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Bio
Stuart Wicke seeks to find meaning in simple things. His songs have been described as “intimate and cozy, yet simultaneously broad and expansive”. Striving to articulate everyday triumphs and conflicts, he takes cues from Americana wordsmiths like Paul Simon, Taylor Goldsmith (of Dawes), and Patty Griffin; as well as concept-focused bands like Pink Floyd and Pedro the Lion. His lyrics are paired with a unique sound which combines power pop, progressive rock, and emo.
Wicke began writing songs at 12 years old, recording them with the freeware program Audacity in the middle of the night when no one else was awake. Since then, he has developed a skill for “catchy songs paired with emotional narrative lyrics,” and “a knack for the recording process.” (Quotes from Jeff Polk, LEO Weekly)
Currently Wicke is promoting a single series called BROADSIDES. All releases can be found here.
Stuart Wicke performs primarily with drummer Scott Boice as a powerful and eclectic two-piece band. He is also available for solo events playing either acoustic or electric guitar.
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Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
Wicke’s latest full-length record finds him at his proggiest, adapting three literary works into two rock suites.
“[A]n ambitious project, and […] a resounding success. The two epics weave beautiful lyricism with dynamic and exciting instrumentals. There is a clear thematic throughline on each song, with peaks and troughs of drama and emotion.”
—The Elite Extremophile
Ranked #21 on TEE’s year end list of best prog-rock albums of 2024.
“A jewel of progressive rock [...] that is worth every minute spent listening to it”
— Zona Emergente
“[A] soundscape that fully encompasses the listener in Wicke’s vision. [A] master class in songwriting and musicianship[.]”
—Jeff Polk, LEO Weekly
Socials
https://www.facebook.com/stuartwickemusic
https://instagram.com/stuartwicke
https://www.youtube.com/@stuartwicke2533
For performance rates for events, please email stuartwicke@gmail.com