The Ryes

In the new golden age of British pop, The Ryes make music that unashamedly has one foot in the past and the other firmly in the present. Listening to The Ryes, you will hear a pure pop sensibility inspired by classic British bands from The Beatles and The Kinks to Blur and Pulp, plus an obvious love of classic British rock from Queen and ELO to The Police. Throw in harmonies harking back to The Beach Boys, and some smart lyrics inspired by the masters – John Lennon, Bob Dylan and Paul Simon.

The Ryes have been together for two years, notching up hundreds of gigs around the country as they hone their craft, building up a growing following of fervent fans with support slots alongside Scouting For Girls, Ben’s Brother and The Holloways whilst also playing O2 Wireless Festival in Leeds and Hyde Park. The inspiration for the band’s name ‘The Ryes’ came from Dan’s love of the novel, ‘Catcher In The Rye’.

This summer will see the band release their debut single ‘How Come Loretta’ on 14 Floor Records, home to The Wombats, Biffy Clyro and Damien Rice. Their album ‘Square Pegs’ is set for release later this year.

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