The Tyler Massey Quartet (TMQ) is a musical project fronted by American-born songwriter Tyler Massey, composed of bassist Alex Knight, percussionist Eric Hej, and saxophonist/flautist Ralph Jackson. They weave sardonic lyrics, jangly Telecaster riffs, fearsome bass lines, punchy drums, and soaring sax solos into a sound that’s unmistakably their own.
A 'live' EP to accompany this performance video we recorded in May 2025 for Off The Road Music YouTube Channel will be out later this July on bandcamp.
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The Tyler Massey Quartet (TMQ) was born out of friendship and fate, coalescing around a small catalogue of songs written by Tyler Massey, an American guitarist who moved to the UK with his transatlantic family 20 years ago.
Drawn to the natural bass skills of Worcester-born Alex Knight, the two kindred spirits started working together and went on to make the American Nightmare EP in 2017.
During the recording of their next effort All The Pretty Lights (2019), they were joined by another of TM's long-term musical allies, Eric Hej, on percussion. (Here's Ben Willmott's review in God Is In The TV) Defined by their sardonic humour, the Trio’s gigs in various West Midland venues often sold out.
In 2023, the line-up was completed by gifted soloist Ralph Jackson on saxophone and flute. Equipped with a new impetus (punchy drums, jangly Telecaster, fearsome bass lines and soaring sax parts) and propelled by some unforgettable new songs, they found their ideal sound.