About

Multi-award-winning acoustic duo Tu-kay & Ryan (Ash Tu-kay & Rebecca Ryan) craft a captivating blend of folk, Americana, and roots music, renowned for their lush harmonies and profoundly optimistic lyrics. Since forming after an instant musical connection in 2018, they've released four critically acclaimed EPs (2019-2022) earning glowing reviews and global radio play, and unveiled their debut album in 2023. Their single 'Temporal Drifter' hit #1 on the Amazon Folk Charts in May 2022. Veterans of UK and international stages, Tu-kay & Ryan consistently engage audiences from intimate clubs to major festivals.

Reviews

Anyway I Can

“At a time when we are all understandably swimming against global anxiety, it's so great that these two wildly optimistic tunesmiths are keeping our peckers up for us. An ear worm melody that defies is it or is it not coolness by just being so openly fresh faced and catchy." Tim Bricheno (All About Eve)

Passage Of Time (EP)

“An emotional roller-coaster in 5 songs, an outstanding EP from such a talented duo of singer-songwriters.” Welsh Connections

“Well...I listened to the new EP from @tukayandryan today and it is absolutely terrific. Beautiful and with something to say.” Tim Wheeler, BBC Northampton

The Grey Dog Trust

Tu-kay & Ryan are advocates for supporting charities, one in particular is The Grey Dog Trust, based in Northampton. The charity focusses on 'Putting Young People's Mental Health Centre Stage'. During lockdown of 2020/2021 Tu-kay & Ryan invited 10 other musicians to contribute to a song in order to raise money for The Grey Dog trust. The song was later made into a video featuring all the performers. The resulting song and video can be seen below.

Rebecca Ryan

Rebecca Ryan

Hailing from Aberystwyth, Wales, Rebecca Ryan is a captivating singer-songwriter renowned for her powerful vocals and exceptional range. With diverse roots in choirs, musical theatre, and jazz, she gained significant recognition fronting a soul/funk band across the UK. Since launching her songwriting career in 2017 and releasing her debut EP in 2018, Rebecca has become known for her profoundly heartfelt lyrics drawn from personal experience. Her passionate delivery and authentic connection often move audiences to tears, showcasing a voice brimming with emotion.

Ash Tu-kay

Ash Tu-kay

Ash is a highly accomplished Music Producer, Songwriter, and Sound Engineer with over 15 years of multifaceted industry experience. A proficient multi-instrumentalist and lifelong musician, he honed his craft studying Creative Music Production at ACM, Guildford. Ash founded the independent project studio Tu-kay Records. His extensive career includes working alongside industry professionals, 10+ years performing internationally, and successfully organizing, promoting, and engineering numerous music events and festivals. He possesses exceptional versatility across a vast spectrum of genres, from Rock and Folk to Electronic and Hip-Hop.