Tyler Carter

Derek Tyler Carter (born December 30, 1991) is an American musician from Habersham County, Georgia. He was the lead vocalist and founding member of the metalcore band Issues (2012–2020). Carter began his music career as a drummer in local Atlanta bands before joining Woe, Is Me, with whom he released the studio album Number[s] (2010).

After leaving Woe, Is Me, he formed Issues with former bandmates, releasing the EP Black Diamonds (2012), the single "Hooligans" (2013), and three studio albums: Issues (2014), Headspace (2016), and Beautiful Oblivion (2019). Following the departure of co-vocalist Michael Bohn in 2018, Carter became the band's sole frontman until his own exit in 2020. That year, he co-founded the duo Emerald Royce with Attila's Chris Linck, followed by another band called The Audacity in 2025.

Carter's solo career includes the EPs Leave Your Love (2015) and Moonshine Acoustic (2020), and the album Moonshine (2019). He has collaborated with artists such as blackbear, MAX, Jamie's Elsewhere, Breathe Carolina, Hands Like Houses, Slaves, and One Ok Rock. He has also recorded covers with drummer Luke Holland and worked extensively with producer Tyler Acord.