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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Well I’ve been anticipating this album for quite sometime now! Since The Killers lead singer has been dropping singles every week on Spotify I’ve had a…
Finnish disco-house producer, Lenno, gives us his most recent original “The Best” featuring Dragonette; simply stated, this is his BEST work to date! If you’re not addicted immediately…
Well it’s starting to feel like summer and this latest track from Borgore helps keep the spirits up for the coming end of the “school days”..…
Following critical acclaim at SXSW and a sold out run supporting MisterWives & BORNS, HANDSOME GHOST will join Grizfolk’s upcoming summer tour (dates below). They head out in…
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In a period of governmental and cultural transition, former The Pipettes front-woman, GWENNO SAUNDERS, releases a political concept album inspired by an obscure 1970s Welsh language sci-fi novel, subtly…
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George Lewis Jr., or Twin Shadow, gives us his most dramatic performance in this black and white, Michael Jackson-esque “In The Closet” meets epic disaster movie.…
This week we got some time to speak with rock vocalist, mulit-instrumentalist, producer, and director Sam Cohen. He released a masterful debut solo album, Cool It and…
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In celebration of the release, Passion Pit will tour North America this spring, playing intimate venues in the U.S. and Canada. The band will make stops including…
http://www.AudioFuzz.com/ is giving away 2 tickets to see Eleanor Friedberger live at Rough Trade in NYC on Sunday, May 3rd | Read the rules below. In order to win…
This mini-doc on Twenty One Pilot’s beginnings to now is really an ode to their ambitious adventure to become a top selling act of today. The…
Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s new single, “Can’t Keep Checking My Phone,” the New Zealand (now Portland-based) band, is an uptempo, jangling, dancey-tune that moves away from the bands…
Fresh off their fifth LP, New York’s own electronic duo Ratatat release “Cream on Chrome” and boy is it GOOD!