Bill Ryder-Jones is a multi-talented English musician, composer, and producer, whose artistic journey began as the lead guitarist for the indie band The Coral before he embarked on a distinguished solo career. Born on August 10, 1983, in West Kirby, Merseyside, Ryder-Jones found an early immersion in music which shaped his expressive and introspective songwriting style. After parting ways with The Coral in 2008, he has since established himself as a versatile artist with a penchant for crafting evocative melodies and rich, narrative lyrics.

Ryder-Jones' solo work is characterized by its cinematic quality and emotional depth, effortlessly weaving between alternative, folk, and orchestral textures. His discography includes critically acclaimed albums such as "If..." (2011), an instrumental concept album inspired by Italo Calvino's novel "If on a winter's night a traveler," and "West Kirby County Primary" (2015), which was recorded in his childhood bedroom and offers a raw, introspective look at his thoughts and surroundings. The somber and reflective "A Bad Wind Blows in my Heart" (2013) further solidifies his status as a compelling storyteller. His most recent work, "Yawn" (2018), presents Bill Ryder-Jones at his most vulnerable, showcasing his capacity for creating hauntingly beautiful ballads and melancholic arrangements. Through his elegantly crafted reworks and reimaginings, such as "Yawny Yawn" and "In Spite of the Weather," Ryder-Jones continues to display his adaptability and creative evolution in the contemporary music landscape.

Genres

Liverpool Indie

Solo Wave

Latest Release

Go To Them (Bill Ryder-Jones Rework)

Bill Ryder-Jones

Single - Released February 16, 2024