SAN VITO RYDER MERGES DARKNESS AND DESIRE IN CHARMING DEBUT ‘TASTE MY CHARM’
OFFICIAL EP LAUNCH SET FOR CAMDEN’S BLACK HEART 29th MARCH
Merging rock and roll with a post-punk Gothic flare, San Vito Ryders debut EP Taste My Charm paints a captivating picture of a world where darkness and desire collide.
Comprising of previous singles ‘Tree Lily’, ‘I Am The King’ and most recent release ‘Crystal Cruella’, the genre defying debut EP includes three, previously unreleased tracks ‘She’s My Baby Doll (interlude)’, ‘Listen’ and it’s namesake, ‘Taste My Charm’. With its raw power, intriguing characters, and haunting melodies, Taste My Charm is destined to become a classic in the neo-punk genre.
Backed by his band The Churchbell Silencers, it documents the turbulent tale of “Crystal Cruella” who finds herself caught between a desire for death and a refusal to succumb to it. Latest single ‘Crystal Cruella’ wets the appetite for a captivating journey of dark thrills and the consequences that ensue on the six track debut EP Taste My Charm unveiled today (15th March 2024).
Crystal Cruella’s conflicting desires for death and life paint a complex portrait of a woman struggling to reconcile her inner demons. San Vito’s motivations for involving himself with Tree Lily (a fictional drug, taken from Nina Simone’s Lilac Wine) are also left hanging in the air, adding to the intrigue and suspense. Drawing inspiration from Iggy Pop, Nick Cave, The Amazing Snakeheads, and The Wytches, San Vito Ryder weaves a thrilling punk tapestry that will leave listeners literally on the edge of their pews.
Featuring the beloved singer of The Wytches – Kristian Bell behind the drum kit adds an extra layer of intensity, creating a unique blend of influences that transcends genres. Taste My Charm is not just a collection of songs; it is almost like reading a novel. Each track tells a story, painting a vivid picture of the lives of the enigmatic characters within the EP. The journey from track to track is sporadic and chaotic, mirroring the unpredictable nature of the individuals depicted in the music.
The production of San Vito Ryder’s single and EP, handled by Luke Oldfield (son of Mike Oldfield – Tubuler Bells) adds significantly to the overall intensity and vitality of the band’s sound. Luke Oldfield’s production style is characterised by its crisp and dynamic nature, perfectly capturing the raw energy that the band exudes in their live performances. Recording the track on tape at Fish Factory in London, Oldfield utilises this analog medium to capture the essence of San Vito Ryder’s raw and organic quality sound. Mixed on tape at the Oldfield family’s home studio (Tile House home studio where ‘Moonlight Shadow’ was recorded) the process demonstrates the dedication of preserving the band’s original live sound. By fine-tuning the audio elements with meticulous precision, the final product of these efforts is a recording that possesses a distinct character and charm.
On Working with Luke Oldfield, San Vito says,“He was a great fit as I love his work with The Wytches. He wanted to do things very old fashioned which put me in line really. Having to perform on tape with a band I didn’t know a couple of weeks beforehand was beautifully delicate madness.”
Taste My Charm retains that beautifully rough, nostalgic feel that we know and love from the iconic punk records of the 1980’s from groups such as The Fall, The Birthday Party and Sex Pistols who revolutionised rock music with their raw and uncompromising sound.
San Vito Ryder will celebrate the release with an official EP launch party at Camden’s Black Heart (London) on Good Friday 29th March with a special guests Kristian Bell, SNM and The Cold Bloodied Hearts.
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