14 July 2026 – Tyler Ballgame Tries To ‘Live It Down’

Tyler Ballgame follows his debut album with ‘Live It Down’, a breakup song that gently points one finger outward while keeping several others directed back at the songwriter. Recorded with Jonathan Rado and Ryan Pollie, the track features zither tape loops, textured production and the surprisingly musical contribution of furniture being recorded through microphones.

Songwriters have long transformed personal relationships into material, but Ballgame openly examines the uncomfortable process of turning private life into public art. The result is both affectionate and slightly confrontational, capturing the strange moment when heartbreak becomes a chorus other people may eventually sing along with. Its loose, energetic arrangement prevents the introspection from feeling heavy-handed. ‘Live It Down’ sounds like somebody processing a breakup while everyone in the studio enthusiastically hits nearby household objects. Therapy works differently for everyone.