Former Yellowcard frontman William Ryan Key has released his third solo EP. Titled ‘Everything Except Desire’, the record further expands on Key’s venture into folk-pop whilst marking a firm step into the world of Folktronica. As teased through the initial single releases, the EP doubles down on delivering a thoroughly immersive listening experience through a seamless flow of tracks that weaves impressionistic soundscapes into a cinematic sequence of moods. Ryan Key doesn’t hesitate to take a step back as a frontman to let the album’s ambience seep in, stripping down lyrics and melodies in favour of a more picturesque approach to composition. Through this minimalist approach shines Key’s mature approach to songwriting, where space is utilized as a powerful vector for ambience and intimacy.
Scintillating soundwaves wash over starlit shores of bittersweet memories, shrill resonances sing lonely melodies and distant bittersweet memories echo as you sink deeper into the Ryan Key’s dreamy soundscapes.
Willam Ryan Key ‘Everything Except Desire’ is out now on all streaming platforms.
