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Rising singer-songwriter Ryan Redwood returns with The Back Room, a deeply affecting single that sees him step further into his own identity as one of indie rock’s most compelling new voices. Out 5th September via his own label, Indie Kid Records, the track is a rich, four-minute journey through raw emotion and soaring soundscapes.

Built on a foundation of warm, guitar-driven textures, The Back Room is layered with atmospheric organ swells and propulsive percussion, giving the song both urgency and depth. Redwood’s vocal delivery is equal parts fragile and defiant — perfectly suited to the song’s subject matter of anxiety, mental suffocation, and the endless tug-of-war with one’s own mind. Lines like “Feels like I’m going under and I’m drowning out the sound, the sound of losing this fight to my brain over and over again” cut with devastating clarity, but also carry a universality that makes the track resonate far beyond his own experience.

What stands out most is the way Redwood and long-time collaborator Aaron Lambert shape the dynamics. The song builds like a cinematic storm, rising from introspection to a cathartic, anthemic chorus that lingers long after the final note. It’s the kind of chorus that feels built for festival stages, yet retains an intimacy that will hit just as hard in someone’s headphones late at night.

With The Back Room, Redwood proves once again that his songwriting thrives on contrast, personal yet universal, delicate yet thunderous. It’s a track that not only cements his reputation as a rising talent but also showcases the fruitful creative partnership with Lambert, who seems to bring out Redwood’s most evocative and powerful work.

The Back Room is a song that demands to be heard, a cathartic release for anyone who’s ever wrestled with their own mind, and a strong statement from an artist quickly carving out his place in the indie landscape.

The Back Room is released on Friday 5th September and can be pre-saved here.

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