Headliner Radio In The Box E12: Tyler Smyth
May 4, 2022
Tyler Smyth, a top-line songwriter and frontman of the metalcore band Dangerkids, discusses his diverse music journey and production work for bands like I Prevail and the Sonic the Hedgehog series. He shares insights on adapting to post-pandemic creativity and his perfectionist tendencies in song production. Tyler highlights the importance of collaboration and the honor of Grammy nominations. Plus, he teases a genre-bending new album for I Prevail and offers a glimpse into making music for Sega while utilizing Cubase throughout his career.
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Varied Work Rhythms Fuel Creativity
- Tyler Smyth values variety and unpredictability in his day-to-day creative work to stay engaged.
- He balances long stretches of focused editing and writing with bursts of collaborative projects to keep momentum.
From Family Lessons To Thousand Shows
- Tyler grew up with musical parents and learned guitar from his father, absorbing classic rock like Freebird and Pink Floyd.
- He played over a thousand shows and credits touring with shaping his approach to writing and producing for bands.
Own Your Style, Collaborate Smartly
- Own your natural tendencies instead of constantly editing them out; they form your signature style.
- Use collaboration to complement your strengths rather than erase them.