Every Us is not just a band so much as a shared feeling, a sound shaped by connection and collective energy. Based in New York City, the project exists to capture those fleeting moments when music makes us feel part of something bigger than ourselves. With one single out now and several more on the way, Every Us is steadily building toward an EP release this spring, followed by a new video series in the summer that expands their world beyond sound alone.
At the heart of Every Us is Ryan Jones, a musician whose life has unfolded across five continents. Living and creating around the world exposed Jones to the many ways music dissolves boundaries, language, and distance. That understanding now lives at the core of Every Us. Back in New York, Jones has shaped the project into a collaborative, community-driven space that values shared creativity over individual spotlight. Rather than functioning as a single artist, Every Us operates as a living ecosystem, one that thrives on exchange, experimentation, and collective voice.
That ethos has been especially visible through their community live events, which began in 2022 and quickly grew into something larger than a typical showcase. Over 200 people have gathered through these events, with lineups curated from across NYC and Brooklyn that span folk, R&B, jazz, and DJ-led electronic sets. The intention has always been to uplift emerging voices alongside the project’s own releases, creating room for artists to be seen, heard, and connected. In this way, Every Us feels less like a band and more like a gathering point, a place where sound becomes a shared language.
Their collaborative spirit extends into the studio as well. Past collaborators include Olivia Reid, Michael Tighe, whose work spans Jeff Buckley, Adele, and Mark Ronson, Charlie Klasfield of Clean Bandit and Branchez, and guitarist Dan Sagher of Charlie Burg. Their music has been shaped by seasoned hands, mixed by Latin Grammy winner Soular and mastered by Kia Shavon, while their visual storytelling has involved filmmakers such as Talia Light Rake, known for work at Sundance and Tribeca, and Frank Sun, whose portfolio includes Peloton and the Olympics. Each collaboration adds another layer to the Every Us identity, reinforcing the idea that this project is built by many, for many.
Their newest single, “The Motions,” marks a defining moment for the project. Rooted in the Brooklyn music scene, the track feels like a quiet rebellion against emotional stagnation. It is a soulful indie anthem for anyone who has felt trapped in routine, moving through life on autopilot and longing for an escape. From its opening moments, “The Motions” carries a sense of tension, a looping chant that mirrors the thoughts we replay when we feel stuck. The song lives in that uneasy space between numbness and awakening, where exhaustion and hope coexist.
Ryan Jones describes the track as beginning with a half-formed melody that wouldn’t let go, a sonic reflection of a thought you cannot silence. From there, the production builds into something both restrained and restless, with layered guitars, driving drums, and vocals that feel simultaneously distant and urgent. Lyrically, the song confronts emotional detachment head-on, painting images of conformity and quiet despair, only to gradually break free. Lines like “Paper dreams for gasoline, sing scat for prophecy, burn scripts we meant to read” cut through the haze, urging listeners to reject prescribed paths and reclaim agency over their lives.
By the end of “The Motions,” the energy shifts. What began as monotony transforms into movement, as if the song itself is pulling the listener out of inertia. Jones describes this arc as a journey from apathy to action, from a life that stopped caring to one that dares to answer a call from the unknown. The outro feels like an invitation, a reminder that change doesn’t arrive neatly but must be met halfway. It is music for those who are done waiting, for anyone ready to pull the ripcord and step into something uncertain but alive.
Musically, “The Motions” balances introspection with propulsion. The interplay of textured guitars, layered vocals, and steady rhythm creates a feeling of forward momentum even as the lyrics linger on disillusionment. Featuring performances by Connor Sandstrom on guitar and vocals from Olivia Reid, Ryan Jones, Connor Sandstrom, and Chynna Sherrod, the song embodies the collective nature of Every Us. It sounds like many voices moving together, reinforcing the idea that rediscovery is rarely a solo act.
Ultimately, Every Us continues to explore what it truly sounds like to find “your people.” With “The Motions,” they offer a track that doesn’t just describe that search but feels like part of it. It is music made for shared moments, for late-night realizations and communal release, for the quiet understanding that even when life feels stuck on repeat, there is still a way out.
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