
STEPHEN JOHNSTONE
Singer Songwriter • Producer • Musician • DJ

​My Life in Music
Music has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. What began as a passion for listening to and discovering music developed into a lifelong journey of DJing, playing instruments, songwriting, singing, recording and production.
My journey into DJing began in the early 1990s, when dance music was evolving and new sounds were emerging. I became fascinated by rhythm, melody, atmosphere and the way music could bring people together.
But alongside my love of dance music, there was always another side to me: writing songs, playing instruments and creating music from my own experiences.
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From DJing to Songwriting
Over more than 25 years, I've explored different sides of music, developing my own approach to writing, performing and producing.
I've written and recorded several albums of original material, performing my own vocals, harmonies and instrumentation, while also collaborating with other singers, musicians and artists.
Much of my songwriting comes from real life. Love, relationships, loss, personal experiences and the changes we go through have all found their way into my music.
My catalogue spans acoustic, rock, soul, electronic, house, garage, breakbeat and other styles. I've never felt the need to limit myself to one particular genre.
For me, the most important thing has always been the feeling behind the music.
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Where It Began (Album)
21 Songs. One Life.
An intimate journey through love, loss, life and everything beyond.
Where It Began brings together 21 selected original songs written and recorded across nearly three decades, from the late 1990s through to 2025 and 2026.
Every song on this album was written, sung and performed by me. I played all the instruments, recorded my own lead vocals and layered harmonies, and created the musical arrangements myself.
This is my original music, from the first written lyric and melody to the final recorded performance.
Each song represents a different chapter of my life, shaped by real experiences, relationships, heartbreak, personal transformation and the profound pain of losing family members and people I've loved.
Some songs explore the beauty of love and human connection. Others were born from grief, separation and the difficult moments that change us forever.
My writing also explores deeper questions about existence: the afterlife, consciousness, the Earth's gravitational pull, the vastness of the cosmos and our place within it as we journey through life and beyond.
These 21 songs capture the foundations of who I am as a songwriter, singer, musician and artist.
They are more than recordings. They are memories, emotions, questions and experiences that have accompanied me through different stages of my life.
Twenty-one songs. Nearly thirty years of memories. One life in music.
Where It Began.
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Beyond the Album
Alongside my singer-songwriter material, I continue to explore electronic music, songwriting collaborations and production.
My work combines traditional musicianship with modern recording and production techniques, allowing me to experiment with different sounds while continuing to develop new original material.
The music featured on this page is a selection of my wider catalogue, built over many years of writing, recording and creating.
Music, Labels & Collaboration
I'm always interested in connecting with record labels, music publishers, artists, producers and music supervisors.
My catalogue includes original songs, instrumental compositions, collaborations and electronic productions, with additional unreleased material available privately for label consideration, publishing, licensing and sync opportunities.
Music made to be felt.
