The Ries Brothers Share New Single “Golden Sun” with Nick Hexum

Los Angeles, CA (May 28, 2025) – The fast-rising Florida-based duo The Ries Brothers are back today with “Golden Sun,” a relaxed and sunny, indie-infused beach jam featuring Nick Hexum of 311

Speaking on the inspiration and origins of the song, the band says “‘Golden Sun’ gave us an incredible opportunity to work with Nick Hexum on a track, someone who has been inspiring us since our early days of picking up instruments. It was truly an honor, and what we came up with is our favorite track to date, a song that can work on a dance floor or chilling on the couch with a joint, truly music for any occasion.”

The band, having recently announced their signing with Hexum’s SKP and releasing the new singles  “Coming Out Swinging” and “Destination Unknown,” are in a renaissance period, flexing their songwriting muscle by genre-blending rolling blues guitar, catchy alternative rock, groove filled jams and more.

WATCH “GOLDEN SUN” WITH NICK HEXUM OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO

For his contribution to “Golden Sun,” Hexum says “When the Brothers played me the demo for ‘Golden Sun,’ I was instantly hooked. The music just conjures the feeling of a laid-back beach vibe with a loved one. The first thing I added was the two bar ‘bubble guitar’ break right before the chorus, which reminded me of seafoam. Then I quickly wrote my verse about a getaway with a special someone. Really pleased to be working with The Ries Brothers both creatively and on the business side.”

STREAM “GOLDEN SUN” WITH NICK HEXUM HERE

The Ries Brothers Tour Dates:

5/31/25 – Garrettsville, OH @ Spring Badfish

6/21/25 – Fernandina Beach, FL @ Mocama

8/30/25 – Redmond, OR @ Reggae Rise Up Oregon

The Ries Brothers Bio:

Charlie, the elder brother (29), delivers powerful vocals while simultaneously laying down the groove on drums and keyboard bass, creating a unique and full sound. Kevin Jordan (26) complements him perfectly with his guitar, ukulele, and melodica wizardry, adding layers of sonic creativity and soulful harmonies.

Their journey began on the Florida bar circuit as teenagers, where their talent caught the attention of legendary band Chicago, leading to two regional tours and a decision to chase their musical dreams full-time.

The Ries Brothers’ captivating live performances have earned them a loyal following across various musical genres. They’ve graced major stages, sharing the spotlight with renowned artists like G Love & Special Sauce, Stick Figure, Pepper, Galactic, Stephen Marley, 311 and Iration. They’ve also rocked major festivals like Okeechobee Music Fest, Sunfest, Cali Roots, Gasparilla and Summer Camp.

The pandemic couldn’t stop their creativity. They used the time to collaborate remotely with members of The Lumineers, Gary Clark Jr., Steve Miller Band and Iration. Their self-titled EP produced by Gary Clark Jr.‘s original drummer and engineer was released in 2022. This EP featured a collaboration with G Love & Cas Haley and hit #1 on Spotify’s “Nu Blues” playlist.  2023 saw the release of their dancey blues rock track “Your Friday Night” and “Strange Times.”

Always pushing boundaries, they released a reggae remix of their song “Take It Back” featuring Julian Marley, Bumpin Uglies, Little Stranger and more. This track was part of their second full-length album, Paint Your Emotion, which leaned towards alternative rock and was produced by John Agnello (Screaming Trees, Dinosaur Jr.)

Recently, they headlined coast-to-coast tours, captivating even more fans. They supported David Shaw of The Revivalists on two tours, joining him on stage every night. They further solidified their place in the festival scene with appearances at Cali Vibes, Innings Fest, Shaky Knees, Reggae Rise Up Fest, Dry Diggins, Montana Hemp Fest and Terptown Throwdown. 2024 was busy for the band, including a 60+ date run with Big Something, multiple new festivals and revisits to older ones, regional tours with Badfish and a regional amphitheater tour with O.A.R.. 2025 has started strong with their third appearance on the 311 Cruise, where they played their first main stage performance on the main deck.

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