Ruen Brothers
OriginScunthorpe, England
Genre
Years active2013–present
LabelUniversal Republic, Ramseur Records, Yep Roc Records
Current members
  • Rupert Stansall
  • Henry Stansall
Websiteruenbrothers.com

Ruen Brothers is a contemporary folk duo originally from Scunthorpe, England and consisting of brothers Henry Stansall (rhythm guitar, lead vocals) and Rupert Stansall (lead guitar, backing vocals, various instruments). The duo's name comes from mixing their first names.[1] Ruen Brothers first rose to prominence in 2013 through the BBC Radio program BBC Music Introducing with their self-produced song "Aces".[2]

Ruen Brothers' debut album All My Shades of Blue was released on Ramseur Records (courtesy of Universal Republic) on June 1, 2018.[3] The album was produced by Rick Rubin and features Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers on drums, Dave Keuning of The Killers on strings, and Ian McLagan of Faces/Small Faces on keys.[4][5] It is the last record McLagan appeared on before his death in 2014.[6]

Ruen Brothers' third album Ten Paces was released on Yep Roc Records on June 2, 2023,[7] and charted on Billboard and radio throughout 2023 and was the No. 65 radio-charted Roots Rock Album of 2023 and the No. 45 radio-charted Roots Rock UK Album of 2023.[8][9] Ten Paces was produced by Rupert Stansall who also produced their self-released second album Ultramodern in 2021.[10]

Additionally, Ruen Brothers have written music for films including "Break the Rules" and "Lonesome" for Netflix's The Half of It in 2020, and "Up in California" for Blumhouse's Adopt a Highway in 2019.[11][12][13]

Their music combines many genres, including folk, country, rock and roll, alternative rock and Americana, as well as influence from Westerns and film noir.[14] They cite the Rolling Stones, The Who, Chuck Berry, Roy Orbison, the Everly Brothers, Al Green, Johnny Cash and Bobby Womack as musical influences.[13]

Ruen Brothers are, as of 2024, based in Louisville, Kentucky.[15]

Discography

Studio albums

List of albums
TitleDetails
All My Shades of Blue
  • Released: June 1, 2018[16]
  • Label: Ramseur Records/Universal Republic
  • Producer: Rick Rubin
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming, CD, vinyl
Ultramodern
  • Released: October 21, 2021[17]
  • Label: AWAL
  • Producer: Rupert Stansall
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming, CD
Ten Paces
  • Released: June 2, 2023[18]
  • Label: Yep Roc Records
  • Producer: Rupert Stansall
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming, CD, vinyl
Awooo
  • Released: October 17, 2025[19][20]
  • Label: Yep Roc Records
  • Producer: Rupert Stansall
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming, CD, vinyl

Extended plays

List of extended plays
TitleDetails
Blood Runs Wild
Point Dume

Singles

List of singles
TitleYearAlbum
"Aces"[23]2015All My Shades of Blue
"Unknown"[24]2016Non-album single
"A Million Things"[25]2019Ultramodern
"Lonesome"[26]2020Non-album single
"Break the Rules"[27]2020Non-album single
"Saving Me, Saving You / Alone"[28]2020Ultramodern
"Takin' It Easy (Ru Demo Take)"[29]2020Ultramodern
"Takin' It Easy"[30]2020Ultramodern
"This Wholesome Christmas Eve"[31]2020Non-album single
"Cookies & Cream"[32]2021Ultramodern
"Don't Know What's Come Over You"[33]2022Ten Paces

References

  1. ^ "Virtually famous: Ruen Brothers". Evening Standard. 2013-07-05. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  2. ^ "BBC Music - BBC Music Introducing, Ruen Brothers BBC Introducing session - Ruen Brothers BBC Introducing session". BBC. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  3. ^ "Ruen Brothers - All My Shades of Blue Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic", retrieved 2024-01-24
  4. ^ "Ruen Brothers: Summer Sun Rick Rubin's storied Shangri-La plays host to the rising country rockers". www.nowness.com. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  5. ^ Merricks, Tim (2018-07-23). "Ruen Brothers "All My Shades Of Blue" (Ramseur, 2018)". Americana UK. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  6. ^ "Scunthorpe's Ruen Brothers set to release long-awaited debut album". Scunthorpe Telegraph. 2018-03-10. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  7. ^ "Ruen Brothers - Ten Paces Album Reviews, Songs & More", AllMusic, retrieved 2024-01-24
  8. ^ "Roots Music Report: Top Roots Rock Album Chart for the Year of 2023". Roots Music Report. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  9. ^ "Roots Music Report: Top United Kingdom Album Chart". Roots Music Report. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  10. ^ Owczarz, Matt (2021-10-22). "Spill Album Review: Ruen Brothers – Ultramodern". The Spill Magazine. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  11. ^ Rowley, Glenn (2020-04-30). "U.K. Sibling Act Ruen Brothers 'Break the Rules' For Netflix's 'The Half of It': Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  12. ^ Krol, Charlotte (2020-04-30). "Exclusive: Listen to new Ruen Brothers song from 'The Half Of It'". NME. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  13. ^ Wonderland Staff (2020-11-11). "The Ruen Brothers Talk Their New Collaboration With Ben Sherman". Wonderland. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  14. ^ Griffiths, Charlotte (2 June 2023). "Album Review: Ten Paces - Ruen Brothers". Distorted Sound. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  15. ^ Wickstrom, Matt (January 1, 2024). "Stapleton to Childers: Kentucky musicians won 2023. These acts look to carry on in 2024". Lexington Herald Leader. pp. 8–9. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  16. ^ "Ruen Brothers - All My Shades of Blue". Discogs. June 2018. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  17. ^ "Ruen Brothers - Ultramodern". Discogs. 21 October 2021. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  18. ^ "Ruen Brothers - Ten Paces". Discogs. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  19. ^ "Ruen Brothers - Awooo". Album of The Year. Retrieved 2025-10-19.
  20. ^ "Awooo, by Ruen Brothers". Ruen Brothers. Retrieved 2025-10-19.
  21. ^ "Blood Runs Wild", 2013-01-01, retrieved 2024-01-27
  22. ^ "Point Dume – EP by Ruen Brothers". Apple Music. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  23. ^ "Aces - Single by Ruen Brothers". Apple Music. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  24. ^ "Unknown - Single by Ruen Brothers". Apple Music. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  25. ^ "A Million Things - Single by Ruen Brothers". Apple Music. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  26. ^ "Lonesome - Single by Ruen Brothers". Apple Music. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  27. ^ "Break the Rules - Single by Ruen Brothers". Apple Music. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  28. ^ "Saving Me, Saving You / Alone - Single by Ruen Brothers". Apple Music. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  29. ^ "Takin' It Easy (Ru Demo Take) - Single by Ruen Brothers". Apple Music. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  30. ^ "Takin' It Easy - Single by Ruen Brothers". Apple Music. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  31. ^ "This Wholesome Christmas Eve - Single by Ruen Brothers". Apple Music. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  32. ^ "Cookies & Cream - Single by Ruen Brothers". Apple Music. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  33. ^ "Don't Know What's Come Over You - Single by Ruen Brothers". Apple Music. Retrieved 3 August 2023.