Mike Stocksdale

“It's some raw, progressive and unapologetic shit. The fusion of raspy guitars, smooth vocals, and an infectious folk melody is a thing of beauty.”

— Santa Rosa Records

“Old school singer-songwriter who delivers melodies and lyrics that are full of honesty and stories that are easy to imagine and breath in, connecting with something deep. ”

— Wolf in a Suit

“Stocksdale has an uncanny way with phrasing, making every note as exciting as the last.”

— HITS in the Sticks

“It’s an excellent style of singer songwriter music, expressing deep personal emotions and allowing the song itself to emit the feelings. I really admire this style and this is a great example of how it’s done.”

— Ear to the Ground

News

BOB's MUSIC BOX

Big thanks to BOB's MUSIC BOX for sharing "Alexandra" on their SoundCloud.

I'm a finalist in the AAA category of the Unsigned Only songwriting competition! While the celebrity judges are figuring out the winners, fans can vote here. I entered an unreleased song, Alexandra, and this is the only place you can…

$IDEQUEST - THE SHAM EP

Six songs of alter-ego, guitar-driven, politically-charged hip hop. Give it a chance on iTunes or Spotify.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN FOLKS FESTIVAL 2018

See you in August at the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival! I've been selected as a finalist to play in the 2018 songwriter showcase. Details.

$IDEQUEST - CAN WE KNOW LOVE?

New $IDEQUEST single out now on iTunes and Spotify.

AND SO IT GOES (BILLY JOEL COVER)

A fresh take on the classic ballad. Now on Spotify and iTunes.

TINY DESK CONTEST

NPR's Tiny Desk Contest is afoot. Here's my submission...

$IDEQUEST - BULD A WALL

$IDEQUEST - the Mr. Hyde to my Dr. Jekyll. Second single, BUILD A WALL, out now on iTunes and Spotify.

NEW SINGLE - THE REST OF OUR LIVES

I've got a brand new single, "The Rest of Our Lives," and it's available NOW on all digital music platforms. Go get it!

SANTA ROSA RECORDS blog post

Big thanks to Santa Rosa Records for blogging about "Waiting for a Girl Like You." Check out the post here. Listen on Spotify.

$IDEQUEST - THE SHAM

$IDEQUEST - the Mr. Hyde to my Dr. Jekyll. First single, THE SHAM, out now on iTunes and Spotify.

NEW MUSIC VIDEO - GET FOUND

Watch the new video for Get Found. Camera, Directing, and Editing by the amazing FreddyRuxpin.

Side Project - TURNOVER

I made a 4 song EP for a label in Manchester, UK. They just put it out under the name TURNOVER. Check it out!

FOR THE LOVE OF BANDS Playlist!

Thanks to the blog, For the Love of Bands, for adding "Waiting for a Girl Like You" to their New Music November Spotify playlist.

Until the Oceans Rise - COMPLETE

Both volumes in one place. Listen to the album in its entirety on Apple Music.

TOMORROW'S HERE!

Until the Oceans Rise, Vol. 2 is now on iTunes and Spotify.

NEW SONG - TAKING INVENTORY

When I lived in Hollywood in the mid 2000s, studying music and struggling as a songwriter, it seemed like everyone I met had written something about the city. Hollywood is a strange place to live. It’s an odd mix of…

MIKE STOCKSDALE