Matthew Ryan Blog Posts and Journal Entries

New Matthew Ryan Original Christmas Song Coming Very Soon: It's a "Westerburgian" type Christmas song... It really is.

Posted by Matthew Ryan on December 9, 2010

Hello Everyone, I never in a million years thought I would ever write a Christmas song, but.... The other night full of a little too much holiday cheer I wrote and recorded an impromptu Christmas song. Admittedly, it's a little ramshackled piece of joy with a good melody and has got a bit of my take on the Westerburgian tradition. The song is appropriately titled, It's Christmas Time. I've sent it… (read more)

posters are now available!

Posted by Monica on July 13, 2010

While the Onceler (Mr. Ryan) is currently tooling away in his Lerkim (or studio) working on new material, I have realized the dream -- the limited edition signed/numbered Matthew Ryan posters are now available at http://www.matthewryanonline.com for $20 w/ shipping in the U.S. and $25 with shipping outside the U.S. There are two designs (thanks to J. Hulett Jones and Dominic Peter Hatton), with 50… (read more)

is back in the studio, and the posters are coming, the posters are coming!

Posted by Monica on June 8, 2010

Matthew Ryan is back in the studio and I got a really early preview of a jamtastic new song. The melodies are jamlicious. It's gotten us excited for the next musical venture, wherever that should take us... Possibly to The Dead Satellites or possibly another solo record. We'll see... But before we move on, we've decided to commemorate our first two releases as the Dear Future Collective with two… (read more)

available today online, Dear Lover (The Acoustic Version)

Posted by Monica on May 18, 2010

It is officially out today, Dear Lover (The Acoustic Version).... Online at most e-tailers including iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dear-lover-the-acoustic-version/id365999472?i=365999666&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Or directly through Dear Future Collective via Bandcamp: http://matthewryan.bandcamp.com/ Physical copies available by mail order: http://www.matthewryanonline.com/information/store.html… (read more)

"Dear Lover (The Acoustic Version)" is now available digitally!

Posted by Monica on May 10, 2010

Dear Lover Fans, Dear Lover (The Acoustic Version) is now available DIGITALLY directly through the Dear Future Collective via Band Camp. It’s an awesome artist friendly site that allows us to sell directly to YOU! And we have to thank our fan and friend Dominic Hatton for suggesting it. It’s really empowering to have so many options for indie artist, especially when there are now a few that allow… (read more)

Matthew Ryan: New Album and Tour Dates

Posted by Monica on April 20, 2010

We’ve had this in the cooker for a while and are now very excited to announce the release of Dear Lover (The Acoustic Version). It will be available May 18th digitally, and through our website at http://www.matthewryanonline.com as well as at shows beginning May 4th. After a few live performances, we felt that the songs on Dear Lover created a completely unique experience from the original record.… (read more)

Matthew Ryan U.S. Tour Continues in April

Posted by Monica on April 9, 2010

Our U.S. tour continues on Monday headlining at Cicero’s in St. Louis. All dates through Nashville will be as a duo with Molly Thomas on violin. Then Matthew will hit the road solo, opening for John Hiatt on select dates in April & May (see tour dates below). Some of the recent press on Dear Lover Des Moines City View: http://www.dmcityview.com/2010/04/08/music/check.html Iowa City Press Citizen:… (read more)

All Current And Confirmed Matthew Ryan Tour Dates For April, May & June 2010

Posted by DFC on March 31, 2010

Hey Everyone, There's lots developing around Dear Lover as I write this. But I wanted to remind you of the upcoming dates that are confirmed. Check and see if there's any near you. Also, consider sending friends along to a show if you know someone in these cities. Stay tuned, we'll keep you posted. Lots of good news ahead. ^ = date w/ The Silver Seas* = dates opening for John Hiatt April 12 ST… (read more)

Southeast Tour Dates In June

Posted by Monica on March 26, 2010

Lots of good news. We sold out of our first pressing of "Dear Lover" in March. YAY! More are available online at http://www.matthewryanonline.com and independent record stores through Junketboy. And our tour continues on to the Southeast in June and the addition of some Midwest dates in April and a Memphis house concert in May. Tickets are available online for the Asheville, Charlotte and Raleigh… (read more)

Dear Lover Northeast Tour Starts Today! Live on XM's The Loft Yesterday & On Boston's FOX Early This Morning and Sleepytime

Posted by M on March 9, 2010

Hey Everyone, So today begins my tour through The Northeastern United States to support Dear Lover. I play tonight in Boston at the famous Club Passim in Cambridge, MA. A great room, so I'm really looking forward to this. So it's Boston, New York City, Philly, DC & Asbury Park then down to Atlanta for a special show. Here's all the dates: http://feeds.artistdata.com/a-AR-DWY1R2S63Z101E3L/shows We… (read more)

Matthew Ryan East Coast Tour & NYC Update

Posted by Monica on March 2, 2010

We just finished an amazing West Coast tour. Thank you to all those who came out and to those fans who "toured" with us, attending several shows. We promise not to go so long before returning. And many thanks to our tourmates: Gina Villalobos and Kasey Anderson. In one short week, Matthew Ryan will tour the Northeast with Garrison Starr. We begin next Monday with a LIVE performance on SIRIUS/XM Channel… (read more)

Audience members needed March 11th in Philly for Matthew Ryan's performance on the 10! Show

Posted by on February 26, 2010

Matthew Ryan will perform live on the 10! Show on WCAU (NBC) in Philadelphia on Thursday, March 11th. Be apart of the audience by going to the link below. All details and contact information is provided. We hope to see some familiar faces in the crowd! http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/shows/10-show/Be-In-Our-Audience-55395377.html) (read more)

Fan Invite: Studio audience needed for a Matthew Ryan LIVE broadcast on Sirius/XM Radio, Monday, March 8th

Posted by Dear Future Collective on February 10, 2010

SIRIUS XM Radio is assembling a small audience of friends and listeners of Matthew Ryan for a special LIVE performance on Monday March 8, 2010 in Washington DC at Noon on Chn 50 "The Loft" Seating is extremely limited. There are only twenty-five (25) spots available and winners will be chosen based on the first twenty-five (25) emails received. Each winner may bring one guest. - Send an email… (read more)

The story of Dear Lover so far...

Posted by Matthew Ryan and Monica Hopman on January 12, 2010

Hello Everyone, I wanted to share with you the initial news and successes of Dear Lover. We're just getting started but there's already so much to be excited about and proud of. What's below is only an overview of what Monica and I have accomplished so far with spreading the word on Dear Lover. But the truth is, we owe a lot of the growing story to your willingness (all of you: listeners,… (read more)

The Urbanian Interview Regrading My Career, The State Of Music & Dear Lover

Posted by The Urbanian on November 24, 2009

Urbanian Exclusive: Matthew Ryan Posted on 04 November 2009 by Brad Matthew Ryan is very talented singer-songwriter, who currently lives in Nashville, Tenn. Last week Tuesday saw the digital release of his latest album, ‘Dear Lover.’ Ryan’s raspy voice croons over beautifully written songs about “things people struggle with between being born and dying,” as Ryan so perfectly puts it. By… (read more)