Format Details: LP /
Release Date: 28 May 2021
Label: Dot Dash Recordings
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 9332727113178
Genres: Indie Singer Songwriter
Release Date: 28 May 2021
Label: Dot Dash Recordings
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 9332727113086
Genres: Indie Singer Songwriter
Description
Following his acclaimed 2018 debut album Running, Melbourne’s Ryan Downey returns with a new luminous art-rock album A TON OF COLOURS out Friday 14 May via Dot Dash Recordings.
Downey’s sound is a vibrant affair –musically, stylistically, and vocally. His astonishing voice often raises comparisons to the all-terrain vocals of Bryan Ferry and David Bowie, whilst his give-all performance style is inspired by artists he describes as “offering an expression from a deep human place” such as Kate Bush, Karen O and David Byrne. On record, Downey’s drama-filled, spirited songs are vivid and playful but with a raw sophistication, in part courtesy of producer Burke Reid (Courtney Barrett, Julia Jacklin), with an electrifying heft, depth and genuine emotion that nods to contemporaries re-defining the guitar record, such as Anna Calvi and Big Thief.
First single ‘Heart Is An Onion’ is a surreal, existential roller coaster ride towards hope and compassion. As Downey explains, “it’s about empathy and looking into each other’s human layers, seeing that we all have the same clunky, miraculous hearts underneath and finding resilience and magic in that connection.” The track’s bold, saturated sounds are steered by Downey’s determined yet vulnerable vocal performance.
Description
Limited Edition Blue and White Marbled 'Sky' Vinyl.
Following his acclaimed 2018 debut album Running, Melbourne's Ryan Downey returns with a new luminous art-rock album A TON OF COLOURS out Friday 14 May via Dot Dash Recordings.
Downey's sound is a vibrant affair –musically, stylistically, and vocally. His astonishing voice often raises comparisons to the all-terrain vocals of Bryan Ferry and David Bowie, whilst his give-all performance style is inspired by artists he describes as "offering an expression from a deep human place" such as Kate Bush, Karen O and David Byrne. On record, Downey's drama-filled, spirited songs are vivid and playful but with a raw sophistication, in part courtesy of producer Burke Reid (Courtney Barrett, Julia Jacklin), with an electrifying heft, depth and genuine emotion that nods to contemporaries re-defining the guitar record, such as Anna Calvi and Big Thief.
First single 'Heart Is An Onion' is a surreal, existential roller coaster ride towards hope and compassion. As Downey explains, "it's about empathy and looking into each other's human layers, seeing that we all have the same clunky, miraculous hearts underneath and finding resilience and magic in that connection." The track's bold, saturated sounds are steered by Downey's determined yet vulnerable vocal performance.
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Donny Benét
Donny Benét
Gena Rose Bruce
Carla Geneve
Jeremy Neale
Donny Benet
Soaked Oats
Obscura Hail
Ryan Downey
