Indie solo act Stephen materialized onto the scene in viral fashion two months ago, thanks to his future bass-infused original, “Remembering Myself.” The record, carefully guided by manager Jake Udell — who also handles enigmatic artist ZHU — brought the multi-talented singer into the spotlight once again under his re-branded title.
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His new project exquisitely highlights his singing and songwriting skills, along with his production chops that he primarily utilized under his previous moniker, Stephen Swartz.
Stephen’s latest release is a take on Adele’s chart-topping single, “Hello,” and although the powerful ballad has already seen an influx of covers, his rock interpretation leaves a revitalizing tang that justifies the saturation. The visual supplement to his cover can be viewed here.