Sam Ryden

Sam Ryden is a Minneapolis singer/songwriter. His music selects from a variety of genres, ranging from folk, Americana, and blues to pop, soul, jazz and R&B. Sam is remarkably well-schooled and versatile as both singer and guitarist and his original work showcases them equally in poetic, hook-filled songs. Ranging from rhythmic, understated Prine-esque folk ballads to soaring, funked-out soul, Ryden finds so many ways to express his musical message. Lyrically, he tackles topics like love & longing, redemption & resilience, amongst other things - and produces surprisingly sophisticated and layered original work for an artist his age.