass, Chris Powell on drums and percussion, Simon Maartensson on keys, Bryant on guitar and vocals, and Rebecca Lovell on vocals.
Bryant also spoke about the song’s deeper meaning. “Becoming a father has made me think a lot about what gets passed down, such as traditions, behaviours, and songs. These tunes, no matter how successful or not, are part of what I’ll leave behind. I’m grateful for that. All the waves that influenced us, influence the next wave and the waves just keep rollin’… Don’t get me wrong, I have no designs on pushing my son to pursue music… However, there is absolutely no denying that his mama does in fact like to rock and his daddy does too! I hope he listens to this tune when he’s older and feels special that he was already inspiring me from such a young age. This song is a celebration of my wife, my son, and the life we’re building together.”
The new track continues Bryant’s steady evolution as a solo artist and producer. “Mama Like To Rock” is available now on streaming platforms.
