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Ryan Beatty returns to Shangri-La, the historic Malibu recording studio owned by Rick Rubin, for his episode of Live from My Den. Beatty performs an acoustic set of tracks from his third album Calico, which was written and recorded at that very studio. In an exclusive interview with Variety, Beatty opens up on his social media hiatus, creative relationship with producer Ethan Gruska (known for his work on records by Phoebe Bridgers), and why he feels closest to himself when listening to Calico.
“Live from My Den” is a digital series available on Variety.com showcasing some of today’s most extraordinary artists performing live from the creative spaces of their homes, studios, and cities most meaningful to them. Read the article and watch Ryan Beatty’s full episode here.
Beatty performs an acoustic set of tracks from his third album Calico, which was written and recorded at Shangri-La.
Ryan Beatty
Like many artists of the 2010s singer-songwriter Ryan Beatty gained recognition for covers he posted to his YouTube channel. However, his path since then has been anything but typical. The California native is a frequent collaborator with alt-rap mainstays Brockhampton, Kevin Abstract, and Tyler, the Creator. His solo discography defies all pop expectations with its honest depictions of queer adolescence. In 2023, Beatty returned after a multi-year hiatus to release Calico, a stunning acoustic album that’s quickly become his most acclaimed to date.
