By now, you will know that we are huge fans of Richard Tyler Epperson, having featured his epic, cinematic and dimensional album, A Wandering Mind, and December Night, which served as a sonic odyssey of emotional entanglement. When we heard that Richard was back with Like Everything Else, we were curious to say the least, and couldn’t wait to listen and share our experience.
Drawing us in with dramatic keys and a cerebral textures, Richard shares a bold vocal with glitch pop sound design as he sings, “I know that you lied, I can take it, feeling like my mind won’t stop shaking, it’s haunting me…”
We appreciate the evolution in the star’s artistry. It’s giving badass empowerment energy and we are here for it. There is an introspective nature to the lyrics, but it is clear that there is a sense of catharsis in the sound that Richard Tyler Epperson is manifesting with Like Everything Else. There’s a resounding optimism and self-realized power. The guitar solos are fierce, and the sound is definitely stadium ready, reminding us of early Muse and a little bit of Maroon 5, in the best way possible.
The design of the vocals is literally incredible with subtle echoes, but the high EQd vibe also gives it that pop-friendly and synch-deal friendly aesthetic that feels super contemporary and simultaneously timeless, and aligned with the poignant message of the song.
As a multi-instrumentalist, Richard Tyler Epperson traditionally takes on a number of roles in the creation of his music, namely vocals, lyrics, piano, synths, bass, and guitar. Supporting him on Like Everything Else and the wider project of his upcoming album, Fragmented Night, is Nate Barnes on drums, Nate Kohrs, Wassim Rahmani, and Fabrice Lacourt on electric guitar and synths, whilst Volodymyr shares backup harmonies, and Ali M and Archie McCallum aid with songwriting, and Roman Styx handles mixing and mastering.
We love the bolder direction that Like Everything Else is taking us in, and the emotional depth that Richard Tyler Epperson is bringing to life with the opus. It feels authentic, relatable, and strong. We have added Like Everything Else to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS and TRIPPY playlists, whilst we anticipate Fragmented Night in its entirety!