Hala
A Detroit-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Ian Ruhala crafts breezy bedroom pop with infectious melodies and a strong D.I.Y. spirit. Recording under the name Hala, he built up a grass-roots following during his teenage years in the mid-2010s, releasing a series of catchy home-recorded albums that eventually earned him a deal with Universal, which issued his studio debut in 2020.Growing up in Detroit, Ruhala learned to play guitar from his father and was schooled in the classic rock of the Who and the Beatles. He was particularly inspired by Paul McCartney's ability to play numerous different instruments and, using free recording software and a hodgepodge of budget equipment, taught himself how to build tracks and record all the parts himself. While in high school, Ruhala began releasing home-recorded albums under his nickname, Hala, that melded his vintage rock influences with the kind of lo-fi pop aesthetic of contemporary indie artists like Mac DeMarco. Between 2014 and 2018, he was extremely prolific, developing his style over numerous self-released albums and singles, racking up big streaming numbers with songs like "Sorry" and "What Is Love, Tell Me, Is It Easy?," and gigging around Metro Detroit. Signing with Universal, Hala headed to Washington to record his major-label debut with producer Ryan Hadlock (the Lumineers, Vance Joy). Red Herring was released in April 2020.
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Discografía
89 álbum(es) • Ordenado por Mejores ventas
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Spoonfed
Alternativa & Indie - Editado por Hala Recordings el 13 may 2016
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Feels Like Yesterday
Rock - Editado por Hala Recordings el 30 jul 2021
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Red Herring
Alternativa & Indie - Editado por Cinematic Music Group el 1 may 2020
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So Cold
Alternativa & Indie - Editado por Hala Recordings el 23 may 2025
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Found A Way
Alternativa & Indie - Editado por Hala el 26 nov 2018
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Mister Delusional
Alternativa & Indie - Editado por Hala el 17 oct 2025
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Catching Feelings
Alternativa & Indie - Editado por Hala Recordings el 11 abr 2025
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Oh Me, Oh My
Alternativa & Indie - Editado por Hala el 28 mar 2024
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Club Soda
Alternativa & Indie - Editado por Hala Recordings el 22 abr 2016
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Songs I Heard On AM580
Alternativa & Indie - Editado por 4471758 Records DK el 29 ago 2024
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Valhalla
Hip-Hop/Rap - Editado por SAVAGE$TATION el 18 may 2016
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Osool (Egypt X Sudan)
Hip-Hop/Rap - Editado por Rap Shar3 el 15 ago 2024
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Sorry // Single
Alternativa & Indie - Editado por Hala el 15 jun 2018
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Young Alumni
Alternativa & Indie - Editado por Hala Recordings el 10 jul 2015
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