Hailing from the pacific northwest, artist Steven W. Young in collaboration with his band has recorded and released a diverse catalog of roots rock music which has been well received by listeners on streaming services and at his live shows. “People need to feel in order to remind them what matters,” he begins. “If what I sing about triggers your emotions – and I’ll work damn hard to make sure it does, we both win.”

Young’s sound encompasses a forceful energy with a gritty, yet soulful guitar-forward vibe supported by the solid groove foundation of bass, drums and occasional Hamond B3 organ. His uniquely distinct voice then carves a path through every song’s storyline, giving the listener a trail they can follow to their own destination.

His most recent album release from September 2023 includes songs dealing with socially infused topics such as self-harm (Warning Beacon), abandonment (Blame Me) and separation (Burning Down), but other song stories invoke thoughts of love and infatuation (Shakin’ the Trailer) or comradery from the glass raising pub anthem (Chuck’s Bar). Recorded at Jackpot! Studios in Portland, OR – a hallowed space that has hosted R.E.M, Elliot Smith, Sonic Youth and many other greats. Musicians included Mike Snyder on drums, Bob Logue on guitar, Lofty Whitaker on bass and Sydney Nash on organ. Engineering by Adam Lee with Mastering by Gavin Lurssen at Lurssen Mastering

If you are looking for a genre label to apply, Americana is of course a widely used descriptor but, he is more likely to end up in the same bin with artists like Steve Earle, Dave Alvin, Jason Isbell, Son Volt, Reckless Kelly and American Aquarium.”

For Young, the goal is to keep pushing through this journey while helping a few folks along the way with music they can embellish for their own story.