The project is set for a March 20th release
Hard rocking songsmiths Tyketto will release their sixth studio album, Closer To The Sun, through Silver Lining Music on March 20th. The project will be pressed deluxe limited edition 12-inch sunburst vinyl, limited edition 12-inch red vinyl, 12-inch black vinyl, CD digipak, special direct-to-consumer bundles, and digitally.
The first video and single, “Higher Than High,” is a burst of swing and swagger that perfectly captures Tyketto’s deep appreciation for the emancipation that music can bring. That spirit rings out unmistakably as the vocalist and founding member, Danny Vaughn, roars, “In the space you can learn to heal/There is music that helps you feel/Higher than high.”
“’Higher Than High’ is, in my estimation, classic Tyketto, where difficulties in life are seen and named but hope and, more importantly, music, is the thing that gets us through,” comments Vaughn. “It’s the first single from our new album, which we think is going to be a real favorite with the fans. The song and the album say ‘play me loudly and take me for a drive.’”
The video was directed and edited by Scott Wardell and filmed by Paul Hollingsworth at KK’s Steel Mill.
Throughout Closer To The Sun, Tyketto speak to the listener about true life loves, losses and pleasures. From the title track’s triumphant, anthemic appreciation of love’s power, to the punchy rawness built to make fists rise and hearts race of “Hit Me Where It Hurts,” to the power balladry of “The Picture,” Tyketto continue to confidently stride the same musical terrain as the likes of Whitesnake and Aerosmith, with the bonus of being fresh to the ears of many.
Joined by Harry Scott Elliott on guitar, Ged Rylands on keyboards, Thunder’s Chris Childs on bass and Doro drummer Johnny Dee, Vaughn leads a lineup that brings exceptional performances and undeniable fire to every track, reaffirming Tyketto as one of rock’s most respected and enduring names. Closer To The Sun was recorded across multiple studios in the UK and Europe, including Flip Flop Studios and the legendary Rockfield Studios in Wales.
In support of the album’s release, Tyketto has already announced a string of dates for 2026, kicking off at Planet Rock’s Winter’s End festival in Porthcawl, Wales—and with a full UK Tour set for the spring and European shows to be revealed soon.
1. Higher Than High
2. Starts with a Feeling
3. Bad for Good
4. We Rise
5. Donnowhuddidis
6. Closer to the Sun
7. Harleys & Indians (Riders in the Sky)
8. Hit Me Where It Hurts
9. The Picture
10. Far and Away
11. The Brave
