Hard rocking quintet Tyketto will release Closer To The Sun, their sixth studio album, in 20th March 2026. Ahead of that and out now is swaggering new single ‘Higher Than High’ taken from it.
“’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,” commented singer Danny 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.’”
You can check out the video for the single – directed and edited by Scott Wardell and filmed by Paul Hollingsworth at KK’s Steel Mill – here at RAMzine.
Throughout Closer To The Sun, listeners will discover songs about true life loves, losses and pleasures. From the title track’s 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 stride the same musical terrain as the likes of Whitesnake and Aerosmith, with the added bonus of being fresh to the ears of many.
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.
The band – featuring Danny Vaughn (Vocals), Harry Scott Elliott (Guitar), Ged Rylands (Keyboards), Chris Childs (Bass) and Johnny Dee (Drums) – has signed with British rock specialist label Silver Lining Music, who are home to the likes of Europe, Uriah Heep, Saxon, Michael Monroe, Soen and Diamond Head among others for the new album.
With vocalist and founding member Danny Vaughn at the helm, Tyketto continue to create and craft the type of powerful, anthemic songs that saw the band burst through the hard rock landscape in 1987 and release their debut album, Don’t Come Easy, through Geffen Records in 1989. Since that landmark debut, Tyketto has released a further four studio albums and toured internationally to a loyal and dedicated fan base.
“I was pleasantly shocked when Danny and the band put pen to paper,” said Silver Lining label owner Thomas Jensen. “We’re talking about a really wonderful band in terms of sheer songwriting quality and live delivery, and if I’m honest, one which probably didn’t get the credit it deserves. We’re all glad to be part of a team determined to shift that needle!”
“Many years of hard work ground to a complete halt when covid first hit us all,” said Vaughn, “and it was really touch and go as to whether or not Tyketto would continue. Since our return in 2023, the band has been on a steady upward trajectory, with more fans coming out to see and support us than ever before.
“This fantastic upward rise has now culminated in our signing a brand-new record deal with Silver Lining Music, who have already shown, not only love and support for us, but also a real understanding for our personal relationship with our fans. The end result of all of this is an album that Tyketto fans are going to absolutely fall in love with. For Tyketto, these are the best of times!”
The full tracklisting for Closer To The Sun is: ‘Higher Than High’, ‘Starts With A Feeling’, ‘Bad for Good’, ‘We Rise’, ‘Donnowhuddidis’, ‘Closer To The Sun’, ‘Harleys & Indians (Riders in the Sky)’*, ‘Hit Me Where It Hurts’, ‘The Picture’, ‘Far And Away’, and ‘The Brave’ – It can be ordered here. (*Not included on vinyl formats).
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 over the festival weekend 29th January to 1st February, and with a full UK Tour set for the spring and European shows to be revealed soon, then back in Wales for the Steelhouse Festival, in Aberbeeg from 24th July to 26 July.
