“I create music as a means to release the trapped emotions within me.”
It’s not just a creative outlet.
It’s a necessity.
A Sound That Refuses to Fit
Trying to categorize Stairstep’s music feels almost pointless.
At its core, there’s the grit of alternative rock and nu metal guitars. But just as quickly, it
shifts pulling in hip hop rhythms and electronic textures ranging from Drum’n’Bass to
Techno, House, and Trip-Hop.
On top of that sits his voice: clean, direct, almost restrained — cutting through the chaos
rather than getting lost in it.
It’s contrast that defines his sound.
Heavy yet controlled. Emotional yet precise.
Questions Without Easy Answers
Stairstep’s music isn’t about giving answers.
It’s about asking the right questions.
Themes of identity, self-worth, and mental health run deep through his work. Tracks like
“WHO AM I” don’t try to resolve inner conflict — they expose it.
There’s an honesty in that approach.
A willingness to sit in discomfort instead of escaping it.
And moving forward, that exploration is only expanding — into themes like alienation and
human connection.
Built From Influence, Not Imitation
His influences are wide — but intentional.
From Mike Shinoda and Linkin Park, he draws structure and emotional clarity.
From Mezzanine by Massive Attack and Play by Moby, he learned how genres can collide
and still feel cohesive.
Then there’s the rawness of Nirvana and System of a Down — a reminder that authenticity
matters more than perfection.
Guitar-wise, John Frusciante shaped his understanding of harmony.
On the production side, Nujabes influenced his approach to sampling and DIY creation.
And artists like Nick Drake showed him how simplicity can still be deeply complex.
Electronic pioneers like The Prodigy and Moderat pushed him further into rhythm and
sound design.
All of it blends into something that feels personal — not borrowed.
Between Analog and Digital
Stairstep’s creative process lives in two worlds.
On one side: guitars, vocals, traditional songwriting.
On the other: drum machines, synths, and electronic structure.
Sometimes a riff starts it all.
Other times, it’s a beat.
But the intention stays the same — build something that reflects real emotion, not just
sound.
A Journey Years in the Making
His path into music didn’t start in a studio.
It started with a PlayStation.
Back in 2006, discovering “Smells Like Teen Spirit” on SingStar became a turning point.
Watching Kurt Cobain play wasn’t just inspiring — it was defining.
“I want to do with the guitar whatever that guy is doing.”
And he did.
From early guitar lessons to playing in school bands, to eventually studying music
production in the UK — every step added up.
All leading to a moment that mattered more than it might seem:Releasing his debut EP “Manuscrito”.
A project that sat unfinished — or rather, unreleased — for nine years.
Not because it wasn’t good enough.
But because he didn’t believe it was.
Letting it go was growth in itself.
Capturing Moments, Not Perfection
Stairstep’s visual world follows the same philosophy as his music: raw, real, unfiltered.
Working with his label Monkery Collective, his artwork often starts with spontaneous
moments — like a blurry photo through a bus window, capturing a passing scene that later
becomes a song.
It’s not staged.
It’s observed.
For video, collaboration plays a key role. Ideas evolve with his creative circle, particularly
with filmmaker Gabe, before being shaped into final visuals through the label.
Growth Through Letting Go
If there’s one clear shift in Stairstep’s evolution, it’s this: He’s finding his voice — literally.
While “Manuscrito” was purely instrumental, his upcoming album “1 Step @ a time” leans
heavily into vocals. It’s a new layer of expression — one he’s still exploring and pushing further.
Because to him, the voice isn’t just a tool. It’s an instrument with depth still waiting to be unlocked.
The Stage Is Next
Despite not having performed live yet as a solo artist, Stairstep sees it as the ultimate form
of connection.
In a world dominated by streams and screens, live music still holds something different.
Something real.
And with his upcoming album set to drop later this year, that next step is already in motion.
One Step at a Time
If there’s one idea that defines Stairstep, it’s patience.
Growth doesn’t happen instantly.
Confidence doesn’t come overnight.
Sometimes your work sits untouched for years.
Sometimes it takes other people to remind you it’s worth sharing.
But eventually, you release it.
“There's someone who needs to listen to your songs.”
And maybe that’s enough.
Not perfection.
Not validation.
Just movement.
One step at a time.
