Karina Rykman Drops New Sophomore Album ‘Late Checkout’

Karina Rykman will release her second album, Late Checkout, on September 25th via High Rotation Records, marking the follow-up to her 2023 debut Joyride.  In addition, she announced the release of her new single, "Easy, Rider," which out now and available everywhere.

“‘Easy, Rider’ is a summer bop,” says Karina Rykman. “The propulsive bass line, the reverb-drenched guitar chords, the unbothered vocal vibe…I love this tune."

Rykman is known for her high-energy live shows and genre-hopping approach to psychedelic indie rock. On Late Checkout, Rykman expands on the sound she introduced on Joyride without losing the energy that has defined her music from the start. The 12-track album draws on the chemistry of her touring band and places greater emphasis on storytelling, pairing expansive arrangements with more personal songwriting.

Rykman was born and raised in New York City. She started playing in bands as a teenager and developed a reputation as an exceptional bassist long before her solo career launched. She has appeared on national television programs, including America's Got Talent and NBC's Today, and has performed with pianist Marco Benevento's band after being recommended by Ween bassist Dave Dreiwitz.

Since releasing Joyride, Rykman has continued to build her audience through touring and festival appearances. She has also performed alongside artists including My Morning Jacket, Khruangbin, Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds, Tedeschi Trucks Band and Warren Haynes.

Joyride helped establish Rykman as a solo artist, and her new project Late Checkout finds her building on that incredible momentum. Influenced by years of touring and performing with her live band at a plethora of major music festivals, the album will explore a wider range of sounds while placing greater emphasis on the stories behind the songs. It indicates a new chapter for Rykman, one that builds on her kinetic energy and creative vibes.