John The Blind

As John the Blind, singer, songwriter, and producer John Ryan makes soulful electronic pop that balances low-key atmospheres and enlivening beats. Before releasing his debut EP, John the Blind, in 2019, he was well-established as a songwriter and producer for artists such as One Direction, Jason Derulo, and Rita Ora, including work on One Direction's final four albums. Born John Henry Ryan II in Pittsford, New York (in suburban Rochester), John Ryan graduated from McQuaid Jesuit High School in 2006 before enrolling at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Some demos he reco...