At 34, indie singer-songwriter ryan john clary finds himself at a pivotal crossroads, and his new EP 34 captures that moment with unfiltered honesty. Featuring five tracks pulled from his forthcoming full-length album Sunflower Lemonaide, the EP documents a year defined by growth, recovery, and emotional reckoning. Rather than offering polished distance, 34 leans into vulnerability, tracing clary’s experiences with addiction, mental health, self-doubt, and love as he reflects on who he has been and who he is becoming.
Written, produced, performed, engineered, and mixed entirely by clary, 34 showcases his hands-on artistry and commitment to emotional clarity. Across the EP, he moves fluidly between darkness and hope: “(there’s too many songs called) One More Time” disguises temptation in bright, upbeat tones, while “The Spins” sinks into a heavier, numbed atmosphere that mirrors addiction’s grip. “Silly Billy” captures frustration and fatigue after a decade in the music industry, pairing restrained vocals with pounding drums and the quiet fear of a dream slipping away. The project ultimately turns toward stability and connection on “Dresses Like Elvis” and “A World Without You,” where warm guitars and tender melodies celebrate the love he’s found with his wife. “34 has been an extremely impactful year so far,” clary shares. “I got married and am preparing to start a family. These songs are essentially a snapshot of this period of my life.”
Born in Belmont, Massachusetts, clary is a lifelong multi-instrumentalist whose songwriting blends indie rock introspection with rhythmic influences drawn from hip-hop. After overcoming addiction and agoraphobia, he returned to music with renewed purpose, using storytelling as a means of connection and healing. His work has earned recognition from outlets such as EARMILK and Clash Magazine, along with opening slots for artists including Owel, Carissa Johnson, and The Family Crest. With 34, clary invites listeners to pause and reflect on their own life chapters, setting the stage for Sunflower Lemonaide, due in early 2026.
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