Zach Stephenson Releases Jeans in Japan Single

Zach Stephenson collaborated with Maisie Everett of The Belair Lip Bombs on Jeans in Japan, the final single from his solo album I Needed to Hear Me Say It. The track was released one week before the album's October 30 release date and explores self-discovery through travel. Everett also recorded backing vocals on other parts of the album. The single follows the previously released Broke My Jaw and In N Out.

Stephenson's solo project began as he accumulated songs that did not fit Hockey Dad's musical style. On I Needed to Hear Me Say It, he experimented with piano ballads, brass, strings and pop influences. The album was recorded and mixed by Wade Keighran in the Blue Mountains, with contributions from Stu McKenzie, Josh Williams, Stephen Bourke and Nick Meadows. James Trevascus handled mastering.

Stephenson will perform in Newcastle and Milton before joining The Belair Lip Bombs for three east coast shows in November.