STEFA* is building up the anticipation for their debut LP with singles like the sublime differ3nt today. The Queens-raised project of Stefa Marin Alarcon (they/them) has announced their debut album, Born With An Extra Rib, which promises to unleash an intense blend of alt pop and indie soul. differ3nt today showcases their ethereal vocals and intricate production, offering a glimpse into the album’s rich sonic landscape. With its poignant lyrics and captivating melodies, the single sets the stage for an extraordinary debut.
On the accompanying diaristic music video, stefa adds: “The video is taken from four years of footage – I started filming with this small camcorder in 2020 and so a lot of the video is of friends, of community, a lot of different places I’ve been, nature, myself in different spaces. Some of it’s been uncomfortable – watching it back and really seeing how I’ve changed so much physically in appearance – also my friend groups and people around me have changed a lot too, and so going back into those archives has been really emotional and intense at times. To witness myself being really silly – flirting and filming people – it’s also been full of joy as well. It feels like a personal diary that I’m sharing with the world. I’m calling it a T4T love tapestry and I really just want to capture trans love and trans friendship and trans joy in these images.”
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