Stephen Wilson Jr.

Stephen Wilson Jr. is a singer-songwriter and an Americana artist whose music has a tinge of outlaw country feel with a strong alt-rock accent. He sings in a gravely voice that is reminiscent of a young Bruce Springsteen at times, adorned further with a distinct twang. His guitar work is fuzzy and bold, alternating between a relatively conventional country music sound and an additional spin that reveals indie influences. He is a storyteller at his core, and a kind of songwriter who makes use of expressive lyrics. He broke out with his hefty triple 2023 album, søn of dad, which is centered around his grief and keeps its focus on relatively dark emotional tones.