Dream Pop from RYAL

Hailing from New York City, RYAL is the synth pop duo formed in collaboration by singer and keyboardist Jacque Ryal and producer Nevezie. Together they draw on their influences of Bonobo, Thom Yorke, Sbtrkt, Tame Impala and Damon Albarn to craft their own spacey synth-based indie pop songs.

Over the years they’ve delighted fans and turned the heads of tastemakers, securing plaudits from the likes of The Best Line Fit, Time Out NY, LadyGunn, PopDust, Atwood and many others. With their sound, they perfectly blend avant-garde tones and experimental textures to craft something entirely original while maintaining an accessible and familiar sense via memorable and engaging melodic vocal leads.

Dropping a string of well-received singles over the last few years, it’s little wonder RYAL have earned comparisons to the likes of Little Dragon and Portishead. Now they’re back with their third single of the year with the new track “By The Minute”.

Laying down a deep and brooding bass line, driven by an energetic snapping beat, RYAL offers a hypnotic sound on their latest offering. Following a dare, RYAL singer Jacque dialled a 1-800 number and stayed on the line while a psychic told her predictions and visions of her future, with Jacque commenting, “It was like I was in a trance and had to stay on the line to find out more. This woman was a professional. It was a true art form, methodical, rehearsed lines to keep people me on the phone to pass the minute marker. And she did!”

Pairing Jacque’s mesmeric vocal lines with Aaron’s pulsing modular synth arrangement, the pair deliver an immersive and thoroughly enjoyable new song that’s as perfect for late night summer drives as it is on the dance floor or to soundtrack a full moon tarot card reading.

Listen to By The Minute below

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