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Michael Rider (they/them) was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, Rider migrated to New York City on a visual art scholarship in 2013. They played open mics at the Sidewalk Cafe, the birthplace of anti-folk, amongst contemporaries such as Brett Gleason, Siv Disa, and Prince Johnny. Inspired by the work of Tori Amos, Kate Bush, Joni Mitchell, Rider sings of the anxieties of life while mixing the traditional piano of their past with innovative electronic production, creating an ethereal pop experience.
Rider's album Cycle releases on Grimalkin on May 13, 2022. The pre-order for Cycle and final single, "Baby I'm Scared", releases on April 8th, 2022. Stay tuned!
This song was from Michael’s EP “Hidden Treasure” released in 2014.
Intimate downtempo electro-R&B from the Montreal singer-songwriter, honestly addressing themes of vulnerability and self-protection. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 30, 2019