Stephan Ryder

🔥 Northern Blood – The Sound from the Soul 🔥

3ricB’s Northern Blood is a raw, electrifying fusion of Appalachian soul, outlaw country, and folk-rock grit—a soundtrack for those who live wild, love deep, and stand unshaken. With anthemic hooks, haunting fiddle lines, and storytelling, this album captures the pulse of the North, where resilience runs deep and the fire never fades in the cold Winter.

⚡ Press play. Feel good. ⚡

Burn the Map

I'm lucky to have a day job that lets me travel to historic downtowns and see the great work being done in this places as they are coming back to life.  Much of this album was inspired by this work.  The sound is inspired by my favorite country artist, Brad Paisley.

Life is Funny

upbeat modern country in the style of Josh Turner

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Good, Better, Best

We all remember our dad’s old truck. The sound of the engine, the feel of the bench seat, and the stories built along the way. This song is a tribute to those good times, the lessons we learned, and the roads that shaped us. “Dad’s Old Truck” is a nostalgic country rock track that takes you back to where it all began.

Dad's Old Truck

Drink Away The Blues     -    Rodeo Sky

Ain’t no spring rooster. Ain’t pretending either.
A raw slice of bluesy defiance from Dr. Foss – where every line carries dirt under its fingernails.
🎸 For anyone who ever kept walking when the world said stop.

Early Days

Heavy Is the Crown is a tribute to the everyday working man — the unsung hero who gets up before sunrise, pushes through pain without applause, and carries the weight of a family on his back.

He may not wear gold or sit on a throne, but to his loved ones, he’s a king.

This song is for the welders, farmers, truckers, builders — the men who show up, day after day, without asking for credit. Because real strength doesn’t shout. It works.

Written by: Steven Walter Cwiak
Performed by: Stephen Ryder

For licensing or pitching inquiries, contact: stephen@ryder.productions

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Heavy Is The Crown

“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

Early Release As A Show Of Appreciation To A Girl Named (coincidentally) Katie, Thanks For Your Support

Hey Katie

“Riders of the Road” is a cinematic outlaw country ballad, paying heartfelt tribute to The Highwaymen—Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson. With deep baritone vocals, acoustic storytelling, and a slow-burning rhythm, the song honors their legacy as legends who carved their truth into every mile of the open road. A timeless journey through rebellion, brotherhood, and the fire that never dies.

Riders of the Road

“This Ain’t Goodbye (It’s Just a Song)” by Stephen Ryder is a tender, heart-worn ballad that captures the pain of love left unspoken and the quiet hope that lingers through music. With aching lyrics and a soulful country delivery, Ryder turns a lost note, an empty driveway, and a jukebox hum into a story of holding on without pretending to be okay. This is the kind of goodbye you don’t say — you sing.

It’s Just A Song

Broken Wings (Remix)

Who's Sleeping With My Wife - James Stewart Evans

Whisky, Shine, or Beer?

Song about a fiery, and loving, relationship

Wild Hearted Woman

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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