“If there's one thing we love, it's a rock anthem we can jam out to. The gritty & raw performance from Tyler Jakes is JUST what you need.” - Gas Mask Magazine

 

BIO

(2023) Tyler Jakes performs heavy garage blues with big ass guitars and a kick drum. He records his albums with a Tascam 4-track and a chicken bone. He has released a record pressed on an x-ray. His music has appeared in numerous infomercials and he has charted multiple times in southeast Asia.

Vernon Reid (Living Colour) described Jakes’ songwriting as being “gritty and witty”. Pulse of the Twin Cities drew comparisons to Black Rebel Motorcycle Club saying that, "Jakes is intent on laying down some truly dirty rock and roll". Rolling Stone declared, "no comment".

Jakes has toured the U.S. extensively, having shared the stage with acts as diverse as The Legendary Shack Shakers, Charlie Parr, Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band, Jello Biafra, Lincoln Durham, and The Native Howl. Bay Area Rock proclaimed, “He seems to truly appreciate the crowds and puts on a show fit for thousands” while the Austin Toe Licker stated, “He showed up on time.”

In 2019, Jakes won Best Score at the NYC Indie Film Awards for his original soundtrack to the short film, Flying Light. His music has appeared in numerous TV shows and movies including Deadliest Catch, Sons of Anarchy, and Under The N, as well as the popular true crime podcast, Dark Topic. In 2021, he received a Grammy Award Nomination for “Best Bongo Overdubs”.