Ryan Spraker
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Ryan Spraker is an American record producer, sound engineer, mixer, songwriter, and musician. Known for his versatility, Spraker has collaborated with artists including Weezer, Nickelback, Aly & AJ, Arkells, Eli "Paperboy" Reed, and Watsky. He is also a founding member of the Juno Award-winning writer/producer collective Fast Friends[1] and is associated with Defend Music, a Los Angeles-based publishing company.[2]
Early Years
Spraker began his musical journey in the Boston punk scene, later joining Eli "Paperboy" Reed as guitarist and musical director, leading to extensive touring and writing contributions.[3]
Musical Career
Notable Collaborations
- Weezer: Contributed to The White Album (2016) with co-writing and additional production on "Wind in Our Sail".[4]
- Nickelback: Co-wrote "Song on Fire" on Feed the Machine (2017).[5]
- Aly & AJ: Co-wrote and produced "Take Me" (2017), the duo’s comeback single.[6]
- Arkells: Produced tracks for Blink Twice (2022).[7]
- Zolita: Produced tracks on Queen of Hearts (2024).[8]
- Watsky: Co-produced the album Placement (2020), contributing to tracks such as "Undermine" featuring Raquel Rodriguez.[9]
Affiliations
Spraker is a member of the Juno Award-winning collective Fast Friends.[10] He is also affiliated with Defend Music, a Los Angeles-based music publishing company.[11]
Discography
- The White Album – Weezer (2016) – Co-writer, Producer[12]
- Feed the Machine – Nickelback (2017) – Co-writer[13]
- Ten Years EP – Aly & AJ (2017) – Co-writer, Producer[14]
- Blink Twice – Arkells (2022) – Producer[15]
- Queen of Hearts – Zolita (2024) – Producer[16]
- Placement – Watsky (2020) – Co-producer[17]
Awards and Recognition
Spraker is recognized for his work in Fast Friends, which won a Juno Award.[18]
References
- ↑ "30th Anniversary SOCAN Awards Celebrate Songwriting Success". Newswire. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ↑ "Ryan Spraker - Defend Music Profile". Defend Music. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ↑ "Hear Eli Paperboy Reed's 'Nights Like This': Album Premiere". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ↑ "Weezer - Wind in Our Sail". Weezerpedia. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ↑ "Ryan Spraker Discography". Discogs. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ↑ "Aly & AJ Return to Music with 'Take Me'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ↑ "The Wrecks' Infinitely Ordinary Album Breakdown". Billboard. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ↑ "Zolita - Queen of Hearts". Sterling Sound. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ↑ "Watsky - Placement". Bandcamp. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ↑ "30th Anniversary SOCAN Awards Celebrate Songwriting Success". Newswire. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ↑ "Ryan Spraker - Defend Music Profile". Defend Music. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ↑ "Billboard Bulletin January 31, 2023" (PDF). Billboard. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ↑ "Nickelback Discography". Discogs. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ↑ "Aly & AJ Return to Music with 'Take Me'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ↑ "Blink Twice Arkells". AllMusic. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ↑ "Zolita - 'Queen of Hearts' - Ryan Spraker". Sterling Sound. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ↑ "Watsky - Placement". Bandcamp. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ↑ "30th Anniversary SOCAN Awards Celebrate Songwriting Success". Newswire. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
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