Southbound by Ryder

SINGLE REVIEW - Ryder “Southbound”

This week, the world has been irreversibly changed by an absolute monster from Queens, New York. Obviously, I’m talking about Southbound - the new single from hard rock quartet Ryder. The first single from their upcoming album, Menagerie, Southbound is a launch pad for what is set to be a rocket of an album.

The song has a strong Motorhead feel, front man and rhythm guitarist James Ryder evoking Lemmy’s Jack Daniels soaked vocal chords. Max Knight provides a mid song solo which is a volcano of classic rock. The band’s rhythm section of Rod Viquez on bass and Nick Bavaro on drums provides a delicious foot tapping groove which bleeds throughout the song, like a ribbon of raspberry sauce in raspberry ripple ice cream. Southbound is a pure rock injection, a blend of classic favourites from the past and a modern rock attitude which makes Ryder a band to watch in 2025.

The band have been together since 2016, their upcoming album Menagerie is due in 2025, recorded at Phantom Studios in Long Island, New York. Ryder are constantly on the road, so check them out when they’re in your neck of the woods.

[9/10]

Review by Brett