Ryan Adams has been praised as "one of rock's most talented songwriters” (SPIN). The 7-time Grammy nominated artist has 17 studio albums to his name, accumulating in millions of sales. He has produced albums for esteemed musicians including Willie Nelson, Jesse Malin, Jenny Lewis and has collaborated with some of music’s most influential artists such as Weezer, Fall Out Boy, America and many more.
 
Ryan’s profound contributions to music have taken many different forms. From his songwriting, to his producing, to fronting the rock/alternative country band Whiskeytown, and forming, “Ryan Adams & The Cardinals,” his ability to connect with audiences across a variety of different mediums is undeniable. Adams’ musical creativity was recognized early on and led to his NME Best Solo Artist win in both 2003 and 2004. In addition to his self-titled, double-Grammy-nominated 2014 album, Ryan’s catalogue includes Heartbreaker, Ashes & Fire, Easy Tiger, Cold Roses, Jacksonville City Nights, Love Is Hell, his 2001 major label debut Gold, and more.
 
Ryan’s artistry is not limited to his songwriting capabilities. In 2009, he published Infinity Blues, a book of free verse poetry about his journey to self-realization, and Hello Sunshine, a collection of poems and short stories. Ryan’s passion for writing continues, and he is currently working on his first novel. His music has spanned multiple musical genres, and has been incorporated in film and television specials such as Judd Apatow’s top grossing production Bridesmaids, This is 40, popular HBO TV series’ True Blood and Felicity, and his song, ‘Stay Alive’ appeared in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, starring Ben Stiller.
 
In November 2014, Ryan performed a two-night engagement at New York’s famed Carnegie Hall, which turned into a critically acclaimed live album on PAX-AM records, a label specifically for his music releases.

Ryan is widely known for his powerful shows performed all over the world and regarded for his prolific songwriting. He has been praised by many music icons including Noel Gallagher, Taylor Swift and the legend Elton John, who described him as the “fabulous one.” Adams currently resides in Los Angeles, California with his five cats, typewriter, and coffee machine.

"...give focus to a lively amalgam of RITES OF SPRING, SAMIAM and THE MEN. Not too shabby."

Spencer Grady, Record Collector.

"Rarely is a UK punk band as exhilaratingly competent as …And The Hangnails." NME

DIY Indie / Punk / 'Loud-as-fuck-guitar-pop' duo.

"...a wall of noise from one of the most respected bands from around York and North Yorkshire, this DIY punk duo rattle through songs at a rate of knots. There's no time to catch your breath really. With this raw power and anthemic choruses no wonder everyone's buzzing about them at the minute." ( BBC RADIO 1. Jericho Keys on the Huw Stephens Show).

“…And The Hangnails packed such a sucker punch on the night I was literally left gaping, open mouthed, and considering there is just two of them the sound scape that just explodes when these guys are on stage is just incredible. Blisteringly brilliant live. Check them out I urge you. They are truly incredible.” BBC Introducing

"Consistently brilliant adrenaline shots of 'loud-as-fuck-guitar-pop." Culturedvultures

"Absorb the video for feral cut 'Everybody's Luck'. Propulsive, unrelenting noise rock songwriting. The track finds Martyn Fillingham and Steven Reid on typically blood curdling form." CLASH Magazine
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"It’s rare to find an emerging band as colourful and powerful as this”
Glastonbury Festival's Emerging Talent

...Wrote and recorded their first album "No Time For Naysayers" in just 4 days, using an H2 Dictaphone (in April 2011) before their first live debut. Currently preparing album no. 4 "DOG."

Martyn Fillingham - Guitar & Vocals 
Steven Reid - Drums & Vocals

The new album, DEEP SLEEP, out this October!
www.thedatsuns.com for more details.


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