Now ready to step into the spotlight, Ruthven releases his hotly-anticipated debut album Rough & Ready. Across 12 tracks, which feature collaborations with A.K. Paul and Francis Anthony ‘Eg’ White, Ruthven seamlessly blends classic songwriting with lush, modern instrumentation.
Earlier in the week, Ruthven revealed ‘Thru The Walls’, a captivating blend of sensuality and funk. Featuring smooth, sultry melodies intertwined with groovy, infectious rhythms — all elevated by Ruthven’s flawless vocals. It comes with an accompanying self-directed music video, co-created with his wife, Francesca Nelson which captures the essence of urban life’s close-knit, intimate nature, further enhancing the song’s inspirations.
Ruthven shares “‘Thru The Walls’ is a deep cut! It was one of the first songs I ever wrote and recorded. It has grown with me over the years, and evolved with collaborative sessions with both A.K. Paul and my wife, Francesca, who also helped create the video. There’s a pretty amorous nature to the song but I think conceptually that it became a bit deeper as time went on. The fact that we have neighbours who can hear the most private moments of our lives every day because of thin walls (be it our phone calls, arguments, the media we consume or even our sex lives) is jokes.”
Listen / purchase Rough & Ready here.
