Tyler Carter
Silky R&B vocals meeting polished pop production. It is the sound of a metalcore frontman finding his true home in soulful, late-night grooves and acoustic intimacy.
Silky R&B vocals meeting polished pop production. It is the sound of a metalcore frontman finding his true home in soulful, late-night grooves and acoustic intimacy.
Tyler Carter's solo work is a masterclass in the intersection of blue-eyed soul and modern pop production. While his roots lie in the aggressive world of metalcore, his solo identity is defined by a buttery, high-tenor vocal range that feels more at home alongside Justin Timberlake than a mosh pit. The music is often lush and atmospheric, blending the crisp snap of R&B drum programming with warm, organic textures like acoustic guitars and soulful electric keys.
What truly distinguishes Carter is his phrasing. He brings the technical agility and dramatic flair of a post-hardcore vocalist to the rhythmic world of contemporary R&B. This results in complex vocal runs and a specific type of melodic tension that feels both familiar and slightly off-center for the genre. His production often features heavy vocal layering and subtle electronic manipulation, creating a sound that is both intimate and grandly cinematic.
For those looking to dive in, his solo album Moonshine is the essential starting point. It perfectly captures his transition from a band leader to a standalone pop-R&B force. If you prefer something more raw, his acoustic reimagining of his own tracks reveals the pure songwriting and vocal talent that underpins his more produced work.
Derek Tyler Carter (born December 30, 1991) is an American musician from Habersham County, Georgia. He was the lead vocalist and founding member of the metalcore band Issues (2012–2020). Carter began his music career as a drummer in local Atlanta bands before joining Woe, Is Me, with whom he released the studio album Number[s] (2010). After leaving Woe, Is Me, he formed Issues with former bandmates, releasing the EP Black Diamonds (2012), the single "Hooligans" (2013), and three studio albums: Issues (2014), Headspace (2016), and Beautiful Oblivion (2019). Following the departure of co-vocalist Michael Bohn in 2018, Carter became the band's sole frontman until his own exit in 2020. That year, he co-founded the duo Emerald Royce with Attila's Chris Linck, followed by another band called The Audacity in 2025. Carter's solo career includes the EPs Leave Your Love (2015) and Moonshine Acoustic (2020), and the album Moonshine (2019). He has collaborated with artists such as blackbear, MAX, Jamie's Elsewhere, Breathe Carolina, Hands Like Houses, Slaves, and One Ok Rock. He has also recorded covers with drummer Luke Holland and worked extensively with producer Tyler Acord.
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