Matthew Ryan performs on FOX25

FOX25, myfoxboston - His music has been described as compelling, cathartic, heartfelt and genius.

Among his early influences, Bob Dylan, and you'll probably get that right away.

Matthew Ryan is definitely someone to keep on your radar, if he's not there already. His tenth of ten albums in ten years, “Dear Lover,” was released last month to rave reviews.

Matthew Ryan begins his Northeast tour in Boston at Club Passim tonight at 8 p.m. For more information, visit matthewryanonline.com .

Listen to his performances.