Ryder Beer is quickly capturing hearts and ears with his sophomore single, “One That Got Away,” a powerful pop track blending electronic beats and relatable storytelling. In this exclusive interview, the rising Long Island talent and Berklee College of Music alumnus opens up about forging his own identity—independent of his sister, global pop star Madison Beer—and the creative journey behind his distinctive sound. Get ready to explore how Ryder’s drumming roots, production chops, and unwavering passion for music are helping him stand out in today’s competitive industry.
SD – Your latest music video. One That Got Away, is visually striking and really empathized with the raw emotion of the song. Can you talk us through the creative process behind the video and how you brought your vision to life?
RB – So yeah, I wanted it to be very fever dreamy young love. Inspiring for people that have gone through a young relationship that maybe didn’t work, or maybe even someone that you weren’t in a relationship with. I wanted that to be striking in the memories and that fever dream and like dreaming of you know, One That Got Away and how. You know you’re not alone and these memories fade, but they’ll always still stick with you.
SD – One That Got Away has resonated deeply with listeners like me earlier, capturing the complexities of a relationship’s end. What inspired you to write this song? And was there a particular experience that shaped its lyrics? Is that something that you would be happy answering?
RB – I mean, I’ve been through a couple of relationships in my lifetime and some of them. I wish I could get back and some of them I don’t. That said, I wanted to write a song that hit that aspect of people fade, people change and as you get older, you’re going to meet people and be changed by them in all different ways. But you know, these relationships are so important, because they shape you into the person that you are, even if you do or don’t want the person back, it’s still kind of like that person that got away. And what could have been? So that’s kind of what I wanted to write about.
SD – Yes, and it makes a lot of sense. You often mention your background in trimming and production. How do these elements influence the way you approach songwriting and the overall production of your tracks?
Yeah. So, when I’m writing a song, I sometimes I like starting with drums because I was a drummer, and I love percussion. But you know the beat is really what drives the song. And like you said, it makes you dance. So, I think it’s so important to have a solid foundation in that. When you’re writing a song, getting a strong drum line mixed with a strong top line of vocals is where the magic happens for sure.
SD – Your music blends electronic beats with pop melodies in a unique way. How did you find your signature sound? And which artists or genres have inspired you in your evolution as an artist?
RB – Yeah. I mean, old Justin Bieber, like the album journals really inspired me when I was growing up. Just back to the percussion, the drums like that, that production is amazing. I really love Rex. Orange County, and I love Tim and Paula and all these artists kind of just shape my sound. But when I’m writing a song, I use references to kind of what I want to create but they always end up kind of being Ryder you know. My sound is always prevalent and is theirs, so I think it is important to stick to your own sound and remember who you are as an artist and stay in your own lane.
SD – Thank you. And growing up in Long Island and eventually attending Berkeley College of Music, you must have shaped your artistic journey. How did this experience contribute? To your growth, as you say that songwriter and producer.
RB – Berkeley, I was only a year. So, you know, like, the learning wasn’t as much as the connections I made. I made some good friends that I still speak to, like, every day. And that’s honestly the biggest takeaway I got from Berkeley was just the people that I met. But yeah, I really enjoyed Berkeley as a whole, it just wasn’t there long enough to really take away much besides the friends that I made.
SD – OK, thank you. Your sister, Madison Beer, is a well-known pop star. But you’ve clearly carved out your own identity in music. What has it? Been like building your own path and staying true to your distinct style in the industry.
RB – So yeah, I mean, my sister’s so supportive and we’re so close. So, it really makes it a lot easier for everyone. Obviously, she’s helped me, she wrote for me, I wrote for her, I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for her. So, I’m obviously thankful for that. But besides that, like I said, you got to stay in your own lane and it’s not a competition. We are in this together, we drive together on different roads. You know, so that’s just the most important part of it.
SD – As an emerging pop artist, what challenges have you faced in getting your music heard and how have you managed to stay independent while finding your audience?
RB – I mean, a lot of social media content, writing about what you feel? Because the connection from the listener to the artist is so important, you want them to feel connected to you. And I feel like my music hits that aspect of like, wow, I could listen to this, and I could really feel like I understand what he’s saying, and I can see what he has been through.
SD – One That Got Away is your sophomore single. How does it reflect where you are right now as an artist and what can fans expect next right here in terms of sound and future projects?
RB – Lyrically, I want to stick to the same type of thing where I’m connecting to my listeners. But, you know, sonically, I kind of want to sway into, a little bit of a different direction. And I want to show my artistic skills a little bit more. Because I think that songs are like the ones that got away can take it, sonically or easy to listen to, but I want to make some stuff that’s more intricate as I grow as an artist, I just don’t want to hop out of the gate with too much yet you know.
For More Information on Ryder Beer
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