WRYT
WRYT RELEASES POWERFUL SELF-TITLED EP
D.C.-based pop-rock artist WRYT, aka Mychael Wright, recently released a brand-new, self-titled EP, made up of two tracks – “Ivory Tower” and “Milk & Honey.”
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A few years back, Wright was deeply involved in Contemporary Christian Music, working as a church worship leader, as well as half of the duo The Lovely Vine, who released an EP, entitled Grace. Following a turning point, Wright decided to move in a different direction musically, while still resolving to help the oppressed and tackle discrimination.
With a nod to the Wyld Stallyns of Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, he reinvented himself as WRYT, followed by releasing “Ivory Tower” and “Milk & Honey.” The two songs deliver hefty grunge-rock flavors reminiscent of the ‘90s – Nirvana, Foo Fighters, and Lenny Kravitz.
Co-produced by WRYT and Gabriel Solomon Wilson, “Ivory Tower” was written while Wright lived in Pentagon City and suffering depression. Then the 2016 election took place.
According to Wright, “It fueled me with so much disappointment for where our country seemed to be headed. My office faced the Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol building, which sparked the opening line ‘We build cathedrals made of sand.’”
WRYT’s evocative voice infuses the lyrics with passionate urgency.
Explaining “Milk & Honey,” he shares, “I think of it as a love letter to my family. It’s an examination of the reality that many marginalized groups face on a daily basis. While I’m focused on my family’s narrative, I think it echoes similar journeys that many families have undergone. It comes as no surprise that a song written years before George Floyd’s murder can still be relevant today. For me as an artist, if you have a platform for your voice to be heard, it’s important to use it to educate people and create a dialogue. When I write songs, I am conveying the emotion of what I feel in the moment. If I say something personal that can also help even one person see life differently or help them out of depression or suicidal thoughts, I’m happy for the opportunity to help in that way.”
“Ivory Tower” opens on grungy guitar tones conjuring memories of Pearl Jam, followed by a hefty rumbling rhythm topped by gritty sonic layers chockfull of thick muscle. WRYT’s evocative voice infuses the lyrics with passionate urgency.
Whereas “Milk & Honey” travels on more luminous colors, riding a thumping kick drum accompanied by gentle, gleaming platinum guitars. Melodic and suffused with tenderness, WRYT’s vocals give the lyrics wistful textures. A potent, dark, and dirty guitar imbues the solo section with searing energy, topped by WRYT’s piercing timbres and insightful lyricism.
With “Ivory Tower” and “Milk & Honey,” WRYT parades his vast talent for intelligent verses and authoritative melodies.
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