Country Rocker Stephen Styles Gets Raw and Reflective with New Digital Release “Whiskey And Vinyl”

Country Rocker Stephen Styles Gets Raw and Reflective with New Digital Release “Whiskey And Vinyl”
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With his current radio single Bar By Now climbing the Music Row Country Charts, California country rocker Stephen Styles takes a more vulnerable turn with his latest digital release, Whiskey And Vinyl. This song is now available on all digital streaming platforms. 
 
Solely written by Stephen, the track pulls back the curtain on the kind of late-night moments that don’t make it into highlight reels – when the room is quiet, the weight of the world feels heavy, and the only thing that truly understands you is music. 
 
“There’s something different about vinyl — it’s raw, imperfect, and real — and that’s how emotions are too,” says Stephen. “For me, this song represents using music as a way to survive hard moments. It’s about heartbreak, reflection, and finding some peace in the pain. The song pays tribute to the artists who helped me through my own difficult times and I’m now hoping to be that voice for someone else.”
 
Built on his signature blend of classic country grit and Southern rock edge known as “Zero to Hillbilly,” Whiskey And Vinyl leans into emotional honesty while maintaining the authenticity fans have come to expect. Released by Plow House Records, the track highlights a different side of Styles, one with more therapeutic confession. “For me, music is my therapy. I hope listeners feel like they’re not alone in whatever they’re going through. Everybody has those nights where the world feels heavy and you’re just trying to make sense of it all. Sometimes music is the only thing that understands what you're going through, whether it's healing, reminiscing, or just getting through the night.”
 
His current radio hit, Bar By Now, has gained strong momentum across independent and regional markets and has an impressive track record to date. This release is officially charting on the Music Row Country Breakout Chart, was in the Top 10 most added song by country radio, charted #2 on PlayMPE’s Streaming Chart in the UK, secured airplay nationally and internationally in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, and Portugal, and has landed on over 500 Spotify playlists to date.
 
With a growing fanbase and a sound rooted in classic country grit and Southern rock energy, Stephen is proving that he’s not just arriving — he’s here to stay. 

About Stephen Styles: 
​Rising California country-rocker Stephen Styles delivers a sound rooted in classic country grit with a southern rock edge, known as “Zero To Hillbilly.” The son of Wayne Moore, bassist for the influential ’60s musical group Nashville West — whose members went on to join The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers — Stephen carries forward a rich musical lineage while carving out a lane entirely his own.
 
A standout at songwriter festivals throughout the West, Styles has shared stages with Brantley Gilbert, Drew Baldridge, Trace Adkins, Joe Nichols, Eric Paslay, Easton Corbin, Dustin Lynch, Thompson Square and more. Raised on outlaw country and Southern rock, he has built a loyal following drawn to his authenticity, unfiltered lyrics, and high-energy live show. With his previous radio release Burn and his current radio hit Bar By Now, Stephen is often compared to artists like Chris Stapleton, Eric Church and Whiskey Myers. He blends heritage influence with modern edge, honoring where he comes from while confidently defining where he’s headed in country music.