ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

Ryal

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Electronic alt–synth-pop duo Ryal is the collaboration between singer/keyboardist Jacque Ryal and Grammy Award–winning producer Aaron Nevezie. Blending moody, textured synths with cinematic intensity, Ryal creates a sonic landscape where nostalgia meets innovation—drawing comparisons to artists like Little Dragon meets the Eurythmics while carving out a sound distinctly their own. With over 1.5 million streams, the duo has earned recognition from outlets including RIVAL, PopDust, The Line of Best Fit, and LADYGUNN, with music featured on ABC/Disney morning programming.

Why do we love it? I haven't listened to a proper disco synth album in a minute. It fully pulls you into the big haired 80s in the opening track, we need some spandex, heels, hair spray and a cig stat. Ryal is a duo out of NYC, Jacque Ryal on vocals and keys and producer Aaron Nevezie, and they call PARTY OF THE CENTURY a dark party record for uncertain times. SEVER THE TIES is probably the one I like best, mostly because I love the effect on the vocals in the first minute. It is only 9 tracks which doesn't feel as weighty as some albums.

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  • Genre: Synth pop

  • From: NYC