There’s nothing dry about Dryboy’s sound; it comes from a place of purity. He doesn’t make music to fit a trend or to blow up overnight, it’s an escape for the Chicago-born singer — a safe haven of clarity that embodies the tumultuous, emotional turmoil found on his debut singles with Rostrum Records, “Blood On The Floor” and “Highway to Pain.”
Channeling the aftermath of a six-year relationship, “Blood On The Floor” delves into the depths of Dryboy’s pain, betrayal and the profound sense of losing the ability to communicate with a once-loved person. The song stands as his final message, encapsulating the raw emotions of his love-torn experience. “I don’t know if I can take this anymore,” he shouts from the abyss in melodic anguish, as the track not only displays Dryboy’s poignant songwriting skills, but highlights his powerful vocal range and rockstar allure.
“Writing this song, I felt pain, betrayal, and the overwhelming feeling of never getting to speak to that person you love again. We all want closure and that final message, but we never send it. This is my last message.”
Dryboy on “Blood On The Floor”
Both “Blood On The Floor” and “Highway To Pain” lead in Dryboy’s debut self-titled EP, DRYBOY, due out next month. It’s the epitome of heartbreak, doused in shimmering pop-punk that uncontrollably moves you; both physically and emotionally. “Highway to Pain” is another chapter in the world he’s unfolding — filled with fast-plucked guitars and drum barrages that beat as fast as his heart.
Hailing from Chicago and now based in Los Angeles, Dryboy has found a place in the scene by weaving an enigmatic sound that fuses elements of Pop, Rock and Alternative Hip-Hop. The fast-rising artist initially gained attention with his hit single “Summer Nights,” featuring Clever, which has garnered over 9 million streams on Spotify. His trajectory includes notable performances alongside prominent artists such as Lil Durk, YBN Nahmir, G Herbo and Calboy.
Each music video (directed by page favorite Chris Vergara) not only complements the tracks’ emotional depth, but showcases Dryboy’s ability to transform personal experiences into relatable art. An undeniably compelling force in the alt space — free to move fluidly from genre to genre without a hitch — Dryboy is a star in the making for all the right reasons.
His blood may be on the floor, but the writing is already on the wall: Get to know Dryboy before he takes off.
This story will be updated.
Watch “Highway to Pain” below!