I have vague memories of my dad listening to The Stylistics when I was around four or five years old. My dad was a drummer, and I started playing drums as a result. I grew up with a lot of music in my home. Do you remember the moment you first fell in love with music? But, most importantly, they offer insight into where their musical exploration may soon lead them!īefore we dive into the new record, I wanted to revisit your creative pasts. Icon recently caught up with The Midnight’s Tyler Lyle and Tim McEwan to discuss the new album and the evolution of their sound. A striking patchwork of portraits and palpable creative energy, ‘Heroes’ is one of those rare that springs to life the second the needle hits the record and never lets up. Produced by The Midnight’s own Tim McEwan and mixed by Ingmar Carlson (Tate McCrae, Disclosure, Carly Rae Jepsen), the album is meticulously crafted and from the heart. This influx of new raw talent has allowed The Midnight to elevate their game to an even higher level. Their expansion to a five-piece band with the addition of Lelia Broussard on bass, Royce Whittaker on guitar, and Justin Klunk on saxophone and synth have given the group the ability to realize their potential on record and through their undeniably powerful live shows. The journey began with 2018’s ‘Kids’ – which reached #1 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Chart – and was followed by ‘Monsters’ in 2020.Īs fans of the band can attest, it has been a beautiful journey! Tyler Lyle breaks it down very simply, “…for me, Kids is self-knowledge, Monsters is self-love, and Heroes is empathy.” You can hear this shift in the new songs, which are more visceral and warm, ushering in The Midnight’s next era with some of their biggest and boldest songs yet. Their most ambitious album to date, ‘Heroes’ is the band’s fourth LP and the third in a trilogy. Their latest release is no exception to the rule. The duo has continued to fearlessly blaze a unique sonic trail in the decade since its launch. The Midnight was formed in 2012 by Southern-born, Atlanta-based singer/songwriter Tyler Lyle and Denmark-born, LA-based drummer and producer Tim McEwan.
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