Tyler Bryant has released “Mama Like To Rock,” his third solo single, which is accompanied by an official music video. The track was co-written with his wife, the Grammy Award-winning Rebecca Lovell of Larkin Poe, and continues to explore the Americana-inspired sound Bryant is developing as a solo artist.
After many years fronting the rock outfit Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown, Bryant is now forging a new path on his own. His first solo single, “Falling Up,” acted as an “ice breaker” to transition from his band’s sound towards more introspective material. That track earned a “Track of the Week” spot in Classic Rock Magazine.
The follow-up, “Planted,” adopted a more stripped-down and vulnerable style, marking a shift in his creative journey. “I told myself it was time to be as honest as possible and share the real stuff,” Bryant notes. “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.”
This latest track, “Mama Like To Rock,” sees Bryant returning with a joyful, roots-driven song inspired by love, legacy, and family. You can watch the video for the new single below.
Bryant shares the origins of the song: “‘Mama Like To Rock’ came to be on a sunny Tennessee morning in late September. 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 also explains the song’s connection to a specific instrument inherited from his wife’s grandfather: “My family inherited a beautiful old nylon string guitar… It’s really the only guitar we keep in our house and has become our main songwriting tool. Her grandfather didn’t play much, but that guitar is still a piece of his legacy, because we think about him when play it. It isn’t lost on me that his guitar was instrumental in the birth of this song.”
Bryant also reflected on the deeper meaning the track holds regarding fatherhood. “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.”
He continues: “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 song was recorded at Bryant’s new Nashville studio, Crosstie Recordings. It features Scott Mulvahill (Upright Bass), Chris Powell (Drums & Percussion), Simon Maartensson (Keys), Tyler Bryant (Guitar & Vocals), and Rebecca Lovell (Vocals).
“Mama Like To Rock” is out now on all major streaming platforms.
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