About
Stephen Babcock is an indie pop singer-songwriter whose roots run deep in the Rust Belt, where the working-class spirit of Upstate New York continues to shape his music. Raised in a family of four, including a twin brother, Babcock discovered his love for music early on through the influence of his father. At the age of 13, he began writing songs, marking the beginning of a journey grounded in authenticity, resilience, and craft.
After nearly a decade of honing his sound, Babcock released his debut project Said & Done, a collection that reflected his blue-collar upbringing and set the stage for a national tour. From songwriter circles in Nashville to venues across the country, he quickly gained a reputation for his heartfelt lyricism and compelling live performances.
His 2018 EP Fiction earned critical acclaim for its genre-blending style, leading to opportunities to open for artists such as Ed Sheeran, William Hinson, and Brad Goodall. Babcock has since been featured in PASTE, Atwood Magazine, Variance Magazine, and other notable outlets. He has also brought his music to major stages, performing at prominent festivals including NXNE, Musikfest, Music Is Art, and more.
Following the success of Monroe (2021) and When We Were Kids Ourselves (2022), Babcock continued to evolve his sound while staying true to his storytelling roots. His 2024 full-length album A Break in the Conversation marked a significant step forward, earning praise from both fans and critics alike.
Now based in Buffalo, NY, Babcock continues to push creative boundaries. His latest single, “Osaka,” released in August 2025, is the first glimpse into a new chapter that builds on a body of work defined by emotional clarity, melodic strength, and a deep connection to place.
Stephen Babcock's music is both personal and universal, a testament to finding beauty in struggle and meaning in the everyday.
“[When We Were Kids Ourselves] is an amalgamation of indie-pop and folk, creating an awesome, empathetic sound that coalesces beautifully with Stephen Babcock’s refreshing vocals and emotional lyrics.”
“The acoustic composition...and clean cut production is sprawling and gorgeous, [while Babcock’s] lyricism is enchanting as it speaks in brutal truths and harsh realities, depicting how even the smallest of emotions can be the most complex.”
“This is the kind of rock music we want to hear more of; a rip-roaring 4 1/2 minutes of musical revelry.”
“Stephen Babcock weaves a tale of infidelity and romantic entanglement that any metropolitan bar crawler can get behind...[his] warm voice to float above it all, taking us on his journey of interpersonal bitterness and relationship disintegration.”
“What caught my attention the first time I heard [the new single] was the storytelling...I LOVE good storytellings and Stephen’s is brilliant”