William Tyler

William Tyler is a six-string storyteller, weaving intricate, wordless narratives that transcend time and tradition. A singular voice in the new wave of roots-music revivalists, he honors the past while boldly pushing the boundaries of instrumental guitar. Emerging from indie-rock circles with Lambchop and Silver Jews, Tyler has since carved out a solo career defined by critically acclaimed albums that blend fingerstyle mastery with progressive experimentation. His evocative playing, often described as musical portraiture, draws from influences as varied as Chet Atkins, Gavin Bryars, and electroacoustic abstraction, shaping a sound both deeply rooted and forward-thinking. With Time Indefinite, his first solo album in five years, Tyler expands his sonic landscape into a swirling mix of noise and harmony, ghosts and dreams, anguish and hope. It’s not just a great guitar record—it’s a stunning work of art that redefines what instrumental music can be.