Mylo Bybee is Ready to Break the World with Master & Machine

It’s time for Mylo Bybee to leave the proverbial Idaho nest and expose the rest of the world to their signature brand of hard-hitting Pacific Northwest indie rock. The Boise-based three-piece, made up of Tyler Schlagenhauf, Jason Guadalupe,  and Wes Schlagenhauf, signed with ZMI Arcadia last year and immediately hit the studio. The brothers Schlogenhauf walked a long road through lockdown and a rotating door of drummers. The band had some things to get off their chest, and it shows in the first few singles from the threesome’s forthcoming debut album, Master & Machine. 

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Mylo Bybee has never had a problem staying true to themselves; moving to an east coast label hasn’t changed that. Their combination of loaded drum fills, icy guitar riffs, and melodic vocals interprets well in today’s musical landscape. The album’s title track is a potent calling card that effectively uses the standard loud, quiet, loud formula. The exceptional drumming of Jason Guadalupe, the band’s newest member, is a particular highlight on this track. 

The singles “Fade Me Out,” “Run, Run,” and “Fighters” showcase Tyler Schlagenhauf’s empathetically poignant lyrics with a clear, gentle delivery that counterbalances the group’s bombastic nature. 

While the last two singles, “Friends We Once Had” and “Best For Last,” are obviously influenced by bassist Wes Schlagenhauf’s folk-infused solo work, they still easily slide into the band’s catalog. The slower tempo allows each band member to shine while breaking up the album's hard-hitting setlist. These four singles are a hardy preview for what will undoubtedly be a well-received debut album. An incredible representation of a Pacific Northwest band with a lot to show the world, Mylo Bybee has done a masterful job creating a piece of work that fully solidifies who they are.   Master & Machine will be available on all streaming platforms July 14th.