Brighter Days is the result of a long stretch of overthinking, refining, doubting, and quietly asking myself what “good enough” really means. Maybe it isn’t, or maybe it always was, I’m still not sure. I’ve realised the only way to actually move forward is to accept that something is finished, even if it never feels perfect.

I once read a quote that said all great art is abandoned, not completed, and that idea stuck with me. So in that spirit, I’m abandoning Brighter Days here for you to listen to. It’s a small step, but an important one, and hopefully the start of letting more music go out into the world instead of holding it hostage on my hard drive.

This Is A Warning

Thomas Stenson is a Coventry based indie rock artist whose music sits at the intersection of guitar-driven songwriting and careful, layered arrangements. Previously fronting the band Seconds Out, Stenson now releases music under his own name, continuing a focus on melody, texture, and emotionally direct songwriting.

His work leans on guitars at its core but isn’t confined by them, often pulling in keys, subtle electronic elements, and varied instrumentation where the song calls for it. The result is music that feels rooted in rock tradition while remaining open to experimentation and space.

Stenson’s latest EP, Brighter Days, reflects a long, deliberate creative process shaped by refinement, self-doubt, and the challenge of deciding when something is finished. Rather than chasing perfection, the release marks a conscious step toward letting songs exist as they are — honest, imperfect, and complete enough to move on from.

With more music planned, Thomas Stenson’s current chapter is about momentum: writing, recording, and releasing work more freely, and allowing songs to leave the room they were made in and find their place with listeners.