Project Description

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RYAN EDMOND
‘By The Water’
Single Review

(12th August 2022)

Review by Melanie Griffiths

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Photo – Rebecka Drake

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Support for Debut EP ‘FROM THE START’

“Right from the first note, Ryan Edmond’s debut single grabs you, holds you, and refuses to let go”. – Clash Magazine (UK)

“A similar vocal charm to Tim from Holy Holy and that reggae kinda vibe with the guitars/horns was very unexpected, but impressive”. – 4/5 stars – Bridget Hustwaite – triple j (AUS)

“From The Start is layered with mannerisms of pop, folk and reggae that gives it more depth, pushing him forward as a promising name doing something a little different from the norm”. – Pilerats (AUS)

Premiere of the full EP and interview via triple j’s Roots n’ All

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“Radiating a glow with an enticing carefree indie-pop structure, “By The Water” reveals a little of the romantic gaze of the singer/songwriter”

There is something endearing about Ryan Edmond’s new single “By The Water”. His first single for 2022 lands at the tail end of winter but the song’s vibe emanates that visceral feel of an easy Australian summer day. Radiating a glow with an enticing carefree indie-pop structure, “By The Water” reveals a little of the romantic gaze of the singer/songwriter.

Ryan is originally a Rockingham boy, a coastal suburb abutted against greater Perth. Now the singer and songwriter calls Sweden home and the two locales have married up infusing Ryan’s music with a folk, indie-roots flavour that transcends its typical motifs. “By The Water” is for Ryan “a light-hearted indie track which serves as yet another tribute to your classic ‘romcom’ scenario.” and it feels that Ryan did have a lot of fun with this track which skips lightly in its rhythm as he entices us along like a crush with mischief in their eyes.

The song was produced by György Barocsai from Svenska Grammofonstudion and features a radiant guitar riff and cheerful harmonies that blend almost seamlessly creating a unique colour in the song. Ryan sings with an honesty that conveys charm as he teases “I said those words like this could go on for every”. A sweet whistle comes in and out throughout the song giving the feeling that we’re walking unhurriedly by the water with Ryan, just enjoying the moment. It’s the type of song that will capture the hearts of fans of Dope Lemon, Ball Park Music and Holy Holy with its effervescent energy and pretty lyrics.

“By The Water” is a song begging to come to life on a festival circuit and conveys another side of the ex-pat that appears to show that the Scandanavian lifestyle and his musical influences agree with Ryan and the stories he wants to tell.

“(By The Water) features a radiant guitar riff and cheerful harmonies that blend almost seamlessly creating a unique colour in the song”

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Photo – Rebecka Drake

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RYAN EDMOND
BY THE WATER TOUR

SAT 09 JUL | HOP SHED BREW PUB, GOTLAND SWE
FRI 29 JUL | HARD ROCK CAFE, STOCKHOLM SWE
SAT 30 JUL | TEGELÖN, SWE
SAT 06 AUG | BEERBLIOTEK FESTIVAL, GOTHENBURG, SWE
FRI 12 AUG | KOBLENZ SUMMER FESTIVAL, GER
FRI 16 SEP | MELODY BOX, STOCKHOLM, SWE

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Follow RYAN EDMOND
Website – Instagram – Facebook – Spotify

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Press Release 5th August 2022 (below) HERE

RYAN EDMOND
reveals new single
‘BY THE WATER’

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AMNPLIFY – DB

Melanie Griffiths

Melanie Griffiths is a well known and experienced music writer and reviewer based in Perth, Western Australia. An avid supporter of live music and the ongoing enrichment of a vibrant Perth scene, Mel also lends her talents to freelance writing for other publications and clients. Her fate was sealed when as an eight year old she popped her Mum’s cassette of Beatles For Sale into her car stereo and ever since music has fuelled her passions. Mel’s also available for other projects and everything else in between via www.melaniedgriffiths.com.