Tyler Forrest

Tyler Forrest (born May 2, 1989, in Hammond, Louisiana) is an American songwriter, musician, and filmmaker, based in Los Angeles, California. He is the frontman and guitarist for the indie rock band, The Scared Crows. He has composed music for the films "The Dirty South" (2023) and "Search and Destroy" (2020).
Forrest has earned the title "the Neo-Country King" for creating the unique music genre known as "Neo-Country" which blends his southern country roots with R&B-inspired sounds.
==Biography== 
Forrest grew up in Abita Springs, Louisiana. From a young age, he developed a passion for the creative arts, focusing on the visual arts, writing, and music. During his teenage years, Forrest began forming bands and writing original songs, which he performed around Louisiana.
Forrest initially gained recognition in the Southern music scene before transitioning into acting. He secured roles in television series such as "Major Crimes," "Awkward," and "Rizzoli & Isles," and films including "Evan's Crime," "American Ultra," and "Dark Places." Additionally, Forrest has directed and written several short films and music videos, such as "Luna," "Villa Blanc," and "The Drop" music video series.
Forrest relocated to Los Angeles, forming the indie rock band The Scared Crows, where he serves as the frontman and guitarist. The band’s music blends indie rock, alternative, and hard rock, often exploring themes of love, loss, and self-discovery.
Forrest has made significant contributions to film music, composing for films such as "The Dirty South" (2023) and "Search and Destroy" (2020). He produced the tracks "That Woman," “Carol of the Bayou,” and "Outlaws" for "The Dirty South." Additionally, he curates JamNation, a popular jam night at the Rainbow Bar & Grill in Hollywood.
Forrest’s debut solo album, "Motherland," is set for release in 2024. The album is described as "neo-country," merging his southern heritage with contemporary R&B and modern production elements.
==Filmography==
Year 	Title 	Type 	Role 	Notes
2016 	Major Crimes 	TV Series	Jesse Harris 	1 episode
2016 	Awkward. 	TV Series	Richard 	1 episode
2016 	Rizzoli & Isles 	TV Series	Riley Keating 	1 episode
2016 	The Drop 	Video 	 	
Director 	 	 	 	
2015 	Redefined Pt. 3 	Video 	 	
Director 	 	 	 	
2015 	Evan's Crime 	Film 	Manny 	
2015 	American Ultra 	Film 	Hooper 	Uncredited
2015 	Return to Sender 	Film 	Flower Delivery Guy	
2015 	Dark Places 	Film 	Warehouse Guitarist	
2014 	CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 	TV Series	Slade 	1 episode
2014 	22 Jump Street 	Film 	Stoned-Looking Kid 	
2014 	13 Sins 	Film 	Dog Man 	
2014 	Devil's Due 	Film 	Steve 	
2014 	Stay Pt. 2 	Video 	 	
Director 	 	 	 	
2013 	Luna 	Short 	 	
Director, Writer	 	 	 	
2013 	Heebie Jeebies 	TV Movie 	Rick 	
2013 	Live This Lie Pt. I 	Video 	 	
Director 	 	 	 	
2013 	Villa Blanc 	Short 	 	
Director, Writer	 	 	 	
2012 	Scent of the Missing 	TV Movie 	Pickup Driver 	
2012 	The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2	Film 	Volturi Guard 	Uncredited
2012 	Pitch Perfect 	Film 	High Note #1 	
2012 	Stolen 	Film 	Teenage Cab Driver 	
2012 	Common Law 	TV Series	Hippie One 	1 episode
2012 	The Thing from Another World 	TV Movie 	Paul 	
2011 	Project Z 	Short 	Redneck #1 	
==Discography==
The Dirty South (2023)
* That Woman
* Carol of the Bayou
* Outlaws
Search and Destroy (2020)
* Train Gun Battle
* Drive Up Infiltration
* Underwater
* Cutter Escapes
* Coop Calls Anderson
* Rocket Battle
Album
* Motherland (2024)
==References==
==External links==
* Personal website
* 
* Tyler Forrest on Spotify
* Tyler Forrest on IMDb
* Tyler Forrest on YouTube
Category:1989 births
Category:People from Hammond, Louisiana
Category:American songwriters
Category:American people
Category:American musicians
Category:American filmmakers