Dylan Ryan (drummer) (born 1979 in Chicago, Illinois[1]) is an American drummer and composer. He led the progressive-jazz sextet, Herculaneum,[2][3] and the Los Angeles–based guitar, bass, and drums trio, Dylan Ryan / Sand.[4] He is a founding member, along with Dave (The Diminisher) McDonnell, of Chicago's experimental rock trio, Michael Columbia.[5] He has also performed with Icy Demons,[6] Tim Kasher,[7][8] Cursive,[4] and Rainbow Arabia.[9][10][11]

Dylan Ryan
GenresIndie rock, Jazz, Prog Jazz, Rock, Electronic, Stoner rock, Heavy metal music
Instrument(s)Drums, Piano, Vibraphone, Keys
Years active2003 - Present
LabelsCuneiform Records, Clean Feed, Kompakt

Dylan Ryan's drumming style with Sand has been compared to Ginger Baker, John Bonham, and Stewart Copeland.[12][13] In January 2013, Dylan Ryan / Sand released their debut album, Sky Bleached on Cuneiform Records.[14][15] The second Dylan Ryan / Sand recording, Circa, was released on Cuneiform Records in September 2014.

In 2017, Dylan Ryan formed a new band called Ether Feather and released an E.P. entitled Other Memory.[16] In 2019, Ether Feather released their follow-up album, Devil Shadowless Hand.[17]

Dylan Ryan joined Man Man in 2018 under the moniker Jazz Diesel.[18]

Selected discography edit

Ether Feather
  • Devil Shadowless Hand – 2019
  • Other Memory – 2017
Dylan Ryan / Sand
  • Circa – Cuneiform Records, 2014
  • Sky Bleached – Cuneiform Records, 2013
Herculaneum
  • UCHŪ – 2012
  • Olives & Orchids – 2010
  • IIIClean Feed Records, 2009
  • Orange Blossom – 482 Music, 2006
with Man Man
  • Beached/Witch (single) – Sub Pop, 2019
with Tim Kasher
with Icy Demons
Michael Columbia
  • These are Colored Bars (2004)
  • Stay Hard (2006)
with Rainbow Arabia
with The Diminisher
  • Imaginary Volcano – 2006[20]

References edit

  1. ^ Fukushima, Gary. Tuesday at Blue Whale: Dylan Ryan and Sand lajazzcollective.org. 04 February 2013. Retrieved 01 July 2013.
  2. ^ Collins, Troy. CD/LP Review. Herculaneum: Orange Blossom (2006). All About Jazz. 10 October 2006. Retrieved 01 July 2013
  3. ^ Tesser, Neil. Preview: Herculaneum at the Hideout, 3/27/13. chicagomusic.org. 26 March 2013. Retrieved 01 July 2013.
  4. ^ a b Lynch, Dave. Biography on AllMusic.com. Retrieved 23 June 2013
  5. ^ Paicley, Christopher. Michael Columbia ready new songs for Hideout show Archived 2010-12-17 at the Wayback Machine. Loud Loop Press, Chicago. 26 August 2011. Retrieved 01 July 2013.
  6. ^ Winbolt-Lewis, Ben. NEWS: Icy Demons European Tour. The Leaf Label, www.theleaflabel.com. 25 March 2009. Retrieved 01 July 2013
  7. ^ Baker, Brian. Reviews: Tim Kasher, The Game of Monogamy Archived 2015-02-02 at the Wayback Machine. Saddle Creek.com. 28 September 2010. Retrieved 01 July 2013.
  8. ^ Grubbs, Eric. Last Night: Tim Kasher, Aficionado, Sea Lion at The Loft. Dallas Observer Blogs. 8 September 2011. Retrieved 01 July 2013.
  9. ^ Hughes, Josiah. Rainbow Arabia Add Cursive Member, Announce "FM Sushi" Album. exclaim.ca. 13 February 2013. Retrieved 01 July 2013.
  10. ^ Martin, Lauren. Rainbow Arabia's Sorcerer Mixtape. Dazed Digital. April 2013. Retrieved 01 July 2013
  11. ^ Sless-Kitain, Areif. Herculaneum at the Hideout and Dylan Ryan Sand at Bar DeVille | Concert preview. Time Out Chicago. 21 March 2013. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
  12. ^ Simpson, Doug. Jazz CD Reviews: Dylan Ryan / Sand, Circa. Audiophile Audition. 26 October 2014. Retrieved 02 November 2014
  13. ^ Aaron, S. Victor. Dylan Ryan Sand - Circa (2014). Something Else Reviews.com. 25 September 2014. Retrieved 01 November 2014
  14. ^ Astarita, Glenn. CD/LP/Track Review:Sky Bleached. All About Jazz. 11 March 2013. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
  15. ^ Shanley, Mike. Jazz Reviews: Sky Bleached - Dylan Ryan / Sand Jazz Times, Quincy, MA. 15 April 2013. Retrieved 23 June 2013
  16. ^ Feuer, Diana. Video: Ether Feather, Kiss The Earth. buzzbands.la. 09 December 2017. Retrieved 03 April 2020
  17. ^ Kennelty, Greg. Ether Feather Summons Psychedelic Doom With Their New Album Devil-Shadowless-Hand Metal Injection. 03 September 2019. Retrieved 03 April 2020.
  18. ^ Friedman, Soloman. Listen to Man Man's First Two Songs in six years. The Key. 13 August 2019. Retrieved 03 April 2020
  19. ^ Haas, Rachel. Tim Kasher Announces Sophomore Solo Album, Adult Film; U.S. Fall Tour. Paste Magazine. 26 July 2013. Retrieved 01 November 2014
  20. ^ Imaginary Volcano on AllMusic.com. Retrieved 23 June 2013

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