Steven Bamidele signs to Tru Thoughts
We are pleased to welcome new signing Steven Bamidele to the Tru Thoughts roster.
Steven is a London-based singer, songwriter, and producer who crafts his own unique and intricate sound. With influences ranging from Marvin Gaye and Radiohead to Lianne La Havas and Solange, Steven combines synth textures, syncopated beats, and reverb-drenched falsetto to create psychedelic forward-thinking soul.
After self-releasing several singles, Steven released his debut EP “Uncrowded” in 2021 alongside a remix from Salami Rose Joe Luis, signed to Brainfeeder. Receiving support from KCRW, Fred Perry and BBC Radio 4, he went on to be sampled by KayCyy for his “Get Used To It” mixtape. Under his former alias ‘Mirror Signal’, Steven was featured on the ‘Brownswood Bubblers 11’ compilation, performed a live session for Gilles Peterson and was selected by Jamie Cullum and PRS Foundation to perform at Montreal Jazz Festival in 2016. His stage presence and love of sharing his music live has continued to grow. He has played extensively in London and Brighton and recently supported Marlon Craft at Camden’s Jazz Café.
On the journey to finding his sound, Steven has developed into a meticulous producer and thoughtful songwriter. Everything from his experiences in childhood, to his relationships with those close to him, fuel the openness and integrity of his lyrics. In conjunction, his obsession with sound, rhythm and his wide array of influences have inspired the attention to detail he pays when making his records.
Read more in our Artists section or follow Steven on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook
