Tyson Motsenbocker

Tyson Motsenbocker
Tyson Motsenbocker
Tyson Motsenbocker
Background information
Birth nameTyson Jay Motsenbocker
Born (1986-04-26) April 26, 1986 (age 38)
Wenatchee, Washington
OriginSan Diego, California
GenresSinger-songwriter
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, guitarist
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2010–present
LabelsTooth & Nail
Websitetysonmotsenbocker.com

Tyson Jay Motsenbocker (born April 26, 1986) is an American songwriter and guitarist. He has released three studio albums, 2016's Letters to Lost Loves, 2020's Someday I'll Make It All Up to You, and 2022's Milk Teeth, all three with Tooth & Nail Records.

Early years and background

Tyson Jay Motsenbocker was born on April 26,[1][2] 1986, in Wenatchee, Washington, while he was raised in Pullman, Washington, by his parents William "Bill" and Jeanne Motsenbocker. He has a sibling, Jaimie Motsenbocker.[3] Motsenbocker is a graduate of Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington, where he graduated in 2009 with his baccalaureate in English.[4] He now resides in San Diego, California.[5][6]

Music history

His music recording career began in 2010, with the extended play, Until It Lands. The subsequent extended play, Rivers and Roads, was independently released in 2013.[7] He released, Letters to Lost Loves, on March 4, 2016, with Tooth & Nail Records. Much of the content and songwriting for Letters to Lost Loves was created during a month long walk he took from his home in San Diego to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.[8][9][10][11] Motsenbocker followed up his debut album with two additional extended play albums in 2017, Almira and A Kind Invitation also with Tooth & Nail Records.

On February 14, 2020, he released his sophomore full-length album, Someday I'll Make It All Up to You.

On July 13, 2022, Tyson released "Carlo Rossi (Love in the Face of Great Danger", the first single off his third album Milk Teeth which was released September 23, 2022.[12]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Letters to Lost Loves (March 4, 2016)
  • Someday I'll Make It All Up to You (February 14, 2020)
  • Milk Teeth (September 23, 2022)

References

  1. ^ Tyson Motsenbocker (@tmotsenbocker) (April 26, 2015). "For my birthday I want to get my roommate a storage unit for all the garbage he keeps in my garage". Twitter. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
  2. ^ American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. "In Your Name Work ID No. 889986717 ISWC No. T9185663278 IPI No. 703945934". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved March 1, 2016. In Your Name Work ID No. 889986717 ISWC No. T9185663278 IPI No. 703945934
  3. ^ Motsenbocker family (October 9, 2013). "Obituary: Motsenbocker, Jeanne (Mckay)". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
  4. ^ Motsenbocker, Tyson. "Tyson Motsenbocker". LinkedIn. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
  5. ^ Riker, Wayne (November 1, 2015). "Tyson Motsenbocker: From Barista to Balladeer". The San Diego Troubadour. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
  6. ^ Yeung, Neil Z. "Tyson Motsenbocker : Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
  7. ^ DiBiase, John. "Tyson Motsenbocker discography". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
  8. ^ Gotrich, Lars (February 29, 2016). "Songs We Love: Tyson Mostenbocker, 'In Your Name'". NPR.
  9. ^ Conner, Matt (February 25, 2016). "Tyson Motsenbocker – 'Letters to Lost Loves' album review". CCM Magazine. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
  10. ^ Smith, Christopher (February 28, 2016). "Tyson Motsenbocker, "Letters to Lost Loves" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
  11. ^ Gotrich, Lars (February 29, 2016). "Songs We Love: Tyson Mostenbocker, 'In Your Name'". NPR. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
  12. ^ "Tyson Motsenbocker Shares 'Carlo Rossi (Love in the Face of Great Danger)' Video". www.antimusic.com. Retrieved September 21, 2022.