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SILENT NO MORE

In 2016, independent artist Stefan Alexander was on the cusp of a viable music career when his debut single, “Skeleton,” garnered him praise from critics. Earmilk described the track as “haunting…a mix of R&B, pop, and electro fused together to create a compelling track that’s perfect for blasting in your car or on a weekend night.”

And then—silence.

The queer singer and multi-instrumentalist (he plays mandolin, guitar, cello, piano, autoharp, and omnichord) dropped out of sight for years. He reemerged last followed by a cover of the Tweet (feat. Missy Elliott) classic “Oops (Oh My),” and now, his latest EP, , which drops April 3rd. spoke with Alexander about the chronic condition that sidelined him and how it changed him—and his music.

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