“The guitar work on display here is just phenomenal. little waterfalls and whirlpools swirling around your head for 40 minutes. You can't beat that!”
This isn’t a competition. It’s a collaboration.
FANDCAMP: the Light Emitting Diamond Cutter Scriptures
“It’s not just the extensive vocabulary in his poems. It’s not just the wise n visceral imagery in his verses. I't’s not just the humor or incredible ear for production he brings to the table. Or the air of beautiful purpose felt in his words. It’s an all-encompassing balance of each of these wonders at once. This the type of album that will make a thinker act....and make an actor think.”
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED W/ COLE MITCHEK OF SMALLSONGS
“Keep doing your art. Share it with the world. Even if you're not making a living from it. Most of us aren't. Stay inspired. It's important.”
FANDCAMP: Good Timing
“Like a vivid & most pleasant dream, guitar notes suddenly appear twinkling all around, before slowly settling into a snug, winter warming ambient folk blanket. Honestly this album has made my weekend.”
DIVE BAR | #HI54MIXCDS on MOUN.TOWN/FM
Some music sounds better in places with broken toilets and uneven pool tables. That's just science.
HI54… SUMMER | #HI54MIXCDS on Moun.Town/fm
“When trying to put together a playlist that ‘sounds like summer’, sometimes it is best not to think too much about what *exactly* that means, and instead just go with what feels ‘summer-ish’. This mix is full of those kinda tracks.”
FANDCAMP: El Mar Convertido en Oceano
“Swirling guitar textures that burn like blue fire in my chest cavity.”
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED W/ VIRGIL SHAW
“Go metal detecting by yourself. Don't bring kids or partners or relatives. It’s fun and sometimes you find a treasure.”
FANDCAMP: Stars
“Ryan's albums have been great comfort lately as my family has had more than it's fair share of tragedy. Beautiful sounds, most comforting. Thank you for your art.”
20 from '15 | THE HI54 YEARBOOK MIXES
The ‘HI54 YEARBOOK MIXES’ series continues with a 20-track digital mix tape (+ 300 track playlist) from the year 2015 — featuring tunes from Bully, OPEZ, Twerps, Katie Von Schleicher + a whole bunch more… basically, it’s a nice ‘15 vintage to pour down your headphones.
HI54LO5: Close Enough
“Can't believe I just found out about Close Enough — it's all the best parts of Regular Show, except now the characters are actual old human millennials and not talking blue jays or raccoons or gumball machines that act like old human millennials. Extra relatable, highly recommend.”