Sunset vibes. Big choruses. Melodic rock that still hits the heart, mun. 🌅🎸🤘
Alright butt… grab a pint, lean back, and let’s take a little trip down that melodic hard rock highway. 🚗💨
With Closer to the Sun, Tyketto aren’t chasing trends — they’re doing what they’ve always done best: big hooks, emotional punch, and songs that stick with you long after the last note fades.
This isn’t about flash…
This is about feeling.
🎧 THE SOUND – MELODIC, WARM, AND FULL OF SOUL
This album wraps around you like a late summer evening — calm on the surface, but packed with emotion underneath. 🌇
- 🎸 Riffs: Smooth, melodic, and perfectly placed
- 🥁 Drums: Solid and supportive — never overdoing it
- 🎤 Vocals: Warm, expressive, and full of heart
- 🎶 Vibe: Classic melodic rock with a reflective edge
It’s not trying to blow the roof off… it’s trying to hit you right in the chest.
💿 TRACKLIST – PURE MELODIC GOLD
- 🌅 Closer to the Sun
- 🔥 Dig in Deep
- 💔 The Hard Way
- ⚡ Shooting Star
- 🎤 Let It Go
- 🌙 Midnight Drive
- 🖤 Alone Again
- 🎶 Hold On Tight
- 💥 Edge of the World
- 🌟 Better Days
🔥 STANDOUT TRACKS – HEART AND HOOKS
🌅 “Closer to the Sun”
Title track sets the tone — uplifting, melodic, and instantly memorable.
💔 “The Hard Way”
Emotional and honest. Proper singalong material after a couple of pints. 🍺
⚡ “Shooting Star”
Bit more energy — catchy as anything and built for live crowds.
🌙 “Midnight Drive”
Late-night vibes. Smooth, reflective, and just hits different.
🎤 VOCAL SPOTLIGHT – DANNY VAUGHN STILL DELIVERS
Frontman Danny Vaughn proves he’s still got that magic. 🎤🔥
His voice carries experience, emotion, and just the right amount of grit — making every track feel genuine and lived-in.
No over-the-top theatrics.
Just proper, heartfelt rock vocals.
🌐 FOLLOW THE BAND – KEEP THE MELODY ALIVE 🤘
Stay tuned with Tyketto:
- 🌍 Website: https://www.tyketto.com/
- 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tyketto
- 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tykettoofficial
- 🐦 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tyketto
- 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3TykettoBand
- ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TykettoOfficial
🎸 THE VERDICT – STILL SHINING?
Short answer?
Too right, mun — this one’s got heart for days. 🤘🔥
Closer to the Sun doesn’t try to reinvent melodic rock — it just reminds you why you loved it in the first place.
⭐ RIFF REPORT RATING: 8.7 / 10 ⭐
🔥 RIFF REPORT BREAKDOWN:
- 🎸 Riffs: 8.5
- 🥁 Drums: 8.5
- 🎤 Vocals: 9
- 🎶 Songwriting: 8.5
- 💔 Emotion: 9
- 🔥 Replay Value: 8.5
- 🤘 Overall Vibe: 9
🍺 FINAL THOUGHTS
Not every album needs to be heavy as hell.
Sometimes you just want something that connects, lifts you up, and sticks in your head for all the right reasons.
This is one of those albums.
Stick it on, let it breathe, and enjoy the ride…
Because this one?
It doesn’t shout… it shines. 🌅🤘🔥
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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