Steven Bamidele THE CRASH!

Nigerian-born, London-based singer, songwriter, musician and producer Steven Bamidele presents his keenly anticipated sophomore album, ‘THE CRASH!’ – a sonically rich exploration of purpose, doubt and personal reckoning. Written against the backdrop of an ever-changing world, the album combines soul, rock, jazz, acoustic and electronic textures, along with daydream-esque storytelling for a thought-provoking journey in pursuit of something real in an age of hyper-curation and superficiality. At its core, ‘THE CRASH!’ is a soulful meditation on the weight we place on relationships, the fundamental cost of growth, and the search for direction in an imperfect world. It’s a deeply personal project, shaped by Steven’s own journey through faith, disillusionment and self-discovery. Raised in a strictly Christian household, Steven’s first crisis of belief came at 17, when he began questioning the very foundations of existence. As his faith unravelled, music became his new guiding force – a source of direction, discipline and identity. But as he turned 30, disillusionment crept in once again. The stark realities of the music industry, coupled with global uncertainty, reignited that same despondent weight he had battled in his youth. - Follow-up to debut LP ‘Summing Up’ - praised by Trevor Nelson (BBC Radio 2), Morning Becomes Eclectic (KCRW), Clash & FIP Selection - THE CRASH! features Sly5thAve, Scarlett Fae, Cam Thomas and more - UK tour dates - 100 Club (London), Brighton, Bristol, Love Supreme Festival + - Recent performances - SXSW London, Brick Lane Jazz Festival, The Great Escape, Homegrown Festival, Brighton Dome (Hot 8 Brass Band) - TikTok Creator Funding Recipient - 5K USD - 'The Fool' has been playlisted on FIP Radio France, KCRW Eclectic and Jazz FM.