Dear Friends and Fellow Humans, 

Please take a minute to listen to the first single from Fallen Ash & Embers. It's called "Are You the Matador?" 

I'm so happy to share the beginning of this new chapter with you. The new Digital EP, Fallen Ash & Embers, is also now available for Pre-Order! Upon pre-ordering you'll get "Are You the Matador?" 

Go HERE to listen to "Are You the Matador" & pre-order Fallen Ash & Embers: https://matthewryan.bandcamp.com/album/fallen-ash-embers 

Here's video "Are You the Matador?"

Some Brief Release Info: 

Fallen Ash & Embers will only be available digitally and on all streaming and download platforms worldwide . We love the discovery that services like Youtube, Apple & Spotify offer but streaming rates are very low, so please understand how much we appreciate when you purchase music directly from us!

Fallen Ash & Embers is an EP of 3 brand new songs gathered specifically for the cooler weather of 2019. Two are collaborations, and one is self-penned. This collection is intended as a short film of sorts for the ears. It runs right around 14 minutes from start to finish. It's inspired by the moment we're in, but not tied to. It's more interested in who we'll be after this fever breaks. 

Also, it's not required (because Hans did such a beautiful job mastering Fallen Ash & Embers and it will sound great via all systems and speakers), but these songs were mixed to be listened to on old school "over-the-ear" headphones. So if you have a good pair nearby, please put them on for an immersive listening experience.

Here’s to beauty in the unexpected. Hope this brings a grin and some of that “warm lightning” to your head and chest. 

Always, 

M. Ryan

Friends,

I’m not real wild about getting my picture taken so I always make sure the person taking it is a wonderful human being and a good hang. Good friends make this all the more possible. We're nothing without each other!

Thanks for the introduction Joe Maiocco. Mike Dunn is as good a human as you promised. You’re like center city Goodhumanville, Joe.

Dear Fellow Humans and Music Lovers,

I’m happy to announce a new 3 Song E.P. called “Fallen Ash & Embers”. It contains 3 brand new songs (one of which is teased here if ya put on some headphones). Fallen Ash & Embers features performances and contributions by Brian Fallon, David Henry, Doug Lancio, David Ricketts, Clay Steakley and Molly Thomas. It will be available on October 4th, 2019. Please mark your calendars and stay tuned. More details and previews in the coming weeks. Please help to spread the word with a share and like and so on. If you’re a writer or blog or music outlet and are interested in more details for coverage email matthewryaninfo@gmail.com.

Autumn is my favorite time of year. It’s right around the corner. These songs were especially gathered and prepared for the fall. I can’t wait to share them with you as the weather cools and brings that very particular cinema.

You can hear the first brief preview right HERE or by clicking the cover art below!!

Best Always,

M. Ryan

PS Cover design by Joe Maiocco. Photo by yers truly. Mastered by Hans DeKline.

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