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.
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Brooklyn-based hip-hop artist Honey Chrome delivered an out-of-this-world performance Monday night at Glasslands. He actively engaged with the audience and gave a high energy performance that…
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Introducing our very first podcast for AudioFuzz featuring new remixes of artists like Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Kylie Minogue and some new artists such as Oliver, Breach,…
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Welcome to our new weekly series: FriDANCE. Main objective: to get you through your weekend with new hits, old hits, indie hits, and more! This week…
http://youtu.be/gdPQhCCe_XU From the Press Release: Hometown heroes Kid Felix are hitting the road early in the New Year for a tour along the east coast, starting…
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BackTrack Thursdays! Check out these two unforgettable 80s song and don’t blame me if they get stuck in your head! Tears For Fears – “Everybody Wants…
BackTRACK Thursday – Robert Palmer’s “Simply Irresistable” meets Ingrid Michaelson’s “Girls Chase Boys”
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