Melbourne multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Steph Strings today releases her long-awaited debut album Feel Alive, a defining moment for one of Australia’s most compelling and celebrated musical voices, out now Friday 9 January, 2026.
A radiant, open-hearted body of work, Feel Alive captures Steph at her most confident and expansive, weaving together folk, rock, country and pop with her trademark intricate guitar work, percussive flair and emotionally resonant songwriting. Traversing themes of gratitude, longing, freedom and self-belief, the album invites listeners deep into Steph’s inner world while offering moments of reflection, release and pure joy.
The focus track Three Wishes is a vibey smooth rolling tune that sits perfectly as a summer single for the album release.
Created alongside producer Tim Hart (Boy & Bear), with additional collaborations from Alice Ivy and Jared Adlam, Feel Alive is both intimate and cinematic. A record that mirrors Steph’s journey from bedroom musician to global touring artist, without ever losing its sense of vulnerability or wonder. From stripped-back acoustic moments to soaring, groove-laden anthems, the album showcases an artist fully stepping into her creative power.
Renowned for her electrifying live performances and virtuosic guitar playing, Steph Strings has earned a devoted global following, amassing millions of streams and sharing stages with the likes of Vance Joy, Ziggy Alberts, The Cat Empire, Kim Churchill, Pierce Brothers and Jack Botts. Her reputation as a world-class performer has seen her headline stages across Australia and internationally, with an already stacked touring schedule stretching well into 2026, including major festival appearances and extensive headline runs throughout North America, the UK and Europe.
“Fans can expect to see a newfound energy, more singalongs and more dancing!” says Steph of her upcoming performances. “If they’re lucky, maybe even some tear-wrenching piano ballads too…”
At its core, Feel Alive is a celebration of growth, of movement, of trusting instinct and embracing the full spectrum of human emotion. It’s a record that reflects Steph Strings exactly as she is today: fearless, generous, deeply expressive and utterly magnetic.
“If I can leave any mark on the world, it would be to influence as many people as possible to find their freedom and feel alive,” adds Steph. “I really believe that my debut album Feel Alive can make people heal, dance, dream, cry, fall in love, reminisce and above all, FEEL. Every day I pinch myself because I feel so incredibly privileged to be able to write and perform, travel the world and live out my dream.”
Feel Alive is out today.
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