New music from Jack Rideout

Hailing from Bournemouth in the south of the UK, Jack Rideout is an artist whose energy on stage feels as real as the stories in his songs. He’s spent years earning his reputation across the South Coast, taking his music from intimate local venues to festival stages like Bournemouth 7s and The Air Show. Performing both solo or with a full band, his shows are defined by passion and an instinctive connection with his audience, delivering sets that are magnetic and full of movement.

Since releasing his debut single “Once Upon a Time, in Hell” in 2022, Jack has been making an impression in the UK indie music sphere. That first release nodded to his storytelling talents, but the years since have seen him experiment by moving between acoustic folk, pop-driven anthems and larger atmospheric arrangements. Each track has added a new side to his sound, feeding into what’s become a constantly developing output of honest songwriting wrapped in a mix of heartfelt simplicity and sonic punch.

His range is wide, but his focus remains sharp; crafting songs that connect instantly while carrying emotional context beneath the surface. Sharing a string of well-received singles over the last few years, he’s gone from strength to strength as an artist on the rise while winning over fans across the UK and beyond.

Now, Jack Rideout steps into his next chapter with “When You’re Not Sober,” the latest single lifted from his highly anticipated forthcoming debut full-length album. It’s a song that feels at once anthemic and tender, a modern pop track with a folk vibe that cuts deep into the complexities of love, addiction and emotional dependence. Built around the theme of a toxic relationship, the track explores the cyclical rush of passion and regret, where every high feels exhilarating and every low feels like a crash.

It’s a song that perfectly distils that push and pull between desire and damage, told through Jack’s characteristically vivid and thoroughly engaging songwriting. Opened by the bright strums of acoustic guitar, Jack’s rich voice glides in to spin delicate melodies above carrying heartfelt lyricism to form a moving listening experience that deftly balances melancholy with uplifting aesthetic.

Building with the steady pulse of kick and intricate flicker of instrumental layers, Jacks’ commanding voice rings out above the immersive arrangement to delivery a superb pop-focused indie outing that’s catchy, original and meaningful all at once. With his upcoming debut record on the horizon, we can’t wait to see what this exciting singer-songwriter has in store next on his must watch musical adventure.

Listen to When You’re Not Sober below

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