ANCHR's Artist of the Week: Rag'n'Bone Man
The best and most inspiring artists are those who consistently push new boundaries and refuse to let their style be pigeonholed into one genre. Rory Graham, better known as Rag'n'Bone Man, released a debut full-length album Human that is heavily rooted in blues and soul, but his extensive music catalog dabbles in everything from pop to hip hop to provide a little something for everyone.
The successful title track off the 2017 record “Human” showcases Graham’s distinct and raw vocal chops while also hooking in listeners with an explosive chorus. On the same album, tracks like “Lay My Body Down” and the A cappella “Die Easy” slow things down to put even more focus on Graham’s gritty and bone-chilling voice, while the groovy bass line in “Your Way or the Rope” nods to Graham’s past work of performing in rap and hip hop groups.
After a bit of a hiatus, Rag'n'Bone Man returned this week with another dynamic shift in his sound. Released on January 29th, “All You Ever Wanted” marks the first single from Graham’s highly anticipated sophomore record. The track puts Graham’s characteristically rich vocals over a bright and buoyant guitar riff that carries a subtle hint to 80’s pop influence. “All You Ever Wanted” gives us the first taster of Rag'n'Bone Man’s 14-track album Life By Misadventure, which is slated to be released April 23rd this year. You can pre-order it here, and be sure to watch the official music video for the lead single below.