Strawberry Guy is the project of Welsh artist, songwriter, producer and multiinstrumentalist Alex Stephens.
Stephens released his first EP in 2019, followed by his debut album Sun Outside My
Window in 2021. Both marked him as a bold new talent crafting deeply singular
impressionistic music that touched upon everything from 19th-century classical
music to golden-era 20th-century pop songwriting.
In the lead up to his debut album, something completely unexpected happened. His
track Mrs Magic went viral. Once it took off, it never stopped, and he has now
amassed over a billion streams and a legion of fans. Having written his previous two
records while working as a cleaner, his life has since been transformed, and he now
splits his time between LA and Liverpool.
Originally synonymous with crafting dreamy indie-pop songs at home, he has
continued to expand his musical world while remaining rooted in the emotional
honesty that first connected with listeners. Going from his bedroom to Sonic Ranch
in Texas, the world's largest residential recording studio complex, marked a
remarkable leap, allowing him to realise the grand sound he had always been
striving for. Working with a string quartet for the first time and layering the
arrangements to sound like a full orchestra, he has continued to evolve his
distinctive blend of intimate songwriting and ambitious production.
Writing, producing and mixing his own records, Stephens remains driven by a desire
to create music that offers hope and clarity. Exploring vulnerability, hope and
optimism, his songs balance subtlety, nuance and restraint with rich arrangements
and timeless songwriting.
Strawberry Guy's latest album 'Give Me A Dream' is released on 23 October via
AWAL, representing the fullest expression yet of his artistic vision and continuing
the remarkable journey from bedroom recordings to one of contemporary indie
music's most distinctive voices.