Steven Young

Having experienced transatlantic success as the frontman of The Imagineers, Steven Young appeared destined for a solo career. Sold out shows across the UK were instantaneous, with slots at festivals such as T in the Park followed by seven appearances on Craig Ferguson’s The Late Late Show, cementing their name across the water in the process. 

The break up of the band prompted Steven to travel Europe where he took inspiration from local musicians in France, Spain and Italy, ultimately leading to the formation of his second band, GANGS. The press immediately took notice with the likes of Clash Magazine describing the band as “raucous garage punk that stays just on the right side of unhinged…”. Now, Steven has created his own project, combining the eclectic experiences he has encountered along the way.

Delirious World is his latest cut, following on from the recent release of ‘Chains’. Exploring ego, death and our own mortality, Delirious World fuses all the ingredients of Steven’s psychedelic songwriting into one track. Rockabilly guitar tones present an air of menace akin to a spaghetti western, and are flanked by the rhythm section’s simple toe-tapping beat, allowing Steven’s rich, soulful vocals to take centre stage. Delirious World is a perfect blend of cinematic sounds effortlessly incorporating elements of AM pop, baroque pop and contemporary indie-rock. 

Steven’s solo career has already been noticed by the Scottish music press with features in The Daily Record and Tenement TV as well as radio airplay on BBC Radio Scotland’s Vic Galloway, Roddy Hart, Janice Forsyth shows and Amazing Radio’s Jim Gellatly show. Delirious World will be the first single of many throughout 2022, with an EP to follow and culminating in the release of his debut album by the end of the year.

Delirious World is out on 9th February 2022 via Freq House Records.