Stephen Lind – Lovers’ Roulette (2023)
Embracing his passion early on, Stephen Lind began singing at a young age and “hasn’t shut up since” – thank goodness for that! Expressing himself in talent shows as a youngster, Lind found power in his performances and audiences continue to enjoy his interesting musicality. In the grand scheme of things, Lind is just another lad creating music in Los Angeles; however, when you take a deeper look, he is so much more than that. Featured on Iggy Magazine, Indie Chronique, Roadie Music, Sinusoidal Music, Music For All, Indieoclock, Principle Music, La Vanguardia and various playlists, Stephen Lind is reaching far beyond his North American borders.
Following his single ‘Lovers’ Roulette’, Stephen Lind releases his horror-pop-themed EP of the same name. The first album since his well-received 2021, Comfort Zone, Lovers’ Roulette is a six-track record combining elements of electropop, dream pop and EDM wrapped up in a dark-pop package.
I would compare Stephen Lind to Calvin Harris with the bold dance beats underlying a synth-driven melody; however, there is a softness to Lind that is not always heard in Harris. Instead, a leaning toward the 90s and 2000s pop flutters through the arrangement – think Britney Spears in the mid-2000s with her album In The Zone. Yet, while the sassiness of Spears filters through Lovers’ Roulette, there is an originality in Lind’s obscurity enhancing the cheekiness of his music.
At first listen, the different tracks appear to have a similar tone and style in their arrangement and execution; however, while there is a similarity there is also a kaleidoscopic diversity in the tracks. For instance, the opening ‘Daddy Type’ and ‘Mind Game’ are bolder than ‘Come First’ which has a more mellifluous nature. It is this movement from confident and bold to softer and more vulnerable that aligns perfectly with the concept behind Lovers’ Roulette – the emotions of being single in the LGBTQ community.
“Lovers’ Roulette…explores the feelings of a night out while single. You start off feeling hot, unstoppable and confident then, naturally, the crash happens. You get into your head and your feelings. In a final attempt to bring yourself back, you go to your friends for advice.” – Stephen Lind on Lovers’ Roulette
In addition to the EP, Stephen Lind released a short film for Lovers’ Roulette. You can view the video below or on YouTube.
Please note, this video contains lighting effects that can trigger seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised.
VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED
For more from Stephen Lind, check out his official website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Spotify.
This artist was discovered via Musosoup #sustainablecurator
