Ryan Mead unveils debut single, ‘Tangled Up In Wranglers’.
Emerging country music artist Ryan Mead has blended 90s country influences and Tex-Mex vibes to create his debut single, ‘Tangled Up In Wranglers’, marking the beginning of an exciting chapter in his budding career.
“I’m pretty sporadic with my songwriting, but ‘Tangled Up In Wranglers’ came from the first time I actually sat down to write a song and wrote a song,” Ryan said.
“I was listening to lots of 90s country, especially Tex-Mex stuff like George Strait when I wrote it.”
The track, which came together in just one day, began with a distinctive guitar riff.
“I had a notepad in front of me from when I was in the US in 2022, filled with words that I thought went well together with the inspiration for the song coming from honky tonks in Texas,” Ryan said.
‘Tangled Up In Wranglers’ is not a deeply personal song for Ryan, but rather a fun departure from his usual style.
The debut single, produced by Jy Perry-Banks, is a collaborative effort with Ryan on guitar and drums, and Jy on bass and pedal steel. Ryan said he wanted the guitar riff to cut through and for the audience to feel like they’re in the groovy atmosphere of a bar.
“This is my debut radio single, and it feels like putting my foot in the door,” Ryan said.
“It’s still my first year, and I am extremely grateful for everything we’ve been able to do in these first 12 months. I’ve had the opportunity to meet incredible people, write new songs, and I genuinely hope people enjoy the music.”
The artist highlighted his major influences, citing the holy trinity of 90s country – Alan Jackson, George Strait, and Vince Gill. He also mentioned other inspirations such as Zach Top, Drake Milligan, Randall King, and Midland.
Looking ahead, Ryan plans to embark on a busy schedule of gigs until he heads off in May. His itinerary includes a trip to the United States, where he will study guitar and music at Berklee for 12 months. With aspirations to delve into bluegrass guitar and slide guitar, Mead intends to record at Berklee and release more music in the future.