SAM RYDER
RELEASES POWERFUL NEW SINGLE ‘OH OK’
ALONGSIDE EMOTIONAL B SIDE ‘ARMOUR’
CONTINUING A BOLD NEW ERA AND REDEFINED SOUND FOR THE HIGHLY ACCLAIMED ARTIST, MUSICIAN AND VOCAL POWERHOUSE
SAM’S BIGGEST HEADLINE SHOW AT WEMBLEY ARENA ON SALE NOW
Credit: Jack Robinson
Today, critically acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Sam Ryder has released his powerful new single ‘OH OK’ alongside the beautiful B side ‘Armour’. The single marks the second offering from this exciting new era of Sam’s career and music, and the latest flavour of the self-coined Frontier Soul genre that it adopts, following Sam’s triumphant return in March with ‘White Lies’. Both ‘OH OK’ and ‘Armour’ are out now via Artist Theory. Listen HERE. Watch the video for ‘OH OK’ HERE. Watch the video for ‘Armour’ HERE.
It follows Sam’s recent announcement of his biggest headline show to date at London’s iconic Wembley Arena on 6th November. Tickets are on sale HERE. Sam recently announced he’ll be making his Glastonbury debut this year and earlier this week culminated his North American tour.
‘OH OK’ defiantly narrates the mixed emotions of moving on in a relationship, touching on themes of self-confidence and the notion of doing things on your own terms. It comes alongside the B side ‘Armour’, a stunning and raw ballad that delves into the vulnerability of laying one’s soul bare and capturing the quiet fear of removing emotional armour in a track that sees both Sam’s penmanship and voice at its most vulnerable and real.
Speaking on ‘OH OK’, Sam says “I wrote ‘OH OK’ about jealousy, stoicism and the eternal, draining, rebound cycle at the end of a relationship. It’s about the universal feeling of making an ex jealous or being made to feel jealous by an ex and the ways in which we can claim our own power back while in that temporary space. Understanding the truth behind empty actions and acting rather than reacting seem to be the key to this, and I hope ‘OH OK’ serves as a reminder that if you’re going through it, this too shall pass.”
Discussing ‘Armour’, Sam continues “‘Armour’ was written about someone who used to be in my life, but who I went separate ways with. After a few months of reflection, I realised I actually wrote it about myself, or maybe even as a reminder to myself to forgive and keep letting go. Playing it live has been where I’ve found the song resonating with a wider audience and I’m excited to share it with the world.”
‘OH OK’ was co-written and produced by Sam Ryder, Kamille (Dua Lipa, JADE, Sia) and Steve Mac (Ed Sheeran, Sabrina Carpenter, Sam Smith), and ‘Armour’ was co-written by Sam Ryder, Todd Clark (Noah Kahan, Dermot Kennedy) and Quinn Lewis.
After taking some time away to pause and reflect following a dizzying couple of years that saw his hit single ‘Space Man’ skyrocket him to the forefront of the airwaves, score a #1 album, billions of streams, stadium performances and more, Sam has reclaimed creative control and freedom, choosing to move away from major labels and partnering with the new independent label Artist Theory.
Fizzing with inspiration, Sam laid the foundations for a new chapter of his whirlwind career both in the UK and in Nashville where he deeply embedded himself in the cultural scene and began bringing lifelong visions for his music to life, with a deep focus on the musicality, redefining his sound alongside an incredible team of collaborators. It was through this musical journey, set against the backdrop of America’s Music City, that Sam also went on a personal journey of self-discovery; an evolution as a man and an artist, together forming this powerful and authentic new chapter with stunning musicality paired with songwriting that narrates Sam at his most vulnerable, intimate, and unfiltered.
Sam Ryder – Headline UK Tour Dates
November 6 – Wembley Arena, London
Credit: Jack Robinson
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