Author: Chris Ryan
Chris Ryan is the founder and visionary behind AudioFuzz.com, a destination for cutting-edge music discovery and cultural commentary. With a deep-rooted passion for music, community, and connection, Chris brings a rare blend of experience across the worlds of nightlife, activism, mental health, and media.Before launching AudioFuzz, Chris made his mark as one of New York City’s premier nightlife producers, curating some of the city’s most iconic events. Known for turning parties into immersive cultural experiences, his work was recognized by the Mayor of New York City, who awarded him for his contributions to activism and for fostering unity and visibility through nightlife. His events received multiple accolades for creativity, inclusivity, and social impact — always with a focus on bringing diverse communities together under one roof.Chris also produced SHINEOUT, the first-ever LGBT music festival, a groundbreaking celebration of queer artistry and music that set a new precedent in the industry.Driven by a lifelong desire to understand and support others, Chris pivoted to mental health, earning two master’s degrees and becoming a licensed psychotherapist. His clinical work reflects the same values that defined his nightlife career: empathy, authenticity, and the power of human connection.A global citizen and avid traveler, Chris has explored over 70 countries, using his journeys to inform the eclectic, international lens that defines AudioFuzz. From the underground clubs of Berlin to street performances in Bangkok, his firsthand experiences with music across cultures continue to fuel the site’s unique voice.Through AudioFuzz.com, Chris Ryan continues to celebrate the power of music to inspire, heal, and unite — curating a platform where queer voices, experimental sounds, and boundary-pushing artists take center stage.
THE WORLD’S MOST BLOGGED ABOUT ARTIST ACCORDING TO HYPE MACHINE’S MID-YEAR 2014 ZEITGEIST (Single Artwork: Photographed by Barnaby Roper & Designed by Studio Moross) BANKS has revealed her next single “Beggin…
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gn=”middle”>Celebrated California singer-songwriter Jenny Lewis has premiered the video for her new single, “Just One of the Guys,” appropriately for the guys on GQ.com this morning. The smart, tongue-in-cheek video stars…
New York based performing artist MEG has just released the video for her dance floor hit “3D,” directed by Eduardo Barenna who has stylistically captured the…
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Panic at the Disco has just released their minimalistic video for “Girls/Girls/Boys” and if it looks familiar to you that’s because it is. Lead singer Brendon…
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