Ruby Archer's debut album "Oh So Tender"

Ruby Archer's debut album - out November 18
"OH SO TENDER"

“Ruby mixes drama and darkness so comfortably. It's all boiling away nicely in her bluesy cauldron.” - Dave Ruby Howe, triple J Music Director

Ruby Archer, an exciting rising young artist, is leaving an indelible mark on the music scene with her unique songwriting style and electrifying live performances. Having clinched the top spot in the 15 years of triple J Unearthed High competition, Ruby's astounding talent was on full display when she took the stage by storm at Vivid 2023. Her music, characterised by a fresh jazzy sound infused with intense and edgy vibes, takes you on an emotional ride.
 
With support from Create NSW, Ruby embarked on a transformative journey to record her debut album, "Oh So Tender," over the course of 2022 and 2023. Collaborating with Producer Jack Nigro at The Grove Studios, Ruby ventured into a spectrum of musical genres, experimented with diverse recording techniques, and expanded her horizons in both songwriting and arrangements. The result is a remarkable album that spans the gritty, guitar-driven "New Dream" recorded with her band, the Groovy Doobies, to the mesmerising pop jazz-influenced ballad "Love Again” performed live with a quartet of seasoned jazz musicians. Ruby pushed her boundaries to bring her artistic vision to life.
 
The album's first single, “New Dream” was met with acclaim, earning a 4 ½ star review from triple J's Music Director Richard Kingsmill and solidifying her status as the winner of the 15 years of triple J Unearthed High competition. "Crazy,” her second single, garnered equally glowing reviews, with triple J's Assistant Music Director, Claire Mooney, describing it as "captivating, enchanting, and unique."
 
The title track, "Oh So Tender," encapsulates Ruby's honest and vulnerable songwriting, radiating poignant beauty. "Where You Laid Your Head" delves into her intimate connection with music, experimenting with synthesis and pop production elements. "Tend to My Fantasy" is a pulsating “banger” produced in collaboration with Joshua Craig and the team at DROP. Ruby re-recorded "Unhealthy Way," "Shiver," and "Purple Fatigue" from her debut EP, "chamomile tea," as these songs had evolved significantly since forming her band. These three tracks, produced by Adam Jordan at Mainstreet Studios, chart Ruby's artistic evolution.
 
Ruby is set to launch "Oh So Tender" at the inaugural Tubular Music Festival on the NSW Central Coast. As a special prelude to her release, she will perform in a solo set supporting the internationally acclaimed artist Gordi, at Mooney Mooney Chapel on November 17. The celebration continues on November 18, when Ruby and the Groovy Doobies take the stage at the youth-focused SONICBOOM event at the Sunken Monkey.

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