The Ridleys is a 4-piece indie alternative-folk band known for their ability to tell stories through their music. Each of their songs is a carefully crafted narrative, exploring the complexities of human emotion and experience.
They started creating music in 2016 when they released their debut EP, “Aphrodite EP”, and they have never held back since then.
Whether they’re playing in bars, schools, stadiums, or small intimate venues, The Ridleys always bring their A-game, delivering powerful performances that leave audiences feeling inspired and uplifted. If you’re looking for a band that can transport you to another world through their music, look no further than The Ridleys.
Benny Manaligod, Bryant Ayes, Jan De Vera, and Joric Canlas are The Ridleys.
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Discography
Until I Reach the Sun – Vol. 1
1. It All Makes Sense | 04:32
2. When a Man Touches the Sun | 02:43
3. Wonderland | 03:02
4. Prodigal’s Anthem (or ‘The Gods We Hold Dear’) | 04:01
5. Home 03:57
6. Summertown (or ‘Kintsugi’) | 05:24
7. Return | 04:20
Until I Reach the Sun – Vol. 1 is the first part of a longer album. This collection of songs, written from 2012-2021 contains three, maybe four different stories. It begins with the story of a teenage boy who tries to make sense of life (It All Makes Sense, 2012). Then, it tells the story of a curious Icarus who burned himself by flying too close to the sun (When a Man Touches the Sun, 2012). It also tells the story of an Alice-type figure who retreats into her dream world to escape her bleak reality (Wonderland, 2014).
The most notable of these stories is that of the prodigal son (Prodigal’s Anthem, 2015, and all the songs that follow, 2017-2021). The prodigal son left home thinking he was ready to face the world, only to find himself miserable and alone. But at the end of the journey, he was greeted with a warm embrace from the father he ran away from. His ending is one that we hope all the other characters experience, too. Their stories will be continued in Vol. 2.
These stories are meant for you, dear listener. We hope that the last one — the one about the prodigal son — would give you hope that that suffering can end in comfort, and isolation can lead us closer to presence.
There are many, many, many more songs in the vault. For now, we give you these seven. Thank you for listening to the stories we tell through songs.
From morning light/’til break of dawn,
The Ridleys
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Tracks recorded in LINE IN RECORDS by Nikhil Amarnani
Mixed and mastered by Alex Villegas
All songs written by Benny Manaligod
All songs arranged by Benny Manaligod, Jan De Vera, Joric Canlas, and Bryant Ayes
Main vocals, acoustic guitar, and violin by Benny Manaligod
Second vocals and electric guitar by Jan De Vera
Drums and percussions by Bryant Ayes
Bass by Joric Canlas
Collage by Michael Lorenzana
The Ridleys logo by Therese Jose
Album layout by Sofia Paderes
Released: September 3, 2022
Summertown (or ‘Kintsugi’)
Written by Benny Manaligod
Arranged by The Ridleys
Vocals & Acoustic Guitar – Benny Manaligod
Electric Guitar & Electric Guitar – Jan de Vera
Bass – Joric Canlas
Drums – Bryant Ayes
Recorded by Nikhil Amarnani at Line In Records
Mixed and Mastered by Alex Villegas
Reflections on Moonlight & Poetry
1. Aphrodite | 03:57
2. Dywtbm | 04:46
3. Raconteur | 05:03
4. Meaningful Silence (Our Song) | 05:06
5. Stay | 05:10
6. Rorschach Blots | 03:51
7. Starlit Ocean | 05:12
8. Germany & Rome | 04:42
9. Troubadour | 04:36
10. Maybe | 03:46
11. Take Our Time | 04:53
12. Cold Feet | 04:57
13. Intro/Outro | 01:03
The Ridleys’ debut album: Reflections on Moonlight and Poetry
Two reflections:
1. We thank the moon for the light it provides, yet the moon has no light of its own. Its light, as bright as it is, is but a reflection of one that shines even brighter.
2. The Greek poet Epimenides once said, ‘In him we live and move and have our being.’ Four hundred years later, St. Paul quotes those very same lines to show that even the gods are only shadows.
