Ryan Ferguson (born ) is an indie rock guitarist and singer-songwriter, formerly of Southern California band No Knife.(January 26, 2006). "Ryan Ferguson", The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved March 9, 2013. In 2004 he contributed the acoustic track "Wait for Me There" to the compilation album San Diego Is Burning.Nixon, Chris (May 13, 2004). "Album reviews: Localese", The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved March 9, 2013. Ferguson's solo debut Three, Four was released in July 2005, winning a San Diego Music Award for "Best Pop Record" that year.Stephens, AnnaMaria (October 13, 2005). "Localese", The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved March 9, 2013. Critic Chris Nixon cited it as one of the best releases of the year for San Diego musicians.Nixon, Chris (January 12, 2006). "Localese", The San Diego Union-Tribune, p. N&D21. The Sims 2 featured an interpretation of the album's lead track "Suddenly". He went on to tour with American rock band Switchfoot,DeBoer, Terry (November 2, 2006). "Connected with zeal: Switchfoot is one with audience", The Grand Rapids Press, p. 18. and released a full-length album entitled Only Trying to Help in 2007.(August 9, 2007). "Ryan Ferguson: 'Remission'", NPR. Retrieved March 9, 2013.
Ferguson's influences include Jellyfish and Wire. Critic Kevin Bronson labelled Ferguson's style as "power pop", and Ferguson commented, "We're not ashamed of playing pop songs anymore."Bronson, Kevin (October 27, 2005). "Buzz bands", Los Angeles Times, p. E11.
Discography
Albums Only Trying to Help (2007) Better Looking Records Three, Four EP (2005) Jr Varsity Records
Compilations "My Favorite Songwriters" (2004) Five One, Inc.
References
External links Official website