Rough Trade Records is pleased to announce Tyler Ballgame's fantastic debut album: »For The First Time Again« will be released at the end of January 2026. With twelve songs oscillating between classic rock, indie and Americana, Ballgame shows how big voices and strong melodies can move hearts and open horizons. The first single I Believe in Love, an anthemic mixture of Lennon and Orbison, is now available with video - filmed by close friends in Ballgame's shared apartment. Created at the kitchen table and inspired by the advice of his producer Jonathan Rado ("Write the greatest song in the world"), it became an ode to love itself - and to the fools, that she makes. Produced by Jonathan Rado (Foxygen, Weyes Blood, Miley Cyrus) and Ryan Pollie (Los Angeles Police Department), the album brings back analog warmth, acoustic energy and lush harmonies - with support from Amy Aileen Wood (Fiona Apple) on drums and Wayne Whitaker on bass. Ballgame's path to this point was anything but straightforward: from the basement in New England to cover band appearances in Rhode Island to the courageous new start in Los Angeles. Openness, risk and belief in oneself characterize his songs - and become a big stage live.