With unflinching honesty and poetic force, Ruth Lyon’s debut album, ‘Poems & Non-Fiction’ is a soul-searching odyssey through heartbreak, disability, identity, and resilience. Set to haunting strings, jazz-tinged brass, and intimate piano, Lyon weaves personal pain into songs that confront silence, celebrate survival, and find fierce beauty in imperfection.
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In the atmospheric setting of The Cluny—once a steam-powered flour mill—Ruth Lyon and Conrad Bird shared a set full of raw emotion, close harmony, and stories that hit home. With songs drawn from their time with Holy Moly & The Crackers, new solo work, and deeply personal tributes, the duo held the room in quiet attention, proving the power of stripped-back performance and deep musical connection.
With a setlist that spanned new tracks and fan favorites, she poured vulnerability, humor, and immense power into every song, leaving the sold-out crowd deeply moved. The night was a testament to Ruth’s incredible journey—one of resilience, authenticity, and musical magic.
A precursor to a much-anticipated project, “Wickerman” is a testament to Ruth Lyon’s remarkable artistry and resilience. With intricate melodies and a raw, emotional performance, Lyon’s music is as much a personal exploration as it is a universal anthem for healing. The accompanying video reflects the beauty of the song, capturing the rebinding of self amidst life’s disorienting changes.
UK’s Ruth Lyon and Eliza Hull from Australia realized they were kindred spirits when appearing as panelists at an event called Disability: Is The Future Of Music Accessible?
‘Direct Debit To Vogue’ is another step for Ruth Lyon in creating a lasting legacy of innovative music and making life better for disabled people
“This is a reaction against this idea of perfection that society has us believe is the goal, when actually it’s a shortcut to death.”
This stunning release from award winning UK singer and songwriter Ruth Lyon is timely given her imminent American debut at the prestigious South by South West (SXSW) Festival in Austin, Texas March 11th-19th whose alumni include Norah Jones and The White Stripes.
“The title ‘Nothing’s Perfect’ stems from my own life mantra celebrating the beauty in imperfection which has got me through many a rough patch and my own self acceptance.” – Ruth Lyon
The video brings raw authenticity and gives insights into why crowds engage frenetically with the musicians