I wanted to explore the fluctuation between external sounds (both natural and anthropogenic) and internal sound (one's own breathing and heartbeat) in terms of elements experienced while people watching - but from a listening perspective.

You Are Here: People Watching From an Old Towne Bench

Stones is the second full-length commercial release by Steph Macpherson, distributed by Cordova Bay Records. This album follows her 2012 release, Bells & Whistles, which earned her recognition within the Canadian music industry, including a Vancouver Island Music “Artist of The Year” award, a WMCA “Songwriter of the Year” award nomination, and numerous invitations to appear at festivals and other showcasing events. 

Stones was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, with producer Colin Linden of Blackie & The Rodeo Kings. Colin first heard Steph’s music on a radio program while he was driving through Nashville. He contacted Steph’s label to express his interest in working with her, and from there, everything fell into place. Steph received a recording grant from FACTOR Canada, and is set to release Stones in October, 2015.

This album showcases Steph’s finest songwriting to date, and it delves into some of the most personal themes she has yet explored. The title track, “Stones”, is about self-knowledge, the gradual loss of childhood naivety, and uncertainty in the face of new relationships. “Everything You Don’t Do” reminds us to set aside our demons, to overcome fear, and take risks in order to experience life fully and without regrets. The record explores the complexity of personal and observed relationships between family members, friends, and lovers. With this album, Steph eloquently demonstrates her ability to express universal experiences with poetic depth and maturity. 