Rising singer-songwriter Stephen Mugford is diving back into the deep end with a fresh spotlight on his debut album, ‘Palooza Beach’. This vibrant eight-track release, which features collaborations with producer John Escobar and Grammy-winning guitarist Claudio Ragazzi, blends jazz-infused ’70s and ’80s textures with dynamic, spellbinding vocals. ‘Palooza Beach’ is a sun-soaked experience that draws inspiration from the sunny optimism of Jason Mraz and the crooning storytelling of Paul McCartney, immersing listeners in an atmospheric soundscape filled with slinky trumpet lines and ocean breeze grooves. Stephen’s vision, realized after leaving a corporate career to pursue music, is grounded in decades of reflection and a deep love for language, authentically capturing life’s little truths with soulful storytelling and hopeful optimism.