STEVEN JAYMES
Steven Jaymes' musical style is a unique blend of soulful blues, classic rock, and Americana, with a strong focus on storytelling through his lyrics. As a singer-songwriter and pianist, he draws inspiration from legendary artists like Elton John, Sting, Ray Charles, and Bruce Springsteen. His music can be described as
• Soulful: Jaymes' voice has a captivating quality that leaves listeners spellbound, with a soulful tone reminiscent of Don Henley and Marc Cohn.
• Bluesy: His music often incorporates blues elements, with a chilled, wonderful mix of styles that evoke the likes of Ray Charles.
• Classic Rock: Jaymes' style is also influenced by classic rock, with a strong emphasis on piano-driven melodies and storytelling.
• Americana: His music often touches on Americana themes, with a focus on tales tall and sometimes true, woven into his songs.
• Piano-driven: As a skilled pianist, Jaymes' music often features piano as the primary instrument, adding depth and emotion to his songs.
"There is a lot of the philosopher in Steven Jaymes, the archetypal artist, the seeker, the seer, the bringer of the news, a man seduced by the revelations that can come from a simple chord progression, the telling of what seems, on the surface, a simple tale."
Michael Smith, The Music/Drum Media
Steven's whiskey-soaked voice fits very well in with the surroundings, and pretty soon that really spontaneous feel starts to show. He brings on his guitar and everything just sky-rockets. It feels a bit like taking a step back to your own heritage. Everything falls in place when Steven takes the role of a true singer-songwriter. But soon the feel changes pace once again. He asks a guy from the audience to take on the guitar, while he steps back to his piano. Then the roof really falls off! This moment is quite astonishing. The blues is not just present, it sits down in the easy chair, sipping on the drinks, and stomps it's feet. The music demands attention of every atom present in the room.
"Poor, poor you, if you weren't there!"
Mindy Christiernin Borås Times, Sweden
“Stevens new Album Things Get Better is like chocolate; warm, smooth, melt-in-your-mouth and very addictive. Steven’s voice brings out every nuance of the silky melodies and lyric’s. The songs are beautifully crafted and anything but clichéd”
Deborah Minter, Capital News
"On rare occasions a CD turns up that exceeds all your expectations. This is one of those uncommon occasions."
Rosie Adsett, Country Update
"THINGS GET BETTER is full of exquisite tracks, amongst them the title track. Things Get Better, the uplifting Everything Will Be Alright, as well as other highlights such as the elusive Hemingway's Cats and Bird On A Wire. And STEVEN has the kind of voice - with the same elusive yet captivating quality that makes KEVIN BENNETT and MARC COHN such compelling singers - that you just want to keep listening to. While Steven Jaymes is a still a relatively unknown quantity in Australia, that's likely to change fast. Steven's beautifully crafted songs and remarkable voice make listening to this album a memorable experience, one to be savoured and repeated."
Susan Jarvis
"It's amazing how many times a good CD can slip through the cracks. And for every singer who makes it big, there are hundreds who continue to ply their trade virtually unnoticed and appreciated only by a core group of fans. And while you may never have heard of New Zealand-born Steven Jaymes, his resume speaks for itself — five albums, a couple of globetrotting tours and a wealth of worldly life experiences. His songs are soulful and meaningful with a voice that, unlike Tony Abbott, speaks the truth each time he draws breath. A reflective and inspired collection of songs, Things Get Better features highlights in the poignant Can’t Remember To Forget and the uplifting Hemingway’s Cats.
Everything Will Be Alright and the title track are also must-listens. IN SHORT: Honest "
Jamie Horne, The Border Mail / Fairfax
NEW SINGLE QUEEN ST COWBOY
out now with Brendan Radford
https://soundcloud.com/stevenjaymes/queen-st-cowboy-stephen-anning-remix
