"King Ruby" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter duo Ider. It was self-released on 23 September 2016. It features on the soundtrack of the 2017 Electronic Arts video game FIFA 18.[2]

"King Ruby"
Single by Ider
Released23 September 2016 (2016-09-23)
GenreSynth pop[1]
LabelSelf-released
Songwriter(s)
  • Elizabeth Somerville
  • Megan Markwick
Ider singles chronology
"Pulse"
(2016)
"King Ruby"
(2016)
"Million"
(2016)

Background and composition

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"King Ruby" is the third single to be released by Ider, after "Sorry" and "Pulse" earlier in 2016. Ider released this single themselves as they didn't first sign with a record label until the following year.

The song was inspired by a friend of the duo, Ruby, who had been involved in an accident in India and undertook a large recovery.[1][3]

Critical reception

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Writing for The Line of Best Fit, Andrew Hannah says that "[…] "King Ruby" as a whole is just superb. This is the sound of a band already well into their stride and racing ahead of the competition."[1]

Track listing

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Digital download

  1. "King Ruby" – 3:40

References

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  1. ^ a b c Hannah, Andrew (23 September 2016). "IDER celebrate perseverance and the warrior spirit on superb third single "King Ruby"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
  2. ^ "FIFA 18 – Soundtrack". Electronic Arts. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
  3. ^ Rosslee, Mariah (21 September 2016). "Premiere: IDER – "King Ruby"". Wonderland Magazine. Retrieved 7 January 2020.