Azure Ryder

Azure Ryder
Birth nameAzure Ryder
Born (1996-04-25) April 25, 1996 (age 28)
OriginSydney, Australia
Genres
OccupationSinger
Instrument
  • Vocals, Guitar, Piano
Years active2020–present
LabelsIsland Records
Websitehttps://www.azureryder.com/

Azure Ryder, is an Australian musician, singer, songwriter from Sydney, Australia but is currently based in London.[1] She released her debut EP, Running With The Wolves, on 27 March 2020.[2] Azure Covered Dua Lipa's song "Don't Start Now" for Triple J's Like a Version[3] Ryder's third EP, Ladder to the Moon was released on 29 October 2021[4]

Speaking on the Ladder to the Moon Ryder said "This EP is the journey I took through discovering how to stand strongly in who I am, unapologetic about my voice, my dreams and the depth of how I love. When you choose to surrender to love whether it be for yourself or another, these landscapes that once held limitations become wide, commanding and wild like a woman."[5]

Early life

Her family is of Lebanese origin.[6] After finishing high school, Ryder went traveling through America and decided to do a music course at Berklee College of Music in Boston.[7]

Discography

Extended plays

List of EPs, with release date and label shown
Title EP details
Running With the Wolves
Crazy with the Light
  • Released: 20 November 2020[9]
  • Label: Island Records
  • Formats: digital download, streaming
Ladder to the Moon
  • Scheduled: 29 October 2021[4]
  • Label: Island Records
  • Formats: digital download, streaming

Singles

List of singles, with year released and album name shown
Title Year Album
"Dizzy"[10] 2020 Running With the Wolves
"Wolves"[11]
"Petty Isn't Pretty"[12] Crazy With the Light
"Stronger"[13][14]
"Dreams"[15] 2021
"Don't Start Now"
(Triple J Like a Version)[16]
"Some Kind of Love"[17] Ladder to the Moon
"Ladder to the Moon"[4]
"Lover Be Brave"[5]
"Angel" 2023 TBA
"Honeycomb"[18] 2024 TBA

References

  1. ^ "Get To Know Azure Ryder". Auspop.com.au. 24 March 2020. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Introducing the soaring melodies of Azure Ryder". BBC. 29 March 2020.
  3. ^ "Azure Ryder Cover Dua Lipa Don't Start Now Like a Version". abc.net.au. 17 September 2020.
  4. ^ a b c Doria, Matt (24 September 2021). "Listen to the title track from Azure Ryder's new EP Ladder to the Moon". NME Australia. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Australian singer-songwriter Azure Ryder has dropped her new EP, Ladder to the Moon, alongside a new single, "Lover Be Brave"". readdork.com. 29 October 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
  6. ^ "Azure Ryder on Crazy With The Light, her family roots and songwriting". theaureview.com. 20 November 2020.
  7. ^ "From Insta Dm To Radio Fm Meet Singer Azure Ryder". abc.net.au. 31 March 2020.
  8. ^ "Running With the Wolves on Apple Music". Apple Music. 27 March 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  9. ^ "Crazy with the Light on Apple Music". Apple Music. 20 November 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  10. ^ "Dizzy on Apple Music". Apple Music. 28 February 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  11. ^ "Introducing the soaring melodies of Azure Ryder". BBC News. 29 March 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  12. ^ "Petty Isn't Pretty on Apple Music". Apple Music. 31 July 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  13. ^ "Azure Ryder Drops Soaring New Single Stronger". NME. October 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  14. ^ "Stronger on Apple Music". Apple Music. 16 October 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  15. ^ "Dreams on Apple Music". Apple Music. 19 March 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  16. ^ "Don't Start Now on Apple Music". Apple Music. 23 April 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  17. ^ "Some Kind of Love on Apple Music". Apple Music. 23 July 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  18. ^ "Azure Ryder Honeycomb". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 13 December 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2024.


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