Azure Ryder

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Azure Ryder
Birth nameAzure Ryder
Born (1996-04-25) April 25, 1996 (age 27)
Origin Sydney, Australia
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals, Guitar, Piano
Years active2020–present
Labels Island Records
Website https://www.azureryder.com/

Azure Ryder, is an Australian musician, singer, songwriter from Sydney, Australia but is currently based in London. [1] She released her debut EP, Running With The Wolves, on 27 March 2020. [2] Azure Covered Dua Lipa's song "Don't Start Now" for Triple J's Like a Version [3] Ryder's third EP, Ladder to the Moon was released on 29 October 2021 [4]

Contents

Speaking on the Ladder to the Moon Ryder said "This EP is the journey I took through discovering how to stand strongly in who I am, unapologetic about my voice, my dreams and the depth of how I love. When you choose to surrender to love whether it be for yourself or another, these landscapes that once held limitations become wide, commanding and wild like a woman." [5]

Early life

Her family is of Lebanese origin. [6] After finishing high school, Ryder went traveling through America and decided to do a music course at Berklee College of Music in Boston. [7]

Discography

Extended plays

List of EPs, with release date and label shown
TitleEP details
Running With the Wolves
Crazy with the Light
  • Released: 20 November 2020 [9]
  • Label: Island Records
  • Formats: digital download, streaming
Ladder to the Moon
  • Scheduled: 29 October 2021 [4]
  • Label: Island Records
  • Formats: digital download, streaming

Singles

List of singles, with year released and album name shown
TitleYearAlbum
"Dizzy" [10] 2020Running With the Wolves
"Wolves" [11]
"Petty Isn't Pretty" [12] Crazy With the Light
"Stronger" [13] [14]
"Dreams" [15] 2021
"Don't Start Now"
(Triple J Like a Version) [16]
"Some Kind of Love" [17] Ladder to the Moon
"Ladder to the Moon" [4]
"Lover Be Brave" [5]
"Angel"2023TBA

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