Ryland James Shares His Most Personal Work Yet With New Single “Soul” And Announces New EP Heart Of Me

Platinum-certified and two-time JUNO Award nominee Ryland James returns with his latest single, “Soul,” out now via 21 Entertainment Group. The track serves as the sixth release from his upcoming EP Heart of Me, which is set to drop on May 23.

Written in Nashville at a pivotal moment in his life, “Soul” marks the emotional starting point for this new body of work, one rooted in transformation, spiritual questioning, and healing.

“‘Soul’ was the first song I wrote for this project on a writing trip to Nashville in early 2022. Something about that city brings out such a unique depth in the storytelling process, and this was no exception,” Ryland shares. “It’s about the larger questions I was asking myself after a pretty intense spiritual awakening and loss of faith in what I once believed to be true about life growing up. Ultimately, the conclusion I’ve come to is that all of us have much deeper souls than we realize — and that they always know the way home when we listen. There’s so much comfort and hope in that to me.”

Stream/download “Soul” here

With its soaring melody and introspective lyrics, “Soul” sets the tone for Heart of Me — a collection that captures the essence of Ryland’s inner journey and the freedom that comes with embracing your truest self.

“This EP represents a breakthrough in consciousness for me. It’s my truth. It feels like coming home for the first time ever, but at the same time feeling a remembrance that this was always the way it was supposed to be,” Ryland explains. “The life I used to live felt comfortable and familiar, but I realize now that the world created through this project is the home of my heart — the heart of me. When people listen to these songs, my greatest hope is that they see and feel themselves in the music. That it reaches a part of them just beyond the usual limits of their perception and reminds them ‘I am you, and you are me.’ Because at the end of the day, we really are all one. And all of us crave a deeper connection to ourselves and the world around us for that reason. There’s nothing more empowering to me than that.”

Known for his distinct voice and thoughtful songwriting, Ryland James presents Heart of Me as a focused and cohesive collection that reflects his continued growth as an artist.

Presave Heart Of Me EP here

TRACKLISTING FOR HEART OF ME
1.) The Reason
2.) Soul
3.) Heart Of Me
4.) Pretty Things
5.) Long Way Home
6.) Good
7.) Thank The Rain