Ryan Balkonis

@ryanbalkonis

Vocals/Guitar/Keyboards for @thetallbones πŸ’€
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We had a great weekend expanding the extended bone-I-verse, @cambriaphl and @the.nail1 back to back rattled us, and we hope it shook your rib cages too. We hope you are enjoying our new record, more tall announcements coming soon. Perhaps a new video? Perhaps a new show announcement??? Stay tuned πŸ‘€πŸ’€β˜€οΈπŸŒ…πŸ¦΄πŸ¦΄πŸ¦΄
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12 days ago
This is a little more than an album for me personally. It’s more like a life milestone. This one took years to make, it went through several lineup changes behind the scenes, and it took some incredible people for it all to come together. Houses burnt down, relationships ended, babies were born, teeth knocked out. This album is a light concept album, representing a shift in perspective, a rebirth. There was a lot of life experience built into every lyric and every note. I wanna thank everyone who made this record possible and who supported our band from day one of this crazy journey to get to where we are. @paulwallace_official - moral support, endless love @we.were.a.planet - bass playing, patience, lifeforce, uncrustables @josh_battershell - best engineer/tracking dude ever, all the praise, all the equipment to make us sound awesome @pixilated_plant - the album cover and single cover for nothing shore @robdevious - incredible synth solo and vocal production and awesomeness from a divine place @nickelboy520 - drums, vision, brotherhood, humor @dad_sitter - the missing puzzle piece to finish this crazy project, and sick sick bass playing and theory knowledge/vision Literally none of this would be possible without these people! I love you all! I hope you all enjoy the record πŸ’€πŸ’€πŸ’€ You can listen to this everywhere you stream music 🫢
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16 days ago
If you are looking for a feel-good, synth rock vacation to dance along to this May, the new LP by @thetallbones is for you! - FOR FANS OF: @chvrches @sunnotyellow @morgxnofficial @yelyahwilliams & @delwatergap - The sophomore LP by Tall Bones is all at once deeply philosophical and healing; providing a multi-genre synth getaway that allows the listener to reflect on imperative life lessons; all while tapping their toes and dancing along. - The listener is immediately drawn into the LP with the fully instrumental intro: "Dawned on Me." Track 2: "Black Cat," heavily draws from the funk genre; featuring breathy vocals against energetic instrumentals. The softer, introspective Track 3: "Indigo," intertwines powerful life lessons with the ethereal feeling of dipping your toes into the seashore. Track 4: "Birthday," is more melancholy; and includes deeper vocals and hip hop elements. Track 5: "Sequin Sunset," brings us back to the classic "Tall Bones" sound; complete with an 80s synth pop intro. Track 6: "Nothing Shore," is equally dreamy; complete with instrumental jam sessions, a funky bass line, and a blunt reflection on the importance of letting go. Track 7: "Lost & Found" is more vocal-centric and allows the listener a chance to dance along and embrace the joy of "not always knowing." Track 8: "Set On Me," is a driving, instrumental jam session; leading into Track 9: "Way Out There," which leaves the listener feeling reflective and whimsical; complete with a satisfying whistling fade-out. - You can find "Sequin Sunset" out on Bandcamp, YouTube, and all streaming platforms 5/1. About the artist: TALL BONES is a Croydon/Philadelphia -based band known for what they describe as β€œsilky sweet bone healing music,” blending indie pop, synth-pop, funk rock, new wave, alt rock and city pop. The group features Ryan Balkonis (vocals/guitar/keys), David Shaw (bass), and Nicholas Kearns (vocals/percussion). - This is their second LP. You can check out their first record, "Sweets In The City" on all streaming platforms; with their former lineup, including Ryan Balkonis, Nicholas Kearns and Zack Williams. #musicreview #littlefirereviews #tallbones #sequinsunset #indiemusic
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16 days ago
Come catch these smounchy harmonies live this Sunday! . . . May 3rd. @the.nail1dmore . $10 cover. Four musical acts. Be there. #singing #altrock #rehersal #harmony
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17 days ago
New album drops this Friday πŸ’€ May 2nd @cambriaphl May 3rd @the.nail1 #indieband #diymusic #fyp #newmusic
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18 days ago
does your bassist do this? . . . Catch us live 🩻 May 2nd @cambriaphl May 3rd @the.nail1 #bassists #indiefunk #groove
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19 days ago
LIKE SHARE COMMENT BONES LISTEN TO THE RECORD ON MAY 1st #indieband #diymusic #newmusic #fyp #localmusic Catch us live 🩻 May 2nd @cambriaphl May 3rd @the.nail1
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20 days ago
I wonder who it could be… #indieband #drumkit #drummer #diymusic #fyp May 1st πŸ™€πŸ™€πŸ™€? May 2nd @cambriaphl May 3rd @the.nail1
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20 days ago
like if you enjoy our band room Comment 🦴 for good luck #indieband #musicroom #drumkit #diymusic May2nd @cambriaphl May3rd @the.nail1
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21 days ago
DONT EAT THE SPICY CHICKEN ! πŸ—£οΈπŸ—£οΈ We had a RATTLING time at The Puck on Friday night with all of our lovely pals! Thank you to everyone who came out!!! @hubbellbenson and @monstera.phl always bring the heat and warm our bones! Shoutout to @paulwallace_official for partying with the tall bone boys on his birthday and joining us onstage! Be sure to check us out at our next show on 5/3 at @the.nail1 (swipe for flyer) And a very special thanks to @teensoup_4thesoul and @rocketqueenclare for the bonetastic videos and photos! Tall things (new music) coming SOON πŸ‘€πŸ¦΄πŸ¦΄ STAY TUNED
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1 month ago
New show announcement!!! 🚨 In exactly 1 month we will be playing at @the.nail1 with @circledrivenj opening for @freethewitness Come party with the tall bone bois πŸ¦΄πŸ¦΄πŸ¦΄πŸ™
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3 months ago
TALL BONES @ THE GRAPE πŸ’€πŸŽΈπŸ‡ #thegrape #livemusicphotography #davidanshots #concertphotography #tallbones @thetallbones @ryanbalkonis @dad_sitter @nickelboy520 @thegrapephl
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3 months ago