New York, NY (Top40 Charts) With the winter months settling in, Stephen Martines reminds us of brighter days with his new single "Chasing Summer".
Known for his roles on General Hospital, Supernatural, Vampire Diaries, Burn Notice and more, Stephen Martines has shifted his focus from Hollywood to Nashville's country music scene.
"I want this track to be a pallet cleanser from the cold," says Martines. "It's less about love and loss and more about the sweetness of nostalgia... When people hear it, I want them to feel the sunshine on their skin and hold on to the fact that while seasons change, summer always comes back around. And even if your 'Chasing Summer' moment happened in winter, this song is still for you."
A champion for Nashville's songwriting community, Stephen Martines was proud to cut "Chasing Summer," penned by
Music City veterans Jennifer Denmark, Rick Tiger, and Keesy Timmer. Martines also co-produced the track alongside Chuck Bonano and Sam Maul.
"As the artist, having a hand in what the final product actually sounds like is incredibly rewarding," Martines reveals. "We went through every layer of 'Chasing Summer' with as much precision and passion as possible."
As an actor, Stephen Martines brings characters to life, but as an artist, he's bringing himself to life. "Chasing Summer" is available now on all platforms.
Stephen Martines has built a career that transcends beyond pop culture trends and Hollywood cliches. After venturing to Los Angeles in 1998, Stephen Martines was catapulted into the public eye with iconic roles on General Hospital, Monarch Cove, and The Guiding Light. This success spanned to primetime TV, allowing Martines to clinch roles on Supernatural, The Closer, Vampire Diaries, and Burn Notice, among others. While Stephen Martines has not and will never abandon his love for acting, he reached a point where he felt compelled to embrace another dream— country music. Relocating from California to Nashville, Martines dove headfirst into
Music City's songwriting community. Since then, Stephen Martines has found his home within 40West Records, and just released his new single "Chasing Summer."