Everything You Wanted to Know About ‘Teenage Dream’ Artist Stephen Dawes
If you've been paying attention to alt-pop singer-songwriter Stephen Dawes, you're well aware that he's about so much more than just his mega-viral cover of Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream."
Stephen is a natural-born storyteller known for his heart-wrenching lyrics and his irresistibly intimate, home-grown sound, and his talents are especially evident on his new The Day We Met EP, released last month. Featuring favorites including "19" and "Favorite Girl," it encapsulates his personal journey thus far, transforming his emotions into unforgettable tracks. Stephen is also currently on his first-ever tour supporting Peter McPoland across the U.S., wrapping up in New Jersey on Nov. 19, and he took the time out of his busy schedule to share all about himself as our new Man Crush Monday.
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Name: Stephen Dawes
Hometown: San Francisco, California
Birthday: August 29
Fun Facts:
1. English was definitely Stephen's favorite and best school subject.
"More specifically, in high school, I loved the class we had about Shakespeare."
-Stephen Dawes
2. Meanwhile, his worst class was physics.
"Honestly, thinking back on it, I couldn't tell you a single thing I learned in that class."
-Stephen Dawes
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3. He loves sunny days.
"While rain can be great for songwriting, I'm really a warm weather guy. I love being outside and feeling the sun on my skin."
-Stephen Dawes
4. He's currently rewatching Stranger Things.
"I've learned that tour is secretly a great excuse to rewatch comfort shows for hours on end and not feel at all guilty about it."
-Stephen Dawes
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5. While he hasn't seen a lot of the new Marvel movies, he is a big fan of Spider-Man.
6. His favorite song of all time is "Space Song" by Beach House.
"Every time I listen to it, it fills me with the most amazing nostalgic feeling."
-Stephen Dawes
7. He's seen Elf more times than any other movie.
"I watch it every December with my family."
-Stephen Dawes
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8. He thinks he'd make a terrible tour guide.
"I think I may have one of the worst sense of direction of all time."
-Stephen Dawes
9. He played trombone in high school for a year.
"I'm by no means excellent, but I can play a few songs."
-Stephen Dawes
10. He'd love to one day become an excellent cook.
11. He likes to brush his teeth after every meal.
12. At the root of it all, Stephen really is a homebody.
"While I do love going out, my ideal night is spent inside getting cozy and watching a movie with friends."
-Stephen Dawes
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