Ryan Perdz • July 18-19, 2026
Created on July 20, 2026
Ryan Perdz • July 18-19, 2026
More Than A Cover Song
Sometimes success isn’t about being discovered—it’s about being remembered for what you wanted people to hear all along. Ryan Perdz first caught the attention of millions through his online cover performances, but every video had a bigger purpose. He wasn’t chasing viral fame—he was building an audience for the songs he’d been writing himself. Now, after signing with Big Machine Rock, Ryan joins L.A. Lloyd on Rock 30 to talk about his debut album, Can’t Cry, the hit single “Sour,” and why he still believes a full-length album matters in today’s streaming world.
SOUR
During the conversation, Ryan reflects on growing up on his grandparents’ dairy farm near Buffalo, New York, how social media became a bridge to his original music instead of the destination, and why releasing an entire album was important to him despite an industry increasingly driven by singles and playlists. He also shares the story behind “Sour,” discusses signing with Big Machine Rock, and looks ahead to opening this fall on Daughtry’s 20 Years Unplugged Tour. Along the way, he explains why the songs that never become radio singles are often the ones that create lifelong fans.
Heavy Eyes
Ryan also opens up about the influence of ’90s rock, songwriting, protecting his voice on the road, the family support that helped shape his career, and the meaning behind the album title Can’t Cry. For a first Rock 30 appearance, Ryan comes across exactly the way you’d hope an emerging artist would—humble, thoughtful, and focused on making music that lasts longer than the next viral moment. Ryan Perdz’s debut album, Can’t Cry, arrives August 14, 2026.
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Don't Wanna Go Home Tonight
Three Days Grace
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Eye Of The Storm
Five Finger Death Punch
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Twisting The Knife
Ice Nine Kills
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Who Will You Follow
Evanescence
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5
Something Wicked
Breaking Benjamin
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Broken Mirror
Architects
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7
Broken And Blind
Black Label Society
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Free
Beartooth
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9
Kerosene
The Warning
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10
Starless
A Perfect Circle
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11
Villainous
Eva Under Fire
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12
All For You
Atreyu
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13
When I Wake Up
The Pretty Reckless
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14
Gone, Gone, Gone
Autumn Kings
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Break Me Down
Tim Montana
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Words Are Worthless
Sleep Theory
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17
Play Your Games
Greta Van Fleet
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Lost Soul
The Hu
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See U In Hell
Papa Roach
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Always Let You Down
Bilmuri
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21
Time Will Tell
Poppy
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22
Unbreakable
Sevendust
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23
Safe And Sound
Shinedown
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Until The Sun Explodes
Sublime
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Sour
Ryan Perdz
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Young Again
Shinedown
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Vindicate
Black Veil Brides
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28
Born To Kill
Social Distortion
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I Know Evil
Fozzy
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30
Winnebago (Lay Low)
Theory of A Deadman
