Bill Ryder-Jones shares new song ahead of album release on Friday

Bill Ryder-Jones' highly anticipated fifth album, "Iechyd Da," is set to drop this Friday, promising a symphony of emotions and musical brilliance. Garnering praise from top publications, The Guardian hails it as "Extraordinary" with a 4* rating, while Mojo calls it the "most expansive and hopeful record of his career" with another 4* rating.

According to Uncut, "Iechyd Da" solidifies Ryder-Jones as one of Britain's finest songwriters, earning a stellar 9/10 Album of the Month accolade. Record Collector goes further, dubbing it his "masterpiece" with a perfect 5* rating.

Described as "exquisite" by The Quietus and a "truly cathartic listening experience" by DIY with a 4* rating, the album blends defeat, desperation, and beauty. Sunday Times applauds Ryder-Jones for infusing wit and warmth into the record, giving it a 4* rating.

The New Cue declares it an "absolute knock-out," while Classic Pop finds it "irresistible" with a 4* rating. Clash commends the album's maturity and freshness, and So Young asserts that "Iechyd Da might as well have floated down from heaven."

To tease the impending release, Ryder-Jones unveils the video for "I Hold Something In My Hand," the third glimpse into the album. With soaring violins and poignant lyrics, the track is a powerful blend of openness and beauty.

Rooted in love, loss, and darkness, "Iechyd Da" explores profound beauty, hope, and joy. Ryder-Jones took a wide-screen approach to its creation, involving Mick Head reading Ulysses and sampling Gal Costa. The album title, meaning "good health" in Welsh, reflects Ryder-Jones' intention to infuse more hope into his music.

"I love this album," says Ryder-Jones. "It was important for me to make a record that had more hope in it."

Pre-orders for "Iechyd Da" are available in various formats, including DomMart-exclusive colored vinyl, Indies-exclusive colored vinyl, standard vinyl, CD, and digital versions.

Ryder-Jones also announced a string of live dates in 2024, starting with solo performances in January and followed by a broader tour in March, covering cities like London, Manchester, Brighton, and Amsterdam. Don't miss the chance to experience the magic of "Iechyd Da" live.