'Smooth' is an epic ballad anthem exploring what it is like living with anxiety — not as a dramatic moment, but as something managed quietly over time - and being seen by the ones you love.

"My little light is dying, with every skipping beat.
Until I feel you lying, right here next to me."

Inspired by yacht rock artists of the late 70s and early 80s, it features Michael McDonald-esque electric piano and clavichord grooves, a syncopated and driving bass synth groove and a killer alto sax solo climax.

'Vault' is about the rare kind of trust where you know your secrets are safe. Sometimes protecting someone means choosing silence over truth.

Musically, it draws from late-70s piano rock, theatrical pop and gospel textures — building to a huge choral finish.

'Begin' is a high-energy, piano-driven album opener, a throwback to the smooth yacht rock sound of the late 70s and early 80s - think Steely Dan and Christopher Cross. 

It is a song about resilience - about backing yourself and shutting out the haters.

'Waiting for Kate' explores what it truly means to be a Kate Bush fan - a special breed of people who are used to waiting decades between albums and whose devotion never waivers. 

This makes you think: 'Is Kate late to everything?' 

This song features guest vocalist Suzanne Spiteri who inherits the spirit of Kate. 

'PROTO' is STILKIN’s debut album and the starting point of his recorded work. 

The 10-track release is an eclectic collection of original pop songs that reflect everyday contemporary life, from schoolyard power dynamics to modern relationships and life online.