Bio

Aidan Ripley is an alternative/indie teenage songwriter from Auckland New Zealand. He has been surrounded by New Zealand alternative subcultures his whole life- introduced to music scenes at an early age through his parents who ran an alternative music magazine named 'Nocturne'. These experiences led him to gain a passion for performance and song writing. Now at age 18, Ripley composes and performs constantly- expressing himself through many genres and styles.

Influenced by a multitude of artists including David Bowie, Radiohead, Tame Impala, Gorillaz, Björk, and Beck, Ripley constantly explores different sounds within his music. His main goal is to strike his audience with an unforgettable experience- taking his listeners with him down a rabbit hole of escapism, hyper-emotion, and social analysis. Ripley is fascinated by the human experience, and journeys through all pieces of our living puzzle.

Ripley can be found playing in many settings such as bars, underground venues, libraries, markets, festivals, fundraisers, parties etc. With each show- Ripley adapts, moving from blasting rock shows to more intimate acoustic performances. What matters most is that he always gives his all to his fans- sometimes extending his small solo shows to three-hour long concerts.

In 2020 Ripley released three tracks under The Punchline single produced by multi-instrumentalist and sound engineer Izak Kennedy. These three experimental tracks were created to embody the chaos of the modern world- incorporating satirical lyricism with political commentary. These songs blended art rock with electronic, creating a bizarre and menacing soundscape. The track Clown was the most popular of the three, becoming a fan favourite at his concerts.

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• Bandcamp Page
• SoundCloud Page
• Spotify Page
• Apple Music Page