A serene and atmospheric album blending the warmth of American folk with the ethereal textures of ambient music.

New Dawn Over the Valley

A single glance Would melt your doubts away

now this is a sure hipmover, originally ment as a joke for a friend, but tured out so good i decided to publish it. 😅

Homevalley GTR

Who's Gonna Carry Me Home

“Barstool Prophet” is a smoky sermon from the darker side of the neon glow.Blending the grit of Waylon Jennings with the unfiltered truth of Charles Bukowski, this outlaw-country blues track spits wisdom from the bottom of a glass. It’s part confessional, part comedy, and all soul — a tongue-in-cheek gospel for the bruised and barbound.

Barstool Prophet

„So ist das“ erzählt von einer Liebe, die vergangen ist – aber nicht spurlos.
Der Song blickt zurück, ohne zu verklären, und beschreibt mit stiller Ehrlichkeit, was bleibt, wenn jemand nicht mehr dazugehört. In drei Strophen und einem eindringlichen Refrain tastet sich der Text durch Erinnerung, Alltag und leises Weitergehen. Keine großen Gesten, keine Schuldzuweisungen – nur Beobachtung, Klarheit und das stille Fazit: So war das. So ist das.

“So ist das” tells the story of a love that has ended – but not without leaving a trace.
The song looks back without romanticizing and captures, with quiet honesty, what remains when someone no longer belongs in your life. Across three verses and a haunting refrain, the lyrics move through memory, routine, and the quiet act of moving on. No grand gestures, no blame – just observation, clarity, and a calm conclusion: That’s how it was. That’s how it is.


So ist das

Between Two Roads

“Backseat Blues” is about the kind of childhood you don’t talk about — the kind where love is complicated, quiet, and wrapped in smoke and silence. It’s about learning life the hard way… from the backseat of a borrowed car, watching someone you love lose themselves one hand at a time.

I wrote this for the kids who learned too young what addiction looks like. For the ones who carried scars that never bruised. For the sons who still flinch when they hear their father’s name — and for anyone who grew up feeling like the passenger in someone else’s wreck.

If you’ve ever counted signs in the dark, or prayed someone would fold before it was too late — this song’s for you.

Thank you for listening.

#BackseatBlues #StorytellingCountry #RawAndReal #SingerSongwriter #CountryBallad #FatherSonSong


Backseat Blues

[Verse 1]
Just a moment,
heartbeat racing, breath runs light,
dreamy eyes in morning light.
A few sweet notes
still echo deep inside,
a secret song
you’ve never shared or tried.

[Chorus]
It’s love in D major,
that nylon-strung guitar tone,
etching forever in your bones.
You feel the butterflies inside,
and a tender mess
you can’t quite hide.

[Verse 2]
So don’t slow down,
you’ve got the spark,
each step ahead,
you light the dark.
No stormy cloud can steal your day,
just melody
to guide your way…

[
It’s love in D major,
those golden strings that softly hum,
they echo long after they’re strummed.
Your belly flutters like a breeze,
and in your soul —
a trembling ease.

Flashes turn to warming rays,
you hold the keys to love’s own gates.
Unlock the door,
just play it true —
while strings still sing,
they carry you

[
It’s love in D major,
in every chord your heart has known,
a whispered sound that leads you home.
The butterflies begin to rest,
and in your chest —
peace beats its best.

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guitar-love.mp3

It´s one of the many to come with  Arnulf edit.. :D

Wolf in The Skies

Uber at half past grim

Stephen Ryder is a country artist with a storyteller’s heart, weaving real-life experiences into heartfelt, powerful songs. His music blends traditional country with modern influences, creating songs that speak to love, life, and the journey in between. 

With a growing catalog of music, Stephen continues to share songs that resonate with listeners, whether it’s a heartfelt ballad, a foot-stomping anthem, or a reflective tune about life’s unexpected roads. His dedication to authenticity and storytelling makes his music a perfect fit for country radio and beyond. Follow me on Spotify!  

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