Stephen (musician) explained
| Stephen |
| Landscape: | yes |
| Birth Name: | Stephen Michael Swartz |
| Birth Date: | 13 December 1991 |
| Birth Place: | Vienna, Virginia, U.S.[1] |
| Genre: | Electronic, alternative, experimental, hip hop, rock |
| Occupation: | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument: | Vocals, drums, synthesizer, guitar, piano |
| Years Active: | 2012–present |
Stephen Michael Swartz (born December 13, 1991)[2] is an American electronic music artist, singer-songwriter, and producer. He is known for his song "Crossfire" and his cover of Adele's song "Hello".[3] [4] [5] He collaborated with Pell and Caleborate in the song "In the Morning".
Stephen's debut album, Sincerely, was released on May 10, 2016. His sophomore album, Akrasia, was released on August 21, 2020.
Discography
Albums
| Year | Details |
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| 2016 | Sincerely- Released: May 10, 2016[6] [7]
- Label: Halfway House Records
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| 2020 | Akrasia[8] - Released: August 21, 2020[9]
- Label: Heroic Music Group
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Extended plays
| Year | Details |
|---|
| 2017 | Crossfire: The Series- Released: March 29, 2017[10]
- Label: Halfway House Records
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| 2019 | It's Too Much Love to Know My Dear- Released: March 13, 2019[11]
- Independently released[12]
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Singles
| Year | Title | Album |
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| 2012 | "Bullet Train"
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"Survivor"
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| 2015 | "Remembering Myself" | Sincerely |
| "Fly Down" |
| "Hello" | |
| "Crossfire" | Sincerely |
| 2016 | "Sincerely" |
"Crossfire, Part II"
| Crossfire: The Series |
| 2017 | "Crossfire, Part III"
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| 2018 | "Play Me Like a Violin" | rowspan="3" |
"Stay"
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| "Man That I'll Miss" |
| 2020 | "I Never Stay in Love" | Akrasia |
| "Tracer" |
| "Stray Nights" |
| "Delilah" |
| 2021 | "Terrified of Loving You"
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Notes and References
- Web site: Stephen Interview – writing a 'hit song', religion, Lyme disease, dropping out of college. Sidewalk Talk. Engel, Lauren. YouTube. March 18, 2018. July 7, 2022.
- Web site: O'Connor. Roisin. Stephen unveils powerful video for 'Crossfire' - premiere . https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220525/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/stephen-unveils-powerful-video-for-crossfire-premiere-a6984201.html . 2022-05-25 . subscription . live. The Independent. 25 May 2016. 14 April 2016 .
- Rishty. David. Adele's 'Hello' Receives Rock Interpretation from Newcomer Stephen Swartz . Billboard. 25 May 2016. 10 November 2015.
- Web site: Middleton. Ryan. Stephen Releases New Song 'Crossfire' Ahead Of Debut Album . Music Times. 25 May 2016 . 8 December 2015 .
- Web site: Bennett. Kim Taylor. Stephen Keeps Dropping The Hits - Here's Newie "Crossfire" . Noisey. 25 May 2016. 7 December 2015.
- Leight. Elias. Stephen Dishes on New Album and the Importance of Self-Love. Billboard. 25 May 2016. 24 May 2016.
- Web site: Sincerely by Stephen on iTunes. iTunes. 10 May 2016 . 2016-05-28.
- Web site: Contant. Steph. Stephen Returns With Moving Lead Single 'I Never Stay In Love' [Interview]]. Fuxwithit. May 2020 . 2020-05-05.
- Web site: Akrasia by Stephen on Apple Music. Apple Music. 2020-05-05.
- Web site: Crossfire: The Series by Stephen. Soundcloud. 2019-03-21.
- Web site: It's Too Much Love to Know My Dear [Explicit] by Stephen on Amazon Music]. Amazon. 2019-03-21.
- Web site: Murray. Robin. LA Polymath Stephen Shares New Project 'It's Too Much Love To Know My Dear'. Clash. 13 March 2019 . 21 March 2019.
