{"product_id":"ruby-rodgers-sixteen-crisis-double-ep","title":"RUBY RODGERS - SIXTEEN \/ CRISIS - DOUBLE EP + SIGNED OBI STRIP","description":"\u003cp class=\"s20\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s18\"\u003eWritten across five songs, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s19\"\u003eSixteen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s18\"\u003e pairs richly textured, immersive arrangements with lyrics that explore identity, power, adolescence and the complexities of growing up. Throughout the EP, Ruby places deeply personal experiences alongside broader social questions, allowing intimacy and observation to exist in equal measure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s12\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s21\"\u003eAt the centre of the project is lead single \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s22\"\u003eSixteen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s21\"\u003e - a song that reflects on girlhood and the expectations placed on young women. It considers the contradiction of being told you're \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s22\"\u003e\"just a kid\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s21\"\u003ewhile simultaneously being viewed through an adult lens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s23\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s22\"\u003e\"The song came from thinking about what it means to grow up in a world that's constantly trying to tell you who you are,\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s21\"\u003e Ruby says. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s22\"\u003e\"I wanted to write about this uncomfortable obsession our society has with young women -  the idea that innocence and youth are somehow the most desirable things a girl can possess. So many girls grow up feeling that tension, and I just wanted to put words to it.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s12\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s21\"\u003eDrawing inspiration from artists including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003ePhoebe Bridgers, Radiohead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s21\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003eEthel Cain,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s21\"\u003e the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s22\"\u003eSixteen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s21\"\u003e EP unfolds through rich, textured arrangements that create an immersive backdrop for Ruby's songwriting. Written alongside collaborators \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003eAlex Hope, Aubrie Mitchell, Rhys Lewis, Nick Kingswell, Jem Cassar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003e-Daley, Jessica Mauboy, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003eShane Nicholson \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s21\"\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003eBenjamin Rodgers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s21\"\u003e with production by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003eBenjamin Rodgers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s21\"\u003e the EP broadens Ruby's songwriting without losing the intimacy that defines her writing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s29\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s22\"\u003e\"I think the thread connecting these songs is growing up and realising the world is a lot more complicated than you thought it was,\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s21\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s21\"\u003eRuby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s21\"\u003e says. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s22\"\u003e\"The EP is about becoming disillusioned with the world without becoming \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s19\"\u003ecynical. It's choosing joy, staying connected and believing things can still change.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s29\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s19\"\u003eIncluded in this release, is Ruby's debut EP 'Crisis'. Recorded at her home studio in NSW, 'Crisis' was produced by her father, songwriter \u0026amp; producer Ben Rodgers, with string arrangements by Jade Macrae. The EP explores themes of fear, hope, loss, and heartache – whether related to climate change, family relationships, or life's broader challenges. The EP opens with the poignant 'Family Tree,' which Rodgers describes as a track that explores the importance of staying connected to those who offer unconditional love. \"Family Tree is about the importance of staying connected to the people who will love you unconditionally,\" Rodgers says. \"Our lives are largely shaped by our upbringings and the people we surround ourselves with. It can be easy to take constants for granted until a significant loss makes us realize their importance.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePressed onto Pale Blue \u0026amp; Metallic Silver A\/B Vinyl, and limited to only 200 copies with a signed, numbered obi strip. Only on Impressed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s19\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s29\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAvailable for Pre-Order. \u003cstrong\u003eShips November 6th, 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Impressed Recordings x Ruby Rodgers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53902759756094,"sku":"IMP324","price":69.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/8676\/5630\/files\/BASE_OBI_MOCK_NO_INSERT_NO_PREORDER.png?v=1784010527","url":"https:\/\/impressedrecordings.com\/products\/ruby-rodgers-sixteen-crisis-double-ep","provider":"Impressed Recordings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}