BROTHER STEVE is making a powerful entrance onto the music scene with the release of his highly anticipated debut EP Learning to Breathe. Rooted in deep storytelling, heartfelt emotion, and a signature blend of rootsy acoustic textures and searing slide guitar, Learning to Breathe is a soul-stirring journey through love, loss, self-discovery, and redemption.
Inspired by personal struggles and triumphs, Brother Steve—born Steve Snuffer—channels a lifetime of experiences into his music, crafting songs that resonate with raw honesty and undeniable authenticity. Drawing influence from legends like the Allman Brothers and Lowell George of Little Feat, Brother Steve’s sound is a compelling fusion of Southern rock, blues, and Americana. His impassioned vocals—often compared to Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes—carry a depth and grit that bring his lyrics to life, making each song feel like a lived-in story. With standout tracks like “Move On,” “What Say You!?” and the title track “Learning to Breathe,” the debut EP showcases Brother Steve’s knack for crafting infectious melodies and evocative lyrics that linger long after the music fades. “Music has always been a lifeline for me,” says Brother Steve. “This record is about finding hope in the wreckage, struggle in the strength, and learning to embrace who you are, and understanding that every breath is another chance to give yourself some grace and start again.”
Brother Steve’s musical journey began with his grandfather, a quiet West Virginia picker who instilled in him a love for the guitar at an early age. After a winding path that led him from South Boston as a youth to the suburbs of Walpole, Massachusetts, Brother Steve honed his craft by playing alongside older more seasoned musicians, often sneaking into bars as a teenager to perform. With Learning to Breathe, Brother Steve establishes himself as a rising voice in the Americana landscape, bringing a refreshing yet timeless sound to the genre. Steve Snuffer (vocals, guitar, keys), Steve Marchena (guitar), Keith Munslow, Michael O’Shea & Roger Lavallee (keyboards), Robert West & TJ Morris (bass), Russ Stemglass (drums).
