Channel Theory

Another 30 seconds on Mtv

derek — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:00:40 +0000

If you are an avid fan of both Channel Theory and Mtv’s the Real World you may have noticed another 30 seconds of coexistence during episode 5 of the DC season. It seems they are in love with ‘The Next Version of You’ as it is the second placement on their show! You TOO can fall in love with this song and cherish it forever by visiting one of our online retail stores. And make sure to call Mtv and say “Hey, I got a fever, and the only prescription is more CHANNEL THEORY!”

First Show of 2010

derek — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 03:18:04 +0000

New Show Added at the 2010 Millennium Music Conference in Harrisburg, PA!

Feature on Windows Media

derek — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:39:31 +0000

Channel Theory will be featured on the Windows Media Guide Free Download page for the next two weeks. Visit this page to download “A Theater Of My Own” for free!

Channel Theory receives Auddy Awards

derek — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:43:21 +0000

When “These Things” was run through the Hit Song detector software developed by The Music Universe ™, it won a Platinum Award and several Silver Awards. These awards mean many of the songs on this record have enormous potential to rise to Silver and Platinum sales!

Billboard Discoveries Review

derek — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:09:12 +0000

Derek Ryan’s second full-length outing “These Things,” which casts the Chicago-based singer/songwriter in an ensemble setting as Channel Theory, showcases the handsome entertainer as sensitive poet, provocative guitarist, master melody-maker and most of all, versatile vocalist. From the tender musings of “I’m Still Here,” in which the troubadour reflects, “I’ve chased eluding dreams and watched all pain recede/Love lost and re-found, sometimes it takes these things…” to the rough-and-tumble instrumental grit of “Work of Art” or midtempo pop/rocker “Press Start To End,” Ryan conjures the likes of such disparate figureheads as Duncan Sheik, Radiohead, Howard Jones and Morrissey, while etching his own novel signature throughout the 10-cut project. While his work has been featured on such TV shows as “The Hills,” “The Real World” and “Road Rules,” this inspired collection serves as a proper launching pad for one guy who does it all: He played all instruments on the demo tracks, wrote lyrics and melodies, strums and sings. “These Things” is clearly primed for the world stage.

-Billboard Discoveries

Good Showing In Songwriting Contest

derek — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:46:13 +0000

Channel Theory’s Figure It Out and I’m Still Here both were semifinalist selections in The Music Universe Songwriting Contest!

HotIndieNews.com Press Release

derek — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:05:05 +0000

www.hotindienews.com recognizes our accomplishments on E!tv and Mtv. You can see the post here

Paint The Sky

derek — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:14:05 +0000

All this distance
Puts a strain
Covers the sky
Reaching out
Again

Following this
Cloud astray
Passing by
The same sky
Reaches out
For me

Writing a smile
Send your way
Covers the sky
Reaching out
Again

Am I Goodbye?

derek — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:11:20 +0000

What will I be when all that I am
Is a framed gleaming smile?
A friendly ear to those who need
A newborn in a new confused life
Or will I be just grass for your feet?

What will you be – if my tears flow over
Your framed gleaming smile
And your scent, it still hangs in the air
But I’ll be there soon
And I’ll look for you, I’m sure you will too
But who will we find?

On the other side
Is there even a line?
On the other side

What will I be – what will you be
What will we be?
If just grass for feet
No ear or newborn then I
Hope you can grow next to me

On the other side
Is there even a line?
On the other side

Or is it just goodbye?

Goodbye

Hold Tight

derek — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:06:22 +0000

Having trouble it seems
I’ve been reaching out but grabbing air
A rough sketch underneath
That not many can bear

And these jets of light were on
A blankscape that’ll take me there

Blanking out all casting doubt
You know I’ve thrown my share
A loss of words and all sound
Hold tight – I’ll be there

Getting nearer now
That long pause before the leap
Changing landscapes
Of softer shades and longer reach

What goes up must come down:
One last click – one last release