Blantyre singer-songwriter Stephen Kelly is set to release his uplifting debut album Underneath The Moon on Friday 9th June 2023.
Landing just in time for warmer weather, Underneath The Moon evokes the endless days of Scottish summer at its best, with Stephen’s laid-back vocals and punchy lead guitar providing a sunny, uplifting sound.
The album features catchy singles Tears Run Dry and Lazy Way You Look, along with eight brand new original songs. Stephen’s next single, Long Way From Heaven, is set for release on Friday 26th May 2023.
Title track Underneath The Moon is the perfect opener, setting the tone for the rest of the album with its upbeat melody and soaring strings. Though much of the album was written after a breakup, the songs maintain a sense of optimism while capturing the complex emotions that come along with big life changes.
Stephen is joined on the album by Derek O’Neill on keys and bass guitar, Peter Lyons and Stephen Summers on guitar, Don Wilson on drums, Seonaid Aitken on first violin, Katrina Lee on second violin, Patsy Reid on viola, and Alice Allen on cello.
Stephen Kelly said: “Underneath The Moon has been a long time coming. It’s always been a dream of mine to release an album, and I started writing in 2018. Having seen the amazing reception to my first two singles, I can’t wait for everyone to hear the new material. I couldn’t be happier with how the record turned out, and getting to work with some amazing musicians in the process was just incredible – they really brought my vision to life.”
A music lover from a very young age, Stephen began writing songs in his teens and performed with local bands around Glasgow and Lanarkshire. He then went on to perform solo acoustic shows, before taking the opportunity in 2012 to perform abroad.
Stephen’s journey to release original material has not been without its hurdles. Despite fearing he wouldn’t be able to sing and perform again following a road traffic accident which left him with permanent deafness in his right ear, Stephen quickly bounced back and is now fulfilling his dream of releasing solo music.
Underneath The Moon was recorded at Derek O’Neill Private Studio and Chem19 Studios in Blantyre. The album was produced by Derek O’Neill, and mastered by Pete Maher.
Underneath The Moon will be available on CD, and to download and stream from Friday 9th June 2023.
For further information on Stephen Kelly please go to: Website: stephenkellymusic.co.uk / Facebook: Stephen Kelly Musician / Instagram: @stephenkellymusician
