Tyler Meacham Releases Vulnerable Indie-Pop Album, ‘Into The Fray’
Above: ‘Into The Fray’ album artwork
RISING INDIE POP ARTIST
TYLER MEACHAM
RELEASES FULL-LENGTH ALBUM
INTO THE FRAY
NASHVILLE, TN (February 25, 2022) — Rising indie pop artist Tyler Meacham has released her ultra-authentic 10-track Into The Fray album. Available on all streaming platforms here, this first full-length collection from Meacham explores the layers of love, vulnerability, acceptance, self-awareness, self-worth, and all of the complexities that engulf them. She wrote about these themes during what she refers to as “a time of grief spent trying to remind myself of my reasons for waking up every day.”
Having revealed her latest single “You Mean Self” from Into The Fray, Under The Radar praised the “resonant chimes of guitar and shimmering production interlock with Meacham’s airy vocals to beautiful effect. Later, the song ascends to its final strident form with the stomping gospel-tinged bridge, transforming into a soaring anthem in its climactic moments.”
Watch Meacham’s official music video for “You Mean Self” here.
The subject matter on Into The Fray is equally relatable as it is emotionally heavy. Laid on strong foundations of narrative-forward songwriting and eclectic productions, Tyler's versatile approach has led her to develop tracks spanning from fully produced pop to more stripped-back sonic affairs. Lyrically, everything she writes pivots around emotional experiences from her past, honing in on love, loss, and her personal struggle with anxiety and self-esteem.
There is definitely a through line to take away about how our relationship with self can transform our relationships with others. “But more than anything,” finalizes Meacham, “I hope people hear these songs and maybe feel a little less alone, a little less lost in whatever it is life has presented them with.”
Meacham was climbing the glorified ladder of success and able to secure her dream job, yet, she found herself incredibly unhappy. “I followed a very clear cut path for my life — get good grades, get into a good college, pick a major that can result in a well-paying job, get the job and be comfortable forever,” says Meacham. “I ended up in an amazing corporate job that I really wanted to love. It was a dream job! I practically lived in a theme park. However, I made the unconscious choice to put aside songwriting and any dream I had of being a musician for the security of a good paycheck, good job title, and a plannable future.”
Track listing for Into The Fray:
“Way Back Home”
“No Running Away”
“Hardly Feels Like Home”
“Better Than I Used To Be”
“As If What She Says”
“You Mean Self”
“Waiting Place”
“Someone Who Loves Me”
“Praying In The Rain”
“Unknowing”
Above: Tyler Meacham; Photo by Joey Wharton