Raised in Southern Indiana, Stephen Wilson Jr was a boxer-turned-microbiologist before becoming an acclaimed artist. So, how did he get there? By letting those disparate passions inform how he makes music, writing songs that articulate the exquisite heartbreak of loss. Here, he tells his story... 

WORDS: JAMES HICKIE 

Stephen Wilson Jr is reflecting upon the 12 months since the release of Søn Of Dad, his exceptional debut album. 

“It’s been an overwhelming year,” he tells Music Week during a break from ...