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closed captioned premieres new single, motorcycle

“The way the song sways between R&B and pop is masterful. The brass that plays off of the upbeat stride gives the song a heightened tone that you can’t deny as you bop along with every note.” - David Garrick, Closed Captioned

houston citybook names john allen stephens one of the most important people in houston’s music scene

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Producer, songwriter and recording artist John Allen Stephens, 32, is arguably one of the most important people in Houston’s music scene. As the owner of Third Coast Recording Co., a private recording studio he runs out of his East End home, Stephens has produced albums for many of H-Town’s top acts, including The Suffers, Camera Cult, Space Kiddettes, Tee Vee and Mantra Love. - Houston CityBook (2020 Music Issue)

houston chronicle premieres new single, molotov

“John Allen Stephens, Houston producer extraordinare, steps back into the spotlight with "Molotov," a new single from his forthcoming album.” - Joey Guerra, Houston Chronicle

houston press covers addiction and john allen stephens

“Addiction,” a colorful, soulful, post-pop cut, blends jazz, pop, R&B, and gospel influences over an immediately commanding, tightly gripped groove. Stephens’ razor sharp production fuses seamlessly with glistening piano (Zeke Listenbee), heavenly choirs (Ejay Mallard, Paul Z'Maji, Asheley Bowles, Milayah Scott), and trumpet and saxophone solos (Adam DeWalt and Leo Rayon, respectively) which round out the song’s final flight, offering the song an improvisatory approach Stephens says he fell in love with after working with local favorite The Suffers.”
- John Amar, Houston Press

addiction premiered by closed captioned

If I had to wait Then I was standing in line And if I held you in my arms Then everything was alright If my baby wind up missing Then I’m searching by the light of the moon No there ain’t no mountain Ain’t no valley Ain’t no river so wide That I would not be with you now If you’d have me by your side Though truthfully You’re killing me No there ain’t nothing That could keep me from you No there ain’t no distance No there’s nothing that I wouldn’t do There’s no length I wouldn’t go to Just to show you How hopeless, my devotion For you But you were my cross to bear My loss to wear A crown of disappointment If I had to wait Then I was standing in line And if I held you in my arms Then everything was alright If my baby wind up missing Then I’m searching by the light of the moon No there ain’t no mountain Ain’t no valley Ain’t no river so wide That I would not be with you now If you’d have me by your side Though truthfully You’re killing me No there ain’t nothing That could keep me from you No there ain’t no distance

“The track has an immediacy that you don’t seem to get in most modern pop. But in the end, it’s the sensibilities of Stephens alongside top notch production that makes the track shimmer and stay with you after you hear it.” - Closed Captioned

say a little prayer for me (free download)

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oxytocin (broke) available for free download

And it is strange that what kills you makes you feel so alive If I'm unconscious in five I hope you know it was live Everything I ever felt I did my best to describe When words were worrisome I wrote my wrongs down in song

radioclub.lp available now

"It's a lush, elegant listen, built on an electronic wall of sound, emotive vocals and lyrics." - Houston Chronicle

speck available now

"If you're making dance pop, you can't do it much better than Houston's John Allen Stephens." - Houston Press

crystal tokyo available now

feat. (https://soundcloud.com/teeveemusic) It all falls apart It all falls apart It all falls apart in due time I've been living like I'm younger than I am I look back Not sure where I've been But its fine No I'm fine Oh what a line Through my teeth I'm lying I'm fine No its fine God knows I've tried waiting on a sign For some time For some time Tomorrow I'll start It all falls apart It falls apart I've been living like I'm younger than I am Up ahead light becomes dim But its fine That's life No way to fight the passing of time But I try And I try Look low and high for an answer why But don't find I can't find Back at the start It all falls apart Apart And I would be lying If I said that I was more than trying To keep my head above water And I would be lying If I said that I was more than trying To keep my head above water It all falls apart in due time It all falls It all falls apart

"Some people have an ear for great hooks, a pop sensibility that's unparalleled, and a voice that could melt butter. While it's true that some people have one of those traits, Houston's John Allen Stephens has all three. On his latest single "Crystal Tokyo (feat. Tee Vee)," he takes all of those elements and drops a true electro-pop gem." - Houston Press

asterisk pts. I and II available now

And if God took one of my ribs to make you Then I'd rather he use them all and make a few And make none of me What good am I to do? When I never done good before so what's new? So melodramatic Hello traumatic Detachment It's all been an act Acrobatic I walk a very thin line Hidden under the mattress I left a note And if you'd read it backwards It might make some sense But that last parts an asterisk That last parts an asterisk You can ask Chris What good am I to do? And if God took one of my ribs to make you Then I'd rather he use them all and make a few And make none of me What good am I? When I never done good before so what's new? No I never done good before No I never done No I never done No I never done good before Not before Not before No I never done No I never done No I never done good before So expect the worst you know this is my first time So... So expect the worst you know this is my first time So...

"If you're looking for a summer soundtrack, this is a great way to kick it off. It's a sinewy, elegant pop song with yearning vocals that previews an equally alluring solo album, "radioclub.lp," due later this year." - Houston Chronicle