Emerging singer-songwriter Steve Stinson steps into the spotlight with his debut single, ‘Always On My Mind’, a heartfelt and introspective release that signals the beginning of a deeply personal new chapter. The track serves as the first preview of his forthcoming album Cocoon, a project shaped by years of movement, reflection, and quiet creative persistence.
Born in Stillwater and raised between the United States and Australia, Stinson’s journey into music has been anything but linear. Encouraged to pursue songwriting at just ten years old after a teacher recognised his creative instincts, he spent years developing his voice behind the scenes while also building a professional life outside of music. Now based in Papua New Guinea, his work reflects a life lived across cultures, grounded in observation, memory, and emotional honesty.
Blending elements of blues, folk, and Americana, ‘Always On My Mind’ introduces Stinson’s sound with understated confidence. Rooted in rich storytelling and melodic warmth, the track draws inspiration from the lyrical depth of Bob Dylan, paired with the atmospheric sensibilities of Coldplay and The Fray. The result is a song that feels both timeless and immediate, familiar in tone yet distinctly personal in voice.
Written during his time living in Sydney and brought to life in collaboration with producer Dan Frizza, the single captures a sense of emotional distance and quiet longing. Gentle instrumentation and reflective pacing allow the songwriting to take centre stage, inviting listeners into an intimate and sincere space.
The release also establishes the thematic direction of Cocoon, an upcoming album centred on transformation, how people grow, adapt, and reshape themselves through lived experience. Across the project, Stinson explores themes of change, identity, and the passage of time, creating music that resonates with listeners navigating life’s quieter turning points.
With ‘Always On My Mind’, Steve Stinson positions himself as a storyteller first and foremost, an artist less concerned with spectacle than with emotional connection. It is a measured and meaningful introduction that hints at a body of work rooted in authenticity, lived experience, and thoughtful reflection.
