Meanjin/Brisbane-based funk-pop artist Liam Keates-Ryley has unveiled his vibrant debut single RUNNIN’ – produced by the artist in his home studio, also shared by Toby Hobart and Julian Munyard.
RUNNIN’ radiates with a feel-good atmosphere, smoothly blending shimmering synths, playful basslines and pop vocals that feel nostalgic yet refreshingly modern. Reminiscent of the sounds of Cosmo’s Midnight, Parcels and Vulfpeck, the track weaves old-school funk charm coated in contemporary pop polish.
Liam Keates-Ryley talks about the inspiration behind RUNNIN’: “RUNNIN’ is the first full song I’ve written since 2019. Over the past few years, I’d spent so much time playing instruments for other incredibly talented artists that I lost sight of my true passion, which is making music for myself and you! It not only refers to themes about commitment issues within forming relationships, but also commitment issues within life as a whole. Sometimes you just wanna run away from a sticky situation and that’s what this record attempts to encapsulate.”
In the live arena, Liam Keates-Ryley has supported acts such as Pacific Avenue, JUNO and Lachie Gill. He has also played and musically directed other talented artists such as Joel Adams, Sam McGovern and Will Baker. Along with this, he was recently featured on The Voice Australia (2022), sharing that: “There was a period of time in 2022 when meeting new people (whether in relationships or just friends) where is was always wondering, “Are these people just hanging out with me cause I was on TV one time or do they actually enjoy my company?” This song takes inspiration from that and running away from some of those not-so-trustworthy people.”
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