Stephan Folkes takes us on a journey of self-discovery with "It's all within time (travelling through the stars)"

London rocker born alternative and indie visionary Stephan Leroy Folkes is back with his sweeping new single, "It's all within time (travelling through the stars)." Bring All Your Friends is a melancholy dance track that sees his luxury, darkness-tinged sound melded with introspective, contemplative lyrics.

From the opening notes, you are carried off to a space that seems simultaneously vast and close up. Folkes' artistic brilliance lies in his ability to harness music to sly lyrics that reveal the details of a lifetime of self-discovery. This single ponders a future without happiness, with our protagonist only finding pleasure again when the crew danced the night away, plus the added poignancy of a bit of knowledge. The song's fully earned title makes you think, that provides a gentle cue that the passage of time, with all its challenges, victories, and solemnities, defines who and what we are.

Born in Leytonstone, London, Stephan's stories are woven throughout his work, creating a sense of authenticity in each song. In "It's all within time (travelling through the stars)", he encourages you to reflect on your individual paths, leading to introspection on past struggles and the lessons learned from them. But even with its heavy subject matter, the song never becomes heavy-handed. Instead, it walks the line between openness and strength, conveying a message that growth and resilience are hard-won and not bestowed upon us.

In terms of the music, it also features all the indie/alternative hallmarks, multi-faceted melodies, textural rhythms, and a spooky/glow to the vibe. All of that works together to evoke a feeling of journeying, as if you are truly moving across the universe with Folkes' reflective lyrics in your ears. The production is clean and raw and not in any way overwhelmed by the emotional charge behind the song.

The most noticeable aspect is Folkes' commitment to creating music that celebrates individuality and self-worth. At a time when society values uniformity over individuality, he proves to us that our paths with failure and triumph are ours, and ours alone to own. "It's all within time (travelling through the stars)" is an introspective call to stop, reflect, and appreciate the growth that comes from facing the trials and tribulations life may bring. For those listening to alternative and indie music and seeking more than just empty sound, the stylistically sweeping release from Stephan Folkes is a shining example of a crafted piece of work, one that transcends time and space, something to listen to and be seen, to be inspired, and to crush the stars.

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