Tyler Rich Readies ‘Leaving California’ Due This Month

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Tyler Rich will release the second part of his double album, Leaving California, on Sept. 26 via ONErpm. Rich just released a new song, “Made Up My Mind,” co-written with Michael Tyler and Lalo Guzman, from the upcoming project.

“‘Made Up My Mind’ is that moment when you finally walk away from the wreckage and find something worth running toward,” says Rich. “We’ve all had times caught between being the good guy and the bad guy, letting the devil on our shoulder have his way for a while. But then they show up, cut through all the noise, and suddenly none of the old life matters. They change your path, your life, and your mind all at once.”

Following the release of the first album, Hello California, earlier this year, Rich’s second installment was shaped with input from fans, family and friends, highlighting his commitment to connecting with listeners. Among the project’s tracks are the title track, the summer-ready single “When?” and “Damn What a Woman,” inspired by his wife, actress Sabina Gadecki. Rich also tips his hat to his musical roots with a cover of Bush’s “Comedown” from Sixteen Stone, the first CD he ever bought.

“On my debut album, I covered Michael Jackson’s ‘Billie Jean,’ and I knew I wanted a cover for this sophomore release,” says Rich. “Bush inspired me from the very beginning, and this was my way of honoring that influence while giving the song a fresh take.”

The album features production from fellow Californians Brad Hill and Guzman and contributions from musicians including guitarist Nathan Keeterle, drummer Phil Lawson, piano player David Dorn and slide guitarist Andy Ellison.

Rich returns to the road this fall on his “Leaving California Tour,” which launches Sept. 28.

Leaving California Track List:
1. “When?” (Grant Vogel, Josh Logan, Tyler Rich)
2. “Summer of Us” (Tyler Rich, Taylor Phillips, Matthew McVaney)
3. “Never Knew” (Tyler Rich, Andy Albert, Greg Wariner)
4. “Lost Time” (Tyler Rich, Austin Webb)
5. “Save Me A Seat” (Tyler Rich, Gino Barletta, Mike Mac, Jordan Baum)
6. “Comedown” (Gavin Rossdale)
7. “Damn What A Woman” (Tyler Rich, Josh Dorr, Josh Logan, Grant Vogel)
8. “Made Up My Mind” (Tyler Rich, Michael Tyler, Lalo Guzman)
9. “Leaving California” (Tyler Rich, Ben Hayslip, Brent Anderson)
10. “…I WILL NEVER LEAVE” (Tyler Rich)

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