Stephen James Orr is a multi-instrumentalist and producer who hails from Canada. On his dreamy, brand new single ‘Losing Time’, Orr enlists the help of his longtime collaborator Michelle Challice on vocals, and she adds a soulful, smooth, and inviting vibe to the tune. The hook-heavy, indie-rock track starts off mellow, with delicate synths and a rich bassline, and quietly builds itself up along the way. Some seriously impressive guitar work from Orr is undeniably a stand-out attraction on ‘Losing Time’, as the musician showcases an unbelievable ability to bounce between hazy, smokey riffs and face-melting guitar solos in the blink of an eye. Citing acts like Jamila Woods, Hiatus Kaiyote, Anderson Paak, Phony Ppl, and Massive Attack as being more recent influences on his sound, Stephen James Orr is certainly a name worth keeping an eye (and an ear on)!
Dreamy, rich, soulful. Yet also rocky, melodic, and edgy. ‘Losing Time’ simply has it all!
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What does the song mean to you?
‘Losing Time’ represents taking control of your life and your goals! It’s easy to fall into other paths that are not your own and get sidetracked.
Which Netflix series or movie would you like your music to be featured in?
I would LOVE a song to be featured in the show Sex Education. It’s such an amazing show across the board. Great characters, great morals, fantastic acting, relatable storyline – and it’s hilarious. It shows such a natural side of high school life that you don’t usually see portrayed so accurately.
What does success mean to you?
Enjoying what you are doing and being able to make a living doing it. Being happy! Success in music would be having people engage with your music and seeing how it impacts people around the world. Being a positive social influence and using any fame to entertain and bring positive vibes to the world. ALSO to collaborate with other artists you know and love.
Please finish the sentence – Music to me is…
Something that accompanies every part of your life. Be it falling in love, grocery shopping, travelling, family time, getting your hair cut, etc.. it’s everywhere! I love how over time you associate different songs with memories and those stay with you forever. The ability to connect with people through music is one the best things in life. It brightens up every part of the day.
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