Posts under songwriting category
Wyoming – EXPLAINED

I recently posted a number of videos that promote my new album Bittersweet Parade by discussing and explaining the behind

February 17, 2010
Fight til Dying Day – EXPLAINED

I recently posted a number of videos that promote my new album Bittersweet Parade by discussing and explaining the behind

February 16, 2010
Blush – EXPLAINED

I recently posted a number of videos that promote my new album Bittersweet Parade by discussing and explaining the behind

February 15, 2010
Explode – EXPLAINED

I recently posted a number of videos that promote my new album Bittersweet Parade by discussing and explaining the behind

February 14, 2010
Push That River – EXPLAINED

I recently posted a number of videos that promote my new album Bittersweet Parade by discussing and explaining the behind

February 13, 2010
As the Crow Flies – EXPLAINED

I recently posted a number of videos that promote my new album Bittersweet Parade by discussing and explaining the behind

February 13, 2010
You Already Know – EXPLAINED

I recently posted a number of videos that promote my new album Bittersweet Parade by discussing and explaining the behind

February 12, 2010
Great Man's Funeral – EXPLAINED

I recently posted a number of videos that promote my new album Bittersweet Parade by discussing and explaining the behind

February 10, 2010
I Get No Sleep – EXPLAINED

I recently posted a number of videos that promote my new album Bittersweet Parade by discussing and explaining the behind

February 8, 2010
The Road – EXPLAINED

I recently posted a number of videos that promote my new album Bittersweet Parade by discussing and explaining the behind

February 8, 2010
Welcome the Change – EXPLAINED

I recently posted a number of videos that promote my new album Bittersweet Parade by discussing and explaining the behind

February 6, 2010
New Song: That Moon

I finished a new song today called That Moon … it was inspired by a totally random experience I had

January 6, 2010
Live at the Listening Room

Today is the eve of what I believe to be my best show in Nashville (to date). I’ll be playing

December 7, 2009
Fight 'Til Dying Day – New Song

As you know, in May, I set out southbound on my first Tour. I played as much music on the

June 27, 2009
I Get No Sleep – New Song

There was a time, not too long ago, when I was living and working with a train track in my

June 26, 2009
Great Man's Funeral – New Song

Last October something close to me began its decent. Not a man in the literal sense but still something that

June 25, 2009
As the Crow Flies – New Song

Moments ago, I finalized my newest song “As the Crow Flies” and I’m extraordinarily happy with the results. As you

June 24, 2009
The Road Revealed – New Song

I recently finished reading The Road by Cormac McCarthy– an amazing book that pins two humans together at the end

March 14, 2009
Hellelujah and Me

Loenard Cohen’s Hallelujah (made famous by Jeff Buckley) has recently become a staple in my set and a shining star

February 26, 2009
Today, I am 28 Years Old

February 16th, 2009 is the day I turned 28 years old. I turned off my phone last night. I had

February 16, 2009
Back in the Blogger's Seat

After months of my blog being inactive (due to technical reasons), I’m now back up and running and I vow

February 7, 2009
Big Hearts Make Mine Grow

The Big Hearts performance from Artichoke Music is now posted to YouTube for posterity. This song was written for some

May 13, 2008
New Song: Wyoming

A month ago, I made up my mind that I was going to write a song about Wyoming. The inspiration

May 5, 2008
PSA Winner's Showcase

In February I competed for the title of the PSA Portland Songwriter of the Year and won! Now, in April

April 20, 2008
Willamette Week Local Cut

Sometime in February, my song Babysitting the Cowboy was featured as a Willamette Week Local Cut of the Day. Riding

March 24, 2008
PSA Winter Newsletter

The Portland Songwriter’s Association just released the winter newsletter featuring the Top Ten Final recap. Dan Lowe wrote a nice

March 18, 2008
Let the Songwriting Begin

It seems months since I last wrote a song. Between recording the new album, work and juggling my personal life,

March 3, 2008
PSA Portland Songwriter of the Year

A week ago I received notice that the Portland Songwriters Association was going to be hosting its annual Top Ten

February 19, 2008
Songwriter Night at Gotham Tavern

I will be playing TONIGHT (JAN 23rd) at Gotham Tavern on Interstate Ave from 9 to 11pm. I’ll be splitting

January 23, 2008
The Water Looked Like Cellophane

Quickly becoming one of my favorite songs, Cellophane was schemed at the top of Mt. Pilatus in Luzerne, Switzerland roughly

December 11, 2007
3 Great Songwriters, TONIGHT!

Join 3 great Portland Songwriters tonight at Mississippi Studios, PDX for a classic Songwriters in the Round – 8pm. Breanna

August 2, 2007
The Road to the Bite

The Road to the Bite is Back! Join me at Mississippi Pizza tonight at 7pm as I compete in this

July 11, 2007
Back in Civilization- Let the Music Continue

I’ve just returned from my trip to Wyoming and I’m truly inspired- I’m amazed at what a secluded mountain lake

July 6, 2007
Kind words in the PSA Quarterly

The Portland Songwriters Association puts out a Quarterly Newsletter that highlights the latest and greatest in the PSA. This most

June 11, 2007
PSA Lyric Contest

The results for the Portland Songwriters Association Quarterly Lyric Contest are in! I’m extremely proud to announce that my song

June 4, 2007
Tyler Stenson Portland Songwriters Association Songwriter of the Year!

For months, the Portland Songwriters Association has been hosting weekly competitions for songwriters on Mississippi Street. Each week, 10 performers

February 14, 2007
Tyler Stenson Announced As Finalist!

Portland Songwriter Association Showcase Nov. 8 2006 I played at the Portland Songwriter Association’s Showcase last Wednesday at Mississippi Pizza.

November 17, 2006
Portland Songwriter Assosication Top Ten Showcase

Tyler Stenson of Lander will be performing tomorrow evening at the Portland Songwriter Association Top Ten Showcase. Each songwriter will

November 7, 2006
Explaining "Popo Agie"

As most of you know, the name Lander comes from Lander, WY- the place of my birth. There is a

October 16, 2006
Music Sample – Orange Chrome Sky

Babysitting the Cowboy (3:39) [audio:http://www.tylerstenson.com/audio/ocs/babysitting-the-cowboy.mp3] Radiate(3:47) [audio:http://www.tylerstenson.com/audio/ocs/radiate.mp3] What I Feel Like as Winter Comes (4:53) [audio:http://www.tylerstenson.com/audio/ocs/what-i-feel-like-as-winter-comes.mp3]

October 10, 2006
Lander News – 06.20.06

Big news! The album is done! We’ve been scheming this album for 3 years. We’ve been recording rigorously since November.

June 20, 2006
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