In the heart of the East of the Netherlands, where the wind whispers to the cornfields and the sun dances to the rivers, is where you’d mostly likely find Ruby Electric. With riffs as sharp as knives and drums that pound like a tireless heartbeat, the band takes you on a wildride through the crossroads of rock music with unique blends of funk, soul and blues. With a groove that you can’t stop moving to and a sound that gives you a feeling you wish to experience over and over again, the band is coming your way with their debut EP, “Break on Through.”
My colleague Stevie reviewed this band a short while back in the summer; link here. Looking at “Rebel” and “Break on Through,” I notice that the latter of these has close to 9k listens now on Spotify and this is clearly a band that is breaking through nicely. I am new to them, so the new single “Roots” (running at 4.28) was my first experience of them. It opens with this folk rock sound, acoustic guitar and lyrics flying through the ether. For me, it has a campfire feel to it, out in the west somewhere with the stars in the night sky.
The band told us that Roots’ is a journey back to where we started, an exploration of the moments that shape us but are often forgotten. It’s about reconnecting with what matters most, even when life feels too fast. The dreamy soundscape of the music mirrors the reflective tone of the lyrics, creating an atmosphere where listeners can embrace the fragments of the past and let them guide us home. ‘Eat Your Heart Out’ is a nod to the heart and soul of true rock and roll. With its gritty guitar riff and relentless rhythm, the song captures the raw emotion of love slipping away. The lyrics tell the story of a love once powerful, now fractured, and let in ruins. The driving rhythm and riff intensify the feeling of being torn between desire and heartbreak, creating a symphony of tension and releasing what we try to channel into pure rock energy.”
Having heard the above, I did have a listen to “Eat Your Heart Out” and found a different groove. This one moves in a heavier vein—a touch of Zeppelin perhaps. I think this is a band developing a sound; they are very proficient musically and clearly are having a blast. As their catalogue grows, they will be a band to watch out for. I sense ambition and music ready to take flight.
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You can follow the band and stream their music here.
By Lorraine Foley