On February 13, indie-pop singer-songwriter Stephen Dawes released his new single “Reputation.” It follows “Irregular” and “Symptoms,” released in 2025. With the new track, which he produced entirely by himself, he aims to highlight the tension between desire and consequences. After two rather up-tempo pieces, he now leans more into vulnerability and explores the complexity and duality of a connection. Reflecting on the writing and producing process, Stephen stated that “‘Reputation’ began as a piano ballad that I’d keep to myself. Producing it alone helped it feel honest and intimate enough to release. I hope it tells a story people can see themselves in and brings a sense of comfort to those who need it most.”
About Stephen Dawes
Stephen Dawes is a 24-year-old singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. He was first discovered when his acoustic cover of Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream” went viral with over 200 million streams on Spotify and over 50 million views on YouTube. He has since released two EPs, The Day We Met (2023) and Up At Night (2024), before going on to release his three latest singles. So far, he has opened for Griff on the “Vertigo Tour” in 2024 and Matt Hansen’s European tour in 2025.
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