Singer-Songwriter Ronny Tibbs Returns with a Smooth New EP ‘Shorthand’

A labor of love created in life's in-between moments

Detroit, Michigan-based indie singer-songwriter Ronny Tibbs returns with Shorthand his first project in five years, out now. The earnest, intricate EP arrives alongside the haunting, swirling “Little Beating Heart” and its self-directed, eerie music video.

With Shorthand, Tibbs quiets the noise of the outside world as he examines who he is today and hones his creativity like never before. Each single arrived with a matching, self-directed music video where the music plays out on screen, putting Tibbs’ masterful filmmaking–in addition to his musicianship–on full display.

Shorthand, the smooth, stirring EP by Ronny Tibbs, meets the musician where he is today with its rich, masterful instrumentation, soaring vocals, and sincere lyricism. A labor of love created in life’s in-between moments, away from the grind of everyday life, where the band could exist in a sacred, creative space. The project allowed the group to experiment freely, unbound to any expectations.

On the EP’s purpose and the necessary refuge it became, Tibbs says they aimed to “carve out time from life’s obligations to manifest the songs that had been haunting our consciousness, trapped in our minds with no outlet for far too long. It was time to break free and make time for creativity.” Another purpose of this EP, Tibbs adds, “was to embark on a project with friends, with the delightful ulterior motive of spending quality time together, defying life’s oppressive demands, and making room for memories.”

“Little Beating Heart” emerged in the wake of Tom Petty’s death, one that profoundly impacted Tibbs. The artist shares, “His ability to combine meaningful lyrics with upbeat melodies using simple ‘cowboy chords’ inspired me. This song was built on that same foundation, with chords played in the first position.” The track’s percussion proved to be the project’s biggest undertaking. Tibbs adds, “We wanted to be very specific with the approach to the separate parts. Because the song’s chords were so simple, we aimed to create more interest in the track by making the drums both simple yet complex.”

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