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Ryan Gaur

Writer, editor and podcaster from Birmingham, England. In addition to my interest in music, sports, gaming social commentary journalism, I hold a strong passion for science, having graduated with my Masters in Applied Physics in 2020. 

Brown Girl Magazine •

A Theory on Why Contemporary Indians Are Obsessed With Reputation

Among the global South Asian population, many, including myself, have noticed the particularly brown brand of obsession with reputation. From childhood to now, I have felt like a prop used by my parents to show off their success as guardians. Their motivations to push me in terms of my education have partially felt as if born from their lust for, not only the approval from but also the triumph over others in their social circle. My achievements were exaggerated, with anything less than stellar e

Comprehending the Death of a Myth

When you grow up a football fan they tell you about a man.

He could pierce the heart of England itself. He could manipulate reality with his feet. His actions spurred outbursts of unbridled joy in the most stoic. He could dribble his way through a thunderstorm.

You like Thierry Henry? Well, you never saw Maradona. Yes, Messi is brilliant, but you should have seen Maradona. You think Wayne Rooney has an interesting personal life? You never saw Maradona.

I heard the stories and saw the footage
CentralSauce Collective •

Man On the Moon III: The Chosen – What We Didn’t Realize We Wanted To Hear —

In this special collaborative piece, CentralSauce writers Miki Hellerbach and Ryan Gaur explore their favourite sides of Kid Cudi’s new Man on The Moon instalment. Miki favours the front end, but first, a little introduction from Ryan…

Expectations are beyond our control. As a fan you can try to downplay or lift them, but ultimately they are abstractions built internally and naturally over time. Our conscious excitement for an album may be paired with a subconscious dread of not liking it. Eith
CentralSauce Collective •

Existing For Art As An Act of Defiance: Meet Otis Mensah —

Emcee, performer and poet laureate Otis Mensah is existing for his art, and in a world that commodifies self-expression, that’s an act of resistance.

It is always best to start an interview with a bit of an easy question: something that helps both of us settle into the conversation with the discussion of something minor. When I sat down to chat with Otis Mensah, I decided that I would first ask about his routine. Even outside of the spotlight, the life of a performer is a balancing act. Reconci
CentralSauce Collective •

Why We Like It: Critical Mischief’s “Lift Me” —

In today’s age, technology has flooded our lives with content. Caught in the mire are modern musicians who champion an art form that’s more widely distributed than any other throughout human history. And we, more often than not, overlook the music created by unfamiliar faces because it’s challenging. We’d rather have an easy listen, a known quantity to skim through while we think about something else.

Hearing is easy, but listening is difficult. Welcome to “Why We Like It”, where we rebuke the
Football Paradise •

Standing Up ‘Cause They Crossed My Line: Parasite & Dietmar Hopp

“Protesting and I lost my sign/ standing up ‘cause they crossed my line” speaks Open Mike Eagle on his 2018 song “Happy Wasteland Day,” a ballad about a post-apocalyptic wasteland – the result of “elites” shaping society without the input of the common citizen. This “line” is something we all have. It’s our barrier that protects what is ours from being tainted by those who possess no understanding of our personal worlds.

The lyrics evoke the desire to preserve, to push back against the force wh
CentralSauce Collective •

Behind The Interview: Chris Keys —

This piece – a companion to Ryan’s interview with Chris Keys, available via In Search Of Sauce – puts a fine point on their far-reaching discussion that looks at origins, influence, evolution and the road to Innocent Country 2.

Planting your feet into the ground and trusting your artistic vision is a difficult position to maintain in a landscape designed to sweep musicians into the current of contemporary waves. However, Los Angeles-based producer Chris Keys could not be swayed. Having started
CentralSauce Collective •

Who Told You To Think: Milo’s Marriage of Music and the Mundane —

Milo’s music consistently aims to change perspectives of the listener. His 2017 album Who Told You To Think​?​?!​!​?​!​?​!​?​! does this through an attempt to reframe the idea of boredom. In doing so, his greater purpose as an artist is fulfilled.

When we indulge in music, movies and other types of entertainment and art we are usually searching for a world beyond our own. It is through art that many people get to experience life using a lens other than their own. The need for escapism from the
CentralSauce Collective •

Why We Like It: Cameron and the Slumberknights’ “Pour” —

In today’s age, technology has flooded our lives with content. Caught in the mire are today’s musicians who champion an art form that’s more widely distributed than any other throughout human history. And we, more often than not, overlook the music created by unfamiliar faces because it’s challenging. We’d rather have an easy listen, a known quantity to skim through while we think about something else.

Hearing is easy, but listening is difficult. Welcome to “Why We Like It”, where we rebuke the