North Carolina singer and songwriter Steve Robinson was born in Northern England, where he developed an insatiable passion for music as a teen. Currently a solo artist in the U.S., he was a part of the Folk-Rock group The Headlights for over a dozen years, sharing the stage with artists such as The Grateful Dead, Steve Winwood, and The Band. He has also collaborated often with Roger McGuinn of the legendary Rock band, The Byrds. Steve brings us great Folk Pop and Roots Rock music.
Mid-tempo pop rocker with bluesy slide guitar accents. Tackles the subject of political divisions and how those in power pit citizens against each other. A plea for solidarity and understanding between those on both sides of the aisle. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Singer-Songwriter
Groove-heavy song with shimmering guitars and a British 80s vibe. Lyrics reflect on the past (80s and 90s) and sounds reminiscent of The Smiths. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Singer-Songwriter
Mid-Tempo folky pop song about contentment despite personal shortcomings. Features a relaxed groove with male vocal and layered harmonies reminiscent of Crowded House and The Beatles. Male Vocals, Pop, Acoustic Pop
A quirky and fun piano-driven romp. An ode to just kicking off your shoes, smelling the roses, living in the moment, and simply escaping the rancorous din of the everyday. Reminiscent of Paul McCartney or Neil Finn, perhaps. Male Vocals, Folk, Folk Pop
lilting, Beatlesque folky popper with a lyrical focus on nurturing that inner light within us all. Befitting a nod to quietism, XTC’s quiet guitar maestro, Dave Gregory gifts the song a sublime slide guitar track worthy of the quiet Beatle himself. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
An earnest declaration of commitment to a loved one. Features acoustic guitars, a gentle percussion track, and a little whistle on the side. It’s a folkie one, alright. Sounds a little Bob Dylan and/or Richard Thompson, Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
Stinging rebuke of religious pretenders and fiery demagogues alike. Acoustic guitar-driven, albeit awash with electric guitar flourishes, assorted aural atmospheric treatments, and a beefy, roiling drum track to boot. Sounds a little like the Rolling Stones and REM. Male Vocals, Rock, 60s Rock
Gentle acoustic guitar-driven about being tied emotionally to your place of birth. Features vocal harmonies, Irish bodhran drum and sleigh bell accents, Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Folk
A declaration of love for a child, and an expression of the fear of letting go as the child grows up. An acoustic guitar and mandolin-driven folk rock song that has a Celtic feel. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
A haunting and dramatic folk song about the futility of war and global, religious conflict. Acoustic guitar driven with atmospheric string section reminiscent of a Nick Drake song. Male Vocals, Folk, Folk Pop
Lilting folk song with mandolin, fiddle & carousel accompaniment. Tells the story of two girls in post- World War II England. Ultimately they end up living in different countries but their families stayed connected. Lyrics use the metaphor of a funfair ride to mirror the ups and downs of growing up. Mixed Vocals, Folk, British Folk
A celtic-tinged folk song that touches on the uncertainty of a new love. Acoustic guitars, whistle and bodhran accompaniment. Male Vocals, Folk, Folk Pop
Acoustic based folk song in waltz time with fiddle and melodeon accompaniment. Celebrates middle age rather than a midlife crisis by looking at all that has passed and all that is to come. The lyric encourages letting go of regret and to forget and forgive. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
Beatlesque dream-pop song of remembrance for a dearly departed loved one. Based on an old English nursery rhyme phrase "Up the wooden hill to blanket fair" which refers to children going upstairs to their beds. Atmospheric mid-tempo dream pop with layered harmonies and a Crowded House feel. Male Vocals, Folk, Folk Pop
Acoustic guitar-driven folk pop song with assorted percussion and string flourishes. Lyrics reflect upon the innocence of youth and how many of the simple rhymes and riddles told to us by our parents are often repeated to our own children. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
An old-time nostalgic, folksy singalong that looks at the way that parents always tell their children about how they should enjoy their childhood. Relating old school uniforms to current fashions, it seems as much about conformity as a nostalgia tale. Singalong chorus with child's voice in the mix. Mixed Vocals, Folk, Folk Pop
plaintive piano ballad with harmonica touches. Deals with being away from your homeland and dealing with homesickness while celebrating the dawn of a new year. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
Hypnotic, acoustic guitar-driven song about the past and how it can continue to have a hold on you. Plenty of layered atmospheric harmonies give it a swirling, psych-folk feel. Maybe not. Male Vocals, Rock, 60s Rock
Jaunty, poppy folk song about memories of seaside trips as a child in 70s England. Sounds a little like a Kinks song that was hijacked. Also reminiscent of music by The Beatles during the 1960's counterculture revolution and the British Invasion. Male Vocals, Rock, 60s Rock
Quirky 60's style acoustic pop song with a playful, child-like nursery rhyme lyrical approach. Sounds a little like early Donovan or Sid Barrett era Pink Floyd. Male Vocals, Folk, Psychedelic Folk
Atmospheric, shadowy, melodic song that touches upon emotionally damaged personality traits. Features acoustic guitar and folk-tinged fiddle playing. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
A little harmonica, a little mid-tempo folky flair, and some silly wordplay, because when you fall giddily in love you can get a little dizzy. Hence this little slice of swirly nonsense. It’s not rocket science is it? Shades of REM, XTC, Male Vocals, Folk, Folk Pop
Moody, atmospheric post-breakup song about someone looking at an old photograph of an ex-lover and the mixed emotions that spring from it. Features finger-picked acoustic guitar, keen harmonies and subtle instrumental ornamentation. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Contemp Singer/Songwriter
Heartfelt ballad about feeling sad and inspired at the same time. Written after listening to John Lennon and realizing how much he is missed; could apply to anyone who is no longer in your life. Features acoustic guitar and male lead vocal. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Pop Singer-Songwriter
Lilting acoustic guitar based homage to musical heroes (The Everly Brothers/The Beach Boys/The Finn Brothers) with lots of swelling vocal harmonies. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Folk
Breezy, fun, acoustic guitar driven pop-folk song with playful and cryptic lyrics. Sounds a little like an REM track. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Singer-Songwriter
Upbeat folk-rock track featuring acoustic guitar, harmonica and lots of counter melody and harmony vocals. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
Poppy country rock track telling story of meeting a new love and gradually falling in love with them. Powered by acoustic guitar and electric and pedal steel guitar swells. Male Vocals, Rock, Roots Rock
Groovy folk-pop song about a father's commitment to his daughter. Feature male lead vocal and jangly guitar and swirling psychedelic flourishes. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
Upbeat, snappy folk rock track about a sparkly Lucky 7 electric guitar and the wide-eyed youngster who played it while under the influence of his boyhood musical heroes. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Perky and playful acoustic guitars; orchestral string accents; goofy metaphorical wordplay; a swoon-worthy electric guitar solo; a lighthearted song about pursuing a love interest, Male Vocals, Folk, Folk Pop
Good old British folk-rock stylings, soaked in sepia-tinged imagery and hazy reflections on growing up (whatever that is) in a northern English town in the 1970s. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
A piano-driven and romantic love song of reassurance and commitment to a significant other. Features string section and George Harrison-style slide guitar as well as layered vocal harmonies that give it a later period Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys feel. Mixed Vocals
Mid-tempo slow-burner with thrilling bluesy guitar fills. Whether it’s a bit of a dig at organized religion or an drug addiction song has yet to be determined. Shades of John Lennon, Crowded House. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
A tongue-in-cheek look at two people failing to connect, and living separate lives. She wastes her time in front of the TV; he wastes his in the bar. A driving folk rock song with fiddle that gives it a Celtic feel. Might work in a pub or bar scene with someone drowning in their sorrows. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Atmospheric, finger-picked acoustic guitar with male vocal. Lyric includes thoughts about a fateful decision to leave home and move to a new country, but in the guise of leaving a romantic partner. Has a psychedelic feel with Crosby, Stills & Nash type harmonies and backwards guitar embellishments. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
A stripped-down acoustic ballad with haunting pedal steel accents. A song replete with allusions to overindulgence and feelings of disillusionment; fleeting references to depression and mental exhaustion as fallout from living in fear of the dictatorial tendencies of our elected leaders. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Folk
Lively, rootsy rocker with a Rolling Stones feel. Male lead vocal, guitar-driven with bluesy harmonica fills. A song about wising up and laying down the law in a relationship. Would work well in a break-up scene with someone giving an ultimatum to a lover. Male Vocals, Country, Country Rock
Ode to grandparents' courtship and lifelong commitment. Acoustic guitar-based with harmonica flourishes reminiscent of Neil Young and Graham Nash, the song is sung from the point of view of someone visiting an old family home and lamenting the passing of time and the loss of childhood innocence. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
Short quirky song with a simple yet abstract proclamation of devotion to a loved one. Features casual lo-fi percussion and ukulele accompaniment. Male Vocals, Folk, Psychedelic Folk
perky folk-pop track about a man's reflecting upon how he resembles his father in an old photograph. features acoustic guitar, jangly guitar and catchy harmonies. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Singer-Songwriter
Mid-tempo folk pop song about not being able to see the love, hope and blessings in your life despite them being right in front of you. Sounds a little like a contemplative Paul McCartney song. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Pop Singer-Songwriter
Chugging folky pop song of commitment to a new love. Features acoustic guitar, harmonica and atmospheric electric guitar fills. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Folk-oriented track about how the pressures of life increase as a child ages. Built around imagery relating to old school memories, it features acoustic guitar, mellotron and sweet harmony vocals. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
A playful look at a relationship using the metaphor of schoolteacher and pupil. Mid-tempo alternative pop song featuring cascading electric guitars, and vocal counter melodies in the style of REM and XTC. Male Vocals, Folk, Folk Pop
Atmospheric and dramatic folk song in the style of Nick Drake and Richard Thompson; a somewhat bleak observation on the political landscape and the spineless and amoral lawmakers who populate it. Acoustic guitar-based with orchestral flourishes, lush vocal harmonies and counter melodies. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
Part nostalgic reminiscing about sibling squabbles during childhood family car trips; part belated adult apology to the sibling in question. Groovy electric guitar-driven track with sweet harmonies. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock