Ryan Kinder

Ryan Kinder brings a deep well of life experience and artistic evolution to his music - a journey that began in the clubs of Birmingham, Alabama, and has since taken him to Nashville, national tours, and over 100 million streams. Known for his soulful voice, electrifying guitar work, and emotionally honest songwriting, Kinder blends riff-driven rock with the heart of Southern soul.

His debut album Room to Dream showcased an artist coming into his own - bold, polished, and expansive. Now, with his upcoming acoustic project The Beginning of Things (out November 7), Ryan returns to the roots of his artistry. Stripped-down and raw, the 12-track collection reimagines the first songs he wrote after moving to Nashville, recorded with longtime collaborator and producer Luke Sheets. Among them is “Kiss Me When I’m Down,” the track that landed him his first record deal.

Inspired by the creative freedom and authenticity that defined his early days - before industry pressures shaped his sound - this new project reflects the honesty and vulnerability of a songwriter rediscovering his voice. Singles and advance tracks from the album will be released throughout the summer and fall, beginning with “Mine” on July 18.

The spark that ignited Kinder’s musical journey came during a childhood family trip to Destin, Florida, when he awoke to the sound of his mom’s John Mayer CD playing in the car. “As a kid, so many things can catch your interest and they’re fleeting, but this enraptured me,” he recalls. “I thought maybe I could learn a couple songs... and it ended up just taking over my life.”

Whether performing arena stages or crafting demo-style tracks in Montreal, Ryan Kinder’s music continues to evolve - anchored in storytelling, fueled by passion, and always chasing something real.