‘From a Window’ - Ryan Harley
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Ryan Harley’s From a Window EP feels like one of those late-night listens where you press play just to sample a track, and before you know it, the whole record has washed over you like a tide you didn’t realise you were standing in. It’s understated, intimate, and quietly daring—music that sneaks up on you rather than announcing itself with a bang.
The title From a Window is spot-on. These songs feel like observations from just behind the glass: moments half-hidden, soaked in reflection, looking out at the world with a mix of wonder, longing, and melancholy. Harley leans into vulnerability as both a songwriter and a performer.
Musically, the EP drifts between indie rock and britpop with an experimental streak. The guitars give it an earthy backbone, while subtle layers create an atmosphere that feels both close-up and expansive. Harley isn’t afraid of silence either; he lets space breathe between phrases, the way you might pause to really think before saying something that matters.
What stands out most is the emotional honesty. There’s no grandstanding here, no reaching for stadium choruses. Instead, the songs are about small details: the flicker of a memory, the loneliness of a quiet night, the tentative hope of connection. That intimacy is what makes the EP resonate.
Photo Credit: @Ryanstunes on Instagram
Vocally, Harley delivers with restraint—his voice is tender, slightly weathered, but truly powerful when it needs to be. There are echoes of artists like Jeff Buckley and Alex Turner, but Harley never leans too hard on influence. He’s carving out a space where emotion guides production, not the other way around.
By the end, From a Window feels like a conversation you don’t want to end. It’s the kind of record that lingers after the last note, leaving you staring into the dark with your own thoughts stirred up. Harley’s EP isn’t just music—it’s a mood, a memory trigger, a gentle nudge toward introspection.
For fans of stripped-back, soul-baring songwriting, Ryan Harley has delivered something quietly powerful here. From a Window doesn’t shout to be heard—it trusts that if you lean in, you’ll find what you’ve been needing.
‘From a Window’ is available now on all major streaming platforms
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