Stephen Stanley’s ‘trustfall’ is a soul-searching leap of faith.
On trustfall, Stephen Stanley doesn’t just write songs—he writes surrender. The Nashville-based singer-songwriter returns with a 12-track collection that leans into vulnerability, faith, and the quiet power of letting go. Fusing atmospheric rock textures with raw, emotionally honest songwriting, trustfall feels like a deep exhale after a long period of holding your breath.
From the jump, Stanley makes it clear that this is a deeply personal project. Having co-written every track, he invites listeners to sit with the messiness of trust—when it’s hard, when it’s all that’s left, and when it’s the only way forward. There’s a spiritual undertone that hums throughout the album, but this isn’t a record confined by genre. It draws from the roots of contemporary Christian music but isn’t afraid to blend in cinematic alt-rock elements, reaching for something more expansive and emotionally rich.
Tracks like “hell or high water” and “this far down” already made an impression prior to the album’s release, racking up millions of streams and laying the groundwork for what trustfall delivers as a full body of work. These songs burn slow and bright, guided by strong vocal performances and lyrics that sit heavy with meaning. “gonna have to trust you” and “not by sight” continue the thread, tracing the difficult path of walking forward without certainty, grounded only in hope.
But trustfall isn’t just introspective—it knows when to build. Moments like “signs” and the Fleurie-assisted “don’t wait wn me” bring a welcome shift in sonic dynamics, balancing softness with anthemic energy. Stanley’s voice never overreaches; instead, it carries the weight of each word with calm conviction, allowing even the biggest moments to feel grounded in purpose rather than performance.
What ties everything together is the album’s emotional clarity. These aren’t just polished songs—they’re reflections. “Every song on trustfall is about some aspect of faith,” Stephen has said, and that’s exactly how it plays. It’s the sound of someone standing on the edge of the unknown, choosing to leap anyway.
With over 9.5 million streams across its lead singles and a digital presence that continues to grow—including 1M TikTok followers and high-profile sync placements—Stanley is clearly striking a chord. trustfall confirms that this resonance isn’t accidental. It’s earned.