STEPH STRINGS Announces New Single 'Devil Woman' + New Album 'Feel Alive' Out Jan 9

Melbourne multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Steph Strings already has many strings, literally and figuratively, to her creative bow. But in early 2026, a brand new chapter will arrive in the form of Steph’s long-awaited debut album Feel Alive, set for release on Friday 9 January, 2026. Heralding the announcement of her maiden full-length, Steph has also unveiled a new single and music video, with the smouldering country-pop track Devil Woman released today.

Laden with Steph’s trademark intricate guitarwork and emphatic lyricism, Devil Woman bustles with driving beats, hazy textures and hypnotic melodies, with Steph’s ardent vocals taking centre stage in sumptuous fashion. Boasting a bluesy swagger and hues of Elvis Presley, John Butler, Ash Grunwald, and Bella Mackenzie, Devil Woman also channels some cinematic (and real world) icons along with lashings of attitude, groove and powerful country-pop. “The single is about an evil woman that will never change,” shares Steph. “I was picturing some iconic female villains when I was writing this, such as Cruella de Vil, Maleficent and Bellatrix Lestrange (and even some people I know personally!).  This really allowed me to exaggerate the idea of what a devil woman really is.”

Produced by 2023 GCMA Producer of the Year Jared Adlam and mastered by George Georgiadis (Royal Otis, Matt Corby, Hockey Dad), Devil Woman also leaps into vivid new waters for Steph via the track’s accompanying music video, stepping beyond her trademark coastal visual stylings for this brand-new chapter. “Jared really brought the song to life and pushed me to explore some punchy country sounds,” shares Steph. “And the film clip was produced by OneHouse Productions (Boy & Bear, 360, Jerome Farah) who I’ve worked with since the very beginning. One of the founders (Fin Sampson) is my childhood friend. The first day we met at age 13, we promised we would make music videos together.”

Accompanying the single is a striking music video filmed in Little River, Victoria, and is a cinematic ode to dusty Americana. Shot in the back of an old truck, rumbling down the road, the Devil Woman music video combines wide, open landscapes with eye-catching guitar playing, feeling like you’re in an outback Americana movie; with banjos, silos and a theme of adventure! “I’ve always wanted to play guitar in the trailer of a car, speeding down a dirt road.” says Steph “and I finally got to live out that Americana dream!” The film clip is the perfect visual for this adventurous country hit, taking you on an outback journey leaving you wondering “who is the devil woman?”

Teaming up with producer Tim Hart (Boy & Bear) for the entirety of Feel Alive, along with Alice Ivy for the track Three Wishes and Adlam for Devil Woman, Steph’s upcoming debut album traverses gratitude, longing and chasing a dream, balanced by moments of folk, rock, country, pop and unbridled honesty. An album that simultaneously transports you deep into the psyche of Steph Strings while also presenting as a shimmering port in the storm against life’s woes or tribulations, Feel Alive kicks off via Gratefully with a folk-hued spark that resonates with warmth and reflection. From here, Feel Alive magnetically journeys through blazing swagger (Devil Woman) and percolating acoustics effortlessly coursing into a dreamy stupor laden with bliss and natural soundscapes (Waterfall), before diverting back to earth with a heartfelt and moody turn via Melbourne Blue. Between sparkling guitar and sanguine simplicity (Again), shuffling yet upbeat glimmers leaning into self-reflection and hope (Three Wishes), dynamic earworms that simultaneously kindle the senses and dazzle with a rock’n’roll spirit (Rockstar/Gypsy), and oscillating sonic whimsy merged with raw – and very real-world – musings (Blood & Bone), Feel Alive continues to flourish with Steph’s dexterous stylings and delivery; a fact that only heightens in its final few tracks, balancing open-vein lyricism reminiscent of Stevie Nicks and the like (Heaven), an otherworldly piano-driven instrumental interlude (A Storm in April), country-soaked instrumentals blended with amiable melodies and messages of empowerment (title track Feel Alive), and, ultimately, the sublime vulnerability of closing track To Be Loved.

A truly gifted storyteller at her core, Steph Strings is a renowned singer-songwriter and guitarist, merging coastal fingerstyle indie rock with blues, folk and Celtic influences, along with percussive wizardry. A lover of laughter, big kick drums, sunset drinks, golden retrievers, and philosophical conversations, Steph found a passion for music at the age of 7, learning to play the piano before ultimately finding herself drawn to guitar. Starting guitar lessons at the age of 9, Steph has never looked back. Releasing her debut EP Allegoric Oceans in 2017, Steph’s ability to channel her influences and creative history into a sound entirely her own has only deepened with each new release, now in command of millions of streams and a global audience firmly mirroring her talent and determination.

In a live setting, Steph’s transformative sonic creations take on new life, capable of transporting you into another dimension purely with a guitar and her voice. And whether performing at home or abroad, touring with the likes of Vance Joy, Ziggy Alberts, The Cat Empire, Kim Churchill, Pierce Brothers and Jack Botts, or commanding onstage at her own headline shows, it’s little wonder Steph’s live dance card closing out 2025 and going well into 2026 is stacked, set to headline across North America this November, perform at Ocean Sounds Festival in Cowes in January, and then return overseas for an extensive UK and European headline run next March and April.

“Fans can expect to see a newfound energy, more singalongs and more dancing!” says Steph of her upcoming performances. “If they’re lucky, maybe even some tear-wrenching piano ballads too…”

But before Steph continues the beautiful whirlwind that is her ever-burgeoning creative adventures, the long-awaited release of her forth-coming debut album will quite literally be music to the ears of many; and the release today of Devil Woman is only the beginning of even more magic to come.

“Devil Woman feels like my first, official step into the new Steph Strings,” Steph shares. “It’s super special knowing that I get to show this other side of myself to the world. I have a feeling everyone is going to sense my shift in creativity and energy, and I feel that they are going to love it!”

“If I can leave any mark on the world, it would be to influence as many people as possible to find their freedom and feel alive,” adds Steph. “I really believe that my debut album Feel Alive can make people heal, dance, dream, cry, fall in love, reminisce and above all, FEEL. Every day I pinch myself because I feel so incredibly privileged to be able to write and perform, travel the world and live out my dream.”

Devil Woman is out now.

Feel Alive is due out Friday 9 January, 2026.

STEPH STRINGS – 2025 NORTH AMERICA TOUR DATES: NOV 6 2025 | THE ARMORY, FORT COLLINS CO, USA | ALL AGES Tickets available from www.Etix.com

NOV 7 2025 | GOOSENTOWN TAVERN, DENVER CO, USA | ALL AGES Tickets available from www.Etix.com

NOV 8 2025 | VULTURES, COLORADO SPRINGS CO, USA  | ALL AGES Tickets available from www.TicketWeb.com

NOV 11 2025 | MOROCCAN LOUNGE, LOS ANGELES CA, USA  | ALL AGES Tickets available from www.TicketMaster.com 

NOV 13 2025 | TOWER THEATRE LOUNGE, FRESNO CA, USA  | ALL AGES Tickets available from www.TicketSauce.com

NOV 15 2025 | FELTON MUSIC HALL, FELTON CA, USA  | 21 + Tickets available from www.Tixr.com

NOV 16 2025 | CORNERSTONE CRAFT BEER & LIVE MUSIC, BERKELEY CA, USA  | ALL AGES

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NOV 18 2025 | THE JACK LONDON REVUE, PORTLAND OR, USA  | 21 + Tickets available from www.ticketweb.com

NOV 19 2025 | BABA YAGA, SEATTLE WA, USA | 21 +Tickets available from www.venuepilot.com

NOV 20 2025 | CAPITAL BALLROOM, VICTORIA BC, CANADA  | 19 +  Tickets available from www.admitone.com

NOV 21 2025 | ST. JAMES HALL, VANCOUVER BC, CANADA | ALL AGES Tickets available from www.admitone.com

STEPH STRINGS – 2026 EUROPE/UK TOUR DATES:MAR 26 2026 | LUXOR, COLOGNE, GERMANY | ALL AGES

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MAR 28 2026 | LE TRABENDO, PARIS, FRANCE | ALL AGES Tickets available from www.dice.fm

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APR 1 2026 | GRAND PARC, BORDEAUX, FRANCE  | ALL AGES Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.fr

APR 3 2026 | NAZCA CLUB, MADRID, SPAIN  | ALL AGES Tickets available from www.feverup.com

APR 5 2026 | SALA WOLF, BARCELONA, SPAIN | ALL AGES Tickets available from www.feverup.com

APR 7 2026 | SALLE NOUGARO, TOULOUSE, FRANCE  | ALL AGES Tickets available from www.billetterie.fr

APR 9 2026 | LE MARCHE GARE, LYON, FRANCE  | ALL AGES Tickets available from www.marchegare.fr

APR 10 2026 | LEGEND CLUB, MILAN, ITALY  | ALL AGES Tickets available from www.ticketone.it

APR 11 2026 | PLAZA, ZÜRICH, SWITZERLAND | ALL AGES Tickets available from www.ticketcorner.ch

APR 12 2026 | STROM, MUNICH, GERMANY | ALL AGES Tickets available from www.eventim.de

APR 14 2026 | FRANNZ CLUB, BERLIN, GERMANY | ALL AGES Tickets available from www.eventim.de

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APR 17 2026 | PARADISO, AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS | ALL AGES Tickets available from www.paradiso.nl

APR 18 2026 | DE ROMA, ANTWERP, BELGIUM | ALL AGES Tickets available from www.ticketmatic.com

APR 21 2026 | THE GLOBE, CARDIFF, WALES | 14 + Tickets available from comm.tix.to

APR 22 2026 | THE DEAF INSTITUTE, MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM | 14 + Tickets available from comm.tix.to

APR 23 2026 | STEREO, GLASGOW, SCOTLAND | 18 + Tickets available from comm.tix.to

APR 25 2026 | THE GARAGE, LONDON, ENGLAND | 14 + Tickets available from comm.tix.to