RYDE Slams the Brakes in “Stop the Wheel”

Not many are able to craft music that actually pierces your soul and be able to consume you same time. But the few that are able to do, do it in an exceptionally way that makes you wanna listen to it all the time, cos it feeds your soul. Well “Stop the Wheel” by RYDE feels like the moment when you’re trying to stay calm, but the world keeps throwing chaos at you like it’s in a competition. The song starts off soft and gentle, almost like someone handing you a warm cup of tea and telling you everything is fine. Spoiler: everything is not fine.

RYDE, the duo made up of Arran Glass and Brontë Shandë, know exactly how to pull you in. Their voices blend so neatly at the start that you almost forget the song is about the stress of being alive right now. But then the chorus hits, and suddenly it feels like the music is shouting along with everything you complain about when the news is on.

The drums by Pete Flood basically sound like someone trying to escape the room using only rhythm. It’s intense, fast, and feels like it drank three coffees too many. The beat gives the song this restless energy that fits perfectly with the whole “life is a bit much” theme. Then, just when you think your heart rate can’t go higher, the track opens up into these huge strings that make everything feel dramatic in a good way. It’s like the end of a movie where the hero finally figures things out, except the hero is you, trying to function.

RYDE has this gift for making heavy feelings sound beautiful without making it too gloomy. They aim for music that speaks to people who sit awake at 2 AM thinking about everything they forgot to do. If that’s you, this song might feel like someone finally gets it.

“Stop the Wheel” shows why RYDE is getting attention after their strong debut. They write honest music that feels close to the heart, but still big enough to shake you a little. It’s emotional, loud in the right places, and just dramatic enough to make you stare out the window like you’re in a music video.

The song is out now on all streaming platforms. If you’ve ever wanted to hit pause on life for a minute, this track won’t stop the world for you, but it’ll make you feel a bit less alone while you try.

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