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Multi-platinum emerging artist Stephen Sanchez has released his debut album, Angel Face, out now via Mercury Records/Republic Records/Universal Music Canada. The 13-track album is filled to the brim with 50s and 60s-inspired love songs, including RIAA 3x Platinum Certified hit, “Until I Found You.” Listen to Angel Face HERE. Along with the album, Stephen has released cinematic music videos for “Death Of The Troubadour” and “High,” directed by Charlie Rees - watch “Death Of The Troubadour” HERE and watch “High” HERE.

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Angel Face recounts the life of the fictional Stephen Sanchez—a.k.a. “The Troubadour Sanchez”—who finds fame based on his 1958 hit “Until I Found You,” shortly followed by a tumultuous romance with his newfound love Evangeline, with the album ending after his untimely murder in 1964. Almost 60 years later, The Troubadour’s unreleased debut album, Angel Face, has been uncovered and is finally being released posthumously. Despite its old-school origins, the album boasts top-tier production from Ian Fitchuk [Kacey Musgraves, Leon Bridges] and Konrad Snyder [Noah Kahan, Rainbow Kitten Surprise]. Album track “No One Knows” was produced by Ben Schneider (lead singer of Lord Huron) and features singer songwriter Laufey—see the full tracklist below.

On his inspiration for Angel Face, Stephen explains, “This record, for me, is the antithesis of love’s entire humanity. It is here to empower those drawn to the cosmic signs that put two souls in the same place at the right moment. The hope is to evoke memories and be a soundtrack for new ones, that these songs might allow strangers to be caught in a feeling long enough for love to grow.”

Ahead of the album, Stephen introduced us to the world of The Troubadour Sanchez through his breakout single “Until I Found You,” along with tracks “Evangeline,” “Only Girl,” and “Be More.” Centered around his whirlwind romance with Evangeline, these songs highlight the pair’s passionate relationship. The newly-released videos for “Death Of The Troubadour” and “High” tell more of The Troubadour’s story, showing the tense love triangle between The Troubadour, Evangeline, and her former partner Hunter. In the videos, which feature Frances O’Sullivan reprising her role as Evangeline, we witness the moment that The Troubadour is fatally shot by Hunter during a performance. Also featured on the album is the glittering track “Doesn’t Do Me Any Good.” Stephen’s magnetic vocals cascade over the song’s dreamy melodies as he pleads for Evangeline to stop her empty proclamations of love if she won’t commit to being with him.

Like his fictional counterpart, Stephen has seen meteoric success since the release of “Until I Found You.” Recently, Sir Elton John invited him on stage to perform the track during his last-ever headlining show at Glastonbury, praising the 20-year-old’s songwriting prowess. Stephen also performed the song to a much more intimate crowd in France for the viral wedding of Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge.

Beginning next month, Stephen is hitting the road to bring the world of Angel Face to fans across the country. Stephen will be playing Terminal 5 in New York, two nights at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, and two nights at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, among others - see the full list of dates below. This will be Stephen’s first time back on the road since his completely sold out headlining tour earlier this year - get your tickets HERE (and make sure to stock up on tissues).

Though “The Troubadour Sanchez” has met his tragic end with Angel Face, Stephen’s story is just beginning - be sure to stay tuned for more!

2023 TOUR DATES:
October 13th                                   Indianapolis, IN                Deluxe at The Old National Center*
October 14th                                   Columbus, OH                   KEMBA Live!
October 15th                                   Cleveland, OH                   House of Blues Cleveland
October 17th                                   Detroit, MI                         The Majestic Theatre*
October 19th                                   Minneapolis, MN             First Avenue
October 20th                                   Chicago, IL                          Riviera Theatre
October 21st                                    Milwaukee, WI                  The Pabst Theater
October 25th                                     Denver, CO                          Ogden Theatre
October 26th                                   Salt Lake City, UT              The Union Event Center*
October 28th                                   Seattle, WA                        The Showbox*
October 29th                                     Eugene, OR                         McDonald Theatre
October 30th                                   Vancouver, BC                   Orpheum Theatre
November 1st                                  Sacramento, CA                Ace of Spades*
November 2nd                                Los Angeles, CA                 The Wiltern
November 3rd                                 Los Angeles, CA                 The Wiltern
November 4th                                 Oakland, CA                       Fox Theater
November 6th                                 San Diego, CA                    The Observatory North Park*
November 8th                                 Phoenix, AZ                       The Van Buren
November 10th                               Houston, TX                       The Lawn at White Oak Music Hall
November 11th                               Dallas, TX                           The Factory in Deep Ellum
November 12th                               Austin, TX                           Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater
November 15th                              Birmingham, AL                  Iron City
November 16th                              Nashville, TN                      Ryman Auditorium
November 17th                               Nashville, TN                     Ryman Auditorium
November 28th                               Toronto, ON                       HISTORY*
November 30th                              Harrisburg, PA    Harrisburg University (XL Live)
December 1st                                  Boston, MA                       Roadrunner
December 2nd                                New York, NY                    Terminal 5
December 3rd                                    North Adams, MA            MASS MoCA
December 6th                                 Philadelphia, PA                Franklin Music Hall
December 7th                                 Washington, DC                9:30 Club*
December 8th                                 Washington, DC                9:30 Club*
December 9th                                 Raleigh, NC                        Lincoln Theatre*
December 11th                               Orlando, FL                        House of Blues Orlando*
December 12th                               Fort Lauderdale, FL          Revolution Live
December 13th                               Tampa, FL                         The Orpheum*
December 15th                                New Orleans, LA               The Joy Theater
December 16th                               Atlanta, GA                        The Eastern
December 17th                               Charlotte, NC                      The Underground*
December 18th                               Richmond, VA                   The National
*Sold Out