Laden with contradictions, already hailed a ‘maverick’ by the Guardian and still not even 30, Ryley Walker’s music suggests he’s been observing life for much longer.

Blending wry, stoner humour with incredible musicianship fused together with Americana hasn’t worked so well in years.

Anyone who caught his performances throughout the course of the last two years, will attest to Ryley’s apparently effortless ability to conjure a breath-taking spectacle from a standing start. Word of mouth and critical acclaim ensured sell-out audiences at his British shows, whilst a sprawling tour of the USA around Primrose Green presented a perfect chance to workshop ideas for what would eventually become his third studio album, Golden Sings That Have Been Sung.

After two sold-out London shows followed by a breathtaking performance at Islington Assembly Hall, Ryley Walker returns in May to play Village Underground, for what is set to be a very special evening indeed.