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mike james callahan is a singer/songwriter/producer and all around stand up fella



Stanford Cruel (formerly ROSEM) weaves dark, atmospheric soundscapes that draw you into a world of haunting beauty. Hailing from Denver, USA, this solo artist crafts deeply emotional, intimate music that feels both personal and universal, born from experiences of profound loss. Their vocals are raw, yet soothing, balancing melancholic introspection with fleeting moments of hope. Influenced by the likes of Deftones, The Cure, Nine Inch Nails, and Depeche Mode, Stanford Cruel creates a sonic landscape that feels both timeless and deeply modern. After years of keeping their art close, they've emerged with a twenty-track journey that encapsulates their unique sound and unapologetic songwriting. The result? A raw, unfiltered glimpse into a world of bittersweet catharsis that has already earned them top spots on platforms like Reverbnation. For those who live for music that resonates with heartache and healing in equal measure, Stanford Cruel’s music is an invitation into a world all its own.

#StartTheNextWave - New Wave. Post Punk. Art Pop Experimentor. New songs always in the works. Stay tuned.

Many Memoirs of Michael Mathiasen - M4
I'm the Same but Different.
Shoutout my engineer Chuck Miller.
Thank you to everybody for the support! It means more to me than it can to anybody else.

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STANFORD CRUEL