Icaros from Don Rober @ Spirit Quest Sanctuary Peru

After a prolific year of making and releasing music, 2020 saw Murgatroyd collect accolades in a multitude of genres. Including some serious critical acclaim for his downtempo melodic anthem - Wooma and then the follow up, Khuzeka on Get Physical Music, which climbed the Beatport Afro House chart to break top 10. 


Ryan Murgatroyd returns in 2021 to his own imprint, Swoon Recordings, for the first in a series of new music. Close to Me, featuring the unearthed vocal talents of Amy Jones, is a 117 BPM smooth groover, pulsating with an entirely new palette of modular sounds, this soulful, thoughtful yet unbelievably groovy and uplifting piece of music is at home on the dancefloor or in the lounge. Of course, mixed in with Murgatroyd signature pianos and rolling basslines.

Swoon014

Close To Me

As the world of electronic music ground to a halt during the pandemic, Ryan Murgatroyd has kept his momentum of writing and releasing some of the freshest and most interesting electronic music on the planet. 


Now, returning to a soon to be post Covid world, he continues through his finest form with ‘Methane’. His third release of the new year, this record is about going back to the simplicity of hard-hitting but fun, hands-in-the-air music that welcomes back those dancefloor moments to eager audiences around the globe.


Not only has Murgatroyd become known for his genre-bending production but also for unearthing new, undiscovered vocal talents, and this release is no exception. 

Welcoming the sultry, swooning and truly unique vocals of Myburgh to the Swoon Stable, he lays down the hook of all hooks on this record and makes it a new anthem for dancefloors the world over. 


Speaking of the release, Murgatroyd mentioned “Some tracks just come together effortlessly and this is one of them! Myburgh and I got together one late night during the peak of lockdown (on Zoom, of course) and set out to write one of those classic house tracks that would be chanted on dance floors across the globe when the pandemic was over.  The sonic palette of this song is effortless, dance-able, big basses, shuffling drums and all the dirty squelch you can imagine. On top of the forward marching percussion and gritty sound design, Myburgh has laid down one of the catchiest, most memorable and addictive vocals of the year.”

Methane (Original Mix)

My forthcoming release on Lou Lou Records. Will be out 8 Feb 2014!



Ryan Murgatroyd - Glow (Snippet)

Ryan Murgatroyd - 5 Horak (3 min Snippet)

Hard at work in studio, some tasters of whats on the way. Some may or may not be released on Get Physical …just saying!

RYAN MURGATROYD & KOSTAKIS - SHAMANDRUMS - 3 min Snippet

Release Date: 1 September 2014 on Get Physical


Follow us on Beatport:
http://www.beatport.com/artist/ryan-murgatroyd/27794
http://www.beatport.com/label/get-physical-music/586

RYAN MURGATROYD & KOSTAKIS - SHAMANDRUMS (3min snippet)

Release Date: 1 September 2014 on Get Physical

Follow us on Beatport:
http://www.beatport.com/artist/ryan-murgatroyd/27794
http://www.beatport.com/label/get-physical-music/586

RYAN MURGATROYD - CHASE OUR SHADOWS (3MIN SNIPPET)

Release Date: 1 September 2014 on Get Physical

Follow us on beatport:

http://www.beatport.com/artist/ryan-murgatroyd/27794
http://www.beatport.com/label/get-physical-music/586

RYAN MURGATROYD - IKALIMBA  (3min Snippet)

Just a little teaser of Bargain Bin, something Kostakis and I added to this forthcoming compilation on Get Physical Music:

Label: Get Physical Music
Cat no.: GPMCD119

Artist: V.A
Title: Get Physical Music Presents: Sessions - Selected Tracks Pt. 3 
mixed by Ryan Murgatroyd	

Beatport: 07.08.2015
Preorder iTunes: 21.08.2015
All other shops: 28.08.2015

We gladly present Part 3 of our ‚Sessions - Selected Tracks‘ series featuring tracks from artists on our popular YouTube series ‘Get Physical Sessions’. Artists like Bryan Kessler, Francesco Tristano, Thomas Barfod, P41 and our South African friend Ryan Murgatroyd who was also in charge of mixing the compilation. Of course the package also features tracks played by our ‘Sessions’ artists. Among the selection are well-known tracks from WhoMadeWho, Tom Trago and Beth Lydi as well as 3 never before heard exclusives coming from Ryan Murgatroyd & Kostakis, Jazzuelle & Lazarusman and P41. 

We hope you enjoy this compilation; check out our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/physicalfilms for all sessions. Be sure to subscribe to stay in the loop!



Ryan Murgatroyd & Kostakis - Bargain Bin (3 Min Snippet)

Ryan Murgatroyd - Kanna (3 Min Snippet)

German indie up and comers KEØMA, have been taking their melancholic sounds to festivals around Europe, and with their latest release, I had a last minute opportunity to add my remix to the package, which led to a studio session using a variety of hard to find analogue gear.

The result, is this.

Out now on Embassy of Sound

KEØMA - Shame (Ryan Murgatroyd Remix) (3 min Snippet)

My remix of the very talented John Monkman, releasing 12 August 2016 on his fresh new label Beesemyer Music.
Beesemyer Music is off to a fantastic start with releases from John Monkman & Pete Tong. 
In the remix pack you'll also find  both Martin Roth & Sandeman. Very excited to be in such company!

@beesemyermusic
@johnmonkman


info@jettreger.com


John Monkman - Kissoma (Ryan Murgatroyd Remix)[SNIPPET] OUT ON BEESEMYER 12 AUGUST

A deep, melancholic , progressive tinged number that reminds me of the sounds that got me into electronic music all those years ago. 

Ryan Murgatroyd - Under the neon lights

Breathing it all out, like dark smoke! This massive release from Ryan Murgatroyd and kostakis merges meditation with the searing bass stabs of a Moog Mother 32. Pure bliss. https://www.facebook.com/RyanMurgatroyd/

Ryan Murgatroyd & Kostakis - Down Dog (3 MIN SNIPPET) - Get Physical

After months of anticipation, this subversive, brooding anthem is ready for release and and always, Ryan Murgatroyd is pushing the sound design forward. Follow the page https://www.facebook.com/RyanMurgatroyd/

Ryan Murgatroyd - Waking Up With Lucy (3 MIN SINNPET) - Get Physical

A progressive, melancholy track, a trip down memory lane to revisit the sorts of sounds and got into electronic music all those years ago. Giving this away as a present to all the people who have supported me over the last few years. Mixed by Mark Valsecchi at Mixroom Studios.

Under The Neon Light - Original Mix (3 min Snippet)

Live set recorded for Just Her's Constant Cirlces Radio 046

March 2017 - Murgatroyd Live - Constant Circles

Mixmag The Lab Johannesburg (Live Set 03.06.2019)

The first release from Ryan Murgatroyd on Swoon Recordings, a two-track EP titled ‘Wicked Eyes’.

“I want to transcend the clichés of four-four music and explore the more cinematic, avant-garde and even soulful manifestations of electronic music. We’re placing a huge focus on finding new sonic palettes and escaping the generic”, Murgatroyd said.

Wicked Eyes (Original Mix)

Wicked Eyes (Ryan Murgatroyd & Kostakis Disco Cowboy Remix)

“This piece of music is very special to me. A cinematic, winding journey full of emotion and intensity, and something I’ve used to open my sets for months already. It’s a celebration of loneliness, and hopeful melancholy. A perfect example of my sonic headspace – beautiful enough to listen to alone and yet absolutely capable of enchanting the right dancefloor.”

Is That You? (Original Mix)

‘Find Me Another’ (Murgatroyd’s Handbag Disco Mix)reworks
things with a more cosmic edge. Hear the keys rain down from above, there is magic in the chords and the whole cut glows with a glistening, upbeat groove.

Find Me Another ft. Mikhaela Faye (Murgatroyd's Handbag Disco Remix)

‘Find Me Another’ (Murgatroyd’s Deep Mix) is a perfectly steamy
and slow burning house cut with the sort of spine-tingling vocals up top that really send crowds wild. The broad synths and bass add colour and warmth and ensure this one lingers long in the memory.

Find Me Another ft. Mikhaela Faye (Murgatroyd's Deep Mix)

Tonald Drump (Jelico Remix)

Tonald Drump (Ryan Murgatroyd Remix)

Much love to IBIZA SONICA RADIO for the stream. 
Here is the track list:

1 - Ryan Murgatroyd - Wooma (Swoon Recordings - Out June)
2 - Bantwanas Ft Pops Mohamed - Kora Kora (Murgatroyd Late Night Edit) - forthcoming on All Day I Dream.
3 - Ryan Murgatroyd - Find Me Another (Get Physical Music)
4 - Catching Flies -Satisfied (Murgatroyd’s Illegal Bootleg)
5 - Rodriguez Jr - Santa Cruz
6 - Spieltape - All Of You (Oliver Schories Remix )
7 - Ryan Murgatroyd - Wicked Eyes (Ryan Murgatroyd & Kostakis Remix )
8 - Still & Bense - One in a Million (Lunar Plane Remix)
9 - Aero Manyelo Hold You Forever (Ryan Murgatroyd Remix) (Swoon Recordings)
10 - Ryan Murgatroyd - Is That You? (CIOZ Remix) (Swoon Recordings)

If you want to get added to our promo list send an email to promo@swoonagency.com.

Ibiza Sonica Live Stream #STAYATHOME

Bantwana's Piano

Ryan Murgatroyd - Bantwanas Piano (Original Mix)  CLIP

Ryan Murgatroyd - Something said(tester)Mp3

Bursting on the scene in 2014 with his critically acclaimed Bantwanas Piano on Defected records, a record described by Dj Mag as a towering achievement in modern house music, South African legend Ryan Murgatroyd has continued in fine form with over 100 releases to his name, spanning labels as diverse as Get Physical, All Day I Dream, Purified, Still Vor talent, This never Happened and his own imprint Swoon Records. A musicians musician, he is a true student of the craft, and much of his work is truly transcendent of the cliches of 4/4 music.

Paving the way for countless electronic artists in South Africa, he pioneered a fusion of African and electronic elements long before the Afro House trend began, releasing the Ikalimba EP in 2015 to massive support from Solomon and countless others, and continuing to forge new sonic ground and help to place south african electronic music on the global map.

Sharing the boiler room stage with Black Coffee, Satori and Blondish in Amsterdam in 2018 he had a chance to showcase his unique sound, and incredible live performance, to the world, and from there the gates were open.

His 2019 smash hit Wicked Eyes was voted Record of the Summer in Ibiza that season, and was played on dance floors around the world but a list of heavy hitters and top 10 regulars.

His label Swoon Recordings continues to set the standard for underground electronic music parties, and top shelf releases with artists like Cioz, Atmos Blaq, Corpino and countless other local talents unearthed. While Murgatroyd took up residence in Mexico City in 2022, performing at some of CDMX’s biggest club nights and continuing to push new boundaries in the live performance, his best work is still to come.

Ryan Murgatroyd

Popular tracks