Irish alt-rock artist Ria Rua shares her powerful single “I Love That For You,” blending haunting vocals with industrial textures. Listen now.
Alt-rock artist and producer Ria Rua has released her latest single, “I Love That For You,” alongside an evocative music video. Known for her boundary-pushing sound, Ria Rua combines haunting vocals, industrial beats, and introspective melodies to create a track that resonates deeply with listeners.
At its core, “I Love That For You” explores a universal struggle: how much of ourselves can we truly be in a world that prioritizes conformity? The track is deeply personal for Ria Rua, who shares: “As a teenager music consumed me, but everyone around me thought my best option was to settle down, work at a shop, and marry a local farmer. It took years of constant struggle, with myself and with family and friends, to come to terms with my truth—I can only be happy being myself and living my life in a way that feels true to me. This song is about that journey, from fear to freedom.”
Growing up in rural Meath, Ireland, Ria Rua often felt like an outcast. Music became her escape and a tool for self-expression. Her unconventional path—from disrupting her mother’s choir practice as a child to becoming an in-demand drummer—has shaped her into a fearless voice for young neurodivergent and queer women.
Her recent singles, “You’ll Only Like Me When I’m Dead” and “I Want You,” have earned critical acclaim and spots on playlists like New Music Friday and An Alternative Future. With performances at venues like Dublin’s Vicar Street and headlining slots at the Musictown Festival, Ria Rua continues to cement her status as an alt-rock force.
With a debut album on the way, “I Love That For You” marks another step in Ria Rua’s bold and inspiring journey.