In this album, you will find songs written about certain people, places, and events once written in longing – a longing no friend, or family, or muse could ever satisfy. Each of them point to something greater. From the first to the last track, we hope this album touches your soul as deeply as it did ours, giving you answers to questions you never knew you had.
Thanks for supporting us all these years! We assure you that this is the first of many.
Love,
The Ridleys
Released December 25, 2019
tracks recorded in RAKETSHIP PROJECT STUDIO by Paolo Vivas
mixed and mastered by Alex Villegas
strings recorded by JP Ocampo
all songs written by Benny Manaligod
all songs arranged by Benny Manaligod, Jan De Vera, Joric Canlas, and Bryant Ayes
main vocals, acoustic guitar, and violin by Benny Manaligod
second vocals and electric guitar by Jan De Vera
drums and percussions by Bryant Ayes
bass by Joric Canlas
special thanks to TJ De Ocampo, Mike Armas, and Sage Ilagan for their valuable input
art by Therese Jose
The Ridleys drawing by Julia David
graphic design by Sofia Paderes
From Morning Light/’Til Break of Dawn
1. Rorschach Blots 03:42
2. Take Our Time 04:23
3. Dywtbm 04:32
4. Raconteur 04:28
5. Meaningful Silence (Our Song) 04:33
Released: September 8, 2017
Painting by Therese Jose
Edited by Sofia Paderes
Meaingful Silence
YouTube: https://youtu.be/ThBRAMrvxUo
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/track/0pCVtVr8WwPfmi18UuJeoB
Meaingful Silence is in the EP, “From Morning Light/Till Break of Dawn”, which was released on Sept. 8, 2017.
credits:
releases June 3, 2017
Lyrics by Benny Manaligod
Arrangement by The Ridleys
Artwork by Therese Jose
Lead Vocals/Acoustic Guitar – Benny Manaligod
Second Vocals/Electric Guitar – Jan De Jan de Vera
Bass – Joric Canlas
Drums – Bryant Ayes
Recorded at Raketship Project Studio
Recorded and mixed by Paolo Vivas
Aphrodite EP
1. Prodigals (03:55)
2. Yvaine (02:19)
3. Maybe (03:41)
4. Aphrodite (04:05)
Back-up Vocals & Lead Guitar – Jan De Vera
Drums & Percussions – Bryant Ayes
Bass – Joric CanlasAll songs written by Benny Manaligod
All songs arranged by Benny Manaligod, Jan De Vera, and Bryant Ayes
All songs recorded, mixed, and mastered by Kian Ransom
AHRT by the amazing Therese Jose !!!
Order physical copies here.
🙂 (You can pick them up from us in UP, UST, Katipunan)
The One Only I Can See
1. Baby I Do 03:15
2. The Puppet 03:41
3. When A Man Touches The Sun 03:16
4. It All Makes Sense 04:07
5. A Personal Psalm 03:48
6. Earthly and Ethereal (The Sound of Two Souls Connecting) 03:36
7. Wonderland 03:14
8. Aphrodite 04:22
9. From The Ashes 03:44
10. The God in Outer Space 04:23
11. Yvaine 02:30
12. Maybe 03:51
13. Prodigal’s Anthem (or ‘The Gods We Hold Dear’) 04:09
14. Meaningful Silence 02:46
15. When A Man Touches The Sun (Acoustic) 04:07
A collection of all the home-recorded, low-fi tracks posted by Benny Manaligod on SoundCloud (+ a few unpublished tracks). All tracks (except track 15) are arranged chronologically.
All songs written by Benny Manaligod.
All songs recorded by Benny Manaligod.
2012
Baby I Do
The Puppet
When A Man Touches The Sun
2013
It All Makes Sense
A Personal Psalm
Earthly and Ethereal (The Sound of Two Souls Connecting)
2014
Wonderland
Aphrodite
2015
From The Ashes
The God in Outer Space
Yvaine
Maybe
Prodigal’s Anthem (or ‘The Gods We Hold Dear’)
2016
Meaningful Silence
credits
Released: March 14, 2016
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