Ryan Downey

Ryan Downey is an Australian singer and songwriter from Melbourne.

Early life Ryan Downey grew up in rural Victoria, Australia. At age of 10 he was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis. In 2016, Downey said that "I was a young boy with an old man's body. There were days when I couldn't walk and during the worst of it my hair turned grey for a while. Being a forced bystander through those early years really bound me to my love of art, music and cinema."

Career 2013–2014: Familiar Ground by Venice Music In July 2013, Downey released his debut 4-track EP Familiar Ground under the moniker Venice Music on Gaga Digi. In a review of the EP, Stephanie Tell from The Music AU said "Ryan Downey's captivatingly dark, baritone voice immediately strikes you." The EP contained two originals and songs written and recorded by female songwriters. Downey said "The album was a true joy to make and these songs provided the greatest company, I hope you enjoy them too." The Music AU described the EP as "A jaw-dropping set of gorgeously constructed voice work". Two further singles were released and on 13 April 2018, Downey released his debut studio album, Running. Australian Independent Record Labels Association described the album as "jaw-droppingly beautiful" The album was produced by Steve Hassett and recorded across New York and Melbourne, with subject material ranging from humour and pathos, self-analysis and love.

2020–present: A Ton of Colours In February 2021, it was announced that Downey had signed with Dot Dash Recordings. Downey said of the signing: "I'm very excited to be joining the Dot Dash fam, their gene pool is outstanding. Not only are they the easiest, most supportive people to work with, they're so incredibly hard working and they believe in the art." To coincide with the announcement, Downey announced his second studio album, A Ton of Colours (stylised as A TON OF COLOURS) and released its lead single "Heart Is an Onion". The album was proceeded by the singles "Heart Is An Onion", "Contact" and "Half Light".

Touring Downey has toured nationally, including performances at BIGSOUND, the Melbourne Recital Centre, the Museum of Old and New Art, the St Kilda Festival and headline shows. He has opened for artists including Marlon Williams, Middle Kids, Julia Jacklin, Sarah Blasko and Emma Louise.

Discography Studio albums +List of studio albums, with release date and label shown Title Details Running Released: 13 April 2018 Formats: CD, LP, Digital download, streaming A Ton of Colours Released: 14 May 2021 Formats: CD, LP, Digital download, streaming

Extended plays +List of EPs, with release date and label shown Title Details Familiar Ground (as Venice Music) Released: 26 July 2013 Label: Gaga Digi Formats: DD Me & Her Released: 22 March 2016 2015 Me & Her "Only Time" 2016 "Running" 2018 Running "Those Eyes That Answer" "1+1" "No More Miracles" "Heart Is an Onion" 2021 A Ton of Colours "Contact" "Half a Light" "Let Me Love You Like a Woman"

Album appearances +List of non-singles, album appearances with year released and album name shown Title Year Album "Good Time Girl" 2020 Bloom and Simmer