Level of Concern

Level of Concern

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“Level of Concern” is a “simple but hopeful” song about Tyler’s thoughts concerning the effects the coronavirus made on society and the music industry. In the song, Tyler’s thoughts are presumed to be shared with his wife Jenna as he also asks them for comfort, even if it is a lie.

Inspired to write a song during the pandemic to help the workers in the live music industry, Tyler decided to make his first attempt at writing on an electric guitar. A portion of the single’s proceeds were donated to Crew Nation, an organization that helps individuals who work in the live performance industry who were laid off during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The song’s music video shows Tyler and Josh quarantined in their homes with their families, with Tyler’s then-newborn daughter Rosie appearing in the band’s media for the first time. Tyler and Josh collaborate on the song and video by mailing the USB drive from the single art back and forth to each other.