When I was coming of age like 13, 14, 15, all I wanted to play was emo/screamo. And my instrumentation for those songs just naturally lent themselves to more of the folksy vibe. It was just natural for me. I don’t play country, this stuff is dirt emo. It’s like crying in a barn or angsting in your room with a banjo. Take a listen to my new ep Dirt EMO Vol 1 out now 🤮 | Ruston Kelly

The debut album 'Dying Star' from Ruston Kelly, is finally here. “The resulting record is an emotional powerhouse…If you’ve ever had a taste for somber country songs capable of ripping you apart, you ought to make time for Ruston Kelly’s opening blast.” - Stereogum | Ruston Kelly