Atlanta multi-instrumentalist Ralph Laurie experiments with folk and psychedelic tunes

On the “City Lights” series “Speaking of Music,” local musicians share their work and stories in their own voices.

Publish Date: Monday 16th September 2024
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On the “City Lights” series “Speaking of Music,” local musicians share their work and stories in their own voices. In today’s segment, we feature Atlanta multi-instrumentalist John Michael Young, also known as Ralph Laurie.

“I would describe my music as indie experimental folk. It has elements of electronic, modern pop, and psychedelic,” says Young.

He’s been playing music since childhood, when he used to sneak into his brother’s room to fiddle with his guitar. After 11, he began to pick up drumming, which led to multiple bands through high school and college. Now, he plays guitar, bass, drums and keyboard. “My favorite instrument to play is drums, but I’m most proficient at guitar,” he says.

Young says he has stayed in Atlanta because of the strength of the local music scene.

“I wouldn’t say the sounds of Atlanta have particularly influenced my music, but the work ethic of people here has definitely kept me driven and motivated,” he says.

Young recently put out a new single, “Chaser,” which can be found on every major streaming service here.

More information on Ralph Laurie can be found on his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ralph__laurie/.

December 22, 2024

Story attribution: Jacob Smulian
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