Let’s be honest: music consumption today is all about the quick hit. Algorithms—those psychologically-tuned shuffle buttons—serve up instant dopamine. Singles rule. Playlists splice together moods like digital patchwork quilts.
And yet… here we are. Still making albums.
Not because we’re stuck in the past. Not to be contrarian for the sake of it. We do it because for us, the album is the only format that lets us do what we’re here to do: explore a theme from every angle, at full depth, across a range of emotion, energy, and perspective.
In Stiltsville, that’s the mission.
We don’t build worlds—we explore ideas. Weird ones. Weighty ones. Playful, mystical, contradictory, provocative ones. Each new album starts with a theme that gets under our skin and into our bones. And then we write our way through it—not just one take, but many. Fast and loud. Slow and subtle. Clear-eyed, sideways, upside down. That’s how we find meaning: by chasing threads, not trends.
Sure, we could just release the catchiest three songs. But that wouldn’t give you the full picture. Because some of our favorite tracks only shine in context—as counterpoints, emotional pivots, or surprise reflections of what came before. The transitions matter. The sequence matters. The shape of the experience matters.
That’s what albums give us: the freedom to let something unfold.
And yes, it makes us different. We like that. We’re not out here trying to game the system—we’re trying to say something honest in a way that’s uniquely us. We put our quirks on the table and invite you to pull up a chair. Whether you’re dancing, daydreaming, or decoding our lyrics… if you’re into music with a little mischief and a lot of meaning, welcome. You’re in good company.
Because in the land of Stilts, the album theme is the song.
Stay Elevated…
JawnyB
May One Twenty Twenty-Five
