Ruen Brothers

Ruen Brothers

Ruen Brothers are a British sibling duo from Scunthorpe, made up of Henry Stansall, known as En, and Rupert Stansall, known as Ru. They form a rock and blues-oriented act with a sound often linked to rockabilly, blues rock and classic rock and roll influences.

Early years

The brothers grow up with a father described as a punk rocker whose record collection spans artists such as Muddy Waters, Van Morrison and The Sex Pistols. By the ages of eleven and twelve, they are already playing local pubs and clubs, performing songs by artists including Roy Orbison and Chuck Berry. After college, they move into a studio apartment in London to focus on music full-time.

Career

They emerge in London in 2013 with the single “Aces”, which brings them to the attention of Republic Records. They later move to the United States and record their debut EP, Point Dume, released in 2015 on American Recordings and Republic Records. Rick Rubin produces the EP, which features Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers on drums, Matt Sweeney of Chavez on guitar, and Ian McLagan of Faces on keyboards.

After relocating to Los Angeles, they record their debut album, All My Shades of Blue, released in 2018 and also produced by Rick Rubin. In 2020, they contribute the song “Break the Rules” to the soundtrack of the Netflix film The Half of It. They follow this with Ultramodern in 2021 and Ten Paces in 2023.

Style and influences

Their music draws on the traditions of Roy Orbison and The Everly Brothers, alongside the broader roots of blues, rockabilly and classic rock music. Their early exposure to records by Muddy Waters, Van Morrison and The Sex Pistols helps shape that approach.