Biography

A series of free-wheeling studio sessions for Ryan Van Dordrecht’s sophomore record, Undone—out digitally and on vinyl January 2024— made for a happy accident album he didn’t envision. The 10-song collection is finely-crafted, 1970s- indie soul Americana. It finds Ryan, a talented multi-instrumentalist, supported by a carefully-curated collection of Wrecking Crew-level musicians.

Undone is a milestone entry in Ryan’s four studio-album oeuvre. Its breezy, 1970s AOR sensibility harkens back to formative influences such as Bruce Springsteen, Steely Dan, Fleetwood Mac, and Bonnie Raitt. “In the past, I got away from the sounds I grew up on, and I sometimes tried to do what I thought people wanted to hear,” Ryan shares. Undone’s modern vintage aesthetic recalls artists such as War On Drugs, Jenny Lewis, Father John Misty, Neal Francis, and Phoebe Bridgers.

Ryan Van Dordrecht, a musical force to be reckoned with, has an impressive track record in the world of music. He previously played with pop-Americana band Sidestar, securing opening slots alongside heavyweights like Cake and Death Cab for Cutie, and establishing themselves in the Northwest college circuit. Taking his talents to new heights, Ryan ventured into the realm of emo alt-rock with Castella, a band that amassed a staggering 10 million Spotify streams. Their dynamic performances saw them sharing stages with Gin Blossoms, Jude, and the incomparable Storm Large.

In 2014, Ryan unleashed his solo debut, "Beast Of Love." The album's standout track, "Great American Life," accumulated an impressive 20K streams without the aid of marketing support. Along the way, Ryan collaborated with industry titans such as Joe Chiccarelli (known for working with The Shins and Beck), two-time Grammy-nominated producer Rian Lewis (notable for his work with Doja Cat), as well as Rob Stroup (associated with the legendary Storm Large) and Rob Daiker (famous for his contributions to Katy Perry's music).

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