THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE

Broken Wings (Remix)

“Streamin’ Pennies” is a defiant outlaw anthem for every indie artist grinding through the noise of the digital age. With raw fiddle licks, banjo fire, and a hard-edged vocal delivery, Stephen Ryder takes aim at the streaming economy and the gatekeepers at the top.

This track is part protest, part perseverance — a battle cry from the backroads to the algorithm. It’s for the ones pouring out their truth for pennies on a stream, standing tall while the big dogs bark from gilded thrones.

Streamin’ Pennies

Strut is a song about finding the courage to stop hiding and walk tall. It’s a story of rising from the mud, holding your head high, and owning every step forward. It’s about proof — proof that after all the struggles, you can still stand proud and unshaken.

Strut

A Man” is the story of someone who’s walked through hell and came out changed. Calm, quiet, and steady, he doesn’t move like everyone else because he’s already fought battles no one knows about. This track is raw and honest, built from scars and soul. I’m tired of people telling me how to write and sing — I am Outlaw Country, and I stand my ground. What you hear in this song is survival, truth, and fire-forged grit. Nothing polished, nothing fake — just a man, and the sound of his soul.

A Man

An alternative rock track about loss, grief, and carrying someone’s memory forever. Honest, direct, and emotional.

#AlternativeRock #Loss #Grief #Emotional #Raw #Forever

The Truth

My New Album Delta Dusk & Soul will be releases on a streaming platforms November 6th. This is a sneak preview for SoundCloud only. Let me know what is your most memorable song!

Riders in Love

🎶 "No Wings, Sky in View" - A folk-protest anthem born from the heart of Edgewood, BC. Inspired by the ongoing fight at Universal Ostrich Farms, where ~330 ostriches stand strong against a cull order amid the H5N1 outbreak. With lyrics echoing the farmers’ defiance, the Supreme Court’s interim stay, and protestors’ hay bale barricades, this song asks: What does freedom mean to you? Penned with fire and hope, set to an original melody—perfect for rallying the cause.

No Wings, Sky in View

Toxic Betrayal

I am 75 and just started writing songs last year. I didn't begin this to follow a dream, but rather to endure one. A few years ago cancer hit me, emotionally and physically. Song writing became my lifeline. I started writing about my life, 75 years of good choices, bad ones and ones somewhere in between.

Won’t Let Me Go.mp3

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!  

https://open.spotify.com/artist/60jKjrPsJ9Z43m0qF60S74?si=ayZTWLy5T5udCZ1y1hhYlA

THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE

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