From the legendary punk clubs of 1980s Amsterdam to the glitz of Dubai, Erwin de Ruiter has lived several musical lifetimes. His latest single, “The Night Boat,” is the newest chapter in a career that reads like a “who’s who” of rock history.
If you’re looking for a track that bridges the gap between classic songwriting and modern pop, this is one you’ll want to add to your queue.
From Opening for The Clash to Living in Dubai
Erwin isn’t your typical “new” artist. In the 80s, he was in the thick of the Amsterdam music scene, playing support slots for icons like The Clash, The B-52’s, and Echo & The Bunnymen. After a long break, he felt the spark again in 2012 and hasn’t stopped writing since.
Today, he calls Dubai home, but his music travels much further than that. Whether he’s writing under his own name or collaborating with projects like Two Armed Bandits and H2H (signed to Italy’s famous Time Records Spa), Erwin has a knack for crossing borders—and genres.
You’ve Likely Heard His Work Already
Even if the name is new to you, his melodies probably aren’t. Erwin has become a go-to for music supervisors in Hollywood and beyond. You might have caught his tracks in:
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Reign (CW): The haunting “Harvest Moon” (Season 2).
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Star (Fox): The soulful “Lord Here I Am.”
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Debt Collectors: The high-energy “Payback Time.”
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Nero Giardini: His track “When the World is on Ya” soundtracked a major Italian ad campaign.
The New Sound: ‘The Night Boat’
His latest release, “The Night Boat,” feels like a culmination of all those years on stage and in the studio. It’s got that polished pop sheen, but there’s a depth to the songwriting that you only get from someone who has spent decades honing the craft. It doesn’t stick to just one lane—much like Erwin himself, who moves fluidly between rock, jazz, folk, and dance.
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