elryc (pronounced L-rick) is an independent artist known for mixing pop, metal, and punk into something loud, chaotic, and deeply personal. His music jumps between glittery electronic production and raw distorted energy, a style he once described as a “nostalgic domineering bubblegum nightmare“.

Across projects like Candy Criminal, Vanity, and Back To Me, elryc builds his own world of noise, emotion, and pink-tinted attitude. He writes, performs, and releases everything independently, often changing sound and style from one release to the next.

Drawing inspiration from pop artists Tulisa and Pixie Lott, as well as punk rock bands The Germs and Minor Threat, elryc’s music thrives on contradiction – polished yet abrasive, pretty yet violent, playful but sincere.

But his biggest inspiration is Sid Vicious – not only in sound, but in attitude. elryc channels the same reckless energy and self-made rebellion that defined the Sex Pistols bassist, mirroring Sid’s rawness in his own music, style, and outlook on life. Even his Instagram profile picture matches the official Sid Vicious account – a subtle nod to the icon whose chaos he reinterprets through a pink, pop-saturated lens.

One notable aspect of elryc is his remarkable creativity and versatility, as he continues to explore genre fusion and enhance his vocal abilities through both singing and screaming.
Active into 2025, he continues to evolve as one of the more unpredictable voices in the underground pop-metal crossover space.