Man, believe you me, I recommend you to have a listen at Steve Contino. he is just a master of authenticity and telling his personal experiences. It began as early as the age of six when he first met the guitar and started tapping the drums. Life took him through a myriad of directions, but music remained in his heart always.
Steve kind of existed in a dramatic situation. Everything surrounding him became one huge drama: lockdown, loose dates, house parties, theatre. In the middle of this he found himself at home, letting melodies flow and lyrics come to life. Another of those works was ‘Storm’ – a powerful song about the roughness of relationships, which was written when a rainstorm appeared out of nowhere on a sunny beach day.
Through “Storm,” Steve shares his feelings on the track, using soulful singing depicting this world where you can somewhat see the line between vulnerability and resilience.
However, Steve’s story is not just about the music in it. It has been a journey of self-discovery and perpetual growth. From playing in high school bands to striking out on his own as a singer-songwriter, every chord and each verse reveals his evolvement as an artist.
Nevertheless, dude has got his fingers in other things that are not necessarily music – like taking walks, hanging with friends, and steering a software company as the CEO. Yet in any case, he does everything in his power to be on stage and to share his music with the audiences across the globe.
So get ready to go on a journey of Steve’s creative process, the big dreams he has for his future, and all the stories behind his songwriting. He’s planning to release some new songs and remixes soon, and he’s inviting us to accompany him on a journey where he represents the splendor of human interaction through music.
Listen to Storm
Follow Steve Contino on
What is your stage name Steve Contino
Is there a story behind your stage name? No
Where do you find inspiration?
Life and day to day events
What was the role of music in the early years of your life?
I started playing drums at the age of 10 Self tought Played in a Band in HS and was the drummer and lead singer
Are you from a musical or artistic family?
My parents did not show an interest in music. My older brother was a great guitar player
Who inspired you to be a part of the music industry?
Not an individual person It was more of a need to be heard
How did you learn to sing/write/to play?
All self-taught. Trying and learning from failure
What was the first concert that you ever went to and who did you see perform?
Billy Joel in Madison Squire Garden in NYC
How could you describe your music?
I guess singer song writer soft rock
Describe your creative process.
I situation or a phrase or a chord progression will hit me and I go from there. I usually write the lyrics in a Poem style and as I write the music, I modifiy the lyrics to fit
What is your main inspiration?
Just life and things that happen day to day
What musician do you admire most and why?
I like Ed Sheeran just for what he is able to do with the looper and the stories his music tells
Did your style evolve since the beginning of your career?
I think I’ve have learned to change the chorus lyrics up if there are repeated lyrics For example singing a word straight and when repeated in the chorus sing it a different way
Who do you see as your main competitor?
Not sure
What are your interests outside of music?
Movies walking and hanging with friends
If it wasn’t a music career, what would you be doing?
I am a part time musician. I currently own and I am the CEO for a software company My goal it to sell it and try music full time
What is the biggest problem you have encountered in the journey of music?
Just finding the time Running my business takes a lot of my time. I can’t find the time to rehearse to get out there and start playing live
If you could change one thing in the music industry, what would it be?
There are so many talented people out there. Just wish there was an easier way for all of them to be heard.
Why did you choose this as the title of this project?
It was the name I chose for the main character of the song The woman whose name describes her personality
What are your plans for the coming months?
I have a remix of the first song I wrote coming out on April 26th and I am hoping to release a new single the next week.
Do you have any artistic collaboration plans
Not at this time. I know I should look for that, but I am a control freak LOL
What message would you like to give to your fans?
I just hope they enjoy my stories and can relate to some of my songs to what is going on in their lives.
