Ryan Curtis is a songwriter with a gift for capturing the worn edges of life. His gravel-rich voice and cinematic storytelling draw from dusty highways, late-night bars, and the people who live somewhere between the light and the shadows. Throughout his career, he has continued to evolve his sound while holding tight to the honesty at its core.

Arriving Spring 2026, his highly anticipated third album, Along for the Ride, carries that evolution into new territory. The record widens his sonic palette: subtle Cajun-inspired rhythms ghost through the arrangements, and the jangle of piano weaves across much of the album, adding depth and texture rarely heard in the indie alt-country world. Bursts of garage-blues energy and his trademark rock-and-roll swagger remain, but the album’s broader, more exploratory landscape makes it his most dynamic work to date.

Known for their rowdy, high-energy live presence, Curtis and his band bring a groove and bounce to their sound that pulls you in. Even the saddest songs get the dance floor swinging toward something that feels like equal parts catharsis and celebration.