Indie Rock from Ruiz!

Sheffield-based musician Ruiz! has been on a thrilling sonic journey that spans many years, starting when he arrived in Sheffield as a student and took on the role of bass player in the band The Only Fruit. Over two years, they performed live gigs and recorded demos before Ruiz! then became a pivotal member of A.F.I.D., where he played live shows across the UK, including a coveted BBC Session and performances at Sheffield Sound City.

His journey continued with an impressive array of successful musical acts, accumulating accolades and recognition along the way, including earning “Single of the Week” in The Guardian, releasing a critically acclaimed album and embarking on extensive tours throughout the UK and even Spain.

More recently, he’s ventured out as a solo artist, performing under the Ruiz! alias. In this new chapter of his musical career, he writes, records, plays and sings everything from his home studio in Sheffield. In 2020, he introduced this solo endeavour with the single “Morning” and has since unveiled a series of well-received singles, as well as his debut full-length solo album titled Mind Games.

Now, Ruiz! returns with his 10th release as a solo artist, the brand new single “Stupid Old Git.” This track is a lifted from his upcoming sophomore album, set to drop in February and showcases his evolution as an artist.

“Stupid Old Git” is a slick indie rock outing with a psychedelic twist. It boasts a vibrant foundation of guitar-driven instrumentation, anchored by shuffling drums and Ruiz!’s smooth vocal delivery. Anticipation builds in the intro as a grooving sound of drums, bass lines and piquant guitar flourishes rises. When the first verse hits, Ruiz!’s compelling voice enters in to ride above laying down engaging melodies and angsty lyricism about a patronising and condescending person who once made his life difficult.

With choruses packed with kaleidoscopic instrumental textures, smooth vocal layers and the ever-present drum rhythm, it’s a catchy and instantly memorable outing that showcases a new side of the Ruiz! sound. As he gears up to release his second full-length record and with the promise of taking the project on stage with live performances, the future continues to look bright for Ruiz!

Listen to Stupid Old Git below