Now more than ever, the music I create tends to be a little insight into my soul, a reflection of my personality. I want to offer hope and encouragement to people in challenging times of uncertainty and I think that shines through in my work. As I’ve been navigating the complexities of constant change for years, with the Long Road EP I like to encourage people to choose substance over shortcuts; resist the lure of easy solutions or escapes in these times, but instead walk the long & difficult road, which eventually fosters true resilience and personal wisdom & growth.
“Small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it”
Stan Forebee
THE RELEASE
Oct 9 - Warmly Stoic
Nov 7 - Faith in the Fog
Dec 5 - The Long Road EP
Chillhop legend Stan Forebee returns to Stereofox for a debut EP.
The 6-track The Long Road aims to offer hope & encouragement in these challenging times; to help people choose substance over shortcuts. “Challenges & setbacks allow us to take on personal responsibility, become grow resilience & grow as human beings,” Stan adds.
With this project, Forebee hopes to envigorate those who find themselves at crossroads, encouraging them to resist the lure of easy solutions or escapes and instead choose the path that fosters true resilience and personal wisdom.
The producer himself has lived in many places and moved countless times, constantly forcing himself to embrace change and go along with it. Navigating the complexities of sharing life between Australia and The Netherlands, he has a deep longing for more certainty over the future. However, knowing that letting go instead of trying to control it, often leads to new doors being opened.
Sonically, it has Forebee’s signature blend of jazz, instrumental hip-hop, cinematic elements, and intricate sound design for a unique listening experience, going beyond the “background-music” appeal of the genre.
With 3 upfront singles – Box Hill Blues, Warmly Stoic & Faith in the Fog, climaxing to The Long Road EP right before Christmas, you’re bound to have an autumn full of hope & peace.
THE ARTIST
Stan Forebee
Melbourne-based Dutch musician Stan Forebee creates beats by blending hip-hop, classical music, and jazz with electronic influences, with a focus on complex chord progressions and colourful melodies.
- Worked on projects with Marvel / Disney, MTV, The Verge, BBC, NPR Radio, The NY Times & more
- 150M+ streams аcross DSPs
- Featured on Apple Music’s BEATstrumentals, Morning Focus, Lo-Fi Chill, Lo-Fi Jazz, Sleepy & more
- 18k+ followers on Spotify and 100+ editorials including lofi beats, Jazz Vibes & Mellow Beats
- Added to Amazon Music's Lo-Fi Jazz, Hip Hop Jazz Evolution, Lo-Fi Instrumentals
- Supported on Deezer's study lofi, Yoga & Meditation
- Featured on TIDAL's In The Loop
- Toured across Europe & a leading name in Melbourne’s thriving lofi scene
- Supported by 600k+ independent playlists
- Collaborations with legends like Oatmello, Cloudchord, ØDYSSEE, Kennebec & more
