Tyler Stock is a singer-songwriter known throughout the Midwest for his high-energy live shows and sincere, emotionally rich lyricism. He began his musical journey as the frontman of Chicago-based indie rock band The Laughing Hearts, carving out a sound that spans from driving rock ’n’ roll to introspective, poetic folk. Drawing inspiration from John Prine, Tom Petty, Jason Isbell, and The Clash, Tyler blends classic influences with a fiercely independent voice. At their core, every song is a love song - and Tyler Stock is unapologetically in love with the world.

Over the past decade, Tyler has performed nearly 50 shows a year, both solo and with his band. He has released three EPs, a full-length LP, and a number of singles, gaining local recognition with the breakout track “Wabash” (2018). The Laughing Hearts are set to release a new eight-song live album, Live at Palisade, in August 2025.

In October 2025, Tyler will debut his first solo EP, ...To Be Lost & To Know It - a collection of upbeat, folk-driven tracks featuring a roster of standout Chicago musicians: Faz Chaudry (upright bass), Kyle McComb (drums), Danny Severance (violin), Matt Coakley (keys), and Jacolyn Parker (backing vocals). The EP was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Tyler Klivikis at Chapel Records.