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Stockport's James Stephen & The Good Ones Release Nostalgic Debut

6/24/2025

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James Stephen & The Good Ones, a captivating band from Stockport, UK, fuse British-Americana sounds inspired by legends like Paul Simon. Their debut single, “Growing Up,” released on June 6, 2025, beautifully captures the bittersweet essence of nostalgia and the journey into adulthood. Catch them live at Goatfest on August 24, with an EP on the horizon!

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James Stephen & The Good Ones, a captivating band from Stockport, UK, fuse British-Americana sounds inspired by legends like Paul Simon. Their debut single, “Growing Up,” released on June 6, 2025, beautifully captures the bittersweet essence of nostalgia and the journey into adulthood. Catch them live at Goatfest on August 24, with an EP on the horizon!