Hard rocking songsmiths Tyketto release the video for second single ‘We Rise’, taken from the upcoming studio album ‘Closer To The Sun‘, set for release Friday, March 20th, via Silver Lining Music. For pre-orders go to this location.
A strong spirit of optimism and forward drive powers the album’s more arena-ready passages, as Tyketto tap back into their classic arena rock roots —most strikingly on ‘We Rise’.
“In the spirit of ‘Don’t Come Easy’ we set out to create a couple of real arena rock anthems and ‘We Rise’ is definitely one of those.” comments vocalist and founding member Danny Vaughn. “It also marked the first real collaborative effort within the band for this album. Harry brought in the guitar riff and the chorus. Chris and I fleshed out the arrangement and the lyrics and before you know it, magic happened! It’s a simple message; when you get knocked down, keep getting back up!”
Throughout ‘Closer To The Sun‘, Tyketto speak to the listener about true life loves, losses and pleasures. From the title track’s triumphant, soaring appreciation of love’s power, to the punchy rawness built to make fists rise and hearts race of ‘Hit Me Where It Hurts‘, to the power balladry of ‘The Picture‘, Tyketto continue to confidently stride the same musical terrain as the likes of Whitesnake and Aerosmith, with the added bonus of being fresh to the ears of many.
Joined by Harry Scott Elliott on guitar, Ged Rylands on keyboards, Chris Childs (Thunder) on bass and Johnny Dee (Doro) on drums, Vaughn leads a lineup that brings exceptional performances and undeniable fire to every track, reaffirming Tyketto as one of rock’s most respected and enduring names. ‘Closer To The Sun‘ was recorded across multiple studios in the UK and Europe, including Flip Flop Studios and the legendary Rockfield Studios in Wales.
Watch/Listen to the recently released ‘Higher Than High’ here – directed and edited by Scott Wardell; filmed by Paul Hollingsworth at KK’s Steel Mill.
“What’s happening at the moment is that things are growing. People are realizing we’re not a nostalgia act, you know, that there’s new stuff, that is fresh and vital” affirms Vaughn.
In support of the album’s release, Tyketto have already announced a string of dates for 2026, kicking off at Planet Rock’s Winter’s End festival in Porthcawl, Wales—and with a full UK Tour set for the spring and European shows to be revealed soon, fans should keep their eyes peeled for what’s coming next.
For a full list of upcoming shows and tickets visit: here
2026 Upcoming Shows:
29th Jan – 1st Feb – Planet Rock’s Winter’s End, Portcawl (Wales)
8th May – Casino Estoril’s Salão Preto e Prata, Cascais, Lisbon (Portugal) – with Russ Ballard
3rd – 6th July – Time To Rock Festival, Knislinge (Sweden)
24th July – Malmö Melodic Festival, Plan B, Malmö (Sweden)
24th July – 26th July – Steelhouse Festival, Aberbeeg (Wales)
‘Closer To The Sun‘ will be available on Deluxe Limited Edition 12” Sunburst Vinyl, Limited Edition 12” Red Vinyl, 12” Black Vinyl, CD Digipak, Digital Download, Streaming and special D2C bundles. Available to pre-order from today – here
Tracklisting:
- Higher Than High
- Starts with a Feeling
- Bad for Good
- We Rise
- Donnowhuddidis
- Closer to the Sun
- Harleys & Indians (Riders in the Sky)*
- Hit Me Where It Hurts
- The Picture
- Far and Away
- The Brave
*Not included on vinyl formats
Line-Up:
Danny Vaughn – Lead & Backing Vocals, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Harmonica, Keyboards And Percussion
Chris Childs – Bass Guitar, Percussion, Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Johnny Dee – Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals
Harry Scott Elliott – Lead And Rhythm Electric Guitars, Percussion, Backing Vocals
Ged Rylands – Keyboards, Percussion, Backing Vocals
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