Ricky Spencer

Producer

Ricky Spencer and his band New Town Burnout stand out with their authentic sound and dynamic shows, driven by Ricky’s passion for music and storytelling. As an experienced producer, Ricky uses his technical skill and ear to help artists find their unique voice. His hands-on experience gives him deep insight into the creative process, guiding others to refine their sound with confidence. At 9Ball Creative, Ricky’s collaborative style creates a welcoming space where musicians feel supported and inspired.

New Town Burnout

AMERICAN GRAFFITI (ALBUM) [2025]

“With American Graffiti, I wanted to capture a vibe that sounded homemade and yet cinematic. Inspired by ‘90s films and ‘90s/‘80s music, the album is meant to feel like a night drive through the city. I utilized far more drum machines, samples, and synthesizers in this project to make something that was both electronic-shoegaze and groovy.”

Recent Release

RETROSPECTROGRAM (EP) [2023]

“I made Retrospectrogram as my first attempt at making a project that felt more electronic and noisy while also taking notes from the lush and groovy vibes from the late 1960’s. This project is the most dreamlike I have ever approached in music.”

Single

NOBODY OWES YOU (Single) [2022]

“Inspired by a dream I once had, I made this single inspired by Tame Impala. I wanted something that felt like you could groove to it while still leaving space for introspection.”

Single

WAITING FOR SOMETHING TO HAPPEN (Single) [2022]

“I made this single from the angle of a daydreamer who hopelessly leans too much on expectation. I mixed it in such a way to capture an ethereal, Beach Boys inspired neo-psychedelic track that allows for re-listens in order to catch the extra details.”

Film Score

THE SOFTENING (FILM 2023)

“The first time I have scored for a film. The movie is a psychological thriller that longs to be a love story, and so I composed in such a way to capture both modes through distorted darkness with a melancholic shimmer.”

WHAT REALLY HAPPENED (FILM 2025)

“I made the score for this film to capture the bittersweet kind of feeling of misunderstood love and perspective.”