‘Everything Has Led To This’ was released in March 2023.
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This March 2023, rising UK alt-folk and acoustic singer-songwriter Ryan Kershaw released his genre-bending debut album ‘Everything Has Led To This’. Deeply personal, pensive and packed with emotional punches, Ryan’s bonafide rockstar presence is felt in every track.
Featuring three hit singles—‘The Doors of Perception’, ‘Puzzles’ and ‘My Dear’—Ryan’s heartfelt lyrics and vulnerable vocals make for a mesmerising listen. His rich folk sound is infused with acoustic stylings and rock sensibilities, all underscored by seasoned musicianship.
From opening song ‘Labyrinth of Our Love’ to closing track ‘My Dear’, Ryan’s stunning debut is an instant classic, featuring passionate, perceptive reflections on family, friends, memories, heartache, life, death, and being a father to his children.
A family man with an eccentric and sensitive artistic heart, he finds inspiration in creative works across the centuries – including John Milton and William Blake through to Jim Morrison, Philip Pullman and Terry Pratchett. Whether singing of the mundane or sublime, Ryan’s perspective always makes you think.
Recorded and produced at AZSounds Bristol, Ryan’s album successfully released on all major streaming platforms and in vinyl form (now sold out) on 20th March 2023. The album’s release was followed by coverage on The Guardian, Ransom Note, and national radio. Ryan also has a powerful short Channel 4 documentary about his life journey in the pipeline.
Well-written, beautifully produced, and featuring talented musicians on every track, the album’s layers are revealed the more you listen. And the more you listen, the more you’ll love it.
‘Everything Has Led To This‘ by Ryan Kershaw is out now on all major streaming platforms.
ABOUT RYAN KERSHAW South Lanarkshire born singer-songwriter Ryan Kershaw delivers beautifully emotive reflections on life. Deftly navigating the alt-folk/ acoustic tradition, Ryan weaves touching and thought-provoking vocals into poignant tracks. Formerly part of the criminal justice system, Ryan recently signed to and co-manages the lived experience music charity label, Red Tangent Records.