a fragile, cinematic debut built for quiet rooms and loud hearts

bristol duo ryde introduce themselves with winter, a debut that feels both intimate and immense. formed by arran glass and brontë shande, the pair weave trip-hop pulse with alternative pop warmth, crafting a sound that glows faintly in the dark – fragile but unbroken.

recorded after four years of slow, careful creation, winter explores the stillness between sorrow and survival. its lyrics move like whispered confessions, speaking openly about mental health, loss, and the search for light when everything feels cold. cinematic in scope yet deeply personal, the song offers a quiet refuge for listeners who’ve ever needed to feel seen.

shande’s voice floats like breath on glass, while glass’s production gives the song its heartbeat – slow, echoing, and deliberate. together they build something that feels suspended in time, a sonic space where pain turns into understanding.

gentle, aching, and beautiful in its restraint, winter is more than a debut – it’s a promise of empathy wrapped in sound.

thank u for making this ryde ❄️