Brooklyn indie-soul collective Every Us released their debut EP Some Kind of We on Friday, March 20, a five-track record built around the idea that music is, at its core, a communal act.
Founded by Ryan Jones, Every Us is less a traditional band than an open creative collective, shaped by Jones’ years living abroad across five continents and his deep immersion in sampling and global vocal traditions. The project draws on the diverse ways people make music outside of formal performance spaces, blending modern production with layered group vocals and samples pulled from everyday, non-traditional moments.
The name Every Us was chosen to capture the feelings that surface across every version of “us,” prioritizing connection over individuality.
Since forming, the collective has brought together over 200 artists across New York City, hosting live events spanning folk, R&B, jazz and electronic music while consistently using the platform to uplift emerging voices.
Past collaborators include guitarist Michael Tighe, known for his work with Jeff Buckley, Adele and Mark Ronson, producer Charlie Klarsfeld of Clean Bandit and Branchez, and guitarist Dan Sagher, who has worked with Charlie Burg. Filmmakers Talia Light Rake, a Sundance and Tribeca Festival alum, and Frank Sun, who has worked with Peloton and the Olympics, have also contributed to the project.
Some Kind of We features vocals from Jones, Olivia Reid, Chynna Sherrod, Connor Sandstrom and Amara, with songwriting by Jones, Reid and Klarsfeld. Mixing and mastering credits include Ian Kimmel, whose work spans BTS, Anderson .Paak and Mary J. Blige, alongside Latin Grammy-winner Soular.
The EP arrives after a pair of well-received singles. “The Motions,” released in November 2025, built its production around a chant-like melody and layered vocals exploring the push-pull between numbness and awakening. “B-Train,” out in December 2025, was a harmony-rich tribute to chosen family and the comfort of friends who show up when life gets messy, drawing comparisons to Jungle and Dijon.
Some Kind of We continues in that direction, danceable and catchy but emotionally anchored, with Jones describing the record as something that prioritizes feeling over polish.
“Some Kind of We was about crafting something that sounds less like a polished release and more like a feeling you forgot you were missing,” Jones said.
Some Kind of We is out now. Stream it here.
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