My media team and I recently issued a press release on PRWeb.com announcing the launch of my new video EPK. Even though the video has already been wildly successful on its own, we’re hoping that this media release will draw further attention to the video and its purpose.

Both the video EPK and the press release are featured, in full, below. Enjoy!

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FULL PRESS RELEASE, AS SEEN ON PRWEB.COM:

DIY Indie Artist Releases Innovative New Video Press Kit That Aims to Tell the Story Beyond the Music

Tyler Stenson is a tenacious DIY musician that has self-funded and self-produced 10 albums in 10 years and now, holding true to his same signature of prolificacy, Stenson has just released a beautifully produced video press kit and promotional reel that aims to tell the story of much more than just the music.

Portland, OR (PRWEB) November 08, 2011

Navigating today’s music industry is much like braving the Wild, Wild West of old; every man for himself. Knowing this cold reality well, Tyler Stenson is a tirelessly tenacious DIY musician that has self-funded and self-produced 10 albums in 10 years and now, holding true to his same signature of prolificacy, Stenson has just released a beautifully produced video EPK (electronic press kit) that aims to tell the story that extends beyond the music.

“My goal in making this video was to leave no doubt about exactly who I am as a musician, but more importantly, a person,” says Stenson about his recently released video press kit. “A website with airbrushed photos and pre-recorded audio can only say so much, and can be manipulated to make you into anyone you want to be – video is much more stark and true.”

From start to finish, the 6-minute video short is all at once humble and dazzling. Blending crisply dynamic footage from multiple live performances, music videos and interviews, the viewer gets an immediate sense of Stenson’s obvious musical ability but is rewarded further by his engaging personability and authenticity.

“I’m not sure anybody’s website alone could persuade an industry power that you’re any different from the rest,” Stenson admits. “My hope is that someone will see the person within this film, crooked teeth and all, and simply say, ‘Yes, I’d like to work with that guy.’”

Although Stenson has nearly 90 videos of substantial quality already posted to his YouTube channel, this newly released video EPK shines with a next-level glow. So much, in fact, that in the first 48 hours, it amassed over 75 community shares on Facebook and nearly 700 unique views on YouTube.

With a number of notable songwriting accolades under his belt, there is zero doubt that Stenson’s music is good enough to take him places but he’s well aware that that just isn’t enough these days. However, with this innovative promotional tool, filmed by Quarter 4 Sports and co-produced alongside with Stenson himself, this DIY musician that built his own website and does all of his own design, booking and promotions, hopes that the story beyond the music will be his maker.

Tyler Stenson is a singer/songwriter in Portland, OR that is increasingly known for his unique brand of elegant folk music. Along with spending 15 months as a singer/songwriter in Nashville, he has been twice-named the “Songwriter of the Year” by the Portland Songwriters Association, “Best Male Artist” at the Portland Music Awards, was nominated for the Wyoming Governor’s Art Award, has opened for famed rocker, Chris Isaak, performed on OPB’s Live Wire! Radio and has 10 studio albums being distributed internationally.

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I recently got the opportunity to perform on Live Wire! Radio Episode 163 — a stellar variety show that is recorded live in Portland, OR and broadcast on OPB radio for the masses.

In addition to being the featured musical guest, also on the show was acclaimed author, David Guterson, and actors Silas Weir Mitchell and Bitsie Tulloch from the new NBC television show GRIMM. In all, it was a fantastic evening of fine spirits and entertainment and it’s now posted as a podcast for your listening enjoyment.

NOTE: My performance of Great Man’s Funeral can be heard at minute-mark 7:30 and my performance of Better Be Us All can be heard at minute-mark 50:50. Spread the word!

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE

DOWNLOAD GREAT MAN’S FUNERAL HERE: www.cdbaby.com/tylerstenson2
DOWNLOAD BETTER BE US ALL HERE: www.cdbaby.com/tylerstenson4

Welcome. This is the official EPK, video press kit and promotional reel for Tyler Stenson, the Portland-based singer/songwriter of “Elegant Folk” music. This 6-minute video has been over a decade in the making and a long-time coming — but timely all at once.

Thanks to the help of Taylor and Matt at Quarter 4 Sports and Beavers without Borders for your equipment, your talent, your dedication to quality and your vision. Without you, the story of my career, my passion and this epic journey, wouldn’t have been told in such a way.

PASS IT ON. SPREAD THE WORD. TELL SOMEBODY.

In an interview earlier this summer for KZME’s Music on the Air TV program, I was asked to recall my favorite Portland moment — what one thing sticks out when I think about my years in Portland as both a resident and a musician?

While I could never-ever account for all of my favorite memories in this fine city, in a moment of pure panic and scattered thoughts, I spouted off two contenders:

1) The final moments of my farewell show at the Aladdin Theater.
2) My first Por Que No taco.

Here is the video footage of My Favorite Portland Moments…

For your reference, here is that final moment at the Aladdin Theater…

Oh, and if you’ve never been to Por Que No, here is the address to both locations…

3524 N Mississippi Ave, Portland – (503) 467-4149
4635 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland – (503) 954-3138

Of course, I have many many many other fantastic memories when it comes to living and playing music in Portland (opening for Chris Isaak at the Oregon Zoo and selling 140+ albums to a host of new fans freshly comes to mind) but it’s still damn near impossible to sum up how kind this city has been, and continues to be, to me.

I was in the Kink.fm studios today and had a pleasant conversation with Inessa that will be featured on tonight’s Kink.fm Local Music Spotlight. Between opening for Chris Isaak in July, opening for Alpha Rev tomorrow at the Aladdin Theater and a new management agreement in the works, we had much to discuss — and discuss we did.

Here is the link to the full interview: http://bit.ly/n8PFNE

TO BE TRANSPARENT, THIS INTERVIEW WAS TO PROMOTE:
1) I’m opening for Alpha Rev at the Aladdin Theater on 9/14
2) I’m playing on the Kink.fm Early Escape Cruise on 9/16
3) I’m playing at the Alberta Rose Theater on 9/29

Tune in tonight to hear the discussion and my song Daffodils live on the air!!

With the release of my new album Another Gleam well under way, I’m proud to say that I was recently highlighted in my hometown paper The West Linn Tidings and across the way in The Lake Oswego Review. In all, both publications ran the exact same article but, because I’ve already highlight some Tidings tidbits in my blog before, for today’s purposes, here is the piece from The Lake Oswego Review.

CLICK HERE OR THE IMAGE BELOW TO SEE THE FULL ARTICLE!!

TEXT VERSION OF ARTICLE COMING SOON …until then, click on the image above!!

As I mentioned previously, there have been a couple little blurbs in the media supporting the release of my new album Another Gleam — below is the Willamette Week mention from 6/19/11 by Casey Jarman.

I have to say, when a music critic says “sooner or later, we’re guessing, Nashville will come to him…” those are kind words to fuel the fire. Thanks to Casey Jarman at Willamette Week for the love!!

READ THE FULL REVIEW BELOW OR ON THE WILLAMETTE WEEK WEBSITE

The Druthers, Tyler Stenson, Bryan Free
CASEY JARMAN

[SINGER-SONGWRITER] Last we checked in with Tyler Stenson, the Portland singer-songwriter had moved to Nashville to see about grabbing that big brass ring. While we fully supported the decorated local artist’s big move, it seemed a daunting proposition. Because while mainstream pop and country music tunes of the day are packed with kitschy false sentiment and inappropriate product placement, Stenson’s songs—especially the fine fare on new record Another Gleam, out tonight—remain able narratives untethered to time and place. Stenson’s music may be a bit safe-sounding for the local indie-rock masses, but the man certainly knows how to pen a tune. Sooner or later, we’re guessing, Nashville will come to him.

There have been a couple nice media bites in the last week in support of the release of my new album Another Gleam — below is the Up & Coming mention from The Portland Mercury on 6/17/11.

In all, when a critic at The Mercury says your record is utterly perfect, one cannot and will not complain. Thanks to EAC at The Portland Mercury for the love!!

READ THE FULL REVIEW BELOW OR ON THE PORTLAND MERCURY WEBSITE

THE DRUTHERS, TYLER STENSON, BRYAN FREE
(Someday Lounge, 125 NW 5th) Tyler Stenson bills his music as “elegant folk,” and who am I to disagree with that? The just-released Another Gleam is his re-recording of his 2008 album See That Gleam (he better complete the trifecta with a remix album entitled Gleaming the Cube), and it’s a perfectly passable recording of sensitive dude folk music, not far removed from the quivering Gap commercial that is Damian Rice, or a surfer brah Jack Johnson. The sensibility of re-recording your old record aside, there is nothing to dislike about Another Gleam—it’s utterly perfect in so many ways—yet it feels empty, like a pristine model home that lacks the charm of a more ramshackled, lived-in domicile. That’s not to say you won’t fall head over heels for Stenson (fans of Rice or Johnson certainly might), it’s just that music with a little risk has always sounded better to my ears. EAC

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On Thursday, May 19, 2011, I was featured on the KINK.fm Local Music Spotlight with my song Great Man’s Funeral from my album Bittersweet Parade. Because I was playing the Wyoming tourism event in Pioneer Square the following day, KINK was gracious enough to invite me into the studio for a chat with Inessa and to play my humble song on the air.

In all, we talked about my roots in Wyoming and how I came to be invited to play such an event. We also chatted in depth about my song Great Man’s Funeral and the meaning behind it.

Thank you Inessa and KINK.fm for your hospitality and for giving a local boy the opportunity to be heard on the airwaves and to be featured as your Local Music Spotlight.

To hear the full interview with Inessa, visit here.

DIRECT CONTENT FROM KINK.FM

Turns out there’s a “wild west” piece to Tyler Stenson, I never knew about. Wyoming born, and totally Portland. But there’s an annual visit back to the wide open spaces. This w-end/ Wyoming comes to Portland.

TYLER STENSON
Tyler does go back home to family, like once a year, he told me. But through a chain of events, and a song, (Tyler wrote about that “last good piece of land”) it caught the attention of the office of Tourism. Now they are setting up in Pioneer Courthouse Square Friday through Sunday, May 20-22nd. Tyler will be doing the music side of things.

As an artist, one must always be presenting their most up-to-date happenings; however, keeping all of your promotional materials fully current can be a nightmare — it’s entirely too easy to be a step behind. Well, last night I dug deep and finally updated my artist one sheet for 2011. Although it’s mostly an informational piece for industry folks, feel free to pass it along!!

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