Nashville-based Indie-pop artist, Ryman, releases new tune, ‘Sober.’ And talks sound, style and the Nashville scene. Stream the single below.
You recently released your single ‘Sober.' Tell us a bit about it.
I just released the second single “Sober” from my upcoming EP this past week, It’s a tale as old as time. Trying to let go of a good love that went bad. I wrote it with one of my favorite co writers is Blake Ruby. He sent me this song one day and I was instantly hooked, no pun intended. We got together to build a bridge and it was done. I’m very grateful he, Jacob Blacker, and Callie Rose let me hop on this one.
For those unfamiliar, talk a bit about your sound and musical stylings.
I don’t like being pigeon holed into one genre, but I guess my music would be considered “indie pop”. I LOVE melody! It starts with melody for me. I want to write / make music that is memorable and gets stuck in your head. One of my favorite collaborators / co-writers also happens to be the producer on my latest project. His name is Cleve Wilson and he’s a genius and a kindred spirit for me in the creative process. He and I are finding our groove together and look so forward to our future together.
Who are some of your biggest musical influences?
Life inspires my music. I try to always write from an authentic, vulnerable, and honest place. I know it sounds cliche, but I use songwriting as free therapy and typically write about whatever is going on in my life
I’m influenced on the daily by a ton of different artists. Rex Orange County was a huge influence early on for me, along with classics like the Beatles, Dylan, and several other artists like Childish Gambino, Boy Pablo, and Mac Demarco. These days I’ve been listening to a lot of Lany, Lauv, & Jeremy Zucker.
Who are some of your favorite collaborators in Nashville?
I genuinely love all my co writers and producers. My circle is fairly small right now being that I’m still in high school and have a limited time for sessions, but I’m looking very forward to branching out after graduation. I am very appreciative that everyone I write with, most I’ve been working with since I was 15 and didn’t even have a record deal yet. I want to thank Marla Cannon Goodman, Buddy Cannon, Sam Bergeson, Oscar Charles, Matt Warren, Cleve Wilson, Val Hoyt, Blake Ruby & Chris Donlin for believing in me and sharing so generously of their creativity.
Any advice or info on being a non-country artist and navigating the Nashville music scene?
I love the Nashville music community. Although we’re known for country, every genre is represented somewhere. And I have found that musicians are musicians, and most of the time they appreciate all styles of music at some level. Country may pay the bills for most, but there is quite an indie and pop scene as well in town. I love how everyone supports each other, works together, goes to each others shows, writes together, and genuinely wants to see each other succeed. We realize a win for one of us is a win for all of us.
Aside from music, you’ve also got a killer style and aesthetic. How important is that to you?
I love vintage clothing and thrifting. I am pretty big into fashion, clothes, and making sure my style carries over into the music. I love to go to estate sales, Thrift stores, and garage sales looking for one of a kind vintage clothing pieces
I do have a little thrift business / side hustle and sell vintage clothing online and occasionally do pop up shops. @RWTHRIFT
Anything else fans show know?
I just released the music video for ‘Sober’ and you can check it out on YouTube now! (or below)
