The Black Ryder

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The Black Ryder
OriginSydney
Genres Psychedelic rock, dream pop, space rock, art rock, alternative rock, experimental rock, shoegazing
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, keyboards, percussion
Years active2007–present
LabelsThe Anti-Machine Machine / EMIMusic Australia
MembersAimee Nash
Scott Von Ryper
Website theblackryder.com

The Black Ryder is songwriting duo Aimee Nash and Scott Von Ryper, who originate from Sydney.

Contents

Their debut album Buy The Ticket, Take The Ride was released through their own label The Anti-Machine Machine / EMI Music Australia on 6 November 2009, [1] and Mexican Summer [2] Records in America on 21 September 2010.

They released their second album The Door Behind The Door on 24 February 2015 internationally through The Anti-Machine Machine and The Orchard. [3]

History

The Black Ryder formed in 2007 by founding members Aimee Nash and Scott Von Ryper after their exit from The Morning After Girls.

Whilst the duo play the majority of instruments on their recordings they also feature guest players on recordings and in their live shows. Contributors and guests have included members from The Brian Jonestown massacre, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Cat Power, The Church, and Swervedriver.

The band have released two albums to date:

Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride

Released in 2009, their self-produced debut was included in Rolling Stone (Australia) Best Albums of 2010 [4] [5] and earned them a nomination as Best New Artist. [6] The album featured many guest players, including Ricky Maymi from The Brian Jonestown massacre, and Peter Hayes and Leah Shapiro from Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. [7]

The Door Behind the Door

Released in 2015 the album was again self-produced and drew international critical acclaim, notably from Rolling Stone , [8] Stereogum, [9] Interview Magazine, [10] Entertainment Weekly [11] and Noisey. [12]

Touring

The Black Ryder have played/toured with The Jesus & Mary Chain, The Cult, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Primal Scream, The Brian Jonestown massacre, The Black Angels, The Charlatans, Pete Kember (Spectrum), Broken Social Scene, The Raveonettes and Tamaryn.

In 2009, The Black Ryder made their live debut opening for Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on their Australian tour followed by subsequent Australian tours with Brian Jonestown massacre, [13] The Charlatans, and The Raveonettes.

In May 2010 the band supported The Cult on their Love Live Australian tour and continued touring in the US with The Cult after relocating to Los Angeles in September 2010.

In 2011 The Black Ryder performed at Noise Pop Festival, 2011 Clean Air Clear Stars Festival (Pappy & Harriet's); as well as shows with Broken Social Scene, Pete Kember (Spectrum) and Tamaryn.

In 2012, the band were invited to perform at SXSW (Austin, Texas). In 2013, the band played at Austin Psych Fest. They also joined Primal Scream, [14] and The Black Angels on their west coast shows.

In September 2014, The Black Ryder were invited to play at George Fest: A night to Celebrate the Music of George Harrison where they performed their version of George Harrison's Isn't It A Pity. Recorded and filmed at The Fonda Theater in Los Angeles, the concert and DVD also featured artists such as Brian Wilson, Norah Jones, Brandon Flowers, Conan O Brien, Ben Harper, Dhani Harrison, Ian Astbury, Perry Farrell and many more.

In 2015 the band played their own headline shows in the US and UK in support of their second album release The Door Behind The Door and joined The Jesus & Mary Chain on their 30th Anniversary tour of Psycho Candy in America. [15] [16]

They also performed at 'Levitation' (Austin Psych Fest) where they were noted by Noisey as being one of the festival highlights. [17]

Collaborations

Guest artists and players have included:

Several of The Black Ryder's musical works include scores for Australian Jewelry designers MANIAMANIA. The films for 'The Third Mind' collection (featuring Abbey Lee Kershaw) were launched on the New York Times website, as well as other high fashion + lifestyle sites. [18] [19] [20] [21]

Personal life

Nash married Ian Astbury, the singer of The Cult, in a Las Vegas ceremony in May 2012. [22]

Nash and Von Ryper are currently based in Los Angeles.

Discography

Albums

Film and television

Sweet Come Down was featured in 2014 major motion picture Son of a Gun starring Ewan McGregor. [23]

All That We See was featured in the end of Episode 7 / Season 7 of House M.D. "A Pox on Our House" in 2010.

Nash appeared as guest vocals on the Black Rebel Motorcycle Club track Done All Wrong which was featured in the Twilight Saga: New Moon soundtrack in 2009.

Grass – HBO show Damages (an Emmy and Golden Globe-award-winning show) in 2009.

Videos

Compilation albums

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