It’s been a busy 2016 for Ry Cuming, more commonly known as RY X, whose release of ‘Only’ and ‘Deliverance’ catapulted his music into the stratosphere earlier this year. Now back with a gentle antidote to the onslaught of sleigh bells and Christmas songs, ‘Thunder’ perfectly encapsulates everything that this beautiful singer has achieved to date. ‘Thunder’ carries all the hallmarks of RY X’s signature style: his soft, dry falsetto flutters over acoustic guitars and warm pads, finally crescendoing to a chorus which is rich with reverb, vocal harmonies and shimmering electronics. ‘Thunder’ is out now via Infectious Music, catch RY X live with Frank Wiedemann next year at Village Underground for what promises to be a breath-taking show. - HM