Album Review: Unfurl by Ry X

On Unfurl, the Australian and LA-Based artist RY X continues with his alternative ambient tone that pushes organic development from the music we have seen previously. RY X touches the heart on this album with a lightness that he is known for and a musical fragility illustrated in his intimate live shows. This album is no different, with programmed percussion meeting whispering vocal arrangements that span across genres.

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Australian singer-songwriter Ry Cuming has led something of a charmed professional existence. Since landing a Jive Records deal for his 2010 debut, he has toured with Maroon 5 and garnered favourable notices from The New York Times, Entertainment Tonight and other heavyweight media outlets.   Now, with global behemoth BMG backing his latest, via the Infectious label, RY X seems poised for a next-level step. Is he ready for prime time? Mostly.   He certainly has what it takes to stand out in an industry dedicated almost entirely to ….

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There's been no shortage, in recent years, of singer- songwriters who want to spin narrative about how isolation helped them produce their best work; ever since Bon Iver the idea of the log cabin in the wilderness has become cliched. Similarly, electronic records that wrap a core of emotional vulnerability up in soft synths and gentle effects have also been in plentiful supply. California-via-Australia's RY X, however, has been touting this approach since before it was cool.

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