Charleston West Virginia artist Stephen Thomas is a musical innovator who embraces difference without hesitation, and his latest release, ‘Stay Strong’, while on the surface is a persuasive anthem of resilience to the USA’s troops, has a message that extends to everyone.
Stephen Thomas set out on his musical journey back in the early 2010s and after finding his professional home with Creative Hearts Entertainment, he’s since wowed his audiences with his storytelling, drive, passion, and fearless experimentation. Stephen has been so far considered for five Grammy Award nominations as an independent artist, cementing his position as one to watch, with his boundary pushing style. He’s always experimented with genres, and right now he’s focusing on alt-rock, with a sound that doesn’t just capture the energy of that genre, but also the infectious and edgy rebelliousness that goes with it.
‘Stay Strong’ focuses on the determination to fight through the challenges and obstacles encountered in life, and, while at its very core the song is dedicated to those troops serving the US, it extends further with its message, and is one we can all find something to resonate with.
With electrifying, grunge guitars and stellar vocals amplifying the detail-rich lyricism, which draws from a range of influences, including Stephen’s own military deployment, he’s able to encourage us all, with deeply relatable words. This isn’t just a story – this is something he knows all to well, because he’s lived it.
The accompanying music video, directed by Will Thomas, who has directed all his music videos, takes an intimate look into the lives of a family navigating the twin challenges of hardship: a young child battling an autoimmune disease, and his father, a soldier, who has to balance his military service with what his family is going through. The clip brings real-life struggles to the fore, as it seamlessly interweaves the vibe of both a music video and a short film, ensuring that the feel the courage, as well as see it on the screen. The song and video together serve as an inspiration to us all, and will encourage us to be confident that we can tackle any challenge we’re faced with.
Watch the music video for ‘Stay Strong’ below. You can find out more about Stephen Thomas and his music online on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
