Tyler Herwig on Sobriety, Songwriting, and Balancing Music with Family

Wild Willie welcomes Tyler Herwig to discuss his musical journey, songwriting process, and the impact of sobriety on his music. Tyler shares the story behind "Living in the Last Days," balancing touring with family, and memorable fan interactions. They explore songwriting's role in healing, the future of record labels, AI, and technology in music. Tyler reflects on balancing authenticity with audience appeal, his future plans, and the importance of mentorship in the industry. The episode concludes with Tyler's dream collaborations, messages for listeners, and where to find his music. (0:00) Introduction of Tyler Herwick (0:44) Sponsor: Scene Projects podcast network (1:10) Tyler Herwig's music career and inspiration (3:27) Tyler's songwriting process and family's impact (6:18) Tyler's sobriety and its effect on his music (8:16) The story behind "Living in the Last Days" (10:27) Tyler's touring schedule and family life balance (17:08) Impactful advice and memorable fan interactions (20:54) Songwriting and personal healing (23:14) Songs that supported Tyler through challenges (26:04) Future of record labels, AI, and technology in music (29:43) Authenticity versus audience appeal (33:42) Tyler's future career plans and release schedule (35:13) Mentorship and community in the music industry (36:42) Dream collaborations and messages for listeners (39:04) Where to find Tyler Herwig and closing remarks